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| birth_name = Srimati Sen <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/from-roma-to-suchitra-sen-tumultuous-journey-of-a-superstar |title=From Roma to Suchitra Sen |last=Dey |first=Shuvra |date=8 April 2022 |website=GetBengal |publisher=GetBengal |access-date=29 July 2020 |quote=Meanwhile, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, who was named Srimati. She became the famous Moon Moon Sen.}}</ref>
| birth_name = Srimati Sen<ref name="getbengal_com">{{cite web |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/from-roma-to-suchitra-sen-tumultuous-journey-of-a-superstar |title=From Roma to Suchitra Sen |last=Dey |first=Shuvra |date=8 April 2022 |website=GetBengal |access-date=29 July 2020 |quote=Meanwhile, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, who was named Srimati. She became the famous Moon Moon Sen.}}</ref>
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| parents = Dibanath Sen<br />[[Suchitra Sen]]
| parents = Dibanath Sen<br />[[Suchitra Sen]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Bharat Dev Varma|1978|2024|reason=his death}}<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/raima-and-riya-sen-s-father-bharat-dev-varma-passes-away-in-kolkata-7054118 Moon Moon Sen's Husband Bharat Dev Varma Dies in Kolkata]</ref>
| spouse = Bharat Dev Varma (1978–present)
| children = [[Raima Sen]]<br />[[Riya Sen]]
| children = [[Raima Sen]]<br />[[Riya Sen]]
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'''Moon Moon Sen''', also credited as '''Moonmoon Sen''' (born '''Srimati Sen'''; 28 March 1954),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/from-roma-to-suchitra-sen-tumultuous-journey-of-a-superstar |title=From Roma to Suchitra Sen |last=Dey |first=Shuvra |date=8 April 2022 |website=GetBengal |publisher=GetBengal |access-date=29 July 2020 |quote=Meanwhile, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, who was named Srimati. She became the famous Moon Moon Sen.}}</ref> is an Indian actress, known for her works in [[Hindi film|Hindi]], [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] films. She eventually starred in [[Bollywood]] films. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 television series. She has received [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]] in 1987, for her role in the film ''[[Sirivennela]]''.
'''Moon Moon Sen''', also credited as '''Moonmoon Sen''' (born '''Srimati Sen'''; 28 March 1954),<ref name="getbengal_com" /> is an Indian actress, known for her works in [[Hindi film|Hindi]], [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] films. She eventually starred in [[Bollywood]] films. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 television series. She has received [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]] in 1987, for her role in the film ''[[Sirivennela]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Moon Moon Sen was born in Calcutta (present-day [[Kolkata]]) to popular Bengali actress [[Suchitra Sen]] and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of [[Ballygunge Place]], was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of [[Kolkata]], Adinath Sen. Her great-grandfather Dinanath Sen was the [[Diwan (title)|Diwan]] or a Minister of the Maharaja of [[Twipra Kingdom|Tripura]].
Moon Moon Sen was born in Calcutta (present-day [[Kolkata]]) to Bengali actress [[Suchitra Sen]] and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of [[Ballygunge Place]], was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of [[Kolkata]], Adinath Sen. Her great-grandfather Dinanath Sen was the [[Diwan (title)|Diwan]] or a Minister of the Maharaja of [[Twipra Kingdom|Tripura]].


She was educated at Loreto Convent, [[Shillong]] and at Loreto House, [[Kolkata|Calcutta]]. She completed her graduation from [[Somerville College, Oxford]] and received her master's degree in [[Comparative Literature]] from [[Jadavpur University]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]].<ref name="bollywoodmdb">{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/moon-moon-sen/6707 |title=Moon Moon Sen Biography |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="screenindia.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001124/focus.htm |title=Focus on IIFCL refinance to pump in Rs 75,000 crore |date=6 January 2009 |access-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501064254/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001124/focus.htm |archive-date=1 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
She was educated at Loreto Convent, [[Shillong]] and at Loreto House, [[Kolkata|Calcutta]]. She completed her graduation from [[Somerville College, Oxford]] and received her master's degree in [[Comparative Literature]] from [[Jadavpur University]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]].<ref name="bollywoodmdb">{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/moon-moon-sen/6707 |title=Moon Moon Sen Biography |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="Screen">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001124/focus.htm |title=Focus on IIFCL refinance to pump in Rs 75,000 crore |date=6 January 2009 |access-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501064254/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001124/focus.htm |archive-date=1 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


