A BIOGRAPHY OF SUBARNA MOSTAFA

Subarna Mustafa made her first acting debut when she was in ninth standard. “Baraf Gala Nadi” was her first television drama based on a novel by famous writer Zahir Raihan. Though she is considered to make her debut during that period. But in reality, she used to act as a child artist from a very early age. In fact, she even used to perform on the radio at the age of only five. Her mother also encouraged her to go for her passion besides her studies. After making a debut on television, she appeared in a number of popular drama series like Ayomoy, Kacher Manush, Gohine, Utshob, and so on. 

Subarna became mostly known for her acting in “Rokte AngurLata” with Afzal Hossain. Her appearance with Humayun Faridi was also widely accepted by the audience. Apart from her other dramas, she got immense fame for her characters as Muna and Meera. In 1990, she appeared as Muna in Humayun Ahmed’s famous drama titled “Kothao Keu Nei” along with Asaduzzaman Noor, Afsanan Mimi, Shila Ahmed, Mahfuz Ahmed, Humayun Faridi and so on. 

In 1999, Subarna came back as Meera with another superhit drama named “Aaj Robibar”. The whole drama was written and created by Humayun Ahmed. Monir Hossain Jibon directed the drama with a bunch of well-known personalities such as Zahid Hasan, Abul Khair, Abul Hayat, Meher Afroz Shaon, Shila Ahmed, and so on. She also starred in “Shilpi” the first-ever package drama of Bangladesh Television directed by Mamunur Rashid. 

Her successful acting career continued as she also appeared as a lead character in one of the popular drama series titled “Dolls House” from 2007 to 2009. Along with Subarna some famous TV actors such as Shampa Reza, Mita Chowdhury, Humayun Faridi, Bonna Mirza, and Fazlur Rahman Babu also starred in the drama. The drama has 375 episodes and aired on ATN Bangla. 

Besides acting in television dramas, Subarna was a stage artist as well. She made her debut as a stage artist through Al Mansur’s Jaundice O Bibidho Balloon. As a director, she made her debut in 2009 through “Akash Kushum” for ATN Bangla. 

This triumphant actress didn’t just limit herself to TV dramas. Besides, she made herself capable of joining the silver screen as well. In 1980, she stepped onto the silver screen through the romantic drama film “Ghuddi”. The film was written and directed by Syed Salauddin Zaki. She played the lead character in the film. Her graceful attitude, incredible acting style, and onscreen chemistry with Raisul Islam Asad made her one of the most famous actresses of that era. In fact, she was the first heroine of Raisul Islam Asad. 

Subarna then continued her successful journey through a number of popular films like Laal Shobujer Pala, Shuruj Mukh, Rakkhosh, Notun Bou, Commander, Ajker Hitler, Apaharan, Stree, Icche Purner Birombona, Shimanto, Uposhonghar, Manobjamin and the list goes on. Among them, Notun Bou is always a special one for Subarna. 

In 1983, Subarna starred in “Notun Bou” along with Bobita, Afzal Hossain, Sirajul Islam, Raisul Islam Asad, and Ariful Haque. The film was directed by Abdul Latif Bachchu and scripted by Kazi Zahir. This film gained immense popularity as its story was based on true love, family responsibility, and morality. Subarna always considered it special as she received her first National Film Award for Best Actress in the Supporting Role category. 

Next year, Subarna appeared in Belal Ahmed’s film “Noyoner Alo”. The film was directed and written by Belal Ahmed. She played the character of Noyon in the film. Apart from Subarana, Zafar Iqbal, Prabir Mitra, Kajori, Anwar Hossain, and Raisul Islam Asad were starred. The film won National Film Awards in the Best Cinematography category. 

After that year, Subarna came back with another blockbuster titled “Suruj Miah”. This movie was quite memorable for her as she got the opportunity for the first time to work with her father. In the film, Subarna played the role of Nolakhi, and her father played the character of Nolakhi’s father. There were also a bunch of stars like Tariq Anam Khan, Rozina, Raisul Islam Asad, Zahirul Haque, and Prabir Mitra. Kazal Arefin directed the film.

