Suborna Mustafa

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Bangladeshi actress and politician

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nameSuborna Mustafa
imageSuborna mustafa (cropped).jpg
captionMustafa in 2017
native_nameসুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা
native_name_langbn
birth_date
birth_placeDhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan
nationalityBangladeshi
educationMA (English)
alma_materUniversity of Dhaka
occupationActress
years_active1978–present
partyBangladesh Awami League
module{{Infobox officeholder
officeMember of Bangladesh Parliament
constituencyReserved Women's Seat-4
term_start20 February 2019
term_end6 August 2024
successorNasima Zaman (Boby)
spouse
fatherGolam Mustafa
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Suborna Mustafa (; born 2 December 1959) is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actress. 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.

Mustafa is notable for her roles in television drama serials including Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Aaj Robibar (1999) and Ayomoy (1991). She was awarded Ekushey Padak in culture category by the Government of Bangladesh in 2019.

Early life and education

Mustafa was born on 2 December 1959 in Dopdopiya Union, Nalchity Upazila, Jhalokati District. 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. She has a sister, Camelia Mustafa. Mustafa mostly spent her time at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School.

Career

Mustafa debuted in acting in the television drama Baraf Gala Nadi, based on a novel by Zahir Raihan. She acted in the drama Rokte Angur Lata with Afzal Hossain. She also acted in first ever package drama serial of Bangladesh Television, Shilpi, directed by Mamunur Rashid.

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. She debuted in directing through a single-episode play, Akash Kushum for ATN Bangla in 2009.

Mustafa made her film debut in Ghuddi (1980). In 1984, she acted in Noyoner Alo, along with Zafar Iqbal. 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.

A long-time cricket fan, Mustafa has been a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi since 2015. As a member of the Censor Board, she participates in the National Film Awards selection.

During the July Revolution, Mustafa took stand with the government led by the Awami League. During which, she along with other pro government artists, including Ferdous Ahmed, initiated a WhatsApp group titled Alo Ashbei ().

On the aftermath of the uprising, On 3 September 2024, some screenshots of messages related to that group circulated on social media. And on November, Bangladesh Police barred Mustafa and her husband from leaving the country.

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.

Works

Television drama plays

Films

  • Ghuddi (1980)
  • Laal Shobujer Pala (1981)
  • Notun Bou (1983)
  • Noyoner Alo (1984)
  • Shuruj Miah (1985)
  • Shonkhonil Karagar (1992)
  • Rakkhosh
  • Ajker Hitler
  • Commander
  • Palabi Kothay
  • Apaharan
  • Stree
  • Durotto (2006)
  • Gohin Baluchor (2017)
  • Shimanto
  • Manobjamin
  • Uposhonghar
  • Maya'r Por Maya
  • Icche Puroner Birombona
  • Megher Pore Megh
  • Amar Bela Je Jaye
  • Golok Dhadha

Web series

Personal life

In 1984, Mustafa married Humayun Faridi, another Bangladeshi actor. They were divorced on 18 March 2008. Later she married Badrul Anam Saud, co-director of Dolls House, in July 2008. She is one of the famous actress in Bangladesh.

References

References

  1. link
  2. (2008-07-09). "Actress Subarna Mustafa marries TV play director Soud". The Daily Star.
  3. Kamol, Ershad. (16 June 2006). "Illuminating the Small Screen Subarna Mustafa on Contemporary Entertainment". The Daily Star.
  4. (2019-02-08). "Aroma, Suborna to become MP as Awami League names 41 for reserved seats". bdnews24.com.
  5. "National Film Award-2017 and 2018".
  6. (2019-02-07). "21 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star.
  7. Naziba Basher. (15 May 2017). "The person I am today is because of my mother - Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star.
  8. link. (12 March 2013). banglanews24.com
  9. (2010-12-10). "Going back in time with Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star.
  10. link. (2016-08-27). The Daily Star Bangla
  11. (2013-06-16). "Golam Mustafa: Father extraordinaire". The Daily Star.
  12. (2010-07-23). "Suborna Mustafa: Expanding horizons". The Daily Star.
  13. link. (2019-12-02). The Daily Star Bangla
  14. (18 February 2015). "Suborna to give live commentary during Bangladesh-Afghanistan match". The New Nation.
  15. (22 July 2015). "Living the dream: Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star.
  16. (16 November 2015). "Suborna to turn cricket analyst during BPL". The Independent.
  17. (September 2024). "Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery".
  18. "Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked".
  19. (2024-09-03). "'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire".
  20. (2024-09-04). "Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral".
  21. (30 November 2024). "Suborna Mustafa, husband not allowed to fly aboard". [[New Age (Bangladesh)]].
  22. "Case filed against 17 actors, including Nipun Akter, Zayed Khan".
  23. (2018-02-28). "Suborna and Afzal as writer and muse". The Daily Star.
  24. (2012-01-19). "Catching up with Suborna Mustafa". The Daily Star.
  25. Shazu, Shah. (6 December 2016). "Suborna Mustafa an unstoppable force". The Daily Star.
  26. (2016-07-31). "Gohin Baluchor: Suborna Mustafa welcomes a film role". The Daily Star.
  27. (2015-09-12). "Suborna shoots TV play in single take!". The Daily Star.
  28. (7 July 2008). "Suborna ties the knot again". bdnews24.com.

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