As a child, Sen learnt drawing from [[Jamini Roy]], one of India's greatest artists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990603/ile03172.html |title=Sorry |work=The Indian Express |access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref> She loves paintings and collecting antiques. In an interview in 2000, she said she taught at Ballygunge Govt High School for a year<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/20001124/focus.htm |title=Sorry |publisher=Screenindia.com |access-date=6 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131222802/http://www.screenindia.com/20001124/focus.htm |archive-date=31 January 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and then taught graphics at Chitrabani, a school teaching film techniques. She was also active in [[social work]] and even thought about adopting a baby, even before she was married.<ref name="screenindia.com"/> Sen taught English at a well known Boys' school (Ballygunge Govt. High School) in [[Kolkata]] before joining films.
As a child, Sen learnt drawing from [[Jamini Roy]], one of India's greatest artists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990603/ile03172.html |title=Sorry |work=The Indian Express |access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref> She loves paintings and collecting antiques. In an interview in 2000, she said she taught at Ballygunge Govt High School for a year<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/20001124/focus.htm |title=Sorry |publisher=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |access-date=6 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131222802/http://www.screenindia.com/20001124/focus.htm |archive-date=31 January 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and then taught graphics at Chitrabani, a school teaching film techniques. She was also active in [[social work]] and even thought about adopting a baby, even before she was married.<ref name="Screen"/> Sen taught English at a well known Boys' school (Ballygunge Govt. High School) in [[Kolkata]] before joining films.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Moon Moon Sen started her career in films and television after marriage and motherhood. She made her debut in ''[[Andar Baahar]]'' (1984).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020302/ncr3.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories}}</ref> Her daring role in that film apparently created a storm of controversy.
Moon Moon Sen started her career in films and television after marriage and motherhood. She made her debut in ''[[Andar Baahar]]'' (1984).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020302/ncr3.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories}}</ref> Her daring role in that film apparently created a storm of controversy.


She had also starred in a suspense thriller [[100 Days (1991 film)|''100 Days'']] with [[Madhuri Dixit]]. After ''Zakhmi Dil'' (1994) she did not appear in films until 2003 when she starred in an unsuccessful thriller ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''. She could not match success of [[Suchitra Sen|her mother]]. She'd acted in a Telugu movie ''[[Sirivennela]]'' directed by the legendary Telugu director [[K. Viswanath]].
She had also starred in a suspense thriller [[100 Days (1991 film)|''100 Days'']] with [[Madhuri Dixit]]. After ''Zakhmi Dil'' (1994) she did not appear in films until 2003 when she starred in an unsuccessful thriller ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''. She'd acted in a Telugu movie ''[[Sirivennela]]'' directed by the legendary Telugu director [[K. Viswanath]].


Before and after entering the film industry, she appeared alone (or with her daughters) in some modelling assignments. She notably modelled for soap ads<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/chat/adichat.htm |title=Rediff on the NeT: Transcript of the Adi Godrej Chat}}</ref> which were quite controversial in the 1980s. Apart from doing some television serials, she also did couple of Bengali tele-films.
Before and after entering the film industry, she appeared alone (or with her daughters) in some modelling assignments. She notably modelled for soap ads<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/chat/adichat.htm |title=Rediff on the NeT: Transcript of the Adi Godrej Chat}}</ref> which were quite controversial in the 1980s. Apart from doing some television serials, she also did a couple of Bengali tele-films.


