Riya Sen
About Riya Sen
Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma; 24 January 1981) is an Indian film actress and model. Riya, who comes from a family of actors including her grandmother Suchitra Sen, mother Moon Moon Sen and sister Raima Sen, began her acting career in 1991 as a child actress in the film Vishkanya. Her first commercial success in her film career was with Style, a 2001 Hindi low-budget comedy directed by N. Chandra. Some of her other notable films include producer Pritish Nandy's musical film, Jhankaar Beats (2003) in Hinglish, Shaadi No. 1 (2005) and Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005).
Riya was first recognised as a model when she performed in Falguni Pathak's music video Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi at the age of sixteen in 1998. Since then, she has appeared in music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and on magazine covers. Riya has worked as an activist and appeared in an AIDS awareness music video with the aim of dispelling popular myths about the disease. She also helped raise funds for pediatric eye-care.
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Nadaaniyan Romance | 1 Mar 2025 | Special Appearance | Released |
 Dark Chocolate Thriller | 2 Sept 2016 | Rina Bardhan | Average |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2016
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Riya Sen – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Riya Sen is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Riya Sen has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Agnidev Chatterjee, Mahima Chaudhry, Riva Razdan Kapoor. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Riya Sen has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Romance, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Riya Sen made their hindi film debut in 2016 with the film Dark Chocolate. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Riya Sen's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Riya Sen
How many hindi films has Riya Sen acted in?▼
Riya Sen has been part of 2 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Romance, Comedy, Drama.
What is Riya Sen's most popular hindi film?▼
Riya Sen's notable hindi films include "Nadaaniyan", "Dark Chocolate". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Riya Sen's role in hindi cinema?▼
Riya Sen works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma; 24 January 1981) is an Indian film actress and model. Riya, who comes from a family of actors including her grandmother...
When did Riya Sen debut in bollywood?▼
Riya Sen made their bollywood debut in 2016 with the film "Dark Chocolate".
What genres has Riya Sen worked in?▼
Riya Sen has worked in Romance (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Drama (1 film), Thriller (1 film), Crime (1 film) in their hindi film career.