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Rimi Sen

Rimi Sen is an Indian former actress and producer known for work in Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali films.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rimi Sen (born Subhamitra Sen; 21 September 1981) is an Indian former actress and producer known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali films. She rose to prominence in the 2000s with commercially successful films including Hungama, Dhoom, Phir Hera Pheri, and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.

Early life and background

Rimi Sen was born in Kolkata and is credited in some sources under her birth name, Subhamitra Sen. Some sources describe her as having begun acting as a child in Bengali cinema.

Film career

Sen made her lead-film debut in the Telugu film Nee Thodu Kavali in 2002. Her Hindi film debut was the 2003 comedy Hungama, which brought a Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination. She entered mainstream Hindi cinema in the early 2000s, later appearing in several popular ensemble and action-comedy films. She is especially associated with Dhoom and the Hera Pheri and Golmaal franchises.

Television and later work

In addition to films, Sen appeared on the reality television series Bigg Boss in 2015. Later reports describe her as having stepped away from acting for periods, with occasional returns to the public eye.

Public image and recognition

Media coverage in the 2000s and later has often framed Sen as a recognizable mainstream Bollywood face from that era. She received a Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination for Hungama.

Key facts

  • Rimi Sen was born Subhamitra Sen on 21 September 1981 in Kolkata.
  • She made her lead-film debut in the Telugu film Nee Thodu Kavali (2002).
  • Her Hindi film debut was the 2003 comedy Hungama, earning a Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination.
  • She appeared in commercially successful Hindi films including Dhoom, Baghban, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri, and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.
  • She participated in the reality television series Bigg Boss in 2015.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rimi Sen's real name?
Her birth name is reported as Subhamitra Sen.
When was Rimi Sen born?
She was born on 21 September 1981.
What is Rimi Sen known for?
She is known for films such as Hungama, Dhoom, Phir Hera Pheri, and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.
In which film industries has Rimi Sen worked?
She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali films.
Did Rimi Sen appear on television?
Yes. She participated in Bigg Boss in 2015.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimi_Sen
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, debut films, Filmfare nomination, film credits
  2. Wikipedia (Indonesian)https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimi_Sen
    Supports: Early career summary, Bengali child-acting claim, Telugu and Hindi film work, Bigg Boss participation
  3. Wikipedia (Punjabi)https://pa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%AE%E0%A9%80_%E0%A8%B8%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%A8
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, Bigg Boss participation
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/hi/name/nm1267008/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, alternate name, occupation, relatives
  5. Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Rimi-Sen
    Supports: Career overview, notable films, later public appearances
  6. MyNationhttps://www.mynation.com/biography/rimi-sen-biography-iwh-s3lbrk
    Supports: Political activity claims and later biography details, though less authoritative than primary film sources