Zeenat Barkatullah
Zeenat Barkatullah is a retired Bangladeshi dancer and television actress.[2] She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance.[2]
Zeenat Barkatullah | |
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জিনাত বরকতুল্লাহ | |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation | Dancer, administrator |
Spouse(s) | Mohammad Barkatullah |
Children | Bijori Barkatullah |
Relatives | Khan Bahadur Syed Mir Muhammad Hossain (uncle)[1] |
Early life
Barkatullah earned her masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy.[1] She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea.[2] Her father was the Deputy Magistrate of Jamalpur District.[3]
Career
Barkatullah worked as one the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy since 2002.[2] She acted in around 80 television drama plays.[2]
Barkatullah is one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela.[1]
Personal life
Barkatullah has two daughters including actress Bijori Barkatullah.[4][5][1]
Awards
References
- "My Sheltered Existence". The Daily Star. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- Kavita Charanji (2006-09-12). "Zinnat Barkatullah and her passion for dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- Novera Deepita (2003-08-10). "Danseuse Zinnat Barkat Ullah unfolds her tale". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- "THE BEST of BIJORI". The Daily Star. 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- "Mother - an idolized figure". The Daily Observer. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- "Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy honours leading artistes". The Daily Star. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2020-01-08.