Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Rituparna Sengupta
09/03/2026
The trailer of Bengali film Korpur was unveiled in March 2026, with Rituparna Sengupta playing Moushumi Sen. Reviews praised her performance as the film's core, and the film was later reviewed with a rating of 2.5 out of 5.
04/07/2025
Madam Sengupta, a Bengali neo-noir action thriller directed by Sayantan Ghosal, was released in theatres with Rituparna Sengupta in the lead role. The film was produced under the Nandy Movies banner and also starred Rahul Bose.
01/03/2025
Rituparna Sengupta won the WBFJA Best Actress Award for her performance in the film Ajogyo. She also received the Anandalok Puraskar for her contribution to Bengali cinema and the Aalekh Foundation Women Achiever's Award 2025, recognizing her multifaceted career as an actress, dancer, producer, and social worker.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rituparna Sengupta is an Indian actress and producer known for her work in Bengali, Odia, and Hindi cinema. She made her screen debut in the Bengali fantasy TV series Rong Berong (1989) on DD Bangla, and later gained critical acclaim for her film debut in Shwet Patharer Thala (1995), which won the National Award for Best Bengali Film. | |
| She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1998 for her role in Rituparno Ghosh's Dahan, where she played Romita, a newly-wed woman who is the victim of sexual assault. She won the Kalakar Award for Best Actress in 5 consecutive years from 2006 to 2010. | |
| Rituparna is a trained Manipuri and Odissi dancer and founded her own dance troupe Bhabna Aaj O Kaal (Contemporary Thoughts), which performs various dance-dramas based on Tagore and other themes. She also runs the media production company Prism Entertainment. | |
| She is married to Sanjay Chakrabarty and has two children. Her father is Prabir Sengupta and her mother is Nandita Sengupta. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mount Carmel School, Kolkata, India |
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| College | Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, India |
| University | University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India |
| Qualification | Graduated in History; Pursued Master's in Modern History |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Sanjay Chakrabarty (Founder & CEO of MobiApps) |
| Marriage Date | 13/12/1999 |
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Family
| Father | Prabir Sengupta |
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| Mother | Nandita Sengupta |
| Spouse | Sanjay Chakrabarty |
| Children | Son - Ankan, Daughter - Rishona Niya |
Career
| Screen debut: Rong Berong (1989), Bengali fantasy TV series on DD Bangla | |
| Film debut: Shwet Patharer Thala (1995), directed by Prabhat Roy, which won the National Award for Best Bengali Film | |
| Notable films: Dahan (1997), Utsab (2000), Paromitar Ek Din (2000), Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (2002), Sagar Kinare (2004), Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005), Alik Sukh (2014), Sasurbari Zindabad | |
| Worked in Bangladeshi film industry with significant acclaim | |
| Founded and runs Prism Entertainment media production company | |
| Founder of dance troupe Bhabna Aaj O Kaal performing dance-dramas | |
| Played the title role in Madam Sengupta (2025), a Bengali neo-noir action thriller co-starring Rahul Bose | |
| Lead role as Moushumi Sen in the Bengali film Korpur (2026) |
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| Destination | Singapore | ||||
| Sport | Badminton |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rituparna Sengupta began her career in 1992. | |
| 2. She was the first runner-up in a beauty contest at her school. | |
| 3. From a young age, she had a keen interest in art, painting, and dancing. | |
| 4. Rituparna Sengupta is among the most National Award-winning actresses from Kolkata. | |
| 5. She has acted in Bollywood, Tollywood, and South Indian movies. | |
| 6. She married her childhood friend. | |
| 7. Rituparna Sengupta is the founder of the media production company ‘Prism Entertainment’. | |
| 8. She writes columns for the magazines ‘Anandalok and Bangladesher Hriday’. | |
| 9. Additionally, she is actively involved in social work. | |
| 10. She is a trained Manipuri and Odissi dancer. | |
| 11. Aparna Sen played her mother-in-law in her debut film Shwet Patharer Thala. | |
| 12. She worked in a telefilm titled Mohini directed by Hema Malini. |
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