Champa (actress)
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| Native name | গুলশান আরা আখতার চম্পা |
| Born | Gulshan Ara Akter Champa 5 January[1] Jessore, Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Residence | Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Notable work | Padma Nadir Majhi, Shasti, Chandragrohon |
| Style | Drama, Romance, Action |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Shohidul Islam Khan (1982–present) |
| Children | Esha (daughter) |
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| Awards | National Film Awards |
Gulshan Ara Akter Champa is a Bangladeshi film and television actress.[2][3]
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Early life
Champa was born in the 1950s in Jessore District, Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Her birth date is 5 January.
She is the younger sister of actresses Bobita and Shuchanda.[4] Champa is fifth eldest in a family of three sisters and three brothers.
Career
TV career
Champa started her career in 1981 with the BTV drama Dub Satar.[5] She soon received offers for other dramatic roles, and appeared in Sahabjadir Kalo Nekab, Akash Bariye Dao, Khola Daroja, Ekti Joddo Anno Ekti Meye, Apoya, Ekhane Nongor, and others.[6]
Film career
Champa's first film was Tin Konna (1986), directed by Shibli Sadik.[7] This film was produced by her sister Shuchanda, and all three sisters (Shucanda, Babita, and Champa) appear in the film. Champa plays a police inspector. Champa was the most popular actress in the period : 1990-96. She is considered as the 'Sridevi of Bangladesh'.
Personal life
Champa married businessman Shahidul Islam Khan in 1982. They have one daughter named Esha[8][9] Champa's relatives include Omar Sunny (nephew), Moushumi (niece in law), and Riaz (cousin).
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Konna | 1986 | Police Inspector | Debut film; directed by Shibli Sadik |
| Nishpap | 1987 | First movie with Alamgir | |
| Padma Nadir Majhi | 1993 | Mala | Winner: Best Best Actress National Film Award. Directed by Goutam Ghose |
| Bhai | 1998 | Directed by Ilias Kanchon | |
| Shasti | 2004 | Radha | Winner: Best Co-Actress National Film Award. Directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam |
Television appearances
Single appearances
Serials
- Bazpakhi (2003)
- Second Innings (2013)[12]
Telefilms
Awards and achievements
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | National Film Awards | Best actress | Padma Nadir Majhi | Won |
| 1995 | National Film Award | Best actress | Onno Jibon | Won |
| 2000 | National Film Award | Best actress | Uttorer Khep | Won |
| 2005 | National Film Award | Best co-actress | Shasti | Won |
| 2008 | National Film Award | Best co-actress | Chandragrohon | Won |
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External links
- Champa at the Internet Movie Database
