Born on January 24, 1981, Riya Dev Varma is a highly accomplished and multifaceted Indian personality, effortlessly navigating the realms of both film acting and modeling with remarkable ease and finesse.
As a member of a distinguished family of actors, Riya draws inspiration from her illustrious lineage, boasting a family tree replete with esteemed thespians, including her grandmother, the legendary Suchitra Sen, her mother, the talented Moon Moon Sen, and her sister, the accomplished Raima Sen.
Riya's acting career began in 1991, when she started out as a child actress in the film Vishkanya, setting the stage for a lifelong journey in the world of cinema.
Noted actress experienced a significant turning point in her cinematic career with the release of Style, a 2001 Hindi low-budget comedy film directed by the renowned filmmaker N. Chandra, thereby marking her initial commercial triumph.
This notable milestone was subsequently followed by a series of notable films, including Jhankaar Beats, a 2003 musical film produced in Hinglish by the esteemed producer Pritish Nandy, which showcased her versatility as an actress.
Furthermore, her impressive repertoire of films also includes Shaadi No. 1, a 2005 film that garnered widespread attention, as well as the critically acclaimed Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram, also released in the same year, which demonstrated her ability to excel in diverse genres.
Riya's modeling career skyrocketed to unprecedented heights when she made her debut in Falguni Pathak's captivating music video, Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi, at the tender age of sixteen in the year 1998. This groundbreaking appearance marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career, during which she has been featured in a multitude of music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and magazine covers.
Throughout her remarkable journey, Riya has leveraged her platform to bring attention to a variety of pressing social issues, including the vital cause of AIDS awareness. Her tireless efforts have not only helped to raise awareness about this critical concern but have also contributed to the successful fundraising initiatives for pediatric eye-care.
