Azmeri Haque Badhon Explained

Azmeri Haque Badhon
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Birth Date:28 October 1983
Education:Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Alma Mater:Bangladesh Dental College
Occupation:Actress, model
Yearsactive:2006–present
Notable Works:Rehana Maryam Noor
Children:1
Awards:See full list

Azmeri Haque Badhon (known as Badhon; born 28 October 1983) is a Bangladeshi actress who has also worked in Bollywood. She rose to fame after being the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006.[1] Later, she made her film debut with a film called Nijhum Oronney in 2010 along with Ilias Kanchan and Champa.[2] She has appeared in a number of TV dramas as well.[3] She got her breakthrough in acting for her lead role at Rehana Maryam Noor (2021), the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.[4] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress, the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in "Best Actress" category and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for this film.[5] [6] [7]

Early life and background

Azmeri Haque Badhon was born on 28 October 1983.[8]

She studied in 7 different schools in different districts including Rajbari, Bhola due to her father's government job. In 2000, she participated in the SSC examination from Monipur School and College in Dhaka. In 2002, from Shaheed Anwar Girls' School she attended higher secondary examination. She got government scholarship in class V and class VIII. In 1997, she studied in the seventh standard. She got admission in Bangladesh Medical College in 2002-03 session. She got 4th rank in first year medical examination. In 2009, she obtained her certificate in dental surgery. She is a BMDC registered doctor.

Career

Badhon studied at Bangladesh Dental College, Dhaka, and received Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the college. Badhon was deeply passionate about the media industry and eventually took part in a Beauty Pageant at a young age.[9] She is also well known for her work in drama serials such as Choita Pagla, Shuvo Bibaho, Chand ful Omaboshsha, Rong and Hijibiji Nothing.[10] She also has interest in dental practice.[11] Badhon is mostly busy with television plays these days.[12] She made her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya in a prominent role alongside renowned Indian actor Tabu and Ali Fazal.[13]

Personal life

In 2018, Badhon received guardianship of her only child Mishael Amani Sayera by the verdict was given by Dhaka's 12th District and Session Court's Assistant Judge.[14]

Activism

Badhon publicly talked about women's rights and against violence and oppression. She is associated with various social activism. She is playing a vocal role in women's rights, mental health issues. At the Wow Festival organized by the British Council, she made important statements about women's rights and social change.[15] As part of UN Women's social activities, she spoke out against marital rape.[16]

Filmography

Films

!Year!Film!Role!Notes!
2010Nijhum OronneyNeelaDebut Film[17]
2021Rehana Maryam NoorRehana Maryam Noor[18]
2023KhufiyaHeena Rahman alias "Octopus"Debut Hindi Film[19]

Web series

!Year!Title!Role!Platform!Note
2021Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete AashenniMushkan ZuberiHoichoi[20]
2022GutiSultanaChorki[21]

