Sharmili Ahmed (8 May 1947 – 8 July 2022) was a Bangladeshi television and film actress.
Sharmili Ahmed | |
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| শর্মিলী আহমেদ | |
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| Born | Majeda Mullick 8 May 1947 |
| Died | 8 July 2022 (aged 75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | PN Girls High School |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and key opinion leader |
| Years active | 1962–2022 |
| Spouse | Rabikuddin Ahmed |
| Children | Tanima |
| Father | Tofazzal Hossain |
| Relatives | Wahida Mollick Jolly (sister) |
Early life
editMajeda Mullick was born on 8 May 1947 in Belur Chok village, Murshidabad.[1][2] She passed matriculation examination from Rajshahi PN Girls High School.[1]
Career
editAhmed started her career as a radio announcer and drama artiste in Rajshahi Radio in 1962.[3] She made her debut as a film actress in 1964 and as a television actress in 1968.[3][4][5] She worked in Dompoti, the first ever drama serial on Bangladesh Television.[6] She acted in a mother role for the first time in the drama Agun, directed by Mohammad Mohsin in 1976.[7] In a career spanning more than 50 years she acted in nearly 400 films and 150 television programs.[8]
Works
editTelevision
edit- Atoshi (1999)
- Malancha
- Dompoti
- Brishtir Porey (2005)
- Amader Anando Bari (2005)
- Aguntuk (2005)
- Poshak (2005)
- Anchol (2006)
- Chena Manusher Panchalee (2007)
- Dhupchhaya (2009)
- Uposhonghar (2010)
- Poush Phaguner Pala (2011)
- Chheleti (2011)[4]
- Abar Hawa Bodol (2014)
Films
edit- Jugnoo (1968)[9]
- Shuorani Duorani (1968)
- Abirbhab (1968) - Luna Chowdhury
- Alingon (1969)
- Polatok (1973)
- Agun (1976)
- Bashundhara (1977) - Chhobi's Sister in Law
- Rupali Shoikote (1979)
- Aradhona (1979) - Parul
- Emiler Goyenda Bahini (1980)
- Ashar Alo (1982)
- Dahan (1985) - Asma / Mrs. Mostak
- Premik (1985)
- Hushiar (1988)
- Laal Golap
- Beyadob
- Streer Paona (1991) - Kabir's Mother
- Tyag (1993) - Rayhan's Mother
- Bikkhov (1994) - Zihad's Mother
- Prem Juddho (1994)
- Tomake Chai (1996) - Sagor's Mother
- Hangor Nodi Grenade (1997)
- Ami Tomari (1999)
- Sobaito Sukhi Hote Chai (2000)
- Dhawa (2000)
- Milon Hobe Koto Dine (2002)
- Swami Chhintai (2004)
- Amar Swapno Tumi (2005) - Shahed's Mother
- Mohabbat Zindabad (2005)
- Bhalobasha Bhalobasha (2006)
- Na Bolona (2006)
- Chachchu (2006)
- Judge Er Raye Fashi (2007)
- Jhontu Montu Dui Bhai (2007)
- Dukhini Zohora (2007)
- Tip Tip Brishty (2008)
- Akash Chhowa Bhalobasha (2008)
- Swami Niye Juddho (2008)
- Golapi Ekhon Bilatey (2010)
- Matir Thikana (2011)
- Meherjaan (2011) - Meher's Mother
- Moner Jala (2011)
- Se Amar Mon Kereche (2012)
- Akash Koto Dure (2014)
- 71 Er Maa Jononi (2014)
- Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe (2014)
- Swargo Theke Norok (2015)
- Ochena Hridoy (2015)
- Ek Prithibi Prem (2016)
- Raat Jaga Phool (2021)
Personal life
editAhmed was married to Rakibuddin Ahmed (1932-1996). They had a daughter named Tanima.[7] She had a younger sister theatre actor and activist Wahida Mollick Jolly.[10]
Death
editShe died from cancer on 8 July 2022 at the age of 75.[a]
Explanatory notes
edit- ^ There is some confusion with her death place. The Daily Star reported that she died at her home in Uttara.[8] The Business Standard reported that she died at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Shah Alam Shazu (15 August 2010). "Those were the days". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ Afsar Ahmed (6 May 2005). "Tit Bits – The celebrity name game". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh actress Sharmili Ahmed dies". New Age. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Through the eyes of Sharmili Ahmed". The Daily Star. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Tamanna Khan (26 August 2011). "Television Now and Then". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ Shah Alam Shazu (31 October 2014). "The Five Generations of TV Heroines". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ a b Punny Kabir (12 May 2013). "Sharmili Ahmed, symbol of an 'ideal mother'". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Legendary actress Sharmili Ahmed no more". The Daily Star. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947–1997. Oxford University Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Mohammad Zahidul Islam (6 September 2014). "Wahida Mollick Jolly". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sharmili Ahmed passes away at 75". The Business Standard. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.