Prarthana Fardin Dighi
Bangladeshi film actress
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Prarthana Fardin Dighi (popularly known as Dighi) is a Bangladeshi Dhallywood film actress and model. She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Child Artist three times for the films Kabuliwala (2006), Ek Takar Bou (2008), and Chachchu Amar Chachchu (2010). She acted in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, a 2023 Bangladeshi-Indo epic biographical film which follows the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first president of Bangladesh, which was directed by Shyam Benegal.[3][4]
26 October 2003
2021-Present
Prarthana Fardin Dighi | |
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| প্রার্থনা ফারদিন দীঘি | |
Prarthana Fardin Dighi in 2020 | |
| Born | Prarthana Fardin Dighi 26 October 2003 |
| Education | Stamford School & College, Dhaka[1][2] |
| Occupations | Film actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–2015 (Child Actress) 2021-Present |
| Notable work | Kabuliwala Ek Takar Bou |
| Parent(s) | Shahrukh Fardin Subrata Ifte Ara Dalia Doyel (d. 2011) |
| Awards | National Film Award (3rd time) |
Early life and education
Dighi was born on 26 October 2003 in Dhaka. She was born into a family connected to the Bangladeshi film industry. Her father, Shahrukh Fardin Subrata, is a film actor, and her mother, Ifte Ara Dalia Doyel, was also an actress. Dighi grew up in Dhaka and was exposed to cultural and artistic activities from an early age, which influenced her early involvement in acting .
She completed her schooling in Dhaka and later studied at Stamford School & College. In 2019, she passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. She later completed her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Stamford College. In 2022, Dighi enrolled in the Journalism and Media Studies department at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) to pursue higher education alongside her acting career.[5]
Filmography
As Lead role
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Films | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tumi Acho Tumi Nei | Ruma / Momotamoyi | Debut in as lead role | |
| Tungiparar Miya Bhai | Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib | |||
| 2023 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib "Young Renu" | Indo-Bangladesh joint production | |
| 2024 | Srabon Josnay | Mou | [6] | |
| 36 24 36 | Priyontee | [7] | ||
| 2025 | Jongli | Nupur | ||
| TBA | Biday † | TBA | Filming | [8] |
| Deyal † | [9] |
Webfilms & Short films
As child artist
| Year | Films | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kabuliwala | Child artist Mini | Kazi Hayat | Debut film |
| Chachchu | Jui | F I Manik | ||
| Dadima | Megha | F I Manik | ||
| 2007 | Saajghor | Child artist | F I Manik | |
| Obuj Shishu | Child artist | Shafiqul Islam Bhairabi | ||
| Kopal | Child artist | Hasibul Islam Mizan | ||
| 2008 | Baba Amar Baba | Sukhi / Rakha | Ilias Kanchan | |
| Ek Takar Bou | Child artist | P. A. Kajol | ||
| 2009 | Piriter Agun Jole Digun | Child artist | P. A. Kajol | |
| Panch Takar Prem | Child artist | Shaheen Sumon | ||
| 2010 | Rickshawalar Chele | Child artist | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |
| Chachchu Amar Chachchu | Tripti | F I Manik | ||
| Jibon Moroner Sathi | Child artist | Shahadat Hossain Liton | ||
| Top Hero | Child artist | Montazur Rahman Akbar | ||
| 2011 | Chotto Songsar | Child artist | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |
| Tor Karone Beche Achi | Child artist | M B Manik | ||
| 2012 | Shami Bhaggo | Child artist | F I Manik | |
| The Speed | Child artist | Sohanur Rahman Sohan | ||
| TBA | Jibon Jontrona | Child artist | Zahid Hossain | Unreleased |
Music video
| Year | Song | Singer | Starring | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Laal Sobuj" (Cricket Song) | Dinat Jahan Munni, Ayub Shahriar | Symon Sadik, Anisur Rahman Milon, Amin Khan | Ziauddin Alam |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Kabuliwala | Won | |
| 2008 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Ek Takar Bou | Won | |
| 2010 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Chachchu Amar Chachchu | Won[11] | |
| 2025 | BGCF Award | Best Actress (Film) | Jongli | Won | [12] |
