Azmeri Haque Badhon (born 28 October 1983)[1] is a Bangladeshi actress who has also worked in Indian cinema. She became notable after being the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006.[2] Later, she made her film debut with a film called Nijhum Oronney in 2010 along with Ilias Kanchan and Champa.[3] She also acts television drama.[4]

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Azmeri Haque Badhon
আজমেরী হক বাঁধন
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Badhon at the U.S. Embassy Dhaka (2022)
Born (1983-10-28) 28 October 1983 (age 41)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationBachelor of Dental Surgery
Alma materBangladesh Dental College
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2006–present
Notable workRehana Maryam Noor
Spouse
Moshrur Hossain Siddiqi Sonet
(m. 2010; div. 2014)
Children1
AwardsSee full list
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Badhon got her breakthrough in acting for her lead role at Rehana Maryam Noor (2021), the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.[5] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress, the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in "Best Actress" category and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for this film.[6][7][8]

Early life and education

Azmeri Haque Badhon was born on 28 October 1983 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[9][10] Her ancestral background is in Munshiganj.[10] She earned her bachelor's degree in dental surgery from Dhaka Dental College and Hospital.[10]

Career

Badhon took part in a Beauty Pageant at a young age.[11] She is also well known for her work in drama serials such as Choita Pagla, Shuvo Bibaho, Chand ful Omaboshsha, Rong and Hijibiji Nothing.[12] She also has interest in dental practice.[13] Badhon is mostly busy with television plays these days.[14] She made her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya in a prominent role alongside renowned Indian actor Tabu and Ali Fazal.[15]

Personal life

Badhon has a daughter, Michele Amani Sayera (age 13).[16] In 2018, she received guardianship of Saira, by the verdict was given by Dhaka's 12th District and Session Court's Assistant Judge.[17]

Activism

Badhon is associated with social activism including the issues on women's rights and mental health. At the Wow Festival organized by the British Council, she made important statements about women's rights and social change.[18] As part of UN Women's social activities, she spoke out against marital rape.[19]

Filmography

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Badhon during the inaugural ceremony of IFFK 2022

Films

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2010 Nijhum Oronney Neela Debut Film [20]
2021 Rehana Maryam Noor Rehana Maryam Noor [21]
2023 Khufiya Heena Rahman alias "Octopus" Debut Hindi Film [22]
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Web series

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Year Title Role Platform Note
2021 Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni Mushkan Zuberi Hoichoi [23]
2022 Guti Sultana Chorki [24]
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TV shows and drama

Film jury activity

  • Jury Member, I Am Tomorrow Film Festival, Brussels[29]
  • Jury Member, Asian films Competition, 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival, India[30]

Awards

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YearAwardsCategoryWorkResults
2021Hoichoi AwardsOutstanding Female DebutRobindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete AashenniWon
Asia Pacific Screen AwardsBest Performance (Actress)Rehana Maryam NoorWon
The 45th National Film Awards of BangladeshBest Actress Rehana Maryam NoorWon
2022 37th Cinema Jove Valencia (Spain)Best ActressRehana Maryam NoorWon
2024 Meril-Prothom Alo Award 2023 Best actress Guti Won[31]
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References

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