Azmeri Haque Badhon

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Azmeri Haque Badhon
Azmeri Haque Badhon at U.S. Embassy Dhaka 4th of July, 2022 celebration.png
Badhon at the U.S. Embassy Dhaka (2022)
Born (1983-10-28) 28 October 1983 (age 40)
NationalityBangladeshi
Education Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Alma materBangladesh Dental College
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2006–present
Notable work Rehana Maryam Noor
Spouse
Moshrur Hossain Siddiqi Sonet
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(m. 2010;div. 2014)​
Children1
Awards See full list

Azmeri Haque Badhon (known as Badhon; born 28 October 1983) is a Bangladeshi actress who has also worked in Bollywood. She rose to fame after being the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006. [1] Later, she made her film debut with a film called Nijhum Oronney in 2010 along with Ilias Kanchan and Champa. [2] She has appeared in a number of TV dramas as well. [3] She got her breakthrough in acting for her lead role at Rehana Maryam Noor (2021), the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. [4] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress, the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in "Best Actress" category and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for this film. [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and background

Azmeri Haque Badhon was born on 28 October 1983. [8]

She studied in 7 different schools in different districts including Rajbari, Bhola due to her father's government job. In 2000, she participated in the SSC examination from Monipur School and College in Dhaka. In 2002, from Shaheed Anwar Girls' School she attended higher secondary examination. She got government scholarship in class V and class VIII. In 1997, she studied in the seventh standard. She got admission in Bangladesh Medical College in 2002-03 session. She got 4th rank in first year medical examination. In 2009, she obtained her certificate in dental surgery. She is a BMDC registered doctor.

Career

Badhon studied at Bangladesh Dental College, Dhaka, and received Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the college. Badhon was deeply passionate about the media industry and eventually took part in a Beauty Pageant at a young age. [9] She is also well known for her work in drama serials such as Choita Pagla, Shuvo Bibaho, Chand ful Omaboshsha, Rong and Hijibiji Nothing. [10] She also has interest in dental practice. [11] Badhon is mostly busy with television plays these days. [12] She made her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya in a prominent role alongside renowned Indian actor Tabu and Ali Fazal. [13]

Personal life

In 2018, Badhon received guardianship of her only child Mishael Amani Sayera by the verdict was given by Dhaka's 12th District and Session Court's Assistant Judge. [14]

Activism

Badhon publicly talked about women's rights and against violence and oppression. She is associated with various social activism. She is playing a vocal role in women's rights, mental health issues. At the Wow Festival organized by the British Council, she made important statements about women's rights and social change. [15] As part of UN Women's social activities, she spoke out against marital rape. [16]

Filmography

Badhon during the inaugural ceremony of IFFK 2022 Azmeri Haque Badhon.jpg
Badhon during the inaugural ceremony of IFFK 2022

Films

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2010Nijhum OronneyNeelaDebut Film [17]
2021 Rehana Maryam Noor Rehana Maryam Noor [18]
2023 Khufiya Heena Rahman alias "Octopus"Debut Hindi Film [19]

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNote
2021 Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni Mushkan ZuberiHoichoi [20]
2022GutiSultana Chorki [21]

TV shows and drama

Film jury activity

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryWorkResults
2021Hoichoi AwardsOutstanding Female Debut Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni Won
Asia Pacific Screen Awards Best Performance (Actress) Rehana Maryam Noor Won
The 45th National Film Awards of BangladeshBest Actress Rehana Maryam Noor Won
202237th Cinema Jove Valencia (Spain)Best Actress Rehana Maryam Noor Won
2024Meril-Prothom Alo Award 2023Best actressGutiWon [28]

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