Zakia Bari Mamo
Zakia Bari Mamo is a Bangladeshi model and actress who is best known around the country as Lux Channel I Superstar.[1] After winning the Lux Channel I Superstar beauty pageant in 2006, she came to limelight and got a chance to act in ‘Daruchini Dip’. For her role in her debut movie, she received the Bangladesh National Film Awards.[2] She is also a popular face on the small screen.[3] After a long break, from her first movie, she acted in the second movie Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe in 2014.[4] Flowing this year, she acted in another blockbuster movie Chuye Dile Mon with co-actor Arifin Shuvoo. Momo already has won the heart of the audience by her terrific acting, she is one of the best dramatic actresses in the country.[5]
Zakia Bari Mamo | |
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Born | Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh | 14 August 1985
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | Jahangirnagar University |
Occupation | Actress and model |
Years active | 2006 – present |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Spouse(s) | Ejaz Munna (m. 2010 ; div. 2011) Shihab Shaheen (2015-present) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Ayesha Akter, Majibul Bari |
Awards | National Film Awards, Meril Prothom Alo Awards |
Early life
Zakia Bari Momo was born on 19 December,[6] in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. She passed early life in the home district. At first, Momo dreamed of being a pilot, then an architect, but her early dream halted by media related passion, especially in dancing. She took part in Notun Kuri in 1995, the largest child cultural program in Bangladesh that was aired by Bangladesh Television. Momo won the competition, but she gets countrywide familiarity when she won the Lux Chanel I Award. She becomes first class first in Honors and Masters in Drama and Dramatics from Jahangirnagar University.
Career
Zakia Bari Momo started her career in the silver screen after winning the Lux Chanel I beauty pageant with the movie Daruchini Dip directed by Toukir Ahmed, story by Humayun Ahmed.[7] She showed magnificent performance in the movie with co-actor Riaz and finally got National Award as the best female actress.[8] After a long break, from her first movie, she acted in the second movie Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe in 2014.[9] Following the year, she acted in another blockbuster movie Chuye Dile Mon with co-actor Arefin Shuvo. Momo already has won the heart of the audience by her terrific acting, she is one of the best dramatic actresses in the country.[10]
Filmography
Year | Title | Co-star | Director | Notes |
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2006 | Daruchini Dip | Riaz | Tauquir Ahmed | Won Bangladesh National Film Award as Best Actress |
2014 | Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe | Zayed Khan, Anisur Rahman Milon | Rakibul Alam Rakib | |
2015 | Chuye Dile Mon[11] | Arifin Shuvoo | Shihab Shaheen | Released |
2018 | Alta Banu | Anisur Rahman Milon | Arun Chowdhury | [6] |
2018 | Dahan | Siam Ahmed, Puja Cherry Roy | Raihan Rafi | |
2018 | Shopner Ghor | Anisur Rahman Milon | Taneem Rahman Angshu | Based on Rosemary's Baby |
2020 | Agamikal
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Mamnun Hasan Emon | Anjan Aich | |
Kanamachi
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Mamnun Hasan Emon | Anjan Aich | ||
Ami Sudhu Tor Hobo
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Nirab Hossain | Rafique Sikder |
Television
Title | Co-stars | Director | Year |
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Nil Projapoti | Ziaul Faruq Apurba | Shihab Shaheen | 2013 |
Lukochuri | Shajal Noor, Shokh, Bindu, Monalisa, Mehazabien. | Shahin Kabir Tutul | 2013 |
Nilpori Nilanjona | Tahsan Rahman Khan, Jakia Bari Momo, Saju Khadem, Prosun Azad and others. | Shihab Shahin | 2013 |
Mayer Jonno | Shajal Noor | 2013 | |
Meyeti Kotha Bolebe Prem Koribena | Niloy Alamgir, Runa Khan, Mukul Siraj, Rehana Rakhi, Lalu, Moyeen, | Salauddin Lavlu | 2013 |
Rongtuli | Shajal Noor, Monalisa, Tania, Mir Sabbir | Ilias Khan Tomal | 2013 |
Chapkhanai Ekta Bhoot Thake | Intekhab Dinar, Rifat Chowdhury | Shokal Ahmed | 2013 |
Eclipse | Tahsan, Aporna Gosh | Mabrur Rashid Bannah | 2013 |
Shodho Ekta Minute | Shajal Noor, Nowshin | Ziauddin Alam | 2013 |
Bhalobashar Chotokhoron | Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Moutushi, Moushumi Hamid | Shihab Shahin | 2013 |
Fushka | Shajal Noor, Moushumi Nug | Nuzhat Alvi Ahmed | 2012 |
Ekti Suitcase Abong | Ferdous Ahmed Lina, Melinda | Ishmot Ara Choudhury Shanti | 2012 |
Utshorgo | Ziaul Faruq Apurba | Mizanur Rahman Aryan | 2015 |
Jole Tar Chaya | Ziaul Faruq Apurba | Mahmudur Rahman Hime | |
Feelings | Ziaul Faruq Apurba | Mahmudur Rahman Hime | |
Shesh Porjonto | Ziaul Faruq Apurba | Shihab Shaheen | |
Jalshaghor | Ziaul Faruq Apurba Mehazabien | Jakaria Showkhin |
Web Series
Year | Web Series | Role | Co-star | Director | Notes |
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2021 | Contract | Chanchal Chowdhury, Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Arifin Shuvoo, Iresh Zaker | Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhay |
National Film Awards
Daruchini Dip won the National Film Awards total seven categories in the year of 2007.
- Winner Best Actress selected : 'Zakia Bari Momo' 2007
References
- "Lux-Channel I Super Star 2006 programme kicks off". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Zakia Bari Momo". The Daily Star. 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Chanchal, Mamo get plaudits for Eid dramas". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Milon did a fantastic job in Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe …Momo". The Daily Star. 2014-12-12. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "SHUVO and MAMO Heats up the Silver Screen". The Daily Star. 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Many happy returns to Mamo". The Independent. Dhaka. 19 December 2017.
- "Secret Agent Mamo". The Daily Star. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Chanchal, Mamo as pair can attract the viewers in film". The New Nation. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Mamo in Hindi feature film". The New Nation. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- "Mamo branches out into Hindi film". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ‘ছুয়ে দিলে মন’ ছবি পরিচালনা করবেন শিহাব শাহীন. Independent TV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2014-04-29.