Nusraat Faria

Film

She signed with Jaaz Multimedia to appear in two films, titled Aashiqui and Hero 420. The former, being her debut film, released in late 2015^[16] while the latter released in early 2016. The former also earned Faria a Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Newcomer in film or television.^[17] Both films were Indo-Bangladeshi joint ventures, being co-produced by Eskay Movies.^[18]

In 2016, Faria also starred in another Indo-Bangladeshi co-production, Badsha - The Don, directed by Baba Yadav. The film also starred popular Indian actor Jeet, and is considered a turning point in Faria's career, earning Faria a Tele Cine Award for Best Actress from Bangladesh.^[19][20]

After starring Indo-Bangladeshi films for the past two years, Faria then starred in two Bangladeshi films in 2017, Premi O Premi and Dhat Teri Ki.^[21] Faria also recorded dialogue for Detective, Bangladesh's first animated film. All three of these films were produced by Jaaz Multimedia and also starred Arifin Shuvoo.

In 2017, Faria returned with the team behind Badsha - The Don for the film Boss 2: Back to Rule, again directed by Baba Yadav, produced by Jaaz Multimedia and starring Jeet. The film is a sequel to the 2013 film Boss: Born to Rule and also stars Subhashree Ganguly. The film is also an Indo-Bangladeshi joint venture, being co-produced by Walzen Media Works and Jeet's production company, Jeetz Filmworks.^[22] Initially rejecting the film, Faria later agreed to starring in the film when she read the script, describing her character as layered and an opportunity to show off her acting prowess, also calling the character a trendsetter.^[23] In 2020, she teamed up with Shamim Ahamed Roni in action masala Shahenshah, co-starring Shakib Khan for the first time.^[24] She was nominated for the best actress in the CJFB Performance Award.^[25] Faria also came under criticism for her costume in the music video for the song "Allah Meherban" from Boss 2, a song which was also criticized for its lyrics.^[26][27] She performed for a music video, 'Pataka', written by Rakib Rahul and composed by Pritom Hasan.^[28] In 2022, Faria's another film Operation Sundarbans released where she played a character of a tiger researcher.

She played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the film Mujib: The Making of a Nation In 2023. She also starred in a horror film Jinn 3.^[29][30]

Arrest

Nusraat Faria was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on May 18, 2025. There was an attempt to murder case filed against her at Bhatara Police Station.^[32][33] This case relates to an incident that occurred during the mass movement in July 2024. The case alleges that she and 16 other celebrities provided huge funds to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement.^[34]

Her arrest sparked widespread criticism.^[35] She has been arrested to 'punish' her for playing the role of Sheikh Hasina in the government-made film Mujib: The Making of a Nation, which was made about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during the Awami League era, following allegations.^[36]

On 19 May 2025, a Dhaka court rejected her bail application and ordered her to be sent to prison.^[37][38] The next day, on 20 May, the court granted her bail.^[39][40]

Film

• All films are Bangladeshi Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.

Television

Radio

Music videos