Santosh Sen

About

Santosh Sen was born on August 29. Growing up with a passion for storytelling and cinema, he eventually moved to Kathmandu to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Sen is recognized for his ambitious vision and his role in elevating the production quality of Nepali cinema. Outside of his professional life, he is known for his dedication to fitness and his strategic approach to film marketing, which has helped him become one of the most influential figures in the modern Nepali film fraternity.

Career

Sen’s career reached a turning point with the establishment of his production house, Aasusen Films Production. He first gained widespread acclaim as the producer of the blockbuster Prem Geet (2016) and its sequel Prem Geet 2 (2017), which solidified his reputation for creating high-grossing romantic dramas. In 2022, he made history by directing and producing Prem Geet 3, the first Indo-Nepali film to receive a massive simultaneous release in both Nepali and Hindi across international markets. Currently, he is focused on his upcoming magnum opus, Balidan, a high-budget action film that continues his trend of pushing the boundaries of Nepali cinema through grand scale and technical innovation.

Filmography