Raja Sen was born in Calcutta in 1955. Graduated from Calcutta University and has since been associated with films. Serious film-making has brought him three National Awards among other prestigious laurels. In 1993, his documentary, "Suchitra Mitra" received the National Award for best film in the Art and Cultural Section. In 1996, his debut feature film "Damu" was awarded Best Children's Film, and his next film "Atmiya Swajan" received the Award for Best Family Film in 1999. In fact, recognition and laurel began with "Subarnalata", a teleserial which brought Sen to the forefront of directors in the arena of home entertainment. "Adarsha Hindu Hotel" and a host of others followed, all topping the popularity charts and making Sen a household name in Bengal. Being eager to 'trace the trials and tribulations they have been through to achieve their goals', Sen has meticulously documented the creative aspect in the lives of living legends from Bengali's world of Art and Culture. Suchitra Mitra, Tapan Sinha, Sambhu Mitra, Subhas Mukhopadhaya. Raja Sen has participated in 'Film in United States' on invitation from USIS in 1992.

Today, besides his magnificent contribution to tele-entertainment, Sen has succeeded in bringing life to the silver screen, with all its tear and laughter.

Filmography

Feature Film
- Damu
- Atmiyo Swajan
- Desh
- Chakrabyuhya
- Debipaksha

Documentaries
- Filmmaker for Freedom ( A film on Tapan Sinha)
- Subhas Mukhopadhyay
- Suchitra Mitra
- Sambhu Mitra
- Jyotirmoyee Devi

TV Serials
- Kolkata Kolkata
- Adarsha Hindu Hotel
- Subarnalata
- Samparka
- Arogya Niketan
- Anirban
- Anjuman
- Streeash Charitram
- Tarasankarer chhoto galpo
- Bankim sahitye Naari
- Desh amar desh
- Jal parey pata norey
- Chirantan

National Awards
- Best Documentary film in 1993
- Best Children's film 1997
- Best Family Film 1999


Interview in Bengali