Tama Mirza
Tama Mirza | |
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তমা মির্জা | |
_(cropped).jpg) Mirza in 2021 | |
| Alma mater | Manarat International University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010—present |
| Known for | Nodijon, Surongo, Friday, Daagi |
| Awards | National Film Award (2015) |
Tama Mirza (also spelled Toma Mirza) is a Bangladeshi film actress, recognized for her performances in both mainstream Dhallywood films and web-based digital content.[1] She made her acting debut in 2010 with the film Bolo Na Tumi Amar. Her breakout role came in Nodijon (2015), for which she won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.[2][3] Mirza is known for her roles in both films and web series, including Game Returns (2017) and Suorongo (2023). She also performed in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021), for which she received multiple awards.
As of 2017, Mirza had acted in 13 films.[4]
Education
[edit]Mirza completed an LLB from Manarat International University in 2023.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Film debut and success (2010–2015)
[edit]Mirza made her Dhallywood film industry debut in 2010 with Bolo Na Tumi Amar, directed by M B Manik. However, her breakthrough came in 2015 with Nodijon, a film directed by Shahnewaz Kakoli. Her portrayal of a supporting character in the film won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Web films (2016–2021)
[edit]In the years following her National Award win, Mirza shifted her focus from traditional cinema to web films and OTT platforms. She starred in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi (2021), which was critically acclaimed, winning the Best Actor (Female) at The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. Her role in Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi earned her significant recognition in the growing Bangladeshi OTT space.[7]
Mirza has played leading roles in web series like Friday (2023) and Buker Moddhye Agun (2023).[8]
Recent work (2022–present)
[edit]In 2023, Mirza starred opposite Afran Nisho in Surongo,[3][9][10][11] a thriller directed by Raihan Rafi. The film became a box-office success in Bangladesh and was also released internationally, including in West Bengal and the Middle East. Mirza's performance was widely praised, and the film set new records in the Bangladeshi film industry. Following the success of Suorongo, Mirza signed on to star in another project with director Raihan Rafi, titled Oshiyot.[12]
In 2025, Mirza starred opposite Afran Nisho in the film Daagi, directed by Shihab Shaheen. The film become a box-office success like Surongo.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Mirza married Hisham Chishti. They were divorced in 2021.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bolo Na Tumi Amar | Debut film | [15] | |
| 2011 | Ekbar Bolo Bhalobashi | |||
| Chotto Songsar | ||||
| 2012 | O Amar Desher Mati | |||
| Ek Mon Ek Pran | ||||
| Manik Ratan Dui Bhai | ||||
| 2013 | Eve Teasing | |||
| Tomar Majhe Ami | ||||
| 2014 | Tomar Kache Rini | Toma | ||
| Palabar Poth Nei | ||||
| 2015 | Nodijon | |||
| 2017 | Game Returns | |||
| Ohongkar | Taniya | |||
| Grash | ||||
| Chol Palai | Soniya | |||
| 2019 | Gohiner Gaan | |||
| 2021 | The Dark Side of Dhaka | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
| Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Pakhi | [16] [17] | ||
| 2022 | Anandi | Anandi | Webfilm on Rtv | [18] |
| Floor Number 7 | Pakhi | Webfilm on Chorki | ||
| Cafe Desire | Pia | |||
| 2023 | Friday | Muna | Webfilm on Binge | [19] |
| Surongo | Moyna | [20] | ||
| 2025 | Daagi | Jerin | [21] [22] | |
| Mon Je Bojhena | Lovely | [23] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Character | OTT | Co-Artist | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 April | Binge | Momo, Shohel Mondol, Tropa Mazumder | Kaushik Shankar Das | ||
| 2023 | Buker Moddhye Agun | Sabina | Hoichoi | Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Yash Rohan | Taneem Rahman Angshu |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bangladesh National Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Nodijon | Won | |
| 2021 | ICT Channel i Digital Media Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | [24] |
| 2013 | CJFB Performance Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | |
| 2021 | The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Award | Best Actress | Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Won | |
| 2026 | Dhallywood Film and Music Awards | Best Film Actress | Daagi | Won | [25] |
References
[edit]- ^ ""I'm not on Facebook"". The Daily Star. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "PM distributes National Film Awards-2015". The Daily Star. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ a b Shazu, Shah Alam (2023-06-30). "'Shurongo' made my Eid even more colourful: Tama Mirza". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "Is Toma Mirza ready to change the "Game"?". The Daily Star. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "Tama Mirza graduates". The Daily Star. 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Celluloid dreams". The Daily Star. 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "Tama, Babu's 'Khachar Vitor Ochin Pakhi'". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "'Buker Moddhe Agun' allegedly based on Salman Shah, released". The Daily Star. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "'Surongo' the best film of my career, says Tama Mirza". Daily Sun. July 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Afran Nisho, Tama Mirza and Raihan Rafi talk about their latest thriller-drama". The Times of India. 2023-07-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Surongo gets theatrical release in India on 21 July". Prothom Alo. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Afran Nisho pens heartfelt poem in support of quota reform protesters". The Daily Star. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (2024-12-18). "'Daagi' to surely leave a mark: Tama Mirza". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ ঢাকাই শোবিজের আলোচিত বিয়ে ও ভাঙন. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "GRAPE VINE". The Daily Star. 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "'Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi': A story true to its name". The Business Standard. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Misha, Rakshanda Rahman (2022-09-17). "Tama Mirza: Bold and unconventional". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Roshan, Tama's 'Anandi'". Daily Sun. January 2021. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "'Rafi took me to a new height in my career': Tama Mirza". The Business Standard. 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Nisho's 'Surongo' to hit the theaters soon". Dhaka Tribune. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ 'দাগি' সিনেমার খবর দিলেন নিশো, নায়িকা দুইজন. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (2025-04-06). "I chase characters that break the mould: Tama Mirza talks 'Daagi'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ পরিচালক, প্রযোজক বদলে এক যুগ পর আসছে শুভ ও তমা অভিনীত সিনেমা. Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). 2025-11-02. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ তখন মায়ের মুখটিই ভেসে উঠেছে. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ অনলাইন, চ্যানেল আই (2026-01-10). "শ্রেষ্ঠ ছবি 'উৎসব', আরো যাদের হাতে সেরার পুরস্কার". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
External links
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Media related to Tama Mirza at Wikimedia Commons- Tama Mirza at IMDb
