Kazi Sharmin Nahid Nupur (born 17 December 1975) [1] known by her stage name Shabnur, is a Bangladeshi film actress. She was one of the highest paid actresses in Bangladesh. Considered one of the most popular actresses in Bangladesh in the 1990s, her career expands over two decades where she acted in more than 150 films.
Shabnur / শাবনূর
Shabnur in 2011
Born
Kazi Sharmin Nahid Nupur
17 December 1975 [1]
Nabharan, Jessore, Bangladesh
Other names
Nupur
Citizenship
Bangladesh
Australia (2012–present)[2]
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1993–present
Spouse
Anik Mahmud
(m. 2012; div. 2020)
Children
1
Awards
Full list
She first appeared on screen in 1993 in the film Chandni Raatey but her breakthrough came with Tumi Amar (1994), in which she starred alongside Salman Shah. This helped her quickly becoming a sensation in the industry and led her acting in big role movies such as Jibon Shongi, Shopner Thikana, Moner Majhe Tumi, Ananda Ashru.
She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Dui Noyoner Alo (2005).[3]
Background
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Kazi Sharmin Nahid Nupur was born on 17 December 1975[1] at Navaron, Jessore, Bangladesh. Her father is Shahjahan Chowdhury. She has a sister and a brother–Jhumur and Tamal.[2][4]
Career
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Shabnur debuted her career with co-actor Shabbir in the 1993 film Chandni Raatey, directed by Ehtesham. Her first hit movie was Hridoy Amar with Amin Khan. She got her breakthrough in her third film Tumi Amar, co-acted with Salman Shah in 1994.[5]
Shabnur co-acted with Salman until his death in 1996. She later acted with Omar Sunny, Riaz, Ferdous Ahmed, and Shakib Khan, among others.[6]
After a year-long break, two films, Bhalobasha Saint Martin-e and Attogopon, with Shabnur were released in 2012.[7] In 2013, she acted in Kichhu Asha Kicchu Bhalobasha.[2]
After a years-long acting hiatus, Shabnur is slated to appear in two films in pre-production in 2024, Rangana, a thriller film directed by Arafat Hossain, and Matal Hawa, a film to be directed by Chayanika Chowdhury.[8][9]
Personal life
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Shabnur got engaged with Anik Mahmud, a businessman, on 6 December 2011 and married on 28 December 2012.[10][11][12] The couple officially got divorced on 26 January 2020 due to compatibility issues.[13] Together they have a son.[4][14]
Shabnur established a school, Sydney International School, in Baridhara, Dhaka in 2011.[7] She resides in Sydney, Australia.[15] She is an Australian citizen since 2012.[2]
Involvement with Salman Shah's Murder
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Some members of Salman Shah’s family publicly claimed the death was murder, and at times mentioned several names, including Shabnur’s, as part of their suspicion.
However, these were personal beliefs, not legal findings. Because Shabnur and Salman Shah had a very popular on-screen partnership and many fans speculated about a possible personal closeness, her name began appearing in rumors.
Awards
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In 2004 Shabnur won the Bachsas Award for best actress in the film Bou Shashurir Juddho [bn].[16]
She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress in 2006 for her role in the film Dui Noyoner Alo (2005),[3] and won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for best actress ten times.[7]
In 2011 she received the CJFB Performance Award for Best Actress in the 2010 film Ebhabei Bhalobasha Hoy.[17]
Filmography
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List of Shabnur film credits
Year Title Role Director Notes
1993 Chandni Raatey Pinki Ehtesham [6]
1994 Tumi Amar Dana Jahirul Haque
Sujon Sokhi Sokhi Shah Alam
Bikkhov Nupur Mohammad Hannan
Ashami Bodhu Shah Alam Kiron
1995 Shopner Thikana Sumi M A Khalek
Moha Milon Sathi Dilip Som
Moumasi Nuri
1996 Bichar Hobe Aleya Shah Alam Kiran
Tomake Chai Nadi Motin Rahman
Shopner Prithibi Noor Badol Khondokar
Jibon Songsar Shelly Jakir Hossen
Chawa Theke Pawa Shabnam M M Sarkar
Premer Ohongkar
Bazigaar Alo
1997 Shopner Nayok Anna Nasir Ahmed
Prem Piyashi Antora Reza Hasmat
Anondo Osru Dola Shibli Sadique
Buker Bhitor Agun Rishita Chatku Ahmed
Mon Manena Nadi Motin Rahman
Tumi shudhu Tumi Abid Hasan
Odhikar Chai
1998 Bhalobasi Tomake Kajol Mohammad Hannan
Buk Bhara Bhalobasa Chhotku Ahmend
Prithibi Tomar Amar Badal Khondoker
Rongin Noyon Moni Moni
Biyer Phul Nadi Motin Rahman
Kajer Meye Nadi Azadi Hasnat
1999 Ke Oporadi Shima
Modhur Milon Modhu
Tomar Janno Pagol Shilpi Chakraborti
Sobar Ojante
Bhulo Na Amay
2000 Asha Amar Asha Asha Helal Khan
Shesh Thikana Motin Rahman
Jamin Nai
Narir Mon Motin Rahman
E Badhon Jabena Chhire Badhon F I Manik
Bhownkor Bishu Alo
Golam
Ei Mon Chai Je..! Sangeeta Motin Rahman
Karishma A. K. M. Selim
Eri Nan Dosti Syeedur Rahman
