| Bonna Mirza | |
| Native Name: | বন্যা মির্জা |
| Native Name Lang: | bn |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Education: | Masters in Theatre |
| Alma Mater: | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 1991–present |
| Signature: | Bonna Mirza Signature.svg |
Bonna Mirza (born 9 September 1975) is a Bangladeshi actress who works in television, film, and on stage. Mirza started her career in 1992 with theatre group DeshNatok, a member of group theater federation.[1] She is an enlisted artist of Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar.
Mirza's notable theatre performances are Nitya Puran,[2] Darpane Sharatshashi, A Dolls' House, and Ghorlopat. Since 2018, she is the elected secretary of Actors' Equity, the professional organization of television actors.[3] She is a speaker on various social issues in different social forums: educational institutions, social organizations and TV channels.[4]
Born in Kushtia, Mirza was with her parents. Her father is a retired government officer and her mother is a housewife. She is second among three sisters and she has a brother. She took secondary examination from Kushtia Govt. Girls' High School. Later she moved to Dhaka for study, and completed her master's degree in theater and performance studies from University of Dhaka.[5]
In 2010, Mirza married Manosh Chowdhury.[6] He teaches at Jahangirnagar University.[7]
Mirza debuted her acting career in 1992 with the theatre troupe Desh Natok. Some years later, she started acting in television drama in 1997, while she still was in the university.[8] After years of professional acting on television, she started anchoring television program with renowned Bangladeshi television channels like Ekattor TV, News 24, G-TV etc. Since 2015, she also started career as a marketing professional and currently working as Head of Marketing in Bangla Tribune.[9] Her first performance in television drama was in Shukher Nongor, directed by Saidul Anam Tutul, in 1997.[10] [11] Mirza is the anchor of the television show Ekattorer Shokal of Ekattor TV. She performed in Tanvir Mokammel's directorial venture Rabeya (2009).[8]
Mirza was elected the programme secretary for the Film Artistes' Association.[12]
| Year | Award | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | India-Bangladesh Friendship Award | ||
| 2017 | Junior Chamber of Commerce Peace Award | ||
| 2016 | Canada-Bangladesh Solidarity Award | ||
| 2005 | Bhashani Memorial Award | ||
| 2003 | Television Forum Audience Award | Best Actor | |
| 2001 | Bachasas Award | Best actor (Nityapuran)[14] | |