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Suborna Mustafa
Bangladeshi actress and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Suborna Mustafa (Bengali: সুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা; 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 the Bangladesh Awami League party.[4]
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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]
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Early life and education
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]
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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]
During the July Revolution, Mustafa took stand with the government led by the Awami League.[17] During which, she along with other pro government artists, including Ferdous Ahmed, initiated a WhatsApp group titled Alo Ashbei (lit. 'There will be light').[18]
On the aftermath of the uprising, On 3 September 2024, some screenshots of messages related to that group circulated on social media.[19][20] And on November, Bangladesh Police barred Mustafa and her husband from leaving the country.[21]
In April 2025, an attempted-murder case was filed against Mustafa and sixteen other artists over the death of a protester in Vatara during the first stage of the revolution.[22]
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Works
Television drama plays
- Kothao Keu Nei (1990)
- Aaj Robibar (1999)
- Ayomoy
- Orntojatra[23]
- Kacher Manush (2006)
- Okkhor Theke Uthe Asha Manush (2018)[24]
- Kana Sirajuddoula O Komol Bibir Otithishala[25]
- Gohine[25]
- Utshob[25]
Films
- Ghuddi (1980)[23]
- Laal Shobujer Pala (1981)[23]
- Notun Bou (1983)[23]
- Noyoner Alo (1984)[23]
- Shuruj Miah (1985)[23]
- Shonkhonil Karagar (1992)
- Rakkhosh
- Ajker Hitler
- Commander
- Palabi Kothay
- Apaharan
- Stree[23]
- Durotto (2006)[23]
- Gohin Baluchor (2017)[26]
- Shimanto[13]
- Manobjamin[13]
- Uposhonghar[13]
- Maya'r Por Maya[27]
- Icche Puroner Birombona[27]
- Megher Pore Megh[27]
- Amar Bela Je Jaye[27]
- Golok Dhadha[27]
Web series
- Beauty and the Bullet (2019)[citation needed]
Personal life
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.[28]
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