Shabana (actress)
Afroza Sultana Ratna (known by her stage name Shabana) is a Bangladeshi film actress.[3] She earned total ten Bangladesh National Film Awards. Her national film award-winning roles were in Janani (1977), Sokhi Tumi Kar (1980), Dui Poisar Alta (1982), Nazma (1983), Bhat De (1984), Apeksha (1987), Ranga Bhabi (1989), Moroner Pore (1990) and Achena (1991). Throughout her three-decade career, she appeared in 299 films among which, she co-starred with Alamgir in 130 of them.[4]
Shabana | |
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শাবানা | |
Born | Afroza Sultana Ratna June 15, 1952[1] |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | Film actress, producer |
Years active | 1962–1998 |
Spouse(s) | Wahid Sadik ( m. 1973) |
Awards | Bangladesh National Film Awards (10 times) |
Early life and career
Shabana's family has originated in Dabua, Raozan area in Chittagong. She started her acting career co-starring with Pakistani actor Nadeem in Urdu film Chakori in 1967.[4] She acted in 299 films in Bengali and Urdu, and one in Hindi titled Shatru where she starred with Indian actor Rajesh Khanna in 1986. The film was directed by Pramod Chakravorty.[5] She acted with actors like Nadeem, Razzak, Bulbul Ahmed, Prabir Mitra, Shawkat Akbar, Subhash Dutta, Rahman, Syed Hasan Imam, Ujjal, Alamgir, Jashim, ATM Shamsuzzaman, Khasru, Sohel Rana, Mahmud Koli, Ilyas Kanchan, Wasim (actor), Humayun Faridi, Javed Sheikh and Rajesh Khanna.
Shabana-Nadeem pair
Shabana first acted with Pakistani film actor Nadeem in her debut Urdu film Chakori in 1967. Her cosmopolitan roles included Anari, Chotey Sahab, Chand aur Chandni and Chand Suraj, an experimental film, with the first half devoted to the relationship between Waheed Murad and Rozina and the unconnected second half focused on Shabana and Nadeem.
She resurfaced in Pakistani movies during the 80's, when co-productions among South Asian countries became popular, including roles in Basera (1984) and Aandhi (1991), both co-starring Nadeem. She also starred in the Pakistan-Turkey co-production Halchal with Javed Sheikh in 1986.
Personal life
Shabana retired from acting in 1998 and immigrated to the United States to live with her family members.[2] She has been married to Bangladeshi film producer Wahid Sadik since 1973. They have two daughters and one son.
Filmography
Year | Film | Co-Star |
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1961 | Notun Sur[3] | |
1967 | Chakori (Urdu)[3] | Nadeem, Dear Asghar, Mirza Shahi[6] |
Chote Saheb (Urdu) | Nadeem, Dear Asghar, Sujata[7] | |
Jangli May (Bengali) | Azim, Anis, Shams Irani, Sajjad, Amini[7] | |
1968 | Chand Aur Chandni (Urdu) | Nadeem, Reshma, Dear Asghar[8] |
Quli (Urdu) | Nadeem, Sujata, Azeem, Naina[9] | |
1969 | Daagh (Urdu) | Nadeem, Jalil Afghani, M. Shahi[10] |
Anari (Urdu) | Nadeem, Jalil Afghani, Naina[11] | |
1970 | Chand Suraj (Urdu) | Nadeem, Waheed Murad, Rozina, Nanna, Sangeeta[12] |
Charro Beshi (Bengali) | Razzaq, Babita, Anwar Hossain, Matin[12] | |
Modhumilon | Razzak | |
Payal (Urdu) | Razzaq, Javed, Anis[13] | |
1971 | Mehrban (Urdu) | Razzaq, Sultana Zaman[14] |
1972 | Shomadhan[15] | Anwar Hossain |
Chhondo Hariye Gelo | Razzak | |
Abujh Mon[16] | Razzak | |
Ora Egaro Jon | Razzak | |
1973 | Jhorer Pakhi | Razzak |
Atithi | Razzak | |
Dasyu Rani[17] | Alamgir | |
1974 | Obak Prithibi | Razzak |
Chokher Jole | Razzak | |
Kar Hasi Ke Hase | Anand | |
