
Suchitra Sen
ActingAbout Suchitra Sen
Suchitra Sen was an Indian actress who worked in Bengali and Hindi cinema. The movies in which she was repeatedly paired opposite Uttam Kumar became classics in the history of Bengali cinema. Often referred to as the Madhubala of Bengal, Roma Dasgupta, who was born in Pabna district on April 6 in the year 1931, made her Tollywood debut in 1952 with ‘Shesh Kothay’ which never saw the light of day. The following year, she filmed ‘Sharey Chuattor’ with none other than the heartthrob of Bengal at the time – Uttam Kumar, and her career took off. Her first official release, however, was Sukumar Dasgupta's Saat Number Kayedi (1953). More than anything else, audiences loved the chemistry of the two stars. Sen and Kumar went on to do several hit films together like ‘Harano Sur’ and ‘Saptapadi’ and were loved by film watchers so much that their names 'Uttam-Suchitra' are still taken together by Bengali film lovers. From 1979 on, she retreated from public life and shunned all forms of public contact; for this she is often compared to Greta Garbo. In 2005, she refused the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest cinematic award in India, to stay out of the public eye.
Suchitra Sen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Suchitra Sen reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Suchitra Sen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 79% of Suchitra Sen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Agni Pariksha, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Suchitra Sen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Suchitra Sen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Suchitra Sen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Pranoy Pasha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Datta | Bijoya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Priyo Bandhabi | Sreemati | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Aandhi | Aarti Devi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Devi Chaudhurani | Prafulla/ Devi Chaudhurani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Accepted Defeat | Neera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fariyad | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nabarag | Reena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Alo Amar Alo | Atashi Haldar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Kamallata | Kamallata | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Grihadaha | Achala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mamta | Devyani - Pannabai / Suparna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sandhya Deeper Sikha | Jayanti Bannerjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Uttar Falguni | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Saat Pake Bandha | Archana Basu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Aamar Desh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bipasha | Bipasha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Saptapadi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bombai Ka Babu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hospital | Sarbari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Deep Jele Jaai | Radha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Chaowa Pawa | Manju Chowdhury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Surya Toran | Anita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Indrani | Indrani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rajlakshmi O Srikanta | Rajlakshmi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jiban Trishna | Shakuntala Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pathey Holo Deri | Mallika Banerjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Chandranath | Soroju | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Harano Sur | Dr. Roma Banerjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Musafir | Shakuntala Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Champakali | Rajo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Shilpi | Anjana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Trijama | Swarupa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | One Night | Santana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sagarika | Sagarika | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | Parvati Chakraborty / Paro | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sabar Uparey | Rita Mukherjee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shap Mochan | Madhuri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sanjher Pradip | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Grihaprabesh | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Agni Pariksha | Tapasi Banerjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Annapurnar Mandir | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sadanander Mela | Sheila Choudhury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Beyond Death | Tanima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Ora Thakey Odharey | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Atom Bomb | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Chaitanya : devotee of Krishna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sharey Chuattar | Romola | Super Hit | Similar → |
Suchitra Sen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Suchitra Sen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Suchitra Sen is "Agni Pariksha" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Suchitra Sen acted in?
Suchitra Sen has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Suchitra Sen?
Other notable films include "Trijama", "Shilpi", and "Sadanander Mela".




