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]
Personal life
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]
Stage performance
Template:Main 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]
Works
Filmography
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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]Template:Circular reference | Thriller |
| 2021 | Mukhosh | Psychological thriller |
| 2021 | Ekannoborti |
Plays
- Taraye Taraye based on Srijato's Tara Bhora Akasher Niche
- Nirbhaya based on Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children
- Macbeth (also performed at Bharat Rang Mahotsav)[7]
- Jal Chhabi (debut)
- Tikitiki
- Punoscho[8]
- Bhalo Rakkhosher Golpo
Television
- Kalpurush
- Asamapto (2005)
- E Kamon Meye (2005)
- Tiktiki
- Uro Megh
- Gaaner Oparey
- Swapath
- Raaikishori (2014)
- Byomkesh (2014 TV series)
- Sindoorkhela
- Moinaker er Upakhyan
- Godhuli Alap
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Awards
- 2003 BFJA Award in the category best actor in supporting role, for the film Aamar Bhuvan.[11]
See also
- Debesh Chattopadhyay
- Arpita Ghosh
- Suman Mukhopadhyay
- Bratya Basu
- Sujan Mukhopadhyay
- Shreyan Chattopadhyay
References
- ↑ Koushik Sen - IMDb
- ↑ The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Telekids | My Fundays. telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ I'm self critical: Kaushik Sen. The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Bengali actor Koushik Sen's kind face impressed Lion director. The Indian Express(2017-02-20). Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Durgeshgorer Guptodhon - Wikipedia
- ↑ Blood on the stage floor. The Hindu(2013-01-31). Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Kaushik Sen's wife and son play lovers on stage. The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Addatimes. addatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Lalbazaar: A cop drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end. India Today(19 June 2020). Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ↑ BFJA Awards (2003). gomolo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.