Sen said she would bare all even at 70.
Sen said she would bare all even at 70.
<blockquote>"Age is not important, the attitude is. Sophia is the ultimate glam girl who can manage to look beautiful in such a picture even now. But yes, India too has beautiful women like Rekha and Hema Malini who can carry such a thing out with aplomb. In fact, I wouldn't mind myself if the shoot is done aesthetically and with taste."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/dare-to-bare-at-70/articleshow/1719360.cms |title=Dare to bare at 70? |work=The Times of India |date=9 July 2006 |access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>"Age is not important, the attitude is. Sophia is the ultimate glam girl who can manage to look beautiful in such a picture even now. But yes, India too has beautiful women like Rekha and Hema Malini who can carry such a thing out with aplomb. In fact, I wouldn't mind myself if the shoot is done aesthetically and with taste."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/dare-to-bare-at-70/articleshow/1719360.cms |title=Dare to bare at 70? |work=The Times of India |date=9 July 2006 |access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref></blockquote>


Her film ''My Karma'' (2004),{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} directed by Korak Day{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} earned her international praise, as the film received international awards and recognition for her as a "tough and sweet Indian wife, standing as a rock behind her husband".{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}
Her film ''My Karma'' (2004),{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} directed by Korak Day{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} received international awards and recognition for her as a "tough and sweet Indian wife, standing as a rock behind her husband".{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}


She is now doing a few films at a time.[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020302/ncr3.htm] She is also apparently writing a [[cookbook]] in Bengali, which is yet to be published.{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}}
She is now doing a few films at a time.[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020302/ncr3.htm] She is also apparently writing a [[cookbook]] in Bengali.{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}}


===Political career===
===Political career===
She joined [[All India Trinamool Congress]] in March 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/baichung-bhutia-moon-moon-sen-bring-star-power-to-mamatas-tmc/456206-37-64.html |title=Baichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen bring star power to Mamata's TMC |access-date=6 March 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307113045/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/baichung-bhutia-moon-moon-sen-bring-star-power-to-mamatas-tmc/456206-37-64.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> and won in [[2014 Indian general election|2014 Lok Sabha Polls]] from [[Bankura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bankura]] constituency, where she defeated CPI(M)'s nine-time MP, [[Basudeb Acharia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tollywood wishes luck to Dev, Moon Moon Sen for Lok Sabha Polls |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/tollywood-wishes-luck-to-dev-moon-moon-sen-for-lok-sabha-polls/ |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |publisher=news.biharprabha.com |access-date=7 March 2014 |archive-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702212021/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/tollywood-wishes-luck-to-dev-moon-moon-sen-for-lok-sabha-polls/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=tib>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lok-Saba-polls-Bhaichung-Bhutia-Moon-Moon-Sen-to-contest-on-Trinamool-ticket/articleshow/31477172.cms?from=mdr |title=Lok Saba polls: Bhaichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen to contest on Trinamool ticket |work=The Times of India |date=5 March 2014 |access-date=7 March 2014}}</ref> In 2019, she lost the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency election to [[Babul Supriyo]] of BJP.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asansol Election Result 2019: Moon Moon Sen loses to BJP's Babul Supriyo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/asansol-lok-sabha-election-result-2019-babul-supriyo-leading/articleshow/69470680.cms |date=24 May 2019 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref>
She joined [[Trinamool Congress]] in March 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/baichung-bhutia-moon-moon-sen-bring-star-power-to-mamatas-tmc/456206-37-64.html |title=Baichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen bring star power to Mamata's TMC |access-date=6 March 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307113045/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/baichung-bhutia-moon-moon-sen-bring-star-power-to-mamatas-tmc/456206-37-64.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> and won in [[2014 Indian general election|2014 Lok Sabha Polls]] from [[Bankura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bankura]] constituency, where she defeated CPI(M)'s nine-time MP, [[Basudeb Acharia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tollywood wishes luck to Dev, Moon Moon Sen for Lok Sabha Polls |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/tollywood-wishes-luck-to-dev-moon-moon-sen-for-lok-sabha-polls/ |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |publisher=news.biharprabha.com |access-date=7 March 2014 |archive-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702212021/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/tollywood-wishes-luck-to-dev-moon-moon-sen-for-lok-sabha-polls/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=tib>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lok-Saba-polls-Bhaichung-Bhutia-Moon-Moon-Sen-to-contest-on-Trinamool-ticket/articleshow/31477172.cms?from=mdr |title=Lok Saba polls: Bhaichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen to contest on Trinamool ticket |work=The Times of India |date=5 March 2014 |access-date=7 March 2014}}</ref> In 2019, she lost the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency election to [[Babul Supriyo]] of BJP.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asansol Election Result 2019: Moon Moon Sen loses to BJP's Babul Supriyo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/asansol-lok-sabha-election-result-2019-babul-supriyo-leading/articleshow/69470680.cms |date=24 May 2019 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref>


