Tama Mirza | |
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তমা মির্জা | |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | Manarat International University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2010—present |
Known for | Nodijon, Surongo |
Awards | National Film Award (2015) |
Tama Mirza (also spelled Toma Mirza) is a Bangladeshi film actress, recognized for her performances in both mainstream Dhallywood films and web-based digital content. [1] She made her acting debut in 2010 with the film Bolo Na Tumi Amar. Her breakout role came in Nodijon (2015), for which she won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. [2] [3] Mirza is known for her roles in both films and web series, including Game Returns (2017) and Suorongo (2023). She also performed in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021), for which she received multiple awards.
As of 2017, Mirza had acted in 13 films. [4]
Mirza completed an LLB from Manarat International University in 2023. [5] [6]
Mirza made her Dhallywood film industry debut in 2010 with Bolo Na Tumi Amar, directed by M B Manik. However, her breakthrough came in 2015 with Nodijon, a film directed by Shahnewaz Kakoli. Her portrayal of a supporting character in the film won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In the years following her National Award win, Mirza shifted her focus from traditional cinema to web films and OTT platforms. She starred in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021), which was critically acclaimed, winning the Best Actor (Female) at The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. Her role in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi earned her significant recognition in the growing Bangladeshi OTT space. [7]
Mirza has played leading roles in web series like Friday (2023) and Buker Moddhye Agun (2023). [8]
In 2023, Mirza starred opposite Afran Nisho in Suorongo, [9] a thriller directed by Raihan Rafi. The film became a box-office success in Bangladesh and was also released internationally, including in West Bengal and the Middle East. Mirza's performance was widely praised, and the film set new records in the Bangladeshi film industry. Following the success of Suorongo, Mirza signed on to star in another project with director Raihan Rafi, titled Oshiyot. [10]
Mirza married Hisham Chishti. They were divorced in 2021. [11]
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Bolo Na Tumi Amar | Debut film | [12] | |
2011 | Ekbar Bolo Bhalobashi | |||
Chotto Songsar | ||||
2012 | O Amar Desher Mati | |||
Ek Mon Ek Pran | ||||
Mon Bujhena | ||||
Manik Ratan Dui Bhai | ||||
2013 | Eve Teasing | |||
Tomar Majhe Ami | ||||
2014 | Tomar Kache Rini | |||
Palabar Poth Nei | ||||
2015 | Nodijon | |||
2017 | Game Returns | |||
Ohongkar | Taniya | |||
Grash | ||||
Chol Palai | ||||
2019 | Gohiner Gaan | |||
2021 | The Dark Side of Dhaka | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Pakhi | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
2022 | Anandi | Anandi | Webfilm on Rtv | |
Floor Number 7 | Pakhi | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
Cafe Desire | Pia | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
2023 | Friday | Muna | Webfilm on Binge | |
Surongo | Moyna | [13] |
Year | Title | Character | OTT | Co-Artist | Director | Notes |
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2022 | 9 April | Binge | Momo, Shohel Mondol, Tropa Mazumder | Kaushik Shankar Das | ||
2023 | Buker Moddhye Agun | Sabina | Hoichoi | Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Yash Rohan | Taneem Rahman Angshu | |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2015 | Bangladesh National Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Nodijon | Won | |
2021 | ICT Channel i Digital Media Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | [14] |
2013 | CJFB Performance Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | |
2021 | The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won |
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