TV shows and drama

Film jury activity

Awards

Year AwardsCategoryWork Results
2021Hoichoi Awards Outstanding Female Debut Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni
Best Performance (Actress) Rehana Maryam Noor
The 45th National Film Awards of Bangladesh Best ActressRehana Maryam Noor
202237th Cinema Jove Valencia (Spain) Best Actress Rehana Maryam Noor
2024Meril-Prothom Alo Award 2023Best actressGutiWon[28]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2021-01-09 . Badhon on playing Muskan Zuberi in Srijit Mukherji's thriller adaptation . 2021-07-11 . The Daily Star . en.
  2. Web site: Nijhum Oronney (2010) . 2021-07-11 . IMDb . en-US . 7 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407234836/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5517762/ . live .
  3. News: 2017-12-04 . New series "Bhalobasha Kare Koy" begins today on ntv . 2021-07-11 . The Daily Star . en . 27 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045319/https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/new-series-bhalobasha-kare-koy-begins-today-ntv-1499602 . live .
  4. News: 2021-07-17 . Badhon: There is more to this journey than awards . 2021-11-07 . Dhaka Tribune . 7 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211107174735/https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2021/07/17/badhon-there-is-more-to-this-journey-than-awards . live .
  5. News: 2023-03-09 . Prime Minister confers National Film Awards 2021 . 2023-11-19 . The Daily Star . en . 3 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003012550/https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/prime-minister-confers-national-film-awards-2021-3267001 . live .
  6. News: Rehana Maryam Noor bags 2 awards at Asia Pacific Screen Awards . 2021-11-11 . Daily Sun . en . 11 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211111192337/https://www.daily-sun.com/post/587417/Rehana-Maryam-Noor-bags-2-awards-at-Asia-Pacific-Screen-Awards . live .
  7. News: 2021-11-15 . Hong Kong Asian Film Festival: 'Rehana Maryam Noor' bags New Talent Award . 2021-11-16 . Dhaka Tribune . 2 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220602094413/https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2021/11/15/hong-kong-asian-film-festival-rehana-maryam-noor-bags-new-talent-award . live .
  8. News: 2023-10-29 . bn:চল্লিশে জীবনকে নতুন করে দেখছি: বাঁধন . https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/q6vp1eb7jy . 2023-11-19 . Prothom Alo . bn . 29 October 2023 . https://archive.today/20231029095412/https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/q6vp1eb7jy . live .
  9. News: Hossain . Amina . 2020-04-04 . Azmeri Haque Badhon . 2021-07-11 . The Daily Star . en . 21 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210621060414/https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/news/azmeri-haque-badhon-1889326 . live .
  10. News: Badhon . The Daily Star . Dhaka . 2017-10-21 . 26 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180426213829/https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/femme-fabulous/badhon-1479328 . live .
  11. News: bn:'আমি তারকা বাঁধন হিসেবে চেম্বারে বসলে রোগীর অভাব হবে না' . http://www.mzamin.com/details-archive2016.php?mzamin=48891 . Manab Zamin . Dhaka . bn . 2018-04-26 . 26 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180426213343/http://www.mzamin.com/details-archive2016.php?mzamin=48891 . live .
  12. News: Badhon's first love letter . The Daily Star . Dhaka . 2016-11-26 . 26 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180426213728/https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/badhons-first-love-letter-1320415 . live .
  13. News: 2021-10-14 . Azmeri Haque Badhon to make Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Khufia' . 2021-11-07 . The Business Standard . en . 7 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211107174745/https://www.tbsnews.net/glitz/azmeri-haque-badhon-make-bollywood-debut-vishal-bhardwajs-khufia-315853 . live .
  14. News: 2018-04-30 . Badhon receives guardianship of daughter Saira . 2023-02-27 . Dhaka Tribune . 27 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230227135724/https://archive.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2018/04/30/badhon-receives-guardianship-daughter-saira . live .
  15. Web site: WOW Bangladesh returns for 2023 . 2024-01-30 . The WOW Foundation . en . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154232/https://thewowfoundation.com/latest/wow-bangladesh-returns-for-2023 . live .
  16. News: 2023-09-01 . Unesco roundtable: Media houses yet to be women friendly . 2024-01-30 . The Daily Star . en . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154231/https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/unesco-roundtable-media-houses-yet-be-women-friendly-3408301 . live .
  17. Web site: Nijhum Oronney . 2023-11-09 . GoldPoster . en-US . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109124047/https://www.goldposter.com/movie/10984643/ . live .
  18. News: Bhowal . Tiasa . 9 July 2021 . Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque takes over Cannes in Dhakai Jamdani saree. See pics . India Today . 2021-07-11 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709093836/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/fashion/story/bangladeshi-actress-azmeri-haque-takes-over-cannes-in-dhakai-jamdani-saree-see-pics-1825959-2021-07-09 . live .
  19. News: Badhon makes Bollywood debut . 2023-11-09 . Daily Sun . en . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109124049/https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/716105 . live .
  20. News: Sharif . Rakaat . 2021-06-02 . Srijit Mukherji praises Badhon . 2021-07-11 . The Daily Star . en . 11 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711005430/https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/news/srijit-mukherji-praises-badhon-2103385 . live .
  21. Web site: Badhon to portray as drug dealer in 'Guti' . 2023-11-09 . The Bangladesh Today . en-US . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109124047/https://thebangladeshtoday.com/?p=52458 . live .
  22. News: Three generations in Mehghey Dhaka Shohor . The Daily Star News . Dhaka . 2015-03-15 . 27 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045253/https://www.thedailystar.net/three-generations-in-mehghey-dhaka-shohor-63553 . live .
  23. News: bn:বাঁধনের sexদিনলিপি . http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=06-04-2015&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=1153&cat_id=3&menu_id=70&news_type_id=1&index=1 . Jaijaidin . Dhaka . bn . 2015-04-06 . 27 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045134/http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=06-04-2015&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=1153&cat_id=3&menu_id=70&news_type_id=1&index=1 . live .
  24. News: Badhon thanks media industry in 2018 . Dhaka Tribune . Dhaka . 2018-01-02 . 27 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045107/https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2018/01/02/badhon-thanks-media-industry-2018/ . live .
  25. News: New series "Bhalobasha Kare Koy" begins today on ntv . The Daily Star . Dhaka . 2017-12-04.
  26. Web site: Jury I Am Tomorrow Film Festival 2023 Brussels Europe . 2024-01-30 . I Am Tomorrow . en.
  27. Web site: BIFFES . 2024-01-30 . www.biffes.org . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154234/https://www.biffes.org/ . live .
  28. News: 2024-05-24 . 'Mohanagar 2', 'Aam Kathaler Chhuti' dominate Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2023 . 2024-05-26 . The Daily Star . en . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526052250/https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/mohanagar-2-aam-kathaler-chhuti-dominate-meril-prothom-alo-awards-2023-3617876 . live .