In 2015, Moon Moon Sen in an interview said 'I think we should give him (Modi) a chance. He has done a very good job winning all those votes and we have to give him a chance as a Prime Minister.' Though her party distanced itself from the statement and said that it is her own view and is certainly not the view of the party.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 May 2021 |title=Moon Moon Sen Biography, Husband, Daughters, Age - Odiha News |url=https://newsodihaonline.com/moon-moon-sen-husband-age-daughter-hot/ |access-date=7 April 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2015, Moon Moon Sen in an interview said 'I think we should give him (Modi) a chance. He has done a very good job winning all those votes and we have to give him a chance as a Prime Minister.' Though her party distanced itself from the statement and said that it is her own view and is certainly not the view of the party.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 May 2021 |title=Moon Moon Sen Biography, Husband, Daughters, Age - Odiha News |url=https://newsodihaonline.com/moon-moon-sen-husband-age-daughter-hot/ |access-date=7 April 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Moon Moon Sen married in 1978 to a descendant of the erstwhile royal family of [[Tripura]]. They have two daughters, [[Raima Sen|Raima]] and [[Riya Sen|Riya]], who also pursued a career in acting. She has high regards for her husband for his consistent support of her professional acting career.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
Moon Moon Sen married in 1978 to Bharat Dev Varma, a descendant of the erstwhile royal family of [[Tripura]]. They have two daughters, [[Raima Sen|Raima]] and [[Riya Sen|Riya]], who also pursued a career in acting. She has stated that her husband was an immense support for her acting career.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>


Her late mother-in-law, Ila Devi, daughter of [[Indira Raje]], the princess of [[Cooch Behar]] and an elder sister of [[Gayatri Devi]], the Maharani of [[Jaipur]].
Her late mother-in-law, Ila Devi, was the daughter of [[Indira Devi of Cooch Behar|Indira Raje]], the princess of Cooch Behar, and the elder sister of [[Gayatri Devi]], the Maharani of [[Jaipur]].


