Suborna Mustafa | |
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সুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা | |
![]() Mustafa in 2017 | |
Born | [1] Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan | 2 December 1959
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | MA (English) |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Spouses | |
Father | Golam Mustafa |
Member of Bangladesh Parliament | |
In office 20 February 2019 –1 March 2024 | |
Succeeded by | Nasima Zaman (Boby) |
Constituency | Reserved Women's Seat-4 |
Suborna Mustafa (born 2 December 1959) [2] [1] is a Bangladeshi television,film and stage actress. [3] She is a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat-4 from 2019 to 2024. She is a member of Bangladesh Awami League party. [4]
Mustafa is notable for her roles in television drama serials including Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Aaj Robibar (1999) and Ayomoy (1991). [5] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress twice for her performance in the films Notun Bou (1983) and Gohin Baluchor (2017). [6] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in culture category by the Government of Bangladesh in 2019. [7]
Mustafa was born on 2 December 1959 in Dopdopiya Union,Nalchity Upazila,Jhalokati District. [1] 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. [8] She has a sister,Camelia Mustafa. [9] Mustafa mostly spent at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School. [10]
Mustafa debuted in acting in the television drama Baraf Gala Nadi,based on a novel by Zahir Raihan. [5] She acted in the drama Rokte Angur Lata with Afzal Hossain. [11] She also acted in first ever package drama serial of Bangladesh Television,Shilpi,directed by Mamunur Rashid. [11]
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. [12] She debuted in directing through a single-episode play,Akash Kushum for ATN Bangla in 2009. [13]
Mustafa made her film debut in Ghuddi (1980). [11] In 1984,she acted in Noyoner Alo,along with Zafar Iqbal. [11] 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 . [11]
A long-time cricket fan,Mustafa has been a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi since 2015. [14] [15] [16] As a member of the Censor Board,she participates in the National Film Awards selection. [1]
Mustafa took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024. [17] During the movement,a group of pro-Awami artists,including Suborna Mustafa,were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei' [18] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement,on September 3,2024,some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media. [19] [20] In November 2024,Bangladesh Police prevented Mustafa and her husband from leaving the country. [21]
In 1984, Mustafa married Humayun Faridi, another Bangladeshi actor. They were divorced on 18 March 2008. [9] Later she married Badrul Anam Saud, co-director of Dolls House, in July 2008. She is one of the
famous actress in Bangladesh. [27]