Apu Biswas
Apu Biswas | |
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অপু বিশ্বাস | |
![]() Biswas in 2017 | |
Born | Abonti Biswas (অবন্তী বিশ্বাস) 11 October 1989 Bogra, Bangladesh |
Occupation | |
Years active | 2006–Present |
Spouse(s) | [1][2][3] |
Children | 1 |
Apu Biswas (born 11 October 1989)[4] is a Bangladeshi film actress, model and the former wife of notable Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan. Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2006. She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. In many of her films she has co-starred with Shakib Khan.
Early life[]
Biswas was born on 11 October 1989 as Abonti Biswas in Bogra district of Bangladesh to Upendronath Bishwas (d. 2014) and Shefali Bishwas (d. 2020).[4][5] Upendronath Bishwas and Shefali Biswas had three daughters and one son. Among siblings actress Apu Biswas is the youngest. Apu's only brother Uttom Kumar Biswas lives in Katnarpara SK Lane in Bogra. Apu's elder sister Mili Biswas lives in Bogra and younger sister Lata Biswas lives in Siliguri, India.[5]
Career[]
Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2006.[4] She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. Biswas played the role of Parvati in the 2013 Bangladeshi remake of Devdas.[6] She performed in the 2013 film My Name Is Khan.[7]
Personal life[]
In 2008, Biswas married actor Shakib Khan.[8] The couple has a son, Abraam Khan Joy.[9] They had kept their marriage a secret until 10 April 2017 when Apu appeared on television with her son and revealed it.[10]
Shakib Khan filed for a divorce on 22 November 2017,[11] and the couple was divorced on 22 February 2018.[12] She converted to Islam after her marriage and renamed as Apu Islam Khan,[13][14][15][16] however, later reverted to Hinduism after her divorce.[17]
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Director | Ref(s) |
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2005 | Bashonti | Amjad Hossain | ||
2006 | Koti Takar Kabin | Simran | ||
Riya | F I Manik | |||
Dadima | Preity | F I Manik | ||
2007 | Pitar Ason | Dina | F I Manik | |
Sohanur Rahman Sohan | ||||
Ispahani Arif Jahan | ||||
2008 | ||||
Aditi | ||||
Ful | ||||
Mone Prane Acho Tumi | Nila | Zakir Hossain Raju | ||
Kotha | ||||
Reza Latif | ||||
2009 | Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane | Jhinuk | ||
Oboni | ||||
Ishara | Shaheen Sumon | |||
O Sathii Re | Sathi | |||
Shahadat Hossain Liton | ||||
F I Manik | ||||
2010 | Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na | Alo | Zakir Hossain Raju | |
Priya | ||||
Number One Shakib Khan | Rose | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
Nissash Amar Tumi | Asha | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
F I Manik | ||||
Shafi Uddin Shafi | ||||
Top Hero | Kahini | Montazur Rahman Akbar | ||
Priya | ||||
Kiran | ||||
Simran | ||||
Shahadat Hossain Liton | ||||
2011 | Moner Jala | Chandni | Malek Afsary | |
Roja | ||||
Koti Takar Prem | Alo | |||
Priya | ||||
EkBar Bolo Valobasi | ||||
Jaan Kurbaan | Sathi | |||
Moner Ghore Boshot Kore | Bubly/Advocate Nusrat Jahan | Zakir Hossain Raju | ||
King Khan | ||||
Priya | ||||
Adorer Jamai | Gohona | Shahadat Hossain Liton | ||
2012 | Priya | |||
Ek Mon Ek Pran | Asha | Sohanur Rahman Sohan | ||
Nila | Shafi Uddin Shafi | |||
M B Manik | ||||
Nilima | ||||
Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna | Tuli | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
2013 | Devdas | Parvati | Chashi Nazrul Islam | [6] |
My Name Is Khan | Jhinuk | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
Premik Number One | Simi | |||
2014 | Bonna | |||
Daring Lover | Badiul Alam Khokon | |||
Hero: The Superstar | Priya | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
Hitman | Tania | Wazed Ali Sumon | ||
Baby | ||||
2015 | Love Marriage | Monica a.k.a Moni | Shaheen Sumon | |
Dui Prithibi | Moyna | F I Manik | ||
Rajababu - The Power | Sathi | Badiul Alam Khokon | ||
2016 | Uttam Akash | |||
Samraat: The King Is Here | Ruhi | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | ||
2017 | Rajneeti | Orsha | ||
2018 | Nusrat Jahan "Nupur" | |||
2021 | Shoshurbari Zindabad 2![]() |
Ishana | Post Production |
References[]
- ^ "Shakib and I have a son: Apu Biswas". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Shakib sends divorce letter to Apu". The Daily Star. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Shakib sends Apu divorce notice". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Happy birthday, Apu Biswas". Daily Sun. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b করোনায় মা হারালেন অপু বিশ্বাস. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Devdas 'finaliy' gets release on Friday". New Age. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ "Sakib, Jalil fight to grab Eid market". New Age. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "I married Shakib Khan in 2008". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Will accept my son, not Apu: Shakib Khan". The Daily Star. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ "Rumours of Shakib - Apu divorce in the air". Dhaka Tribune. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Rudrakkha, Rudra (7 December 2017). "Apu desperate to save marriage with co-star Shakib for their son -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ শাকিব-অপুর বিচ্ছেদ চূড়ান্ত. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ শাকিব খান আমার সন্তানের বাবা: অপু বিশ্বাস. BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). 10 April 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ অপু ইসলাম কি আবার অপু বিশ্বাস হয়ে যাবেন?. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ অপু বিশ্বাসের ভিন্ন সুর!. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ দিনশেষে শাকিব একা, আমি না: অপু বিশ্বাস. Channel i (in Bengali). 4 November 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Religious belief of Apu Biswas her son Joy". Daily Sun.
Further reading[]
- "Apu Biswas: Becoming Parbati". The Daily Star. 2 March 2013.
- "Periscoping Into Bangla Cinema". The Daily Star. 3 April 2015.
External links[]
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- Apu Biswas at IMDb
- Apu Biswas at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Living people
- Bengali Hindus
- Bangladeshi Hindus
- Bangladeshi film actresses
- People from Bogra District
- 1989 births
- Best Actress Bachsas Award winners
- Former Muslims
- Converts to Hinduism from Islam