Bharat Dev Varma, husband of veteran actress Moon Moon Sen and father of actresses Raima and Riya Sen, passed away at his residence in Kolkata on November 19. According to media reports, his health deteriorated suddenly, prompting his family to call for an ambulance from a hospital in Dhakuria. Unfortunately, he breathed his last before the ambulance could arrive.
Following his demise, Raima Sen shared unseen photos of her father on Instagram as a tribute.On Sunday, Riya Sen also expressed her emotions in a heartfelt note, remembering her father fondly.
Riya wrote, “Dear Daddy,
It’s been a few days since you left for a better place, and writing this feels like accepting it. The love and support I’ve received from others during this tough time have helped me understand the true meaning of losing a parent. The heartfelt messages and stories remind me I’m not alone. One poignant moment was when someone gently touched my arm and said, ´This skin is an extension of your skin. You’ll always be a part of me.´
Love always,
Daddy’s girl forever 🌟
#dad #love #loveyou #forever #daddysgirl #angel.”
Bharat Dev Varma was a scion of the royal family of Tripura. His mother, Ila Devi, was a princess of Cooch Behar and the elder sister of Gayatri Devi, the iconic Maharani of Jaipur. Bharat’s grandmother, Indira Devi, was the daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda.
Raima Sen and Riya Sen celebrate their father’s birthday at a city restaurant
In 1978, Bharat Dev Varma married Moon Moon Sen, a celebrated actress and daughter of legendary Bengali actress Suchitra Sen. Moon Moon herself has royal lineage, with her father, Dibanath Sen, being part of a prominent Kolkata business family and linked to the erstwhile royal court of Tripura.
The loss of Bharat Dev Varma marks the end of an era for the family, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy steeped in history and tradition.