Koushik Sen (born 19 September 1968) is an Indian actor of film, television and theatre based in Kolkata. He is the director of the well-acclaimed theatre group Swapnasandhani. He has won the BFJA awards for best supporting actor for his performance in the Mrinal Sen directed film Aamar Bhuvan.[2]
Koushik Sen | |
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| Born | (1968-09-19) 19 September 1968 (age 54)[1] Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Reshmi Sen |
| Children | Riddhi Sen |
| Parent(s) | Chitra Sen (mother) and Shyamal Sen (father) |
Koushik Sen was born on 19 September 1968. He is the son of actress Chitra Sen and actor Shyamal Sen. He studied at the Julien Day School, and graduated from Scottish Church College, both in Kolkata. Sen is married to Reshmi Sen (a theatre personality) and has a son, Riddhi Sen.[3]
From 1992, he is the director of Bengali theatre group Swapnasandhani. The group has staged more than 35 plays and they mainly perform in Sujata Sadan. Koushik has acted with Soumitra Chatterjee in the play Tiktiki.
In 2010, the group staged the play Birpurush, which was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's poem, but it was a political play and dealt with the contemporary context of West Bengal. The play stirred up some controversies.[4]
| Year | Film | Note |
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| 1980 | Ek Din Pratidin | |
| 1981 | Chalchitro | |
| 1990 | Papi | |
| 1993 | Prajapati | |
| 1994 | Bidrohini | |
| 1996 | Sopan | |
| 1996 | Himghar | |
| 1998 | Sanghat | |
| 1998 | Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha | |
| 2000 | Chakrabyuha | |
| 2002 | Ferari Fouj | |
| 2002 | Desh | |
| 2002 | Aamar Bhuban | |
| 2003 | Alo | Commentator (voice) |
| 2004 | Debipaksha | |
| 2005 | Shunyo E Buke | |
| 2006 | Bankhubabur Bandhu | |
| 2009 | Dwando | |
| 2010 | Banshiwala | |
| 2010 | Angshumaner Chhobi | (Guest appearance) |
| 2011 | Charuulata 2011 | |
| 2011 | Kagojer Bou | (Guest appearance) |
| 2011 | Iti Mrinalini | |
| 2011 | Moubane Aaj | |
| 2012 | Abar Byomkesh | |
| 2012 | Piyalir Password | |
| 2012 | Dutta vs Dutta | |
| 2013 | Rupe Tomay Bholabo Na | |
| 2013 | Rupkatha Noy | |
| 2014 | Taan | |
| 2014 | Byomkesh Phire Elo | |
| 2015 | Open Tee Bioscope | |
| 2015 | Bhengchi | |
| 2015 | Shajarur Kanta | |
| 2015 | Arshinagar | |
| 2015 | Babar Naam Gandhiji | |
| 2015 | Rajkahini | |
| 2015 | Byomkesh Bakshi | |
| 2015 | Ajana Batas | |
| 2016 | Abar Ekla Cholo | |
| 2016 | Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor | |
| 2016 | Zulfikar | |
| 2016 | Dark Chocolate | |
| 2016 | Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh | Bollywood film |
| 2016 | Kuheli | |
| 2016 | Byomkesh Pawrbo | |
| 2016 | Lion[5] | Debut in Hollywood |
| 2017 | Boss 2 | |
| 2017 | Durga Sohay | |
| 2017 | Jawker Dhan | |
| 2017 | Dhanonjay | |
| 2017 | Raktokorobi | |
| 2017 | Sedin Basante | |
| 2018 | Laboratory | |
| 2019 | Triangle | |
| 2019 | Durgeshgorer Guptodhon (2019)[6][circular reference] | Thriller |
| 2021 | Mukhosh | Psychological thriller |
| 2021 | Ekannoborti |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
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| 2018 | Monsoon Melodies | Bengali | Addatimes | [9] | |
| 2020 | Lalbazaar | Suranjan Sen | Bengali | Zee5 | Part of ensemble cast of cop drama[10] |
| 2022 | Mahabharat Murders | Abirlal | Bengali | Hoichoi | Part of ensemble cast of crime thriller |
| 2021 | Shei Je Holud Pakhi 2 | Diganta Basu | Bengali | Hoichoi |
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