Bonna Mirza

Bonna Mirza
Mirza in 2018
Native name বন্যা মির্জা
Nationality Bangladeshi
Education Masters in Theatre
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Occupation Actress
Years active 1991-present
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Bonna Mirza (born 10 October) is a Bangladeshi actress both in television and film, and on stage, and a social activist too. She has acted more than thousand Television-dramas and some remarkable films. Mirza started her career in 1992 with theatre group ‘DeshNatok’, a member of group theater federation. [1] She is an enlisted artist of Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. Her notable theatre performances are ‘NityaPuran’[2] and ‘Darpane Sharatshashi’, ‘A Dolls’ House’, ‘Ghorlopat’ among some more. In television acting, she has done more than a thousand. She has been involved with the various theater schools as a faculty. Organizations like Charunigam or Prachyanat frequently ask for her services as a teacher, but there are other social organizations that invite her both as a theater teacher and as a spirited public speaker. As a social activist, she worked for INGOs like UNFPA, USAID, World Vision to create awareness for youth and women. Besides, she has been part of social campaigns regarding issues AIDS, tobacco, terrorism or youth. She is an elected secretary of Actors’ Equity, the professional organization of the television actors, from 2018. [3] She is a speaker on various social issues in different social forums – educational institutions, social organizations, TV channels. [4]

Education and career

Mirza grew up in Kushtia.[5] She earned a master's degree from the Department of Theatre from the University of Dhaka.[6]

Mirza debuted her acting career in 1991 with the theatre troupe Desh Natok.[7] Her first performance in television drama was in Shukher Nongor, directed by Saidul Anam Tutul, in 1997.[5][8]

Mirza is the anchor of the television show Ekattorer Shokal of Ekattor TV.[9] She performed in Tanvir Mokammel's directorial venture Rabeya (2009).[7]

Mirza was elected the programme secretary for the Film Artistes' Association.[9] In 2016, she joined the marketing sector of Bangla Tribune.[10]

Works

Television dramas
Stage plays

Personal life

Mirza got married in 2010.[18] Her husband teaches at Jahangirnagar University.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Busy times for BONNA MIRZA". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Desh Natok revives "Nityapuran" after 14 years". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Young TV actors criticised in seminar". The Daily New Age. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  4. ↑ Syeda Shamin Mortada (2009-03-27). "Banna Mirza: Beauty, grace and reflective demeanour". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  5. 1 2 Mahmuda Afroz (2006-09-15). ""Acting is not mere pretence" -- Bonna Mirza". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  6. ↑ Shah Alam Shazu (January 6, 2012). "Bonna Mirza @DS Cafe". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua (February 21, 2014). "MAD GENIUS". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Amira Amin (2018-07-28). "Femme Fabulous: Bonna Mirza". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  9. 1 2 3 "Busy times for BONNA MIRZA". The Daily Star. 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  10. ↑ "I prefer to accept things as they come". The Daily Star. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  11. ↑ "Shomudrojol on Banglavision tonight". The Daily Star. 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  12. 1 2 "Bonna Mirza: Mastering all trades". The Daily Star. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bonna Mirza in conversation". The Daily Star. 2010-04-05. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  14. ↑ "Bhabi: New serial on Ekushey TV". The Daily Star. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ""Acting always draws me"". The Daily Star. 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  16. ↑ "Special play "Amoratrir Gaan" on Independence Day". The Daily Star. 2010-03-25. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  17. ↑ Robina Rashid Bhuiyan (2017-11-10). "Desh Natok revives "Nityapuran" after 14 years". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  18. ↑ "Defining moments in Bangladeshi media". The Daily Star. 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  19. ↑ Shah Alam Shazu (2012-01-06). "Bonna Mirza @DS Café". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
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