Sohana Saba (born 12 October)[1] is a Bollywood Bangladeshi actress, producer, and screenwriter.[2] She is the recipient of Meril Prothom Alo Awards for her debut film Ayna.[3][4][5]

Sohana Saba
Saba in 2018
Born12 October
NationalityIndo-Bangladeshi
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
Spouse
(m. 2009; div. 2015)

Early life and background edit

Saba was born and brought up in Dhaka. Sohana Saba completed her SSC and HSC from University Laboratory and Women's college respectively. Afterwards, she completed her bachelor's degree in fashion designing from Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.

Career edit

Saba is a trained classical dancer from Bulbul Lalitokola Academy and Chayanaut. Her career started as a dancer and eventually entered into TV commercial and drama.

She debuted in film acting by her role in the film Ayna, directed by Kabori Sarwar. She acted in many notable movies which received positive responses namely Khelaghor', Priyotomeshu', Brihonnala, Chandragrohon, etc. She also acted in few Kolkata movies and gained popularity there. Saba is always focusing on doing something different through her acting hence very selective about her work.

She has launched her own production house, Khamarbari, and already produced her very first production Twin Returns for binge.[6]

In 2021, she acted on television series Boli directed by Shankha Dashgupta.[7]

Filmography edit

Year Film Role Director Notes Ref.
2006 Ayna Ayna Kabori Sarwar Meril Prothom Alo Awards — Best Film Actress [3]
Khelaghor: Dollhouse Rehana Morshedul Islam
2008 Chandragrohon Falani Murad Parvez
2009 Priyotomeshu Morshedul Islam
2014 Brihonnola Durga Murad Parvez Jaipur Film Festival Award — Best Film Actress [8]
2016 Shororipu Raka Chowdhury Ayan Chakraborty [9][10]
2019 Abbas Chutki Saif Chandan [11]
2023 Ashomvob Aruna Biswas [12]

Web series edit

References edit

  1. ^ Shah Alam Shazu (2021-10-12). "Love does not come with a warning sign: Sohana Saba". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
  2. ^ "I enjoy acting more than anything: Sohana Saba". The Asian Age. Bangladesh. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Sohana Saba: Actress on the rise". The Daily Star. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Sohana Saba in new TV play". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Sohana Saba in 'Modhur Canteen'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  6. ^ "'Producer' Sohana Saba has fresh new plans up her sleeves". The Business Standard. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Teaser indicates intriguing storyline of 'Boli'". The Business Post. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh wins big at Jaipur Film Festival". Prothom Alo. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  9. ^ Buzarbaruah, Upam (19 June 2016). "Shororipu Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  10. ^ Shormi, Rahnuma (13 August 2016). "Sultry Steps to Stardom". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  11. ^ Kontho, Kaler. "প্লেব্যাকে সাবা". www.kalerkantho.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  12. ^ "'অসম্ভব' সবার সিনেমা হয়ে উঠেছে: সোহানা সাবা". দৈনিক ইত্তেফাক (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-11-09.

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