Loading AI tools
Bangladeshi politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Suborna Mustafa (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 Bangladesh Awami League party.[4]
Suborna Mustafa | |
|---|---|
সুবর্ণা মুস্তাফা | |
.jpg) Mustafa in 2017 | |
| Born | 2 December 1959[1] Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | MA (English) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouses | |
| Father | Golam Mustafa |
| Member of Bangladesh Parliament | |
| In office 20 February 2019 – 1 March 2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Nasima Zaman (Boby) |
| Constituency | Reserved Women's Seat-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]
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]
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]
Suborna Mustafa took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024.[17] During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Suborna Mustafa, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[18] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[19][20]
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 famous actress in Bangladesh. [26]
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
