Samia Said
Samia Said Chowdhory (known as Samia Said or Samia Sayeed[1]) is a Bangladeshi model and actress. She was the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar, the most prestigious beauty pageant in Bangladesh, was held in 2012.[2] She started her acting career with the television drama Increment in 2012.[3][4] Said rose to prominence with her film debut in the 2018 Beglali drama Komola Rocket directed by Noor Imran Mithu,[5] which is a adaptation of two short stories Moulik and Saipras by Bengali writer Shahaduz Zaman.[6]
Lux Channel I Superstar Samia Said | |
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সামিয়া সাঈদ | |
Born | South Shields, England |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | North South University |
Years active | 2012-present |
Known for | Lux Channel I Superstar (2012) |
Spouse(s) | Abu Safat Chowdhury (m. 2018) |
Children | 1 |
Early life and career
Samia Said was born in South Shields, England.[7][8] She completed O Level from St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School, and then A Level from Oxford International School in Dhaka. [7] She studied English at North South University.[7][9]
The first ever music video Samia appeared in was called Anmona by Imran and Naumi.
In 2016, Said appeared in the music video for Khan Asifur Rahman Agun' single "Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho" from the album Tin Tara.
In 2018, she was selected to audition for the female lead in Noor Imran Mithu's film Komola Rocket by its director.[10] Said won the role of a young lady Dishi, the interest of the main character Atik, played by Tauquir Ahmed.
Personal life
Said married to Abu Safat Chowdhury on 18 April 2018.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Komola Rocket | Dishi, young lady | Debut |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Increment | [3][4] | |
Dhanyee Meye | [12] | ||
Trade Fair | [12] | ||
Hoyto Tomari Jonno | [12] | ||
2012 | Palatak Shomoy | [4] | |
2014 | Ke Bhashabe Shada Megher Bhela | [13] | |
2016 | Bakshobondi | [14] | |
Music video appearances
Year | Song | Performer(s) | Album |
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Anmona | Imran and Naumi | ||
2016 | "Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho" | Khan Asifur Rahman Agun | Tin Tara |
References
- "Beauty and glamour come together". The Daily Star. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "Winners of Lux Channel i Superstar 2012". The Daily Star. 8 September 2012. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "সামিয়ার নাটকে অভিষেক" (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "Exciting times ahead for Samia Said". The Daily Star. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- Raihan, Riasat (8 July 2018). "Story of a sea rocket". New Age. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- Khalid, Sadia (20 July 2019). "Writer, director of 'Komola Rocket' talk about the challenges of film adaptations". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "Samia Said". priyo.com. Priyo. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "Samia wins the beauty pageant". Dhaka Mirror. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- Shazu, Shah Alam (13 September 2012). "Crowning glory: In conversation with Lux Channel i Superstar Samia Said". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "Komla Rocket set to launch". The Daily Star. 26 May 2018. Archived from the original on 4 November 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "দশে পরিচয়, আঠারোতে বিয়ে". Channel I Online. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "নতুনদের সুযোগ কম: সামিয়া সাঈদ". Bdnews24.com. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "Shaina, Tarin and Samia share TV screen". Dhaka Tribune. 4 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "Nisho-Mili-Nayeem-Samia in "Bakshobondi"". The Daily Star. 13 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
External links
- Samia Said at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Samia Said at IMDb
- Samia Said at Rotten Tomatoes
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Mahbuba Islam Rakhi |
Lux Channel I Superstar 2012 |
Succeeded by Nadia Afrin Mim |