Raima Dev Varma was born on 11th November 1979 in Mumbai, India. Her parents are the blue blooded Bharat Dev Varma and the actress Moon Moon Sen. Both Raima and her sister Riya use their mother’s surname onscreen.

Her maternal grandmother is Suchitra Sen, an actress while her paternal grandmother is Ila Devi, the princess of Cooch Behar whose younger sister Gayatri Devi is the Maharani of Jaipur.

1999 to 2003 Raima Sen’s debut was Vinay Shukla’s Godmother (1999) which starred Shabana Azmi as Sejal. In Rituparno Ghosh’s Choker Bali (2003), which was based on Rabindranath Tagore’s book, she played Ashalatha, a naïve bride. Her performance got many positive reviews.

2004 to 2007 Raima was seen in Bengali movies like Buddhadev Dasgupta’s Swapner Din and Nishijapon. She took on the role of Koel in the Hindi movie Parineeta (2005). In the comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd (2007) she again gave a convincing performance as Milly, a spirited bride, taking her husband, played by Kay Kay Menon, by surprise during their honeymoon. She was also seen in Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) with Abhay Deol and Gul Panag.

2008 to 2009 In 2008, she played Sandhya, a widow, in Aparna Sen’s The Japanese Wife (2008) which was based on a story by Kunal Basu. C Kkompany failed at the box office.

Her first release in 2009 was mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye which fell flat with the audience. Raima Sen will be seen next in Teen Patti and Rituparno Ghosh’s Sunglass which also stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Madhavan

Today’s Beauty Tip

Beautiful Skin And Caring For Your Facial Skin

Taking great care of your facial skin is easy once you establish the right routine, and sticking to a regular cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing schedule can help you achieve a flawless, smooth complexion that glows with health. Every person's skin is unique, so developing your facial care regimen will be likely to require some trial and error. Knowing thoroughly what different kinds of products do, and what your skin type needs, can help you create the ultimate skin care plan custom designed for your individual complexion.

The first thing to consider when choosing skin care products and coming up with your treatment plan is your skin type. If you often notice flaking, find your skin is easily irritated, or feel that you are prone to premature wrinkles, you probably have a dry skin type. If you are vulnerable to acne and blemishes, or find that you constantly need to powder your nose to keep shine at bay, you have an oily skin type. If, like many people, you have pimples and grease in some areas and irritation and flaking in others, you have combination skin, which usually requires the most individualized care.

Keep your skin type in mind when buying the four products that will make up your skin care routine. You will need a cleanser to use twice daily, an exfoliant to use a few times per week, a moisturizer to use as needed, and one intensive treatment for weekly use. The cleanser should wipe away dirt, makeup, and excess oil, and will keep your pores free of clogs. The exfoliant will slough away dead skin cells that can cloud your visage, and exfoliating will help keep your skin looking youthful and vibrant. The moisturizer will tackle dryness, redness, and irritation so that you can maintain a silky smooth texture and a fresh, dewy look. The intensive treatment should be a commercially available or homemade mask that will tackle your biggest skin problem

For your cleanser, look for a product free from alcohol or other potentially drying agents, and choose the gentlest product possible. It should be strong enough to cut through excess grease, but not so strong that it strips your face of the natural oils that keep it resilient. Your exfoliant should be especially designed for facial skin, the most delicate skin on the body, so don't try to make your body scrub do double duty on your face. The moisturizer you pick must be non-comedogenic to keep your complexion clear, and should be water based for maximum effectiveness. Use your moisturizer only when you notice redness or dryness. For people with dry skin this may mean applying a thin layer after every cleansing, but for others it might mean occasional spot treatments. Use a mask treatment once a week for a luxurious, deeply penetrating solution to your skin problems. You can find a mask recipe or premixed product for any issue under the sun, so whether your dominant skin trouble is acne, dryness, or visible wrinkles, or if your skin is in great shape but could use an infusion of nutrients, you will be able to find a treatment ideal for your skin.