Sohana Saba Explained

Sohana Saba
Birth Date:12 October
Nationality:Bangladeshi[1]
Years Active:2006–present
Occupation:Actress

Sohana Saba (born 12 October)[2] is a Bollywood Bangladeshi actress, producer, and screenwriter.[3] She is the recipient of Meril Prothom Alo Awards for her debut film Ayna.[4] [5] [6]

Early life and background

Saba was born and brought up in Dhaka. Sohana Saba completed her SSC and HSC from University Laboratory and Women's college respectively. Afterwards, she completed her bachelor's degree in fashion designing from Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.

Career

Saba is a trained classical dancer from Bulbul Lalitokola Academy and Chayanaut. Her career started as a dancer and eventually entered into TV commercial and drama.

She debuted in film acting by her role in the film Ayna, directed by Kabori Sarwar. She acted in many notable movies which received positive responses namely Khelaghor', Priyotomeshu', Brihonnala, Chandragrohon, etc. She also acted in few Kolkata movies and gained popularity there. Saba is always focusing on doing something different through her acting hence very selective about her work.

She has launched her own production house, Khamarbari, and already produced her very first production Twin Returns for binge.[7]

In 2021, she acted on television series Boli directed by Shankha Dashgupta.[8]

Filmography

Year Film RoleDirector Notes
2006 Ayna Ayna Meril Prothom Alo Awards — Best Film Actress
Khelaghor: Dollhouse Rehana
2008ChandragrohonFalani
2009 Priyotomeshu Morshedul Islam
2014 Brihonnola Durga Murad Parvez Jaipur Film Festival Award — Best Film Actress [9]
2016 Shororipu Raka Chowdhury Ayan Chakraborty [10] [11]
rowspan"1" 2019 AbbasChutkiSaif Chandan[12]
2023Ashomvob[13]

Web series

Notes and References

  1. News: Inside Saba's world . The Daily Star . 5 August 2023 .
  2. News: Love does not come with a warning sign: Sohana Saba. The Daily Star. 2023-06-07. 2021-10-12. Shah Alam Shazu.
  3. News: I enjoy acting more than anything: Sohana Saba. The Asian Age. Bangladesh. 24 December 2020.
  4. News: Sohana Saba: Actress on the rise . The Daily Star . 26 April 2007. 10 September 2016.
  5. News: Sohana Saba in new TV play . The Daily Star . 20 June 2019.
  6. News: Sohana Saba in 'Modhur Canteen' . The Daily Star . 20 June 2019.
  7. News: ‘Producer’ Sohana Saba has fresh new plans up her sleeves. The Business Standard. 30 January 2021.
  8. News: Teaser indicates intriguing storyline of ‘Boli’. The Business Post. 17 November 2021.
  9. News: Bangladesh wins big at Jaipur Film Festival . Prothom Alo . 9 February 2015 . 10 September 2016.
  10. News: Shororipu Movie Review . The Times of India . 19 June 2016 . 10 September 2016 . Buzarbaruah, Upam.
  11. News: Sultry Steps to Stardom . The Daily Star . 13 August 2016 . 10 September 2016 . Shormi, Rahnuma.
  12. Web site: Kontho . Kaler . প্লেব্যাকে সাবা . 2023-11-12 . www.kalerkantho.com.
  13. Web site: ‘অসম্ভব’ সবার সিনেমা হয়ে উঠেছে: সোহানা সাবা . 2023-11-09 . দৈনিক ইত্তেফাক . bn.