Shuchanda
Kohinoor Akhter[2] (known by her stage name Shuchanda) is a Bangladeshi film actress and director. She started her career in the mid 1960s and acted in about 100 movies.[3] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director for the film Hajar Bachhor Dhore (2005)[4] and Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2019).[5]
Shuchanda | |
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সুচন্দা | |
Suchanda in 2014 | |
| Born | Kohinoor Akhter 19 September 1947 (age 76) |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | |
Career edit
Shuchanda debuted in acting with the film Kagojer Nouka (1966), directed by Subhash Dutta.[3] She acted in films like "Behula" (1966), "Shuorani Duorani" (1968) and "Jibon Theke Neya" (1970) — directed by her future husband Zahir Raihan.[6]
As an actor, Shuchanda won a Nigar Award from Pakistan in 1987 for her role in the film Hum Ek Hain.[3]
In 1985, Shuchanda debuted as a film producer and produced Teen Kanya, Taka Ana Pai and Protishodh, from her production house "Suchanda Cholochitra".[1][6]
Shuchanda debuted as a director with the film Bidesh Jatra in 1998.[3]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Behula | [7] | |||
| 1967 | Anwara | [7] | |||
| Nayan Tara | [6] | ||||
| 1968 | Chawa Pawa | Narayan Ghosh Mita | [8][6] | ||
| Dui Bhai | Noorul Haq | [8] | |||
| Jahan Baje Shehnai | Rahman | [8] | |||
| Janglee Phool | M. Shahjehan | [9] | |||
| Koonch Baran Kanya | Zule Rahman | [8] | |||
| Nishi Holo Bhor | Nur-e-Alam | [8] | |||
| Parashmani | Zahir Choudhry | [8] | |||
| Rakhan Bandhu | Ibne Meezan | [8] | |||
| Sansar | Fazal Haq | [7][8] | |||
| Shuryo Rani Duyo Rani | Matiul Haq | [10] | |||
| Zuleekha | Zahir Raihan | [8] | |||
| 1969 | Moner Moto Bou | Nurul Haq | [7][11] | ||
| Natun Name Daku | Mumtaz | [11] | |||
| Piyasa | N. Islam | [12] | |||
| 1970 | Jibon Theke Neya | Zahir Raihan | [7][13] | ||
| Je Agune Puri | [6] | ||||
| 1972 | Asru Diye Lekha | [7][6] | |||
| 1973 | Dhire Bohe Meghna | [6] | |||
| 1974 | Sangram | ||||
| 1985 | Teen Kanya | ||||
| 1987 | Behula Lakhshimdar | ||||
| 1990 | Jhinuk Mala | ||||
| 1993 | Basona | ||||
| 1995 | Prem Preeti | ||||
| 1996 | Sabuj Coat Kalo Chashma | ||||
| 2005 | Hajar Bachhor Dhore | [3] | |||
| Unknown | Kacher Shwargo | [6] |
Personal life edit
Shuchanda was married to Zahir Raihan until his disappearance in 1972, immediately after the liberation war of 1971.[3] She has a daughter, Lisa Malik and a son, Arafat Raihan Opu.[6]
Awards edit
- Standard Chartered-The Daily Star's "Celebrating Life Lifetime Achievement Award" (2017)[7]
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director (2005)
- Nigar Award for Best Actress (1987)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2019)[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "চম্পা, চন্দা আর ববি" [Champa, Chhanda and Bobby]. dhakatimes24.com (in Bengali). 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ Afsar Ahmed (2005-05-06). "Tit Bits - The celebrity name game". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ a b c d e f "Shuchanda on her National Award winning film "Hajar Bochhor Dhorey"". The Daily Star. 2008-09-11. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ "National Film Awards for the last fours years announced". The Daily Star. 2008-09-01. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b "'জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার ২০১৯' জয়ী যারা". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 3 December 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Suchanda's Lifetime Achievement Award: A day of elation and grief". The Daily Star. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lifetime Achievement Award Winners!". The Daily Star. 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 262. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 263. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 265. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 263. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 268. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
External links edit
- Shuchanda at IMDb