Suborna Mustafa (born 2 December 1960)[2][3] is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actress.[4] She is the current Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat-4 since February 2019. She is a member of Bangladesh Awami League party.[5]
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সুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা | |
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Born | (1960-12-02) 2 December 1960 (age 61)[1] Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | MA (English) |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
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Member of Parliament for Reserved Women's Seat-4 | |
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Assumed office February 2019 | |
Mustafa is notable for her roles in television drama serials including Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Aaj Robibar (1999) and Ayomoy (1991).[6] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress twice for her performance in the films Notun Bou (1983) and Gohin Baluchor (2017).[7] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in culture category by the Government of Bangladesh in 2019.[8]
Mustafa was born on 2 December 1960 in Dopdopiya Union, Nalchity Upazila, Jhalokati District.[9] Her parents were Golam Mustafa, a film and television actor, and Husne Ara Mustafa, a radio producer of All India Radio, Radio Pakistan and Bangladesh Betar.[10] She has a sister, Camelia Mustafa.[11] Mustafa mostly spent at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School.[12]
Mustafa debuted in acting in the television drama Baraf Gala Nadi, based on a novel by Zahir Raihan.[6] She acted in the drama Rokte Angur Lata with Afzal Hossain.[13] She also acted in first ever package drama serial of Bangladesh Television, Shilpi, directed by Mamunur Rashid.[13]
Her roles include appearing as one of the main characters in Dolls House (2007–2009), a Bengali-language drama-serial which first aired on the television channel ATN Bangla.[citation needed]
Mustafa made her stage acting debut through Jaundice O Bibidho Balloon by Al Mansur.[14] She debuted in directing through a single-episode play, Akash Kushum for ATN Bangla in 2009.[15]
Mustafa made her film debut in Ghuddi (1980).[13] In 1984, she acted in Noyoner Alo, along with Zafar Iqbal.[13] She later acted in Lal Shobujer Pala, Palabi Kothay, Suruj Miah, Opohoron, Durotto, Headmaster, Commander, Khondo Golpo 71, Ankhi O Tar Bondhura and Shonkhonil Karagar.[13]
A long-time cricket fan, Mustafa has been a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi since 2015.[16][17][18] As a member of the Censor Board, she participates in the National Film Awards selection.[3]
In 1984s, Mustafa married Humayun Faridi, another Bangladeshi actor. They were divorced on 18 March 2008.[11] Later she married Badrul Anam Saud, co-director of Dolls House, in July 2008.[24]
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
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1975–1985 |
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1986–2000 |
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2001–present |
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Bachsas Award for Best Actress | |
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1973-2000 |
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2001-present |
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Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress | |
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