Meher Afroz Shaon
| Meher Afroz Shaon | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মেহের আফরোজ শাওন |
| Born | 12 October 1981 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education |
Viqarunnisa Noon School and College The University of Asia Pacific |
| Occupation | Architect, film director, actress, singer |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Notable work | Srabon Megher Din, Aaj Robibar |
| Spouse(s) | Humayun Ahmed (m. 2005; d. 2012) |
| Children |
Nishad Humayun (son) Ninith Humayun (son) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives |
Luna Rahman (sister) Maheen Afroz Shinjon (sister) A.k. Gulam Kibria (cousin) Nishat Zaman (Cousin) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (brother-in-law) Ahsan Habib (cartoonist) (brother-in-law) |
Meher Afroz Shaon (born October 12, 1981[1]) is a Bangladeshi actress, director and playback singer. She was the wife of writer and director Humayun Ahmed.[2]
Early life
Shaon was born to her parents Mohammad Ali and Tahura Ali.[3] Mohammad Ali is an Engineer and Tahura Ali was a member of parliament from Constituency 319 of the 9th Bangladesh Parliament.[4] Shaon studied at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College. She passed SSC and HSC in 1996 and 1998 respectively. After passing HSC she joined University of Asia Pacific and received Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2008.
Career
Shaon started her career through acting in drama serial titled Aaj Robibar in 1999. She then acted in Srabon Megher Din directed by Humayun Ahmed in the same year.
Personal life
Shaon was married to Humayun Ahmed since 2005 to until his death in 2012.[3] She has two sons - Nishad Ahmed and Ninit Ahmed.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film Title | Role | Director | Co-stars | Note & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Srabon Megher Din | Kusum | Humayun Ahmed | Zahid Hasan, Mahfuz Ahmed, Golam Mustafa | |
| 2001 | Dui Duari | Toru | Humayun Ahmed | Riaz, Mahfuz Ahmed | |
| 2003 | Chandrakatha | Chandra | Humayun Ahmed | Ferdous Ahmed, Ahmed Rubel | |
| 2004 | Shyamol Chhaya | Ashalata | Humayun Ahmed | Riaz, Ahmed Rubel, Tania Ahmed | |
| 2008 | Amar Ache Jol | Nishad | Humayun Ahmed | Zahid Hasan, Mahfuz Ahmed |
Television appearances
Acted Telefilms and TV series
| Year | Film Title | Playwright & Director | Co-stars | Aired on | Note & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aaj Robibar | Humayun Ahmed | Aly Zaker, Abul Hayat, Zahid Hasan, Shila Ahmed | BTV | debut drama |
Directed Telefilms and TV series
| Year | Film Title | Playwright | Stars | Aired on | Note & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Noya Riksha | TV play, aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr | |||
| 2011 | Shopno o Shopnobhongo | Humayun Ahmed | Channel i | TV play, aired on Pahela Boishakh[6] | |
| 2014 | Everest Joy | Chowdhury Khaekuzzaman | aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr | ||
| Osomoye | Chowdhury Khaekuzzaman | aired on Eid-Ul-Fitr[7] | |||
| Bibhrom | Humayun Ahmed | Riaz, Sonia Hossain | Channel i | TV play, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [8] |
TV programs
- "Meghe Dhaka Tara" on Maasranga Television[9]
References
- ↑ "Meher Afroz Shaon full biography, latest photos, songs list". bdprimeit. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "হুমায়ূন আহমেদ ও শাওনের বিয়ের অদেখা একটি ছবি!" [A Photo of Humayun Ahmed and Shaon's Marriage]. Priyo News (in Bengali). January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- 1 2 "Homage to Humayun at Nuhash Palli". The Daily Star. July 20, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Constituency 319". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Shaon seeks help to establish cancer hospital". The Daily Star. July 25, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "দুই বছর পর পরিচালনায় শাওন (Shaon in Direction after Two Years)". Prothom Alo. April 11, 2011. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "দীর্ঘ বিরতির পর ফিরছেন শাওন, তাও আবার আইটেম গান দিয়ে! (Shaon returns after long break)". Priyo News. July 5, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "ঈদে হুমায়ূন আহমেদের নাটক ও টেলিফিল্ম (Humayun Ahmed's Drama and Telefilm on Eid)". Priyo News. October 5, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "প্রতিযোগীদের সঙ্গে নাচলেন বিচারক শাওন (Sahon dance with the participants)". Priyo News. November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2015.