Who Is Riya Sen? Age, Biography and Wiki
Riya Sen was born on January 24, 1981, making her 44 years old in 2025. An Indian actress and model, Riya is well-known for her work in various Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil films. She is part of a prominent film family; her mother is actress Moon Moon Sen, and her grandmother is the legendary Suchitra Sen. Riya started her career in the late 1990s and has since carved a niche in both films and modeling.
| Occupation | Actress |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 24, 1981 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Riya Sen's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Riya Sen stands at approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and weighs around 130 lbs (59 kg). Her body measurements are often described as 34-26-36, showcasing her well-proportioned figure. Riya is known for her graceful presence, which complements her versatile acting skills.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Riya Sen has a rumored relationship with fellow actor and entrepreneur, whose name remains undisclosed, stirring interest among her fans. Previously, she was known to have dated several notable personalities in the industry. She keeps her personal life relatively private, sharing glimpses but maintaining a degree of confidentiality regarding her relationships.
Sen comes from a royal background; her father Bharat Dev Varma hails from the royal family of Tripura. He was the son of Ila Devi, a princess of Cooch Behar and nephew of Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. Sen's mother Moon Moon Sen and grandmother Suchitra Sen were reputed veteran actresses.
She began her acting career when she was five years old, playing her mother's daughter on screen for the first time. Later in 1991 she worked 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, and Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005). She won the Star Guide Award as best actress for her performance in Noukadubi.
Net Worth and Salary
Riya Sen's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2025. Her earnings stem from her successful career in acting, modeling, and brand endorsements. Riya's involvement in various projects, including films and web series, adds to her financial portfolio, making her one of the successful actresses in the Indian film industry.
Career, Business and Investments
With a successful career spanning over two decades, Riya Sen has appeared in numerous films across different languages, showcasing her versatility as an actress. In recent years (up to 2025), she has embraced digital platforms and has featured in various web series, expanding her reach to younger audiences. Besides acting, Riya is known for her entrepreneurial ventures, including a burgeoning fashion line. Her keen eye for business has allowed her to invest wisely, making her a savvy entrepreneur in addition to her acting career.
Riya has, in addition to Hindi films, appeared in Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English films. Her film career began in the earnest with Tamil films such as Bharathi Raja's Taj Mahal, co-starring Manjoj Bharatiraja in the male lead, and Manoj Bhatnaghar's Good Luck, opposite Prashanth. Both of the films failed commercially, she also did a dance number for N. Maharajan's Arasatchi.
Social Network
Riya Sen actively engages with her fans through her social media platforms, boasting a significant following on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She often shares snippets of her professional life, sneak peeks into her personal moments, and promotes her brand collaborations. Riya’s charming posts and interactions with her followers reinforce her popularity and maintain her status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Her films Style and Jhankar Beats have done wonders commercially. Her latter films Harry Baweja's Qayamat and Subhash Ghai's Apna Sapna Money Money were also box office hits and that ran for 150 days. These films were 4 consecutive hits in a row.
While many of her appearances have been item numbers and cameos, few of her leading roles have been in Low-budget films. Though she had small roles in Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002), Qayamat (2003) and Plan (2004), attention was drawn to her item numbers in all three, especially the one in Qayamat that featured her in a bubble-bath.
Besides this, she performed another item number in James (2005) on director-producer Ram Gopal Varma's behest, who has a history of casting aspirant actress-models like Sameera Reddy, Isha Koppikar and Koena Mitra in similar roles.
Furthermore, she took part in a dance number for Sajid Khan's Heyy Babyy (2007) that featured several mainstream Bollywood actresses.
Education
Riya Sen completed her schooling at the Loreto House and went on to pursue a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Mumbai. Her diverse educational background has contributed to her understanding of the entertainment industry, helping her navigate the complexities of acting and modeling effectively.
Riya completed her schooling in ICSE from Loreto House in Kolkata. She went on to studying philosophy in a Bengali uccha madhyamik school Rani Birla Girls' College (a University of Calcutta affiliate). Riya had a degree from the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT Mumbai in fashion designing and information technology.
She went to London to the Pinewood Actors Studio for acting course and simultaneously did voice and dubbing classes. She also did a couple of private acting workshops with renowned British teachers. She learnt the Queens English -British accent with renowned voice coach Barbara Berkeley.
She studied in New York at the TV1 acting studio in Times Square. Riya has also done a course in Paris at the Institute Marangoni for fashion and image styling. Riya also did a course at the University of Arts in London in ‘branding' and a cooking course in Thailand at the blue elephant culinary school.
Riya briefly practised kickboxing and karate. She is passionate about painting and has been painting since she was a baby. She's a certified yoga teacher.
She did her 200 hours Teacher training course in Rishikesh for hatha vinyasa, Yin yoga teacher training course in dharamsala at the Trimurti school and Aerial yoga teacher training course from Ulu yoga in Bali.
