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Rimi Sen Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 September 1981

Age44 Years

BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Raja Sen; Mother - Papiya Sen; Sister - 1

Rimi Sen Biography

Rimi Sen (born Subhamitra Sen) is an Indian actress from Kolkata who rose to prominence in early 2000s Hindi cinema with roles in Hungama, Golmaal and Garm

Early life and background

Subhamitra Sen, known professionally as Rimi Sen, was born on 21 September 1981 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Raised in the city she still identifies as her hometown, Rimi completed schooling at Bidya Bharati Girls' High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calcutta. Trained in Odissi and Kathak, she developed an early interest in performance and pursued acting after graduation.

Career

Rimi made her film debut in 2003 with the Hindi comedy Hungama. Her early screen work quickly drew attention and she followed that debut with roles in several commercial films, including the popular Golmaal and Garam Masala. She also worked in Telugu and Bengali films during her career in the film industry.

Recognition came early: she won the Anandolak Puraskar for Best Debut Actress for Hungama and received multiple nominations for newcomer and debut awards across Indian film ceremonies. Later, Rimi moved into film production. In 2016 she produced Budhia Singh — Born to Run, a project that received a National Award for Best Children's Film and a Houston Film Festival award as best film that year. She was also part of the ensemble nominated for a Screen Award in 2010 for Sankat City.

Alongside feature films, Rimi appeared on television reality programming; she was a contestant on Bigg Boss season 9 in 2016. Around that time she spoke about working in the entertainment industry to improve her financial stability. By 2022 she expressed interest in acting for OTT platforms.

Public profile

Rimi has been a visible public figure beyond her film work. Her on-screen career saw collaborations with well-known actors such as Salman Khan, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna and Abhishek Bachchan. She has shared personal preferences publicly, including favourite foods and interests like power yoga. Rimi has described herself as non-vegetarian and has said she is allergic to prawns.

In 2017 Rimi entered politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. She left that party in February 2022 and joined the Indian National Congress. In 2016 she was paid for her participation in Bigg Boss season 9. She has faced controversies that attracted media attention, and in 2016 was linked to a high-profile production role with Budhia Singh.

Personal life and other activities

Daughter of Raja and Papiya Sen, Rimi has one sister. She remains unmarried. Beyond acting and production, she diversified her professional life: by 2026 she reported moving into real estate work in Dubai, citing a desire for financial independence and a response to limited long-term opportunities she experienced as a woman in the film industry.

Rimi has also taken legal steps publicly when necessary: in March 2022 she filed an FIR alleging a financial fraud involving an acquaintance. In August 2024 she lodged a complaint against an automobile company over a vehicle she said was defective and sought compensation.

Latest updates

In the mid-2020s Rimi has addressed rumours about cosmetic procedures, saying she had cosmetic treatments such as fillers, Botox and PRP rather than surgical operations. She has continued to indicate interest in on-screen projects for digital platforms while simultaneously pursuing business interests outside Bollywood.

Legacy

Rimi Sen is remembered for her breakout work in early-2000s Hindi comedies and for transitioning to production and other professional pursuits after her peak acting years. Her career includes award-winning production work and a public presence shaped by both entertainment and later entrepreneurial activities.
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Recent Work

Budhia Singh — Born to Run

Produced the film, which won a National Award for Best Children's Film and a Houston Film Festival award for best film.

2016
Bigg Boss (season 9)

Contestant on the reality TV show in 2016.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Hungama (2003)
  2. Anandolak Puraskar for Best Debut Actress for Hungama
  3. Produced Budhia Singh — Born to Run, winner of the National Award for Best Children's Film (2016)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rimi Sen born?

21 September 1981

What is Rimi Sen known for?

Actress

What is Rimi Sen’s marital status?

Unmarried