Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma on 24 January 1981) is an Indian film actress and model. She began her acting career in 1991 as a child actress in the film Vishkanya. Her first commercial success was the 2001 Hindi low-budget sex comedy Style, directed by N. Chandra. Other notable films include Jhankaar Beats (2003), Shaadi No. 1 (2005), and the Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005).
Riya was first recognized as a model in 1998 when she appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi at age sixteen. She has since appeared in music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and magazine covers. Riya has also worked as an activist, participating in an AIDS awareness music video and helping to raise funds for pediatric eye care.
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