Azmeri Haque Badhon

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Azmeri Haque Badhon
Badhon at the U.S. Embassy Dhaka (2022)
Born (1983-10-28) 28 October 1983 (age 40)
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationBachelor of Dental Surgery
Alma materBangladesh Dental College
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2006–present
Notable workRehana Maryam Noor
Spouse
Moshrur Hossain Siddiqi Sonet
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(m. 2010; div. 2014)​
Children1
AwardsSee full list

Azmeri Haque Badhon (known as Badhon; born 28 October 1983) is a Bangladeshi actress who has also worked in Bollywood. She rose to fame after being the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006.[1] Later, she made her film debut with a film called Nijhum Oronney in 2010 along with Ilias Kanchan and Champa.[2] She has appeared in a number of TV dramas as well.[3] She got her breakthrough in acting for her lead role at Rehana Maryam Noor (2021), the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the “Un Certain Regard” section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.[4] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress, the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in "Best Actress" category and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for this film.[5] [6][7]

Early life and background[edit]

Azmeri Haque Badhon was born on 28 October 1983.[8]

She studied in 7 different schools in different districts including Rajbari, Bhola due to her fathers’ government job. In 2000, she participated in the SSC examination from Monipur School and College in Dhaka. In 2002, from Shaheed Anwar Girls' School she attended higher secondary examination. She got government scholarship in class V and class VIII. In 1997, she studied in the seventh standard. She got admission in Bangladesh Medical College in 2002-03 session. She got 4th rank in first year medical examination. In 2009, she obtained her certificate in dental surgery. She is a BMDC registered doctor.

Career[edit]

Badhon studied at Bangladesh Dental College, Dhaka, and received Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the college. Badhon was deeply passionate about the media industry and eventually took part in a Beauty Pageant at a young age.[9] She is also well known for her work in drama serials such as Choita Pagla, Shuvo Bibaho, Chand ful Omaboshsha, Rong and Hijibiji Nothing.[10] She also has interest in dental practice.[11] Badhon is mostly busy with television plays these days.[12] She made her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya in a prominent role alongside renowned Indian actor Tabu and Ali Fazal.[13]

Personal life[edit]

In 2018, Badhon received guardianship of her only child Mishael Amani Sayera by the verdict was given by Dhaka’s 12th District and Session Court’s Assistant Judge. [14]

Activism[edit]

Badhon publicly talked about women’s rights and against violence and oppression. She is associated with various social activism. She is playing a vocal role in women's rights, mental health issues. At the Wow Festival organized by the British Council, she made important statements about women's rights and social change.[15] As part of UN Women's social activities, she spoke out against marital rape.[16]

Filmography[edit]

Badhon during the inaugural ceremony of IFFK 2022

Films[edit]

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2010 Nijhum Oronney Neela Debut Film [17]
2021 Rehana Maryam Noor Rehana Maryam Noor [18]
2023 Khufiya Heena Rahman alias "Octopus" Debut Hindi Film [19]

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Platform Note
2021 Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni Mushkan Zuberi Hoichoi [20]
2022 Guti Sultana Chorki [21]

TV shows and drama[edit]

Film Jury Activity[edit]

  • Jury Member, I Am Tomorrow Film Festival, Brussels[26]
  • Jury Member, Asian films Competition, 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival, India[27]

Awards[edit]

Year Awards Category Work Results
2021 Hoichoi Awards Outstanding Female Debut Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni Won
Asia Pacific Screen Awards Best Performance (Actress) Rehana Maryam Noor Won
The 45th National Film Awards of Bangladesh Best Actress Rehana Maryam Noor Won
2022 37th Cinema Jove Valencia (Spain) Best Actress Rehana Maryam Noor Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Badhon on playing Muskan Zuberi in Srijit Mukherji's thriller adaptation". The Daily Star. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Nijhum Oronney (2010)". IMDb. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. ^ "New series "Bhalobasha Kare Koy" begins today on ntv". The Daily Star. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Badhon: There is more to this journey than awards". Dhaka Tribune. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Prime Minister confers National Film Awards 2021". The Daily Star. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Rehana Maryam Noor bags 2 awards at Asia Pacific Screen Awards". daily sun. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Hong Kong Asian Film Festival: 'Rehana Maryam Noor' bags New Talent Award". Dhaka Tribune. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  8. ^ "চল্লিশে জীবনকে নতুন করে দেখছি: বাঁধন". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 29 October 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  9. ^ Hossain, Amina (4 April 2020). "Azmeri Haque Badhon". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Badhon". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  11. ^ ‘আমি তারকা বাঁধন হিসেবে চেম্বারে বসলে রোগীর অভাব হবে না’. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Dhaka. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Badhon's first love letter". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  13. ^ "Azmeri Haque Badhon to make Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Khufia'". The Business Standard. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Badhon receives guardianship of daughter Saira". Dhaka Tribune. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  15. ^ "WOW Bangladesh returns for 2023". The WOW Foundation. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. ^ Correspondent, Staff (1 September 2023). "Unesco roundtable: Media houses yet to be women friendly". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Nijhum Oronney". GoldPoster. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  18. ^ Bhowal, Tiasa (9 July 2021). "Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque takes over Cannes in Dhakai Jamdani saree. See pics". India Today. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  19. ^ Sun, Daily. "Badhon makes Bollywood debut". daily-sun. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  20. ^ Sharif, Rakaat (2 June 2021). "Srijit Mukherji praises Badhon". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Badhon to portray as drug dealer in 'Guti'". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Three generations in Mehghey Dhaka Shohor". The Daily Star News. Dhaka. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  23. ^ a b বাঁধনের sexদিনলিপি. Jaijaidin (in Bengali). Dhaka. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  24. ^ "Badhon thanks media industry in 2018". Dhaka Tribune. Dhaka. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  25. ^ "New series "Bhalobasha Kare Koy" begins today on ntv". The Daily Star. Dhaka. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  26. ^ "Jury | I Am Tomorrow Film Festival | 2023 | Brussels | Europe". I Am Tomorrow. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  27. ^ "BIFFES". www.biffes.org. Retrieved 30 January 2024.

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