Azmeri Haque Badhon | |
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![]() Badhon at the U.S. Embassy Dhaka (2022) | |
Born | 28 October 1983 |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Alma mater | Bangladesh Dental College |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Years active | 2006–present |
Notable work | Rehana Maryam Noor |
Spouse | Moshrur Hossain Siddiqi Sonet (m. 2010;div. 2014) |
Children | 1 |
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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Nijhum Oronney | Neela | Debut Film | [17] |
2021 | Rehana Maryam Noor | Rehana Maryam Noor | [18] | |
2023 | Khufiya | Heena Rahman alias "Octopus" | Debut Hindi Film | [19] |
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Note |
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2021 | Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni | Mushkan Zuberi | Hoichoi | [20] |
2022 | Guti | Sultana | Chorki | [21] |
Year | Awards | Category | Work | Results |
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2021 | Hoichoi Awards | Outstanding 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 Bangladesh | Best Actress | Rehana Maryam Noor | Won | |
2022 | 37th Cinema Jove Valencia (Spain) | Best Actress | Rehana Maryam Noor | Won |
2024 | Meril-Prothom Alo Award 2023 | Best actress | Guti | Won [28] |
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