Sahara (actress)
Shahara (Bengali: সাহারা; born 19 June 1990) is a Bangladeshi film actress. She made her debut through the film Rukhe Daraw in 2004 with Shakib Khan. Her career lasted from 2003 to 2013, the year her last movie was released. She did not sign any movie contract after that and is thought to have retired after getting married in 2015. [1]
Shahara | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1990 |
| Other names | Nurjahan Akter Runa |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2003–2013 |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Mahbubur Rahman Manir |
Career
Shahara started her career in 2004 with the film Rukhe Darao.[2] Shahara was a superb addition to Bangladeshi film industry during the days action films in the middle part of last decade. Her start in the film industry was not a smooth ride. "Rukhe Darao", her first movie, did not do well in the box office as she was deemed to be too conservative for films. She was under pressure to change this tag and appeared in a bolder role in her next movie "Varate Khuni". The movie did not fare well but Shahara caught the eyes as she shed clothes, flaunted skin in exotic revealing outfits. This change in appearance brought her the break she wanted. She signed a plethora of new action films, the most coveted genre of that era. One of them named "Bishakto Chokh", a big budget movie starring super star Rubel and Reaz, was the film that brought her fame and also raised a few eyebrows. Shahara shelved her conservative tag completely and even appeared in lingerie in front of the camera in a smoking hot song with superstar Rubel. This movie brought her acclaim and also established her as a bombshell in the film industry. As an after effect, she landed several roles as a glamour girl. Shahara's stock rose as her acting and sexy presence wooed the audience. She concentrated on doing smoking hot romantic songs with co actor, particularly Alek Zander Bo, and also item numbers. "Order", "Lucky Seven", "Damn Care", "Tin Badshah" and "Shanto keno Oshanto", alongside co actor Alexander Bo, are some of the movies that stood out in the box office. Chondrima ei Raate from the movie "Order" was one of the most sensational songs of that era, where Shahara, wearing only a tinny towel, was struggling to cover up her body and squirming on a bed as co actor was ogling at her. This song brought her tremendous success as more and more directors were interested in taking her in their movies. She was a leading action film heroine at the end of the year 2005.
In 2008, the demand of romantic flick was at all-time high and Shahara, mainly an action film heroine, was thought be in trouble. But she once again proved everyone wrong and starred in blockbuster "Priya Amar Priya". This is one of the highest-grossing movies in Bangladeshi film industry. This hit made Shahara the most sought after actress in the country. She never looked back from that. She became the number one heroine of the country within three years and inscribed her name in Bangladeshi film folklore. [3]
Criticism
Shahara had appeared in many songs wearing raunchy outfits. She shocked her fans with her costumes in the famous big-budget movie “Bishakto Chokh”. It was her first big budget movie and she turned heads by wearing practically see-through dresses showing under garments. The see-through knee short hips showing white frock she wore in “Hai Re Hai” song with Rubel was so transparent that it barely covered anything, only her lingerie saved her modesty. She even appeared in a scene showing her underpants when her blue nighty was pulled up by some unknown force. It was too daring, as she left little to the imagination. This did not go down well among the movie goers. Many tagged her as "vulgar" for appearing in this kind of racy outfits.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Co-star | Director | Bengali Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Toke Bhalobastei Hobe | -- | Jayed Khan | তোকে ভালোবাসতে হবে | Post Production | |
| 2013 | Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na | Shakib Khan | Shadat Hossain Liton | জোর করে ভালোবাসা হয় না | Super Hit | |
| Nishpap Munna | Shakib Khan | bodiul Alam Khokon | নিষ্পাপ মুন্না | Big Hit | ||
| Dhaka to Bombay | Shakib Khan | M B Manik | ঢাকা টু বোম্বে | Average | ||
| 2012 | Amar Challenge | Shakib Khan | Badiul Alam Khokon | আমার চ্যালেঞ্জ | Blockbuster | |
| Sontaner Moto Sontan | Lalita | Shakib Khan | Shahin Shumon | সন্তানের মত সন্তান | Hit | |
| My Name Is Sultan | Shakib Khan | F I Manik | মাই নেম ইজ সুলতান | Hit | ||
| Khodar Pore Ma | Shakib Khan | Shahin Shumon | খোদার পরে মা | Hit | ||
| Don Number One | Shakib Khan | Badiul Alam Khokon | ডন নাম্বার ওয়ান | Big Hit | ||
| 2011 | Tiger Number One | Shakib Khan | Shahin Shumon | টাইগার নাম্বার ওয়ান | Hit | |
| Boss Number One | Shakib Khan | Mohammad Hossain / Bodiul Alam Khokon | বস নাম্বার ওয়ান | Blockbuster | ||
| Darwaner Chele | Kazi Maruf | |||||
| Bondhu Tumi Shatru Tumi | Kazi Maruf | |||||
| Ongko | Mamnun Hasan Emon, Kazi Maruf, Ratna, Dipjol | |||||
| Ek Takar Chele Koti Takar Meye | Kazi Maruf | |||||
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | Mamnun Hasan Emon | |||||
| Pita Putrer Golpo | Kazi Maruf | |||||
| Sathi Hara Nagin | Amin Khan | |||||
| 2010 | Bhaolobeshe Morte Pari | Shakib Khan | Badiul Alom Khokon | ভালোবেসে মরতে পারি | Blockbuster | |
| 2009 | Prem Koyedi | Shakib Khan | M B Manik | প্রেম কয়েদী | Hit | |
| Shaheb Name Golam | Shakib Khan | Raju Chowdhury | সাহেব নামে গোলাম | Blockbuster | ||
| Mon Diyechi Tomake | Nirab Hossain,Samrat | Abdur Razzak | ||||
| 2008 | Priya Amar Priya | Shakib Khan | Badiul Alam Khokon | প্রিয়া আমার প্রিয়া | Blockbuster Hit | |
| Amader Choto Shaheb | Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas | FI Manik | আমাদের ছোট সাহেব | average | ||
| Sontan Amar Ohongkar | Shakib Khan, Ratna | Shahin Shumon | সন্তান আমার অহঙ্কার | Blockbuster | ||
| 2004-2010 | Rukhe Daraw | Shakib Khan | -- | Flop | ||
| Bharate Khuni | Shakib Khan | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Lalu Koshai | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Dhor Soitan | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Bishakto Chokh | Rubel, Riaz | -- | -- | Super Hit | ||
| Lucky 7 | Alexandar Bo | -- | -- | Super Hit | ||
| Jadrel | Alekxandar Bo | -- | -- | Hit | ||
| Ovishopto Raat | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Osrodhari Rana | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Banglar Don | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Mastan No 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Chokkor | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Vondo Nayak | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Damn Care | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Nosto Chatro | Riaz, Shakib Khan | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Tin Badshah | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Moidan | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Shanto keno Oshanto | -- | -- | -- | -- |
See also
References
- https://www.channelionline.com/নায়িকা-সাহারার-নতুন-ফ্যা/
- "The Promising Shahara". banglamovier (Blog). 28 September 2012.
- https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-206218