Shanta Islam

Najma Haque (known as Shanta Islam)[1] is a Bangladeshi film and television actress, anchor, and director.[2] She was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Onno Jibon.[3]

Shanta Islam
Born
Najma Haque
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationActress
Years active1985-present

Early life and career

Islam was born and brought up in Sylhet.[1] She started her acting career at the theatre and television media in 1985 when she was a student at the University of Dhaka.[1]

Islam debuted her acting on television with the play Abhijog and on theater with Juddha Ebong Juddha.[1]

Islam hosted several television shows.[4][5]

References

  1. Novera Deepita (April 7, 2005). ""The focus of TV plays today is on glamour"-- Shanta". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. "Shanta Islam's new venture". The Daily Star. October 17, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. "Q & A : 'I was destined to be an actress' -- Shanta". The Daily Star. February 22, 2005. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. "New talk show by Shanta Islam on Rtv". The Daily Star. February 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. "Shafin and Prince in Dhrupodi Kahini on Rtv". The Daily Star. July 24, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
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