Deeply religious, in spite of her bohemian screen image, Moon Moon Sen is committed to family life and grieved at her mother [[Suchitra Sen]]'s passing away on 17 January 2014 due to a heart attack. She immersed the ashes of her mother ritualistically in the Ganges on Wednesday, 29 January 2014. The prayers was attended by dignitaries, like West Bengal Chief Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] and close friends and family who had missed the funeral, a hurried affair after five hours of death as per the last wishes of the dying actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/daughter-moon-moon-grandaughters-ria-raima-at-suchitra-sens-cremation/3/ |title=Moon Moon Sen immerses ashes of late mother Suchitra Sen in Ganga |date=18 January 2014}}</ref>
Deeply religious, in spite of her bohemian screen image, Moon Moon Sen is committed to family life and grieved at her mother [[Suchitra Sen]]'s passing away on 17 January 2014 due to a heart attack. She immersed the ashes of her mother ritualistically in the Ganges on Wednesday, 29 January 2014. The prayers was attended by dignitaries, like West Bengal Chief Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] and close friends and family who had missed the funeral, a hurried affair after five hours of death as per the last wishes of the dying actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/daughter-moon-moon-grandaughters-ria-raima-at-suchitra-sens-cremation/3/ |title=Moon Moon Sen immerses ashes of late mother Suchitra Sen in Ganga |date=18 January 2014}}</ref>
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===Hindi===
===Hindi===
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{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
* ''[[Andar Baahar]]'' (1984) as Reema
# ''[[Andar Baahar]]'' (1984) as Reema
* ''[[Musafir (1986 film)|Musafir]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Musafir (1986 film)|Musafir]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Mohabbat Ki Kasam]]'' (1986) as Radha
# ''[[Mohabbat Ki Kasam]]'' (1986) as Radha
* ''[[Jaal (1986 film)|Jaal]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Jaal (1986 film)|Jaal]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Sheesha (1986 film)|Sheesha]]'' (1986) as Manisha Prakash
# ''[[Sheesha (1986 film)|Sheesha]]'' (1986) as Manisha Prakash
* ''[[Pyar Ki Jeet (1987 film)|Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1987) as Rani sahiba
# ''[[Pyar Ki Jeet (1987 film)|Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1987) as Rani sahiba
* ''[[Majnu (film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Maashuka]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Maashuka]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Woh Phir Aayegi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Woh Phir Aayegi]]'' (1988)
# ''[[Be Lagaam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Be Lagaam]]'' (1988)
# ''[[Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe]]'' (1989)
# ''[[Tere Bina Kya Jeena]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Tere Bina Kya Jeena]]'' (1989)
# ''[[Ek Din Achanak]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Ek Din Achanak]]'' (1989)
# ''[[Apna Desh Paraye Log]]'' (1989) as Journalist Sunita
* ''[[Apna Desh Paraye Log]]'' (1989) as Journalist Sunita
# ''[[Pathar Ke Insan]]'' (1990) as Dancer
* ''[[Pathar Ke Insan]]'' (1990) as Dancer
# ''[[Jeevan Ek Sanghursh]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Lekin...]]'' (1991) as Pammi
# ''[[Bahaar Aane Tak]]'' (1990) as Renu
* ''[[Jeevan Ek Sanghursh]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Irada (1991 film)|Iraada]]'' (1991) Geeta Sen, Journalist
* ''[[Bahaar Aane Tak]]'' (1990) as Renu
# ''[[Lekin...]]'' (1991) as Pammi
* ''[[Irada (1991 film)|Iraada]]'' (1991) Geeta Sen, Journalist
# ''[[Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi]]'' (1991)
*''[[Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi]]'' (1991)
# ''[[100 Days (1991 film)|100 Days]]'' (1991) as Rama
* ''[[100 Days (1991 film)|100 Days]]'' (1991) as Rama
# ''[[Vishkanya (film)|Vishkanya]]'' (1991) as Mrs. Sonal Vikram Singh
# ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Vishkanya (film)|Vishkanya]]'' (1991) as Mrs. Sonal Vikram Singh
* ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]'' (1992)
# ''[[Pyaar Ka Saudagar]]'' (1992) as Monalisa Sinha (Manorama)
* ''Pyaar Ka Saudagar'' (1992) as Monalisa Sinha (Manorama)
# ''[[Zakhmi Rooh]]'' (1993) as Seema/Reema
* ''[[Zakhmi Rooh]]'' (1993) as Seema/Reema
# ''[[Zakhmi Dil (1994 film)|Zakhmi Dil]]'' (1994) as Mala
* ''[[Zakhmi Dil (1994 film)|Zakhmi Dil]]'' (1994) as Mala
# ''[[Abhay (1994 film)|Abhay]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Abhay (1994 film)|Abhay]]'' (1994)
# ''[[Sautela Bhai]]'' (1996) as Sheena
* ''[[Sautela Bhai]]'' (1996) as Sheena
# ''[[Kucch To Hai]]'' (2003) as Madam Sexena
* ''[[Kucch To Hai]]'' (2003) as Madam Sexena
# ''[[Nil Nirjane]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Nil Nirjane]]'' (2003)
# ''[[Love at Times Square]]'' (2003) as Sweety's mother
* ''[[Love at Times Square]]'' (2003) as Sweety's mother
# ''[[Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love]]'' (2003)
# ''[[My Karma (film)|My Karma]]'' (2004) as Mrs. Mullik
* ''[[My Karma (film)|My Karma]]'' (2004) as Mrs. Mullik
# ''[[It Was Raining That Night (2005 film)|It Was Raining That Night]]'' (2005)
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# ''[[Bow Barracks Forever]]'' (2007) as Rosi
* ''[[It Was Raining That Night (2005 film)|It Was Raining That Night]]'' (2005)
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* ''[[Bow Barracks Forever]]'' (2007) as Rosi
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===Bengali===
===Bengali===
* ''[[Chorus (1974 film)|Chorus]]'' (1974)
# ''[[Rajbadhu]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Rajbadhu]]'' (1982)
# ''[[Rajeswari]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Rajeswari]]'' (1983)
# ''[[Baidurya Rahasya]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Baidurya Rahasya]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Ajantay]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Ajantay]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Pujarini]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Pujarini]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Antarale]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Antarale]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Amar Kantak (film)|Amar Kantak]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Amar Kantak (film)|Amar Kantak]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Anjali (Bengali film)|Anjali]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Anjali (Bengali film)|Anjali]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Apon Ghorey]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Apon Ghorey]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Tumi Kato Sundar]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Tumi Kato Sundar]]'' (1988)
# ''[[Nishi Trishna]]'' (1989)
*''[[Nishi Trishna]]'' (1989)
# ''[[Byabodhan]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Byabodhan]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Gajamukuta]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Gajamukuta]]'' (1991)
# ''[[Hirer Angti]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Hirer Angti]] (1992)''
# ''[[Mahashay]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Mahashay]]'' (1992)
# ''[[Sopan (film)|Sopan]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Sopan (film)|Sopan]]'' (1994)
# ''[[Nil Nirjane]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Neel Nirjane]]'' (2003)
# ''[[Buno Haansh]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Buno Haansh]]'' (2014)
# ''[[Bhobishyoter Bhoot]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Bhobishyoter Bhoot]]'' (2019)


