Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Child Rights Activist, Author, Producer, Screenplay writer |
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| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Date of Birth | 19/08/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Nandana Dev Sen |
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| Other name | Toompa Sen |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts | USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, California | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London |
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| Educational Qualification(s) | BA in English Literature | Master in English Literature at Harvard University | Film production under the Peter Stark Producing Program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts | Acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art | PhD |
| Honors | Phi Beta Kappa (elected early as Junior), Detur Prize, John Harvard Scholarship, Elizabeth Agassiz Award |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Bike riding, reading, dancing |
| Controversy | Allegations of throwing tantrums during the shoot of a film |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Madhu Mantena |
Family
| Husband | John Makinson | ||||
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| Children | Meghla Devsen Makinson | ||||
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| Siblings | Antara Dev Sen | ||||
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Career
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| Awards |
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| Notable Films | Tango Charlie (2005), The War Within (2005), The World Unseen (2006), Rang Rasiya (2008), Perfect Mismatch, Sharpe's Peril | ||||
| Publications | Six children's books including Kangaroo Kisses (2016), Mambi and the Forest Fire (2016), The Forest of Flowers (2017), translated into more than 15 languages; Acrobat (2021), a collection of her mother Nabaneeta Dev Sen's poems translated from Bengali to English |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nandana Sen is an Indian-American actor, advocate of child rights, author, filmmaker, and scriptwriter. | |
| 2. She is the daughter of economist Amartya Sen. | |
| 3. She spent her childhood in New Delhi and London. | |
| 4. In 1973, she moved to Kolkata after her parents' divorce. | |
| 5. She completed her education in the USA, studying at Harvard University and USC School of Cinematic Arts. | |
| 6. Nandana Sen holds a BA and master's degree in English Literature. | |
| 7. She has editorial experience with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. | |
| 8. Nandana Sen is actively engaged in child activism and has authored multiple books. | |
| 9. Her acting career spans across Hindi and English films. | |
| 10. She is a vocal supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. | |
| 11. As an animal lover, she has a pet cat named Lekhika. | |
| 12. Nandana Sen enjoys traveling and has explored various countries. | |
| 13. She has served on the expert panel of the Jaipur Literature Festival. | |
| 14. In October 2023, she clarified misinformation regarding her father's well-being. | |
| 15. Her first film role in Bollywood was in Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, where she played Rani Mukerji's younger sister. | |
| 16. She has starred in over 20 feature films across multiple languages and continents. | |
| 17. She authored six children's books, including Kangaroo Kisses (2016), Mambi and the Forest Fire (2016), and The Forest of Flowers (2017), translated into more than 15 languages. | |
| 18. In 2021, she published Acrobat, a collection of her mother Nabaneeta Dev Sen's poems translated from Bengali to English. | |
| 19. She is Artist Ambassador for Save the Children India and a Director of the Women's Refugee Commission, New York. | |
| 20. She worked as a literary editor, screenwriter, poetry translator, and child-protection advocate. | |
| 21. She has appeared in films directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Ketan Mehta. |