Rituparna Sengupta was born on 7th November, 1971 in Kolkata. A fine danseuse and a prominent actress, this lady is the heartthrob of not only Bengalis but also famous in other regional cinema. Other than marvellous Bengali films, lately, she has been getting accolades for her Hindi films in Mumbai too.

Rituparna Sengupta was keenly interested in the arts since a young age. She took formal training in painting, dancing and handicrafts at a painting school, called Chitrangshu during her childhood days. Rituparna Sengupta`s education was completed in Mount Carmel School, and later she graduated in History from Lady Brabourne College. She was admitted at University of Calcutta to attain a degree of Master`s in Arts, but had to interrupt studies to concentrate on her career as an actress. She is also a great writer and often writes columns in periodicals Anandalok and Bangladesher Hriday.

When Rituparna Sengupta was in her first year of MA with a specialization in Modern History, she debuted in the film Shwet Patharer Thala, in 1995, playing a supporting role. After that film there was no looking back. The film was directed by Prabhat Roy and won the National Award for best Bengali Film. The early success of this gorgeous actress prompted the offer of roles in many films, including Sujan Sakhi, Moner Manush, Nag Panchami and Sansar Sangram. Rituparna Sengupta went to Mumbai to make a telefilm called Mohini with Hema Malini, she also signed a role in a Hindi film called Teesra Kaun?

Rituparna Sengupta has received critical acclaim for her performances in the films like Dahan (1997), Utsab (2000), Paromitar Ek Din (2000) and Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (2002). She was honoured with the Best Actress award at the 1998 Indian National Film Awards for her character portrayal in Rituparno Ghosh`s Dahan, where she played Romita, a newly wed woman who is the victim of a sexual assault by her husband.

Rituparna Sengupta has also worked in the Bangladeshi film industry and her contribution in those films has won her a lot of approval, glamour and popularity. Rituparna is also popular as a trained Manipuri and Odissi dancer and also has her own dance troupe - Bhabna Aaj O Kaal meaning `Contemporary Thoughts`, which performs various dance-dramas based on Rabindranath Tagore. She is often seen performing dance dramas like Shyama, Meghdoot and Mayar Khela with innovation every time. Rituparna Sengupta also owns a media production company called Prism Entertainment. She loves outdoor-sports and often plays badminton as her pastime and exercise regime.

Rituparna Sengupta married her childhood sweetheart Sanjay Chakrabarty - the founder and CEO of MobiApps on 13th of December, 1999 in Kolkata. She is an active social worker and deeply involved in the cause of children suffering from Thalassaemia.

Awards and Accreditation received by Rituparna Sengupta

Bharat Nirman Award in1995	Kazi Nazrul Islam Birth Centenary Award in1996 by the Law Society Of Calcutta	Anandalok Ujala for Best Actress Category in 2000 for Dahan	BFJA - Best Actress Award in 2000
Kalakaar in1996	Silver Lotus for Best Actress Category in1998, for Dahan with Indrani Haldar, co-star, 42nd National Film Festival of India	Anandalok Ujala for Best Actress Category in 2000 for Attiya Sajan	BFJA - Best Actress Award for Dwitiya Basanta in 2006

Filmography of Rituparna Sengupta

Main Osama -2008	Paromitar Ek Din -2000	Sathi	Janam Janamer Sathi
Mon Amour: Shesher Kobita Revisited -2008	Mohini -1995	Nagin Kanya	Mayerr Raja
Sirf Life Looks Greener On The Other Side -2008	Teesra Kaun? -1994	Meyerao Manush	AAkrosh
Chander Bari -2007	Shesh Chithi -1994	Tumi Ele Jei	Madhu Malati
Gauri -2007	Shwet Patharer Thala -1994	Sagarita	Joyee
Aalo all songs used in this film are TAGORE SONGs -2003	Dwitiya Basanto	Bangshadhar	Amader Sonsar
Andhakarer Shabdo -2006	Sindoorer Adhikar	Sujan Sakhi	Amar Maa
Anuranan -2006	Desh Daradi	Sudhu Ekbar Bolo	Sontan jokhon sotru
Byatikrami -2003	Tomar Amar Prem	Sasurbadi Zindabad	Baba Keno Chakar
Chakrabuha	Miss Maitrayee	Sundari	Bes Korechee Prem KOrechee
Dahan -1997	Ranga Bou	Moner Manush	Dai daityo
Tapasya -2006	Swami Kano Asami	Samadhan	Kulangar
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh -2005	Gane Bhuban Bhariye Debo	Streer Maryada	Aatyoo Swajon
UNNS -2005	Bishnu Narayan	Chakravyuha	Prem Prottigaa
Nishijapon -2005	Madhu Malati	eri nam bhalobasa	Moner manus
Kalo Cheetah -2004	Ami Shei Maay	debipokkho	kalo Chita
Mondo Meyer Upakhyan -2002	Sindoor Khela	Madhur Milaan	Swami Chintai
Sabse Badhkar Kaun -2002	Parichay	Ranangan	Tumi ele Tai
Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal -2000	Tomake Chaii	Sakha sidurer Dibbi	Sudhu Ek Bar Bolo
Utsab -2000	Bhagyadevata	Jamay babu Zindabad

Films under production

Hindi

Main Osama (2008)	Sirf	Love Games
Sahab Chai Pani	Gurudakshina	Mittal vs Mittal

Bengali

Bubly	Nosto Meyer Golpo	Ey Ghar ey Sansar
Piyalir Password	Footpath	Jabab Chai