Riya Sen, born into the illustrious royal family of Tripura and a lineage of veteran actresses (Suchitra Sen, Moon Moon Sen), embarked on her acting journey as a child artist in 1991. Her professional adult debut was in the Tamil film 'Taj Mahal' (2000), followed by her significant Bollywood breakthrough with the commercially successful comedy 'Style' (2001). She gained widespread recognition as a model in 1998 with Falguni Pathak's iconic music video 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi,' becoming a prominent face in music videos, fashion shows, and magazine covers, including being the only female model to appear on Dabboo Ratnani's calendar for five consecutive years. Throughout her career, Riya has showcased her versatility across Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English cinema, with notable performances in films like 'Jhankaar Beats' (2003) and the critically acclaimed Malayalam film 'Ananthabhadram' (2005), for which she received the Star Guide Award for Best Actress for 'Noukadubi' (2012). Beyond her acting and modeling, Riya is a certified yoga teacher, an activist for AIDS awareness, and is recognized for her philanthropic efforts and bold public image, also holding an O-1 visa for extraordinary abilities in the US.