Updated On: 24 January, 2023 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
It`s actress Riya Sen`s birthday today. Born on, January 24, in 1981, the stunning actor was a household name when it comes to cinema in the 2000s, making her Bollywood debut with the comedy flick Style in 2001. Check out more facts about Riya Sen

Riya Sen with her pup. All photos/Riya Sen`s official Instagram account, Raima Sen`s official Instagram account, and YouTube screenshots
While she may have been prone to controversies and has had a handful of a run of the mill films to her name, Riya Sen`s life is quite fascinating, to say the least. As Riya Sen turns 42 today, let`s take a look at some of the most interesting facts about the birthday girl.
1. Riya Sen was born Riya Dev Varma. She has quite a bit of history to her name when it comes to royalty as well as cinema. Her mother is the brilliant actor Moon Moon Sen, and her father is Bharat Dev Varma, a descendant of the Royal family of Tripura, Cooch Behar and Jaipur. Her sister, Raima Sen, is a known name in Bengali cinema. Riya also has two dogs, Tashi and Puchi.