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The actress used to earn more than Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor in her era. Now, she has..
. Updated: November 19, 2024 8:44 AM IST By The 2000s saw many young actresses stepping into Bollywood, but only a handful managed to make a lasting mark in the fiercely competitive Entertainment industry. While stars like Katrina Kaif, Vidya Balan, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra built enduring careers, many others faded from the spotlight.
One such actress rose quickly but couldn’t maintain her success. Born in 1981 in Calcutta, this actress began her journey in the entertainment world as a model in her late teens, appearing in music videos before transitioning to acting. The actress had once said that she never wanted to become a star but had to enter movies for money as she was going through financial issues.
She started with Bengali and Telugu films before making her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the hit comedy Over the next few years, she appeared in several blockbuster movies, including With seven major hits in just three years, the actress became a familiar face in Bollywood, enjoying a brief but impactful stint in the industry. At one time, she was seen as a promising talent among newcomers of her era. She became a star after an impressive debut in the Bollywood.
However, gradually, she wasn’t seen much on the big screen. The actress who faced the camera at the young age of 20, was no more seen on the camera. We are talking about actress Rimi Sen.
Talking about the same, Rimi mentioned in an old interview with with “I started off with music videos and songs, so I had to work because of financial issues. I didn’t even have a degree to earn my bread and butter. But since I am a trained classical dancer, expressions came naturally to me.
I am not fond of attention and fame; I don’t like being noticed by anyone or being a popular person. I got into modeling, made a portfolio, and entered films because I just wanted to be financially stable. I wanted to make money, that was my only goal in life.
” Rimi Sen wanted to do serious movies and tried her hand in the same. However, after a decade in the industry, she took a break. At the age of 27-28, she decided it was time for her to give things a little rest.
Now, she is looking for good work. “I am a descendant of freedom fighter Surya Sen; he was related to my grandfather and I belong to his bloodline, so, I had a certain sense of arrogance in me. I was also in the mood for protest, but when I calmed down, I realised that roles were more important than acting and that one has to gel well with the entire team.
It was very mechanical for me. I left the industry by the time I was 27-28 as I was getting work that I didn’t want to do,” she told the portal. Rimi Sen transitioned from acting to producing.
She remained active in the film industry and on social media. With a strong presence on Instagram with 1 million followers, she continues to stay connected with her audience. Reports suggest that her work as a producer has contributed to an estimated net worth of Rs 80 crore, placing her among the more financially successful figures in the industry.
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