===Malayalam===
===Malayalam===
* '' Angaadi'' (1982)
# ''[[Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum]]'' (1986)
* ''Chiriyo Chiri'' (1982)
# ''Gentle Man Security '' (1994)
* ''[[Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum]]'' (1986)
* ''Gentle Man Security '' (1994)


===Kannada===
===Kannada===
* ''[[Yuga Purusha]]'' (1989)
# ''[[Yuga Purusha]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Vaishakada Dinagalu]]'' (1993)
# ''[[Vaishakada Dinagalu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mangalya Bandhana]]'' (1993)
# ''[[Mangalya Bandhana]]'' (1993)


===Telugu===
===Telugu===
*''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986)
*''[[Majnu (1987 film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Majnu (1987 film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)


===Tamil===
===Tamil===
* ''[[12B]]'' (2001) Sulo, Jo's mother
# ''[[12B]]'' (2001) Sulo, Jo's mother


===English===
===English===
* ''[[MY KARMA (film)|My Karma]]'' (2004) as Mrs. Mallik
# ''[[MY KARMA (film)|My Karma]]'' (2004) as Mrs. Mallik


==Television==
==Television==
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Moon Moon Sen
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2014 – 24 May 2019
Preceded byBasudeb Acharia
Succeeded bySubhash Sarkar
ConstituencyBankura, West Bengal
Personal details
Born
Srimati Sen[1]

(1954-03-28) 28 March 1954 (age 70)[2]
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
(present-day Kolkata)
Spouse
Bharat Dev Varma
​
​
(m. 1978; died 2024)​
[3]
ChildrenRaima Sen
Riya Sen
Parent(s)Dibanath Sen
Suchitra Sen
Residence(s)Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Alma materSomerville College, Oxford
Jadavpur University
ProfessionActress

Moon Moon Sen, also credited as Moonmoon Sen (born Srimati Sen; 28 March 1954),[1] is an Indian actress, known for her works in Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. She eventually starred in Bollywood films. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 television series. She has received Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1987, for her role in the film Sirivennela.

