Tamalika Karmakar
Bangladeshi actress and model
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Tamalika Karmakar (born 2 July)[1] is a Bangladeshi actress and model.[2][3] Her most notable film roles were in Ei Ghor Ei Songsar (1996), Kittonkhola (2000) and Ghetuputra Komola (2012). Tamalika won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Kittonkhola.[4] In July 2017, she performed, with Aranyak Nattaydal theatre troupe, in Rarang, on their 180th rendition.[5]
Tamalika Karmakar | |
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তমালিকা কর্মকার | |
Karmakar at Rajshahi College | |
| Born | 2 July 1970 |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouses |
Pravin (m. 2024) |
| Relatives | Chayanika Chowdhury (sister) |
| Awards | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Website | www |
| Signature | |
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Early life
Karmakar was born on 2 July. She started acting at the age of 3.[6] Gowhor Jamil, folk and classical dancer, was her dance teacher.
Career
Karmakar has been associated with the theater group Aranyak Nattaydal since January 1992.[6][7] She debuted in the theater play Pathor, written and produced by Mamunur Rashid and Azizul Hakim.[7] She went on to play other plays including Khela Khela, Iblish, Prakritojon and Joyjointhi.[7]
Personal life
Karmakar has been residing in New Jersey since 2020. She married Pravin on 20 January 2024.[8]
Works
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Anya Jibon | Sheikh Niamat Ali | ||
| 1996 | Ei Ghor Ei Songsar | Malek Afsari | ||
| 2000 | Kittonkhola | Dalimon | Abu Sayeed | won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[9] |
| 2012 | Ghetuputra Komola | Mother of Komala | Humayun Ahmed |
Television dramas
| Year | Drama | Role | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kothao Keu Nei | Shuma | Mohammad Barkatullah |
Stage plays
| Years | Stage play | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pathor | 55 Show, Playwright Mamunur Rashid, director Azizul Hakim |
| 1997 | Joy Joyonti | 103 Show |
| 1997 | Moyour Singhason | 115 Show |
| 1998 | Prakritojon Kotha | 20 Show |
| 2004 | Rarang[6] | 174 Show |
| 2010 | Shotrugon | 12 Show |
| 2010 | Uporuala | 1 Show |
| 2010 | Sopnojatrik | 1 Show, It was built on the Rana Plaza collapse |
| 2010 | Khela Khela | 2 Show |
| 2016 | Vongbongo | 24 Show |
| 2017 | Jubilee Hotele | 18 Show |
| 2017 | Adom | Mamunur Rashid directed |
| 2017 | Manus | In Melbourne/Sidni, Mamunur Rashid directed |
| 2017 | Iblish | In London, Mamunur Rashid directed |
| Mayer Mukh | 10 Show, Pracco Nattodol | |
| Saylok | 1 Show, Pracco Nattodol |
Awards
National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in Bangladesh. Established in 1975 by Government of Bangladesh. This is the only film awards given by the Government of Bangladesh. Tamalika Karmakar received this Award for Best Supporting Actress for movie Kittonkhola in 2000 directed by Abu Sayeed.
- Mega Start Music and Entertainment award 2016
Tamalika Karmakar got Mega Start Music and Entertainment award in recognition of her outstanding and continuous achievement in acting and theater.[10]
- International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) 2008
This was given to Tamalika Karmakar as a memorandum in International Theater Festival of Kerala 2008
- Television Dorshok Forum of Bangladesh (TDFBD) (2005)
TTamalika Karmakar received this award as best actress in 2005.
- Ekota Performance Award 2004
- DPL Media City Showbiz Award (2010)
Tamalika won the Award for best actress in stage by DPL Media City Showbiz Award in 2010.
- Ekota Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha Award (2002)
Tamalika Karmakar received Ekota Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha honor for her acting in Bangla telefilm Kurukkhetro.
- BTV Child Artist Award (Nutun Kuri) 1982
In 1982 Tamalika Karmakar again received Bangladesh National Television Child Artist Award (Nutun Kuri) in the category of story telling.[6]
- International Pen-Palls Club Award (1989)
Tamalika Karmakar Received International Pen-Palls Club Award in 1989 for bring up the Heroic acts of the myrters in 1971 libaration war to the children.
- Aronnok Natto Dol Award
She won the honorable medal from Aronnok Natto Dol in their 50th stage show.
- Bornochora Natto Goshthi Award
Tamalika Karmakar got the Bornochora Natto Goshthi Award in their 32 years anniversary.
- Shibli Award by Dhaka Theatre
Dhaka Theater had given Tamalika Karmakar Faojia Yasmin Shibli Podok in Shelim al Din Jonmoutshob 2008 for her performance in theater.[7]
- North American Bangladesh Cultural Society Award
Honorary Award from the North American Bangladesh Cultural Society.
