Shanta Islam
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Shanta Islam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Najma Haque |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985-present |
Najma Haque (known as Shanta Islam)[1] is a Bangladeshi film and television actress, anchor, and director.[2] She was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Onno Jibon.[3] Shanta has directed 25 television dramas and acted in many TV dramas.
Islam was born and brought up in Sylhet.[1] She started her acting career at the theatre and television media in 1985 when she was a student at the University of Dhaka.[1] She was elected Literary Editor of Rokeya Hall twice.[4]
Islam debuted her acting on television with the play Abhijog opposite Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney and on theater with Juddha Ebong Juddha.[1]
After joining Aranyak Natyadal, she won the Best Actor at the BACHSUS Awards for the play, Moyurshinghashon.