The career of an actress who was once a glamorous star of Bollywood was derailed just because of an alleged MMS controversy. Later he created a new identity through web shows and social media.
Riya Sen, once counted among the most popular and glamorous actresses of Bollywood, was known for her beauty and acting. Being the granddaughter of famous actress Suchitra Sen and daughter of Munmun Sen, she saw the film environment since childhood. Riya, who entered films at a young age, worked in many Hindi and Bengali films, but her film career was affected after an alleged MMS controversy that surfaced in 2005. However, he did not give up and in later years returned to the digital platform and once again attracted the attention of the audience.
Who is Riya Sen?
Riya Sen was born on 24 January 1981 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She belongs to a prestigious family. Her mother Munmun Sen is a well-known actress, while her father Bharat Dev was associated with the family of Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. She is the granddaughter of veteran Indian cinema actress Suchitra Sen. Suchitra Sen was counted among the most popular actresses of her time and made her mark on Hindi and Bengali cinema for a long time. Riya started acting at the age of just 10 with the film ‘Vishkanya’ released in 1991.
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That 1:32 minute viral clip, which changed Riya’s life
In 2005, Riya Sen came into limelight after an allegedly private video went viral on the internet. At that time it was claimed that actor Ashmit Patel was also present with him in the video. However, the authenticity of this alleged 1 minute 32 second video was never officially confirmed. According to various media reports, after the controversy, Rhea had allegedly blamed Ashmit Patel for the leaking of the video. After this dispute, there were reports of the end of their relationship.
Riya’s career affected after MMS controversy
After the alleged MMS controversy, the pace of Riya Sen’s film career slowed down. Even his film career was completely ruined. However, he did not leave acting and after a few years turned to digital platforms. She worked in web series like ‘Ragini MMS: Returns’ and ‘Mismatch 2’. In these projects, her glamorous style was again noticed by the audience and she got a new identity.
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Was downloaded more than 5 crore times
This MMS video, which was leaked online in 2005, was uploaded on almost every adult site and people were downloading and watching it indiscriminately. According to a 2011 report, by that time this video had been downloaded more than five crore times. Riya Sen and Ashmit Patel were reportedly seen in an objectionable condition in the video.
Even today she remains in discussion on social media
Riya Sen is very active on social media. Her glamorous pictures often go viral on Instagram. Her presence in films may not be the same as before, but she is constantly connected with her fans through digital platforms and social media.