Nandana Sen Age, Wiki and Bio

Nandana Sen

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Child Rights Activist, Author, Producer, Screenplay writer
NationalityIndian-American
Date of Birth19/08/1967
Age57 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Full nameNandana Dev Sen
Other nameToompa Sen

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University• Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts • USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, California • Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
Educational Qualification(s)• BA in English Literature • Master in English Literature at Harvard University • Film production under the Peter Stark Producing Program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts • Acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art • PhD

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesBike riding, reading, dancing
ControversyAllegations of throwing tantrums during the shoot of a film

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsMadhu Mantena

Family

HusbandJohn Makinson
Children
DaughterMeghla Devsen Makinson
Parents
FatherAmartya Sen
MotherNabaneeta Dev
Siblings
SisterAntara Dev Sen
Other Relatives
Maternal GrandmotherRadharani Devi

Career

Debut
Hindi FilmGudia (1997) as Rosemary Braganza/Urvashi
Awards
  • Wingword Poetry Prize (2022)
  • Last Girl Champion Award from Apne Aap (2019)
  • Kalakar Award for Best Actress (2015)
  • Reliance BIG Bangla Rising Star Award for the 2010 film Autograph
  • TeleCine Award for Best Actress for the 2010 film Autograph

Some Lesser Known Facts

Nandana Sen is an Indian-American actor, advocate of child rights, author, filmmaker, and scriptwriter.
She is the daughter of economist Amartya Sen.
She spent her childhood in New Delhi and London.
In 1973, she moved to Kolkata after her parents' divorce.
She completed her education in the USA, studying at Harvard University and USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Nandana Sen holds a BA and master's degree in English Literature.
She has editorial experience with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Nandana Sen is actively engaged in child activism and has authored multiple books.
Her acting career spans across Hindi and English films.
She is a vocal supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As an animal lover, she has a pet cat named Lekhika.
Nandana Sen enjoys traveling and has explored various countries.
She has served on the expert panel of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
In October 2023, she clarified misinformation regarding her father's well-being.