Riya Sen Shares An Adorable Moment With Orangutan At Dubai Zoo
The actress finds a furry friend.
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Bollywood actress Riya Sen recently shared a heartwarming moment from her Dubai travels, posting a short video of herself with an orangutan named Habuba at the Albuqaish Private Zoo. The actress took to Instagram to share this special encounter with her followers.
In the video, Riya can be seen beside the orangutan, both looking comfortable in each other’s presence. The actress captioned her post with a touch of humor: “Me and Habuba just hanging out. We’re more alike than you think! 🦧” She also added several hashtags including #travel, #Dubai, #nature, and #albuquaishprivatezoo.
This isn’t the first time Riya has shared glimpses from her trip to Dubai. The actress appears to be thoroughly enjoying her time in the UAE, with several recent posts showcasing her various experiences in the region.
Just days before her orangutan encounter, Riya posted another wildlife moment at the same Albuqaish Private Zoo. She shared a video with birds, captioning it “Chirp less, fly more,” highlighting her apparent love for nature and wildlife encounters during her travels.
In another post from her Dubai trip, the actress was seen horse riding, sharing her experience with the caption: “Class is knowing your worth; respect is earning it.” The post, tagged with #Dubai, #horse, and #riding, further demonstrated her adventurous side while exploring the Emirates.
Riya has recently ventured into sports entrepreneurship, becoming the owner of a badminton team called Racket Raiders in the Yuva Badminton League (YBL). In late March, she attended the launch of the league in Jaipur, expressing her excitement about nurturing young badminton talent in India.
At the trophy unveiling event, she stated, “Sports and entertainment share a common thread—they both inspire and bring people together. Being a part of YBL is truly special for me, as it offers a platform to nurture young badminton talent in India.”
Riya comes from a distinguished film family. Born to Moon Moon Sen and Bharat Dev Varma, she is the granddaughter of legendary Bengali actress Suchitra Sen. Riya began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in Bollywood and Bengali cinema. She made her film debut as a child artist in the Hindi film “Vishkanya” (1991), but gained prominence with films like “Style” (2001) and “Jhankaar Beats” (2003). Throughout her career, Riya has appeared in numerous films in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
The actress has maintained a strong presence on social media, regularly sharing glimpses of both her professional endeavors and personal experiences with her followers. Her recent trip to Dubai showcases her love for travel and new experiences, particularly her affinity for wildlife encounters.
As Riya continues her Dubai adventure, fans can likely expect more glimpses into her travels, wildlife encounters, and upcoming professional projects in both entertainment and sports.
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