Early life

Moon Moon Sen was born in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) to Bengali actress Suchitra Sen and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of Ballygunge Place, was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of Kolkata, Adinath Sen. Her great-grandfather Dinanath Sen was the Diwan or a Minister of the Maharaja of Tripura.

She was educated at Loreto Convent, Shillong and at Loreto House, Calcutta. She completed her graduation from Somerville College, Oxford and received her master's degree in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University, Calcutta.[4][5]

As a child, Sen learnt drawing from Jamini Roy, one of India's greatest artists.[6] She loves paintings and collecting antiques. In an interview in 2000, she said she taught at Ballygunge Govt High School for a year[7] and then taught graphics at Chitrabani, a school teaching film techniques. She was also active in social work and even thought about adopting a baby, even before she was married.[5] Sen taught English at a well known Boys' school (Ballygunge Govt. High School) in Kolkata before joining films.

Career

Acting career

Moon Moon Sen started her career in films and television after marriage and motherhood. She made her debut in Andar Baahar (1984).[8] Her daring role in that film apparently created a storm of controversy.

She had also starred in a suspense thriller 100 Days with Madhuri Dixit. After Zakhmi Dil (1994) she did not appear in films until 2003 when she starred in an unsuccessful thriller Kucch To Hai. She'd acted in a Telugu movie Sirivennela directed by the legendary Telugu director K. Viswanath.

Before and after entering the film industry, she appeared alone (or with her daughters) in some modelling assignments. She notably modelled for soap ads[9] which were quite controversial in the 1980s. Apart from doing some television serials, she also did a couple of Bengali tele-films.

Sen said she would bare all even at 70.

"Age is not important, the attitude is. Sophia is the ultimate glam girl who can manage to look beautiful in such a picture even now. But yes, India too has beautiful women like Rekha and Hema Malini who can carry such a thing out with aplomb. In fact, I wouldn't mind myself if the shoot is done aesthetically and with taste."[10]

Her film My Karma (2004),[citation needed] directed by Korak Day[citation needed] received international awards and recognition for her as a "tough and sweet Indian wife, standing as a rock behind her husband".[citation needed]

She is now doing a few films at a time.[1] She is also apparently writing a cookbook in Bengali.[citation needed]

Political career

She joined Trinamool Congress in March 2014[11] and won in 2014 Lok Sabha Polls from Bankura constituency, where she defeated CPI(M)'s nine-time MP, Basudeb Acharia.[12][13] In 2019, she lost the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency election to Babul Supriyo of BJP.[14]

In 2015, Moon Moon Sen in an interview said 'I think we should give him (Modi) a chance. He has done a very good job winning all those votes and we have to give him a chance as a Prime Minister.' Though her party distanced itself from the statement and said that it is her own view and is certainly not the view of the party.[15]

Personal life

Moon Moon Sen married in 1978 to Bharat Dev Varma, a descendant of the erstwhile royal family of Tripura. They have two daughters, Raima and Riya, who also pursued a career in acting. She has stated that her husband was an immense support for her acting career.[7]

Her late mother-in-law, Ila Devi, was the daughter of Indira Raje, the princess of Cooch Behar, and the elder sister of Gayatri Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur.

Deeply religious, in spite of her bohemian screen image, Moon Moon Sen is committed to family life and grieved at her mother Suchitra Sen's passing away on 17 January 2014 due to a heart attack. She immersed the ashes of her mother ritualistically in the Ganges on Wednesday, 29 January 2014. The prayers was attended by dignitaries, like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and close friends and family who had missed the funeral, a hurried affair after five hours of death as per the last wishes of the dying actress.[16]

