Champa (actress)
Champa | |
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Champa Cox's Bazar in 2014 | |
Native name | গুলশান আরা আখতার চম্পা |
Born |
Gulshan Ara Akter Champa 5 January[1] Jessore, Khulna, Bangladesh |
Residence | Dhaka |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 1981–present |
Notable work | Padma Nadir Majhi, Shasti, Chandragrohon |
Style | Drama, Romance, Action |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Spouse(s) | Shohidul Islam Khan (1982–present) |
Children | Esha (daughter) |
Relatives | |
Awards | National Film Awards |
Gulshan Ara Akter Champa is a Bangladeshi film and television actress.[2][3]
Early life
Champa was born in the 1950s in Jessore District, Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Her birth date is 5 January.
She is the younger sister of actresses Bobita and Shuchanda.[4] Champa is fifth eldest in a family of three sisters and three brothers.
Career
TV career
Champa started her career in 1981 with the BTV drama Dub Satar.[5] She soon received offers for other dramatic roles, and appeared in Sahabjadir Kalo Nekab, Akash Bariye Dao, Khola Daroja, Ekti Joddo Anno Ekti Meye, Apoya, Ekhane Nongor, and others.[6]
Film career
Champa's first film was Tin Konna (1986), directed by Shibli Sadik.[7] This film was produced by her sister Shuchanda, and all three sisters (Shucanda, Babita, and Champa) appear in the film. Champa plays a police inspector. Champa was the most popular actress in the period : 1990-96. She is considered as the 'Sridevi of Bangladesh'.
Personal life
Champa married businessman Shahidul Islam Khan in 1982. They have one daughter named Esha[8][9] Champa's relatives include Omar Sunny (nephew), Moushumi (niece in law), and Riaz (cousin).
Filmography
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Tin Konna | 1986 | Police Inspector | Debut film; directed by Shibli Sadik |
Nishpap | 1987 | First movie with Alamgir | |
Padma Nadir Majhi | 1993 | Mala | Winner: Best Best Actress National Film Award. Directed by Goutam Ghose |
Bhai | 1998 | Directed by Ilias Kanchon | |
Shasti | 2004 | Radha | Winner: Best Co-Actress National Film Award. Directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam |
Television appearances
Single appearances
Serials
- Bazpakhi (2003)
- Second Innings (2013)[12]
Telefilms
Awards and achievements
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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1993 | National Film Awards | Best actress | Padma Nadir Majhi | Won |
1995 | National Film Award | Best actress | Onno Jibon | Won |
2000 | National Film Award | Best actress | Uttorer Khep | Won |
2005 | National Film Award | Best co-actress | Shasti | Won |
2008 | National Film Award | Best co-actress | Chandragrohon | Won |
References
- ↑ "হরতাল নির্বাচনে চম্পার জন্মদিন!". Banglanews24.com. 2014-01-04. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ রিপোর্ট ◊ বিনোদন (2013-09-19). "দিন বদলের অনলাইন দৈনিক". News Bisher Bashi. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "Champa busy with small screen". Newagebd.com. 2013-07-16. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "তিন বোনের ঈদ - প্রথম আলো". Archive.prothom-alo.com. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ Harun ur Rashid (2005-01-28). "Films were clearly in her destiny : In conversation with Champa". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "এখনো জনপ্রিয় চম্পা...". Karatoa.com.bd. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "বাংলা সিনেমার অভিনেত্রী/নায়িকা - মানুষ আজিজ - চিত্রজগত". Chitrojogot.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ who is married to businessman, Tanvir Ahmed "হরতাল নির্বাচনে চম্পার জন্মদিন!". Banglanews24.com. 2014-01-04. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "পাঁচ জানুয়ারির জন্মদিনে কি করবেন অভিনেত্রী চম্পা?". Protimuhurto.com. 2014-01-04. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "Amardesh Online Edition". Archive.is. 2009-11-17. Archived from the original on 2010-10-17. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "Champa as Tarabanu in Liberation War based play". Dhaka Tribune. 2013-12-05. Archived from the original on 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "জনপ্রিয় নায়িকা চম্পার মেয়ের চরিত্রে অভিনয় করছেন পরী". The Sonar Bangla Times. 2013-04-29. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "চিত্র নায়িকা চম্পা’র এক্সক্লুসিভ ইন্টারভিউ". Today Bangladesh. 2013-08-22. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ Hafez Ahmed (2013-07-17). "Culturetainment | Champa-Swagata pair in telefilm". daily sun. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "বিশ বছর পর চম্পা স্বাগতা". Jugantor.com. 2013-07-16. Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
External links
- Champa at the Internet Movie Database
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