Shanta Islam
| Shanta Islam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Najma Haque |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985-present |
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]
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 2 3 4 Novera Deepita (April 7, 2005). ""The focus of TV plays today is on glamour"-- Shanta". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Shanta Islam's new venture". The Daily Star. October 17, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Q & A : 'I was destined to be an actress' -- Shanta". The Daily Star. February 22, 2005. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "New talk show by Shanta Islam on Rtv". The Daily Star. February 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Shafin and Prince in Dhrupodi Kahini on Rtv". The Daily Star. July 24, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
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