Apu Biswas

Apu Biswas
Biswas in 2017
Born October 11, 1989
Bogra District
Residence Dhaka, Bangladesh
Other names Apu Islam Khan
Occupation Model, actress
Years active 2006–Present
Spouse(s)
Shakib Khan (m. 2008)
[1][2][3][4]
Children Abram Khan Joy
Parent(s) Upendronath Bishwas (father)
Shefali Bishwas (mother)


Apu Biswas is a Bangladeshi cinema actress.[5]

Personal life

Apu Biswas was born on 10 October 1989, to Upendronath Biswas & Shefali Bishwas in Bogra, Bangladesh. Born in a Hindu family, Apu was passionate about acting from her childhood and took dance lessons from Shilpakala Academy. She was encouraged by her parents to work in the media industry.

In 2008, Apu Biswas married Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan.In 2008 she converted to Islam and took the name Apu Islam Khan. The couple has one son, named Abraham Khan Joy, who was born on 27 September 2016 in Kolkata.[6][7] The marriage and child were kept secret from the public until 10 April 2017, when Apu appeared on television with her son and revealed the relationship.[8]

Shakib Khan filed for a divorce on 22 November 2017,[9] and the couple was divorced on 22 February 2018.[10]

Career

Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Sokale in 2006. Her performance in Koti Takar Kabin was well-received and helped her to establish a permanent position in Dhallywood. In many of her films she has co-starred with Shakib Khan. The duo of Shakib and Apu became one of the most popular movie couples in the Bangladeshi film industry.

She played the role of Parvati in the 2013 Bangladeshi remake of Devdas.[11]

Her 2013 film My Name Is Khan was also successful at the box office. She has established herself as one of Bangladesh's most high-profile celebrities. On 10 April 2017, Apu told in a live interview about her marriage with film star Shakib Khan (in 2008) and that the couple have one child.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleCo-ArtistRef(s)
2005Kaal SokaleBashontiShabnor, Ferdous
2006Koti Takar KabinSimranShakib Khan
ChachuRiya
DadimaPreity
2007Pitar AsonDina
Kabin Nama
Tomar Jonno Morte Pari
Swamir Songshar
Kotha Dao Sathi Hobe
2008Amader Choto Saheb
Amar Jaan Amar PranOditi
Sontan Amar Ahongkar
Tumi Swapno Tumi ShadhonaFul
Mone Prane Acho TumiNila
Jodi Bou Sajogo
Tumi Amar Prem
2009Mone Boro Kosto Ishara
Bhalobashar Lal GolapOboni
Mon Jekane Hridoy Sekane
Jaan Amar Jaan
O Sathii ReShathi
Jonmo Tomar Jonno
Bolona Kabul
Mayer Haate Beheshter Chabi
Bhalobasha Dibi Kina Bol
2010Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay NaAlo
Preme PorechiPriya
Number One Shakib Khan Rose
Nissash Amar TumiAsha
Chaccu Amar Chaccu
Amar Buker Modyokhane
Top HeroKahini
Takar Cheye Prem BoroPriya
Hai Prem Hai BhalobasaKiran
Jonom Jonomer Prem
Premik Purush
Jibon Moroner Sathi
Tumi Amar Moner Manush
Prem Mane Na Bandha
2011 Moner JalaChandni
Ontore Acho TumiRoja
Koti Takar PremAlo
Tor Karone Beche AchiPriya
EkBar Bolo Valobasi
Jaan KurbaanShathi
Moner Ghore Boshot KoreNusrat
King Khan
Priya Amar JaanPriya
Adorer jamaiGohona
2012Ak Takar DenmohorPriya
Ek Mon Ek PranAsha
Dhakar KingNila
Durdhorso Premik
Ziddi MamaNilima
Buk Fatey To Mukh FoteynaTuli
2013DevdasParvati[11]
My Name Is KhanJhinuk
Premik Number OneSimi
2014Bhalobasha ExpressBonna
Daring Lover
Hero: The Superstar
Hitman
Kothin Protishodh
Shera NayokBeby
2015Love MarriageMoni
Dui Prithibi Moyna
Rajababu - The Power
2016Raja 420
Samraat: The King Is Here
2017Rajneeti
2018Panku Jamai
Shosur Bari Zindabad 2Bappy Chowdhury

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2008Bachsach AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleJaan Amar JaanWon
2008BCRA AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleJaan Amar JaanWon
2008Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleEk Buk BhalobashaNominated
2009CJFB AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleWon
2009Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleMone Boro KoshtoNominated
2010Glamour AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleValobasar Lal GolapWon
2010Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleBhalobashlei Ghor Badha Jay NaNominated
2011Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest Actress in a LeadingNominated
2012Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleEk Takar DenmohorNominated
2012Ifad Film Club AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleWon
2013Bachsach AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role"My Name Is Khan"Won

References

  1. ↑ "I married Shakib Khan in 2008". thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  2. ↑ "Shakib and I have a son: Apu Biswas". prothom-alo.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  3. ↑ "Shakib sends divorce letter to Apu". 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "Shakib sends Apu divorce notice". prothom-alo.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  5. ↑ "Quiet birthday for Apu Biswas!". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Will accept my son, not Apu: Shakib Khan". The Daily Star. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Apu Biswas Biography". Biography Wiki.
  8. ↑ "Rumours of Shakib - Apu divorce in the air | Dhaka Tribune". dhakatribune.com. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  9. ↑ Rudrakkha, Rudra (7 December 2017). "Apu desperate to save marriage with co-star Shakib for their son -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "আর বিয়ে করবেন না অপু বিশ্বাস". The Bangladesh Daily. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  11. 1 2 "Devdas 'finaliy' gets release on Friday". New Age. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.

Further reading

  • "Popular actress Apu Biswas". The New Nation. 3 September 2009 – via HighBeam Research. (Subscription required (help)).
  • "Celebrities on hot seat". New Age. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013. </ref>
  • "Four movies to hit big screen in Eid". New Age. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013. )
  • Shazu, Shah Alam (15 September 2012). "Fired with a dream". The Daily Star.
  • "Apu Biswas: Becoming Parbati". The Daily Star. 2 March 2013.
  • "Apu Biswas on rocky ground". Dhaka Tribune. 22 June 2014.
  • "Periscoping Into Bangla Cinema". The Daily Star. 3 April 2015.
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