1975 | Chashir Meye | Alamgir |
Banjaran (Urdu) | Wasim | |
1976 | Joy Porajoy | |
1977 | Janani | Anwara |
Jadur Banshi | Razzak, Suchorita | |
Dost Dushmon | Sohel Rana, Ujjal | |
1978 | Sohag | Razzak, Bulbul Ahmed, Babita |
Badhu Biday | Bulbul Ahmed, Kobori | |
Alangkar | Razzak | |
Mayar Badhon | Razzak | |
Toofan | Wasim | |
1979 | Matir Ghar | Razzak |
Anurag | Razzak | |
1980 | Sokhi Tumi Kar[18] | Razzak |
Shesh Uttar | Ilyas Kanchan | |
Chhutir Ghonta | Razzak | |
1981 | Angshidar | Razzak |
Badal | Mahmud Kali | |
Rajar Raja | Razzak | |
Putra Badhu | Razzak | |
Jhumka | Razzak | |
Nawabzadi | Alamgir | |
Mohanogor | Razzak | |
Gharani | Razzak | |
Badhon Hara | Sohel Rana | |
Swami | Bulbul Ahmed | |
Ostad Sagred | Alamgir | |
Kudrat | Wasim | |
Bhangra Gora | Razzak | |
Matir Putul | Faruk | |
Allah Meherban | Razzak | |
1982 | Rajnigandha | Razzak |
Dui Poisar Alta[18] | Razzak | |
Lal Kajol | Faruque | |
Nalish | Uzzal | |
Ashar Alo | ||
1983 | Nazma[18] | Razzak |
Ghorer Bou | ||
1984 | Bhat De[18] | Alamgir |
Sokhinar Juddho | Anwara | |
Notun Prithibi | Razzak | |
Nasib[15] | Razzak | |
Himmatwali | ||
Basera (Urdu) | Nadeem, Mustafa, Rangeela, Shoukat | |
1985 | Ma O Chhele | Alamgir |
Hulchul (Urdu/Turkish) | Javed Sheikh, Nazan | |
1986 | Shatru (Hindi) | Rajesh Khanna |
Nishana | Bulbul Ahmed | |
Ashanti | Alamgir | |
Chapa Dangar Bou | Razzak | |
Palabi Kothay | Humayun Faridi, Suborna Mustafa | |
1987 | Surrender | Jashim, Razzak |
Rajluxmi Srikanto | Bulbul Ahmed | |
Apekkha[18] | Alamgir | |
Desh Bidesh | Jashim | |
Lalu Mastan | Jashim | |
Swami Stree | Alamgir | |
1988 | Stree | |
1989 | Byathar Daan | Alamgir |
Ranga Bhabi[18] | Alamgir | |
Satya Mithya | Alamgir | |
Bhaijan | Jashim | |
1990 | Moroner Pore[18] | Alamgir |
Goriber Bou[19] | Alamgir | |
Bhai Bhai | Faruque, Rozina | |
1991 | Achena[18] | Alamgir |
Pita Mata Sontan | Alamgir | |
Strir Paona | Alamgir | |
Shantona | Alamgir | |
Aandhi (Urdu) | Nadeem, Kavita, Shashma, Faisal, Afzaal | |
1992 | Andha Biswas | Alamgir |
Khoma | ||
1994 | Sneho | Alamgir, Salman Shah |
1995 | Konna Dan | Alamgir,Salman Shah |
Banglar Nayok | Jashim | |
1996 | Ajante | Alamgir |
Nirmom | Alamgir | |
Shotter Mrittu Nei | Alamgir, Salman Shah | |
Miththar Mrittu | Alamgir | |
Durjoy | Alamgir | |
Gariber Sansar | Jashim | |
1997 | Ghatak | Alamgir |
Ghore Ghore Juddho | ||
Swami Keno Asami | Jashim, Rituparna Sengupta | |
1998 | Meyerao Manush | Rituparna Sengupta |
Year Unknown | Kajer Beti Rahima | |
Chakrani | Bappa Raaz | |
Begum Rokeya | ||
Jongli Phool | ||
Malka Banoo | ||
Other Bengali films
- Madhumita
- Nupur
- Anubhob
- Sobuj Sathi
- Man Somman
- Keu Karo Noy
- Laxmir Sangsar
- Monihar
- Usila[15]
- Judge Barrister
- Shashon
- Banglar Badhu
- Bhabhir Sangshar
- Shamir Adesh
- Nanad Bhabi
- Jalim
- Bourani
- Ghar Songsar
- Iman
- Rajdulari
- Shashipunno
- Shiri Farhad
- Shabuj Shathi
- Shtree Hotta
- Ognishakhkhi
- Rangavabi
- Mayer Doa
- Poradhin
- Shami Keno Ashami
- Banglar Maa
- Shobar upore maa
- Shakhi Tumi Kar
- Toposhsha
- Aashami
- Sukher Shorgo
- Sneher Badhon
- Grihobodhu
- Nil Sagorer Tire
- Sotru Voyonkor
- Meiman
- Bondon
- Dui Rongbaz
- Griho Juddo
- Strir Shopno
- Ekti Shongshar Er Golpo
- Bhalobashar Ghor
- Ziddi
- Nor Pishach
- Top Rongbaz
- Rag Anurag
- Maa Jokhon Bicharok
- Akheri Mokabeli
- Swakhsmar
- Praischitto
- Shopno
- Mayer Dhowa
- Hasan Tarek
- Somor
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