Samia Said

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Samia Said
সামিয়া সাঈদ
Born
South Shields, England
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma mater North South University
Years active2012-present
Known for Lux Channel I Superstar (2012)
Children1

Samia Said Chowdhory (known as Samia Said or Samia Sayeed [1] ) is a Bangladeshi model and actress. She was the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar, the most prestigious beauty pageant in Bangladesh, was held in 2012. [2] She started her acting career with the television drama Increment in 2012. [3] [4] Said rose to prominence with her film debut in the 2018 Beglali drama Komola Rocket directed by Noor Imran Mithu, [5] which is an adaptation of two short stories Moulik and Saipras by Bengali writer Shahaduz Zaman. [6]

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Early life and career

Samia Said was born in South Shields, England. [7] [8] She completed O Level from St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School, and then A Level from Oxford International School in Dhaka. [7] She studied English at North South University. [7] [9]

The first ever music video Samia appeared in was called Anmona by Imran and Naumi.[ citation needed ]

In 2016, Said appeared in the music video for Khan Asifur Rahman Agun' single "Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho" from the album Tin Tara.[ citation needed ]

In 2018, she was selected to audition for the female lead in Noor Imran Mithu's film Komola Rocket by its director. [10] Said won the role of a young lady Dishi, the interest of the main character Atik, played by Tauquir Ahmed.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Said married to Abu Safat Chowdhury on 18 April 2018. [11]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2018 Komola Rocket Dishi, young ladyDebut

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Increment [3] [4]
Dhanyee Meye [12]
Trade Fair [12]
Hoyto Tomari Jonno [12]
2012Palatak Shomoy [4]
2014Ke Bhashabe Shada Megher Bhela [13]
2016Bakshobondi [14]

Music video appearances

YearSongPerformer(s)Album
AnmonaImran and Naumi
2016"Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho"Khan Asifur Rahman AgunTin Tara

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References

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Lux Channel I Superstar
2012
Succeeded by