Suborna Mustafa

Suborna Mustafa
সুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা
Mustafa in 2017
Born (1959-12-02) 2 December 1959[1]
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan
EducationMA (English)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationActress
Years active1978–present
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
Spouses
FatherGolam Mustafa
Member of Bangladesh Parliament
In office20 February 2019 – 6 August 2024
Succeeded byNasima Zaman (Boby)
ConstituencyReserved Women's Seat-4

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]

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]

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 her time at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School.[10]

Career

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.

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]

Works

Television drama plays

Films

Web series

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]

References

  1. ^ abcdসুবর্ণা মুস্তাফার জন্মদিন আজ. dainikamadershomoy.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  2. ^"Actress Subarna Mustafa marries TV play director Soud". The Daily Star. 9 July 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. ^Kamol, Ershad (16 June 2006). "Illuminating the Small Screen Subarna Mustafa on Contemporary Entertainment". The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  4. ^"Aroma, Suborna to become MP as Awami League names 41 for reserved seats". bdnews24.com. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  5. ^ abইন্ডাস্ট্রিতে সবচেয়ে কাছের বন্ধু. The Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). 27 August 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  6. ^"National Film Award-2017 and 2018". Ministry of Information. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  7. ^"21 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  8. ^Naziba Basher (15 May 2017). "The person I am today is because of my mother - Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  9. ^ abমিডিয়া পাড়ার কিছু ২য় বিয়ের গল্প [Stories of second marriages in the media]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  10. ^"Going back in time with Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star. 10 December 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  11. ^ abcdeপঞ্চম যুগে সুবর্ণা. The Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  12. ^"Golam Mustafa: Father extraordinaire". The Daily Star. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  13. ^ abcd"Suborna Mustafa: Expanding horizons". The Daily Star. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  14. ^"Suborna to give live commentary during Bangladesh-Afghanistan match". The New Nation. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  15. ^"Living the dream: Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  16. ^"Suborna to turn cricket analyst during BPL". The Independent. Dhaka. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  17. ^"Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery". daily-sun. September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  18. ^"Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  19. ^"'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire". The Daily Star. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  20. ^"Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral". The Business Standard. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  21. ^"Suborna Mustafa, husband not allowed to fly aboard". New Age (Bangladesh). 30 November 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  22. ^"Case filed against 17 actors, including Nipun Akter, Zayed Khan". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  23. ^ abcdefghShazu, Shah (6 December 2016). "Suborna Mustafa an unstoppable force". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  24. ^"Suborna and Afzal as writer and muse". The Daily Star. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  25. ^ abc"Catching up with Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  26. ^"Gohin Baluchor: Suborna Mustafa welcomes a film role". The Daily Star. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  27. ^ abcde"Suborna shoots TV play in single take!". The Daily Star. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  28. ^"Suborna ties the knot again". bdnews24.com. 7 July 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
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