Later, in 1992, Subarana again starred in “Shonkhonil Karagar” along with Azaduzzaman Noor. She played the role of Runu in the film. “Shonkhonil Karagar” was directed by Mustafizur Rahman and written and screenplayed by Humayun Ahmed. Besides Subarna, a number of well-known personalities starred in the film. Dolly Johur, Azizul Hakim, Momtazuddin Ahmed, Champa, Nazma Anwar, Abul Hayat, Zafar Iqbal, Sayed Hasan Imam, Masud Ali Khan and so on. The film became so popular and won the National Film Awards in four categories. 

On 9 February 1997, Subarna made another appearance in the film “Palabi Kothay”. She played the role of Shirin in the film. The film was based on a feminist comedy written by Kazi Morshed. “Palabi Kothay” was directed and screenplayed by Shahidul Islam Khokon. Shabana, Champa, Afzal Hossain, and Humayun Faridi also made their appearances in the film. The whole story was based on three female characters teased by their office boss. Later, Millie encouraged them to stand up against the injustices. After so many obstacles, they finally protested and got justice. 

In 2006, Subaran Mustafa starred in a popular film titled “Duratta”. The story is based on an 11 year old boy who befriends two street kids after running from being neglected by his parents. Along with Suabarna Mustafa, Humayun Faridi, A.B. Nuruddin Ahmed, Rahmat Ali, Raisul Islam Asad, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Hakim Ferdous, Sohel Rana and Shahidul Alam Sachchu made their appearances in the film. The film was written from a novel by Humayun Ahmed with the same title and directed and screenplayed by Morshedul Islam. 

Subarna’s mesmerizing success journey goes on as he acted in the popular film titled “Khondo Golpo 1971” in 2011. She played the character of Surja’s mother in the film. “Khondo Golpo 1971” was based on the story of a mother who sacrificed her family during the Liberation War in 1971. Several famous actors such as Raisul Islam Asad, Azad Abul Kalam, Wahida Mallick, Banna Mirza, Chitralekha Guho, Shanjida Preeti, Arnila Guho, Semonti and Shams Sumon appeared in the film.

Not just an excellent actress, Subarna even became visible as a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi in 2015. As she is a long-time cricket fan, she didn’t want to miss the opportunity even after having such a busy schedule. She was even chosen as a member of the censor board in the National Film Awards selection as well. 

On 29 December 2017, Subarna returned with another megahit film “Gohin Baluchor”. She achieved her second “National Film Award” for her outstanding acting style in this film. The film was directed and written by Badrul Anam Saud and produced by Subarna and Saud together. “Gohin Baluchor” reflects a love story of a boy and girl in a village. 

Moreover, the film also mirrors the determined struggles, longing desires, hope and frustration, and little or big sorrows and happiness of the villagers. The film was shot nearby in the native village of Sunarana, Dapdapiya Union, Nalchity Upazila of Jhalokathi District. Besides Subarna, Raisul Islam Asad, Afroza Banu, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Jeetu Ahsan, Shormi Mala, Runa Khan, Neelanjona Neela, Shahana Rahman Sumi, Abu Hurayra Tanvir, and Jannatun Nur Moon starred in the film.

In 2020, Subarna starred with popular Indian actor Sabyasachi Chakrabarty in the film “Gondi”. The film narrates a beautiful relationship named friendship that has no boundaries. In fact, friendship is the one that makes humanity better. Besides them, Subhashis Bhowmik, Aparna Ghosh, Magnum Mizan, Amjad Hossen, Arefin Paapu, and Payel Mukharjee appeared in the film. “Gondi” achieved the Dhaka International Film Festival Award and the National Film Awards Bangladesh as well in the category of Best Film.

Besides leading such a triumphant acting journey, Subarna Mustafa stepped in as a politician in 2019. She got elected as a member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Reserved Women’s Seat-4. She stepped into “Sangshad Bhaban” for the first time and officially joined the party on 20 February 2019.