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Riyaa Senn

Riyaa Senn

Actor · Born January 24, 1981 (45) · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma; 24 January 1981) is an Indian film actress and model. Riya, who comes from a family of actors including her grandmother Suchitra Sen, mother Moon Moon Sen and sister Raima Sen, began her acting career in 1991 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, Shaadi No. 1 (2005) and Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005). Riya was first recognised as a model when she performed in Falguni Pathak's music video Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi at the age of sixteen in 1998. Since then, she has appeared in music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and on magazine covers. Riya has worked as an activist and appeared in an AIDS awareness music video with the aim of dispelling popular myths about the disease. She also helped raise funds for pediatric eye-care.

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Born
January 24, 1981 (45)
From
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 46 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 24% in 30 days

What are Riyaa Senn's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Morality
31%
Self
24%
Power
10%
Survival
3%
Romantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Absurd
3
Joyful
3
Romantic
3
Bittersweet
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Riyaa Senn's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Riyaa Senn's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

46 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Ziddi Ishq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 7 episodes · as Sayantika

  • Nadaaniyan(2025)

    as Special Appearance

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Call Me Bae(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mitali Sawla

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Senapati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Pati Patni Aur Woh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Rimjhim

  • Bekaaboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Chitra Irani

  • Poison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 11 episodes · as Natasha

  • Mismatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 21 episodes · Actor

  • Ragini MMS Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 27 episodes · as Simran

  • Dark Chocolate(2016)

    as Rina Bardhan

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hero 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Easiest Way to Slim Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Family Album(2015)

    as Shreyoshi Dasgupta

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Kolkata Calling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kritika

  • Jaatishwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Sudeshna

  • Zindagi 50 50(2013)

    as Naina

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Rabba Main Kya Karoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • 3 Bachelors(2012)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Chargesheet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Tere Mere Phere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Muskaan

  • A Strange Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Jennifer

  • Noukadubi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Kamala

  • Benny and Babloo(2010)

    as Riya

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Abohomaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Chandrika

  • Love Khichdi(2009)

    as Deepti Mehta

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Paying Guests(2009)

    as Alpita

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Chamki

  • Heroes(2008)

    as Shivani

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Madhumitha

  • Apna Sapna Money Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Shivani S. Shashtri

  • Anandabhadram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bhama

  • James (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Item Number

  • Shaadi No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Silsiilay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Anushka

  • Tum... Ho Na! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Reema

  • Arasatchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha(2004)

    as Kamini

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Qayamat: City Under Threat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sheetal

  • Jhankaar Beats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Preeti Sharma

  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Guest Appearance

  • Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sheena

  • Good Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Priya

  • Taj Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Machakkanni

  • Vishkanya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Baby Nisha

  • #Fair And Ugly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Rekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 58th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 46 titles, 44 of them dated from 1991 to 2025; peak year 2004.

Biggest box office

Heroes (2008)

$4.2M worldwide

Highest rated

Heroes (2008)

Midcredits 44th

Most popular right now

Benny and Babloo (2010)

Film career

19912025

Peak 2004 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2003Screen debut· Qayamat: City Under Threat

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting46 of 46: 46 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score28th

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s19 · acting2010s18 · acting2020s5 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Riyaa Senn's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 23rd percentile, the median of all 10; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 18th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 11 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Nadaaniyan (2025)

99th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Call Me Bae (2024)

Midcredits 49th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Riyaa Senn work with?

People who share at least 2 of Riyaa Senn's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sanjay Sankla shares the most, 3.

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Mixed roles