Nishwashe Tumi Bishwashe Tumi Jakir Hossain Raju
2001 Shoshurbari Zindabad Prema Debashish Biswas
Hridoyer Bandhon Sagorika F I Manik
Milon Habe Kato Dine Pathor Jakir Hossain Raju
Bostir Meye Azadi Hasnat Firoz
2002 Bhalobasha Kare Koy Jakir Hossain Raju Won—Best Actor BFPDA Film Awards
Gundar Prem Badsha Bhai Re-released as Kala Manik in 2005
Mon Moni Mustafizur Rahman Manik
Premer Taj Mahal Liza (Alo) Gazi Mahbub Winner, Best song of 2002, Ei Buke Boiche Jamuna
Nachnewali Zillur Rahman
Ful Nebo Na Osro Nibo Zillur Rahman
2003 Matir Phul Phul Motin Rahman
Nashiman Nashiman Ali Azad
Swapner Bashor Nodi F I Manik
2004 Swapner Bhalobasa Zillur Rahman
Bhaier Shotru Bhai Montazur Rahman Akbar
Prem Shonghat Zillur Rahman
Hridoy Sudhu Tomar Jonno Zillur Rahman
Noyon Vora Jol Zillur Rahman
Bini Sutar Mala Zillur Rahman
Bachelor Shamma Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
2005 Bhalobasa Bhalobasa Chhobi Mohammad Hannan
Amar Swapno Tumi Khushi Mizan
Molla Barir Bou Parul Salahuddin Lavlu
Dhakaiya Pola Borishaler Maya Mizan
Somadhi Mizan
2006 Nirontor Abu Sayeed
Dui Noyoner Alo Mustafizur Rahman Manik Won—National Film Awards Best Actress 2006
Bangla [18]
Mayer Morjada Dilip Biswas
Shami Strir Wada Dilip Biswas
2007 Amar Praner Swami P A Kajol
Rosher Baidani P A Kajol
Ei Je Duniya Gazi Mazharul Anwar
2008 Meye Sakkhi
Tomake Bou Banabo Shahadat Hossain Liton
2009 Tumi Amar Shami Montazur Rahman Akbar
Jibon Niye Juddho
Mon Boshena Porar Table E Abdul Mannan
Chander Moto Bou Mohammad Hossain Jamie
Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore Shah Mohammad Songram [19]
Bodhu Tumi Kar B R Chowdhury
Ebadot ATM Shamsuzzaman
Swami Stirir Wada P A Kajol
Bhalobeshe Bou Anbo Chandan Chowdhury
Mon Chuyeche Mon Mustafizur Rahman Manik
Piritir Agun Jole Digun P A Kajol
2010 Golapi Ekhon Bilatey Amjad Hossain
Jekhane Tumi Sekhane Ami Shawkat Jamil
Mughal-E-Azam Mizanur Rahman
Evabey Bhalobasha Hoy
2011 Ma Amar Chokher Moni Mostafizur Rahman Manik
2012 Attogopon M M Sarkar
Bhalobasha St. Martins e Shahidul Islam Khokon
Jiddi Bou Abul Kalam Azad
2013 Shiri Farhad Shiri Gazi Mahbub
Kichu Asha Kichu Bhalobasha Mustafizur Rahman Manik
2016 Shopner Bidesh Nazrul Islam Khan Unreleased
2018 Pagol Manush MM Sarkar and Badiul Alam Khokon [1]
References
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^ Jump up to: a b c d "Shabnur to return with 'Pagol Manush'". Dhaka Tribune. 7 January 2018.
^ Jump up to: a b c d নতুন বছরে নতুন শাবনূর [New Shabnur in the New Year]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
^ Jump up to: a b 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 19 June 2020.
^ Jump up to: a b Jayant Saha (30 December 2013). সন্তান নিয়ে মার্চে ফিরছেন শাবনূর (in Bengali). bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
^ "Shabnur: Leading lady of Dhaka tinseltown". The Daily Star. 2006-12-23. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
^ Jump up to: a b একজন শাবনূরকে নিয়ে কিছু কথা.... Priyo (in Bengali). 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
^ Jump up to: a b c "The Queen of Dhaliwood returns". The Daily Star. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
^ "Shabnur in new film 'Rangana'". Daily Sun. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
^ "Shabnoor set to make a comeback with 'Matal Hawa'". Business Post. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
^ "Shabnur finally introduces her husband". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
^ শাবনূরের বিয়ের তারিখ নিয়ে বিভ্রান্তি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 6 December 2013. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
^ ছেলে সন্তানের মা হচ্ছেন শাবনূর!. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 30 November 2013.
^ স্বামীকে যে কারণে তালাক দিলেন শাবনূর. The Business Standard (in Bengali). 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
^ "Shabnur returns home". Prothom Alo. 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
^ "Shabnur wants her son become cricketer". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
^ "32nd BACHSAS Awards: A glitzy night: Recognition of outstanding media talents". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
^ "CJFB Performance Award held yesterday" (in Bengali). Banglanews24.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^ "Language Movement: Lost in celluloid". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
^ Hoek, Lotte (March 2012). "'Mofussil' Metropolis: Civil sites, uncivil cinema and provinciality in Dhaka city". Ethnography. 13 (1): 39. doi:10.1177/1466138111431515. JSTOR 43496433. S2CID 145538855.
External links
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Media related to Shabnur at Wikimedia Commons
Shabnur at IMDb
Shabnur at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
Shabnur at Rotten Tomatoes
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