Rimi Sen (born Subhamitra Sen; 21 September 1981), also credited as Rimi or Rimii, is a former Indian actress and producer who worked predominantly in Hindi cinema, with additional appearances in Telugu and Bengali films. She rose to prominence in the mid-2000s through a string of successful Hindi comedies and ensemble films before stepping away from the entertainment industry.
| Born | 21 September 1981, as Subhamitra Sen |
|---|---|
| Other names | Rimi, Rimii |
| Occupation | Former actress and producer; real estate agent |
| Years active in films | From 2002 |
| Languages of work | Hindi, Telugu, Bengali |
| Debut (Telugu) | Nee Thodu Kavali (2002) |
| Debut (Hindi) | Hungama (2003) |
| Notable recognition | Filmfare Award nomination for Best Female Debut (Hungama) |
| Television | Bigg Boss (2015) |
| Current base | Dubai |
Born Subhamitra Sen on 21 September 1981, she adopted the screen name Rimi Sen for her acting career. She is of Bengali origin and went on to work across multiple Indian language film industries.
Rimi Sen made her debut as a lead actress in 2002 with the Telugu film Nee Thodu Kavali. She transitioned to Hindi cinema the following year with the comedy Hungama (2003), directed within the popular comedy idiom of the period. Her performance in Hungama earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards in the Best Female Debut category.
Between 2003 and 2006, Sen featured in several commercially successful Hindi films, often in ensemble casts. Notable titles from this phase include:
This period established her as a familiar presence in mainstream Hindi comedies and action entertainers.
In 2015, Sen participated in the reality television show Bigg Boss, returning her to public attention some years after her active film career.
After quitting the entertainment industry, Rimi Sen moved to Dubai, where she works as a real estate agent.
Rimi Sen's career is associated with a wave of Hindi comedy and ensemble films of the mid-2000s, particularly those headlined by directors and producers working in the genre alongside leading male stars of the era. Her filmography from 2003 to 2006 places her among the recognisable supporting and second-lead actresses of that period in Hindi cinema, while her debut in Telugu cinema and origins in Bengal underline a multi-industry trajectory.