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Sohana Saba | |
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Born | 12 October |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse |
Sohana Saba (born 12 October) [1] is a Bangladeshi actress, producer, and screenwriter. [2] She is the recipient of Meril Prothom Alo Awards for her debut film Ayna. [3] [4] [5]
Saba was born and brought up in Dhaka. Sohana Saba completed her SSC and HSC from University Laboratory and Women's college respectively. Afterwards, she completed her bachelor's degree in fashion designing from Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.
Saba is a trained classical dancer from Bulbul Lalitokola Academy and Chayanaut. Her career started as a dancer and eventually entered into TV commercial and drama.
She debuted in film acting by her role in the film Ayna, directed by Kabori Sarwar. She acted in many notable movies which received positive responses namely Khelaghor', Priyotomeshu', Brihonnala, Chandragrohon, etc. She also acted in few Kolkata movies and gained popularity there. Saba is always focusing on doing something different through her acting hence very selective about her work.
She has launched her own production house, Khamarbari, and already produced her very first production Twin Returns for binge. [6]
In 2021, she acted on television series Boli directed by Shankha Dashgupta. [7]
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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2006 | Ayna | Ayna | Kabori Sarwar | Meril Prothom Alo Awards — Best Film Actress | [3] |
Khelaghor: Dollhouse | Rehana | Morshedul Islam | |||
2008 | Chandragrohon | Falani | Murad Parvez | ||
2009 | Priyotomeshu | Morshedul Islam | |||
2014 | Brihonnola | Durga | Murad Parvez | Jaipur Film Festival Award — Best Film Actress | [8] |
2016 | Shororipu | Raka Chowdhury | Ayan Chakraborty | [9] [10] | |
2019 | Abbas | Chutki | Saif Chandan | [11] | |
2023 | Ashomvob | Aruna Biswas | [12] |
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