Zeenat Barkatullah
Zeenat Barkatullah | |
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জিনাত বরকতুল্লাহ | |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation | Dancer, administrator |
Spouse(s) | Mohammad Barkatullah |
Children | Bijori Barkatullah |
Relatives | Khan Bahadur Syed Mir Muhammad Hossain (uncle)[1] |
Zeenat Barkatullah is a retired Bangladeshi dancer and television actress.[2] She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance.[2]
Early life and education[]
Barkatullah was a student of Gazi Alimuddin Mannan at the age of 4.[3] She earned her masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy.[1] She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea.[2] Her father was the Deputy Magistrate of Jamalpur District.[4]
Career[]
Barkatullah worked as one of the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy since 2002.[2] She acted in around 80 television drama plays.[2] Her acting career began with the drama Maria Amar Maria in 1980.[3] She later acted in Ghore Baire, Osthai Nibas, Boro Bari, and Kotha Bola Moyna, among others.[3]
Barkatullah is one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela.[1]
Personal life[]
Barkatullah has two daughters including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah.[5][6][1]
Awards[]
- Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Award (1985)
- Natya Shabha Award (1987)
- Cadet Core Award (1989)
- UNESCO Award (1996)
- Tarokalok Award (1997)
- Millennium Award (2000)
- Amritabazar Award (2001)[4]
- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award (2008)[7]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "My Sheltered Existence". The Daily Star. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ a b c d e Kavita Charanji (2006-09-12). "Zinnat Barkatullah and her passion for dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ a b c "Dancer, actress Zinnat Barkatullah moved to intensive care in 'critical condition'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ a b Novera Deepita (2003-08-10). "Danseuse Zinnat Barkat Ullah unfolds her tale". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ "THE BEST of BIJORI". The Daily Star. 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ "Mother - an idolized figure". The Daily Observer. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- ^ "Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy honours leading artistes". The Daily Star. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- Living people
- University of Dhaka alumni
- Bangladeshi female dancers
- Bangladeshi television actresses