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New Delhi: In the 80s of Hindi cinema, women found it difficult to balance their career and personal life. After marriage and children, working with big artists became even more challenging. In such a situation, Munmun Sen made her mark by breaking all these conservative rules. Munmun Sen, born on 28 March, created her own image in Hindi and Bengali cinema and was called the industry’s key bold lady.

Munmun had no initial intention of entering cinema. Her mother, Suchitra Sen, wanted her daughter to stay away from films. But after marriage and becoming the mother of two children, Munmun turned to films to make her own identity. With the support of her husband, she entered Hindi cinema and her very first character brought her into the limelight.

Even his small role in his first film Andar Bahar was enough to impress the audience. Munmun Sen played the role of a modern and fearless woman in this film, which gave her a distinct identity in the industry. After this he worked in films like 100 Days Jakhmi Dil, Telugu film Sirive Nela, Amar Kantak and Sheesha.

Munmun Sen’s name always remained in the news due to her bold and fearless roles in films. There was opposition in Bengal over his bold characters and his controversial photoshoot increased this debate even further. Despite giving sensational poses for many magazines, Munmun faced the allegations of obscenity without fear and was counted among the most popular actresses of the 80-90s.

Not only his film career, his personal life has also always been a topic of discussion among the media and audience. Many affairs are associated with her name, which include former Pakistan cricketer and Prime Minister Imran Khan, producer Romeu Sippy and Victor Banerjee. But Munmun Sen always denied the news of affairs and called Imran Khan her close friend.

Munmun Sen’s story shows that whether a woman is married or a mother, if she has courage and confidence, she can create her own identity in cinema. Her fearless characters and bold film choices challenged the conservative view of Hindi cinema at that time and made her one of the most talked-about and memorable actresses in the industry.