Dolly Johur
Dolly Zohur (born 17 July 1953)[1] is a Bangladeshi film, television and stage actress.[2] She received Bangladesh National Film Awards 2 times - as the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the films Shonkhonil Karagar and Ghani (2006) respectively.[3][4]
Dolly Johur | |
|---|---|
ডলি জহুর | |
| Born | 13 July 1953 Dhanmondi, Dacca, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Spouse | Zohurul Islam |
Early life and education
Johur began acting at a very young age. Her brother took her try out for different acting jobs when they were young.[5] She attended University of Dhaka, where she got involved with theater.[6] During that time, she was enrolled at Natyachakra and Chhayanaut.[7]
Career
Johur got her breakthrough by the character Nilu in the drama serial Ei Shob Din Ratri by Humayun Ahmed.[7] She has acted in several television dramas on Maasranga Television, ATN Bangla and BTV.[8][9]
Personal life
She married actor Johurul Islam in 1976, who died in 2006.They have one son together, named Riasat.[10]
Works
Television
- Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985)[11]
- Atimanab (2007)[12]
- Joge Biyoge (2007)[13]
- Tuntuni Villa (2008)[14]
- Meghe Dhaka Shohor (2018)[15]
- Shohorbash (2022)
Films
- Shonkhonil Karagar (1992)
- Aguner Poroshmoni (1995)
- Shopner Thikana (1995)
- Dipu Number Two (1996)
- Anondo Osru (1997)
- Jibon Chabi (1999)
- Wrong Number (2004)[1]
- Nirontor (2006)
- Ghani (2006)
- Daruchini Dwip (2007)
- Dui Prithibi (2015 film) (2015)
Stage dramas
References
- ^ a b "Dolly Zahur: Acting with passion". New Age. 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Q & A : "I have always been keen to play the romantic role of Sophia Lauren in Sunflower" --Dolly Zahur". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "National Film Awards for the last fours years announced". The Daily Star. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ . New Age. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Ever-Renewing Old Glory". The Daily Star. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Through the eyes of Dolly Zahur". The Daily Star. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Dolly Zahur, Asha in TV Play for the First Time". The New Nation. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "'A Dark Moment...'". BDNews24. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Dolly Johur with son, daughter-in-law in Australia on her birthday today". The Independent. Dhaka.
- ^ "BTV classic 'Ei Shob Din Ratri' back again". Prothom Alo.
- ^ ""Atimanab" on BTV". The Daily Star. 4 October 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Drama serial 'Joge Biyoge' on Channel i". The Daily Star. 14 January 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "New Drama serial " Tuntuni Villa" on Ekushey TV". The Daily Star. 26 October 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ ""Meghe Dhaka Shohor" on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Kotha O Kahini's tele-theatre". The Daily Star. 30 September 2003. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Ishana to appear in serial Noashal". Prothom Alo. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "'Shesher Ratri' based on Tagore's short story to be aired tonight". The Independent. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
External links
- Dolly Johur at IMDb