Awards

Filmography

Hindi

  1. Andar Baahar (1984) as Reema
  2. Musafir (1986)
  3. Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) as Radha
  4. Jaal (1986)
  5. Sheesha (1986) as Manisha Prakash
  6. Pyaar Ki Jeet (1987) as Rani sahiba
  7. Maashuka (1987)
  8. Woh Phir Aayegi (1988)
  9. Be Lagaam (1988)
  10. Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
  11. Tere Bina Kya Jeena (1989)
  12. Ek Din Achanak (1989)
  13. Apna Desh Paraye Log (1989) as Journalist Sunita
  14. Pathar Ke Insan (1990) as Dancer
  15. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
  16. Bahaar Aane Tak (1990) as Renu
  17. Iraada (1991) Geeta Sen, Journalist
  18. Lekin... (1991) as Pammi
  19. Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi (1991)
  20. 100 Days (1991) as Rama
  21. Vishkanya (1991) as Mrs. Sonal Vikram Singh
  22. Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
  23. Pyaar Ka Saudagar (1992) as Monalisa Sinha (Manorama)
  24. Zakhmi Rooh (1993) as Seema/Reema
  25. Zakhmi Dil (1994) as Mala
  26. Abhay (1994)
  27. Sautela Bhai (1996) as Sheena
  28. Kucch To Hai (2003) as Madam Sexena
  29. Nil Nirjane (2003)
  30. Love at Times Square (2003) as Sweety's mother
  31. Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love (2003)
  32. My Karma (2004) as Mrs. Mullik
  33. It Was Raining That Night (2005)
  34. Bow Barracks Forever (2007) as Rosi

Bengali

  1. Rajbadhu (1982)
  2. Rajeswari (1983)
  3. Baidurya Rahasya (1984)
  4. Ajantay (1984)
  5. Pujarini (1984)
  6. Antarale (1985)
  7. Amar Kantak (1986)
  8. Anjali (1987)
  9. Apon Ghorey (1987)
  10. Tumi Kato Sundar (1988)
  11. Nishi Trishna (1989)
  12. Byabodhan (1990)
  13. Gajamukuta (1991)
  14. Hirer Angti (1992)
  15. Mahashay (1992)
  16. Sopan (1994)
  17. Nil Nirjane (2003)
  18. Buno Haansh (2014)
  19. Bhobishyoter Bhoot (2019)

Malayalam

  1. Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986)
  2. Gentle Man Security (1994)

Kannada

  1. Yuga Purusha (1989)
  2. Vaishakada Dinagalu (1993)
  3. Mangalya Bandhana (1993)

Telugu

  1. Sirivennela (1986)
  2. Majnu (1987)

Tamil

  1. 12B (2001) Sulo, Jo's mother

English

  1. My Karma (2004) as Mrs. Mallik

Television

  • Paliyathachan - Malayalam serial
  • Rishtey - Hindi Serial
  • Shudhu Tomari Jonyo - Bengali serial

References

  1. ^ a b Dey, Shuvra (8 April 2022). "From Roma to Suchitra Sen". GetBengal. Retrieved 29 July 2020. Meanwhile, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, who was named Srimati. She became the famous Moon Moon Sen.
  2. ^ "Sixteenth Lok Sabha – Members Bioprofile – Varma, Smt. Dev (Moon Moon Sen)". Parliament of India – Lok Sabha. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. ^ Moon Moon Sen's Husband Bharat Dev Varma Dies in Kolkata
  4. ^ "Moon Moon Sen Biography". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Focus on IIFCL refinance to pump in Rs 75,000 crore". 6 January 2009. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Sorry". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Sorry". Screen. Archived from the original on 31 January 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  8. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories".
  9. ^ "Rediff on the NeT: Transcript of the Adi Godrej Chat".
  10. ^ "Dare to bare at 70?". The Times of India. 9 July 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  11. ^ "Baichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen bring star power to Mamata's TMC". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  12. ^ "Tollywood wishes luck to Dev, Moon Moon Sen for Lok Sabha Polls". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Lok Saba polls: Bhaichung Bhutia, Moon Moon Sen to contest on Trinamool ticket". The Times of India. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  14. ^ "Asansol Election Result 2019: Moon Moon Sen loses to BJP's Babul Supriyo". The Times of India. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  15. ^ "Moon Moon Sen Biography, Husband, Daughters, Age - Odiha News". 13 May 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Moon Moon Sen immerses ashes of late mother Suchitra Sen in Ganga". 18 January 2014.
  17. ^ "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.

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