Swati Sen
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Swati Sen is an India
n film actress born in Patna
, Bihar
, most known for her roles in Udedh Bun
, which won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival
, and the National Film Award-winning Antardwand
(2010), which won her critical acclaim.
(FTII), Pune
.
that she realised she was Shruti, the casting director for the film. Shruti then asked Swati to meet Sushil Rajpal, who was incidentally visiting FTII for casting for the film. When Swati met him he wanted to check out her work and another coincidence what that Swati was dubbing for a diploma film. She showed the rushes to Rajpal and the rest is history. Pankaj Rag
is the present Director of Film and Television Institute of India
.
She appeared in the movie Antardwand
.Swati Sen has just about entered the Indian film industry and has already won the Best Actress Award for her film, Sushil Rajpal's ANTARDWAND, which has won the National award.Looking at her brilliant performance, Anurag Kashyap & Imtiaz Ali has gone to the extent of calling her amongst the finest 'Actress' around. She is already being compared to powerhouse of performance like Smita Patil, Chitrangada and Tabu.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actress born in Patna
Patna
Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
, most known for her roles in Udedh Bun
Udedh Bun
Udedh Bun is award winning short Bhojpuri film released in 2008 directed by Siddharth Sinha. The 21-minute diploma film by Siddharth Sinha, an Film and Television Institute of India , Pune graduate, was selected for world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, , where it won the...
, which won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
, and the National Film Award-winning Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
(2010), which won her critical acclaim.
Early life and education
Born in Patna, Bihar, Swati studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of IndiaFilm and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
(FTII), Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
.
Career
She was offered AntardwandAntardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
that she realised she was Shruti, the casting director for the film. Shruti then asked Swati to meet Sushil Rajpal, who was incidentally visiting FTII for casting for the film. When Swati met him he wanted to check out her work and another coincidence what that Swati was dubbing for a diploma film. She showed the rushes to Rajpal and the rest is history. Pankaj Rag
Pankaj Rag
Pankaj Rag is the present Director of Film and Television Institute of India. He is an IAS officer of 1990 batch and has earlier served as Commissioner of Archeology, Archives and Museums, Government of Madhya Pradesh....
is the present Director of Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
.
She appeared in the movie Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
.Swati Sen has just about entered the Indian film industry and has already won the Best Actress Award for her film, Sushil Rajpal's ANTARDWAND, which has won the National award.Looking at her brilliant performance, Anurag Kashyap & Imtiaz Ali has gone to the extent of calling her amongst the finest 'Actress' around. She is already being compared to powerhouse of performance like Smita Patil, Chitrangada and Tabu.
Filmography
- 2007: It's Breaking NewsIt's Breaking NewsIt's Breaking News is a Bollywood movie released in October 2007. Its a story about corrupt police officers, exploitation of an innocent girl and media's fight to expose the facts. A girl seeks help after her father's death from the Higher-ranking officer. He takes advantage of the girl and makes...
- Sangeeta - 2007: Woh Subah Kidhar Nikal Gayi
- 2008: Udedh BunUdedh BunUdedh Bun is award winning short Bhojpuri film released in 2008 directed by Siddharth Sinha. The 21-minute diploma film by Siddharth Sinha, an Film and Television Institute of India , Pune graduate, was selected for world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, , where it won the...
(short) - Beloved - 2009: Andheri (short) - Anita - the maid
- 2010: AntardwandAntardwandAntardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
- Janki