Zeenat Barkatullah
Bangladeshi dancer and actress (died 2023)
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Zeenat Barkatullah (died 20 September 2023)[1] was a Bangladeshi dancer and television actress.[2] She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance.[2]
Zeenat Barkatullah | |
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জিনাত বরকতুল্লাহ | |
| Died | (aged 72) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Education | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Dance artist, choreographer, administrator |
| Spouses | Mohammad Barkatullah |
| Children | 2, including Bijori Barkatullah |
| Awards | Full list |
Early life and education
Mrs Barkatullah was born in Munshiganj (former Bikrampur ) district who was a student of Gazi Alimuddin Mannan at the age of 4.[3] She earned her master's degree in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy.[4] She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea.[2] Her father was the deputy magistrate of Jamalpur District.[5]
Career
Barkatullah worked as one of the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy beginning in 2002.[2] She acted in around 80 television drama plays.[2] Her acting career began with the drama Maria Amar Maria in 1980.[3] She later acted in Ghore Baire, Osthai Nibas, Boro Bari, and Kotha Bola Moyna, among others.[3]
Barkatullah was one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela.[4]
On 22 January 2022, Barkatullah was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh.[6]
Personal life and death
Barkatullah had two daughters, including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah.[7][8][4]
Zeenat Barkatullah died on 20 September 2023.[9]