Tania Ahmed (born 5 June 1972) [1][2] is a Bangladeshi actress, model, choreographer and director.[3] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Krishnopokkho (2016).[4]

Tania Ahmed
Ahmed in 2011
Born (1972-06-05) June 5, 1972 (age 52)
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupation(s)Actress, model, choreographer, director
Years active1991-present
Spouse
(m. 1999⁠–⁠2021)
ChildrenTawab • Sreyash • Arosh
RelativesSohel Khan (uncle)

Career

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Ahmed started her career as a model in 1991.[5] She debuted her acting career in the TV play Samporko, directed by Faria Hossain.[5] Later on, she played in other notable TV dramas - 69, Belabhumi, Srikanto, Amader Anandabari, Ghunpoka and Shukhnagar Apartment.[5] Ahmed has also directed music videos since 1999.[5]

2001–2005

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She directed music video of "Muhurto", "Moyuree", "Aar Koto Kandabe", and "Uro Megh".[1] In 2004, she acted in Humayun Ahmed's film Shyamol Chhaya and earned Bachsas Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie.

2006–2010

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She has acted in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's Made in Bangladesh and in a short film Biswaronner Nodi.[6]

2011–2018

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She became the judge of Veet Channel i Top Model in 2011.[7] She directed a serial named A Team[8][9] in 2012 in England and telecasted on Channel-i in 2013.[10] In 2014, Ahmed debuted in directorial role in the movie Valobasha Emoni Hoy (Good Morning London)[3] released in January 2017.

Personal life

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She was married to musician S I Tutul since 1999.[6] The couple officially divorced on 2021. Together they have three sons - Tawab, Sreyash and Arosh.[3]

Television works

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Year Title of Drama Director & Playwright Co-stars Aired on Notes & Source
1992 Samparko Faria Hossain Zahid Hasan, Abida Ali Bangladesh Television Hit song: Tumi Amar Prothom Shokal
Singer: Topon Choudhury & Shakila Zafar
Manush Chena Daay Kobir Anwar Zahid Hasan
1995 Bhalobasar Ontorale Tony Dias
Belabhumi
Srikanto
Amader Anandabari Shahed
Ghunpoka
Ekhon Duhsomoy Azizul Hakim
Shukhnagar Apartment
Iblish Zahid Hasan
Ghar Tera Mir Sabbir
Bakatta Azizul Hakim, Bijori Barkatullah
Ebong Tarpor Mahfuz Ahmed
Putrodaan Azizul Hakim, Bijori Barkatullah, Shahiduzzaman Selim
Fire Ase Brihospoti Azizul Hakim, Abdul Kader
Shodh Bodh Zahid Hasan, Mahfuz Ahmed, Tarin Ahmed
Alta Ranga Mon Azizul Hakim
Miss Call Monir Khan Shimul, Ali Zaker
2004 Ronger Manush Salauddin Lavlu & Masum Reza ATM Shamsuzzaman, Fazlur Rahman Babu NTV
2005 Shyamol Chhaya Humayun Faridi, Shimul, Riaz, Shaon
Ja Hariye Jay Zahid Hasan, Afsana Mimi Serial Natok
Ektu Bhalobashar Jonno Shubhon
Shurobi Mahfuz Ahmed
Chuto Chuto Deu Nobel, Zahid, Shimul, Towkir
Bristir Kanna Azizul Hakim, Mahfuz Ahmed
Osrutho Shonglap Golam Mustafa
Binimoye Tumi Shubhon
Shohojatri Nader Chowdhury
Bristir Chokhe Jol Tony Dais, Shomi Kaiser
Madhuri O Onnanyo Khaled Khan
Britto Periye Deyal Azizul Hakim
Je Jar Bhumikay Tauquir Ahmed
Hridoyer Kachche Tony Dais, Toru Mostafa
Naa Azizul Hakim, Tony, Sweety Drama Serial
Ditiyo Shotto Azizul Hakim
Otocho Ekhon Duhshomoy Azizul Hakim
Birpurush Boshikoron Zahid Hasan, Richi, Shimul, Abul Hayat, A Kader
Manush Namer Nodi Khaled Khan, Zahid Hasan
Ronger Manush Salahuddin Lavlu
Andhokarer Mukh Faria Hossain Shuvon
Montro Dilam Praner Afzal Hussain
Loov A Hakim, Mahfuz A, Bijori, A Kader
Seku Sikander Saidul Anam Tutul
2006 Saapludu Saiful Islam Mannu Munira Yusuff Memi Bangladesh Television TV serial, in a negative role[7]
2011 Prottaborton Sanowar TV serial, in a negative role[7]
Terminal Shokal Ahmed ntv TV serial
2012 Apon Por Ripon Nobi TV serial
Mayajaal Himel Ashraf' TV serial
Putul Khela Masud Sezan ATN Bangla TV serial
Rupkotha Aranya Anwar ntv TV serial
Shokal Shondhya Raat Azizul Hakim Channel i TV serial[10]
Sikandar Box Ekhon Birat Model Sagor Jahan (both) Mosharraf Karim, Faruk Ahmed, Joyraaj Banglavision six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid
2013 Sikandar Box Cox's Bazar-e Sagor Jahan (both) Mosharraf Karim, Faruk Ahmed, Joyraaj Banglavision six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid
2015 Bakharkhani Tuhin Rasel
Tanim Parvez
Shahiduzzaman Selim, Shaju Khadem, Aparna Ghosh Desh TV a weeklong mini TV Series, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr[11]
Ekdin Chhuti Hobe Faruq Ahmed
Himel Ashraf
Shahiduzzaman Selim, Chanchal, Pran Raoy, Nowshin, Urmila ntv TV Serial[12]
Superstar Rayhan Khan (both) Tauquir Ahmed, Mehazabien, Nayeem, Toya Maasranga Television TV serial, airs every Sunday to Wednesday; S I Tutul, Samina, Nancy, & Naomi sang for the serial[13]
Sikandar Boksh Ekhon Nij Gram-e Sagor Jahan (both) Mosharraf, Shokh, Farukh Ahmed, AKM Hasan Banglavision six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid-ul-Adha[14]

Directed dramas

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Year Title Playwright Co-stars Aired on Notes & Source
A Team Masud Sezan [15] Mosharraf Karim, Bijori Barkatullah, S I Tutul, Tania Ahmed, Saju Muntasir, Kazi Riton [10]

Web series

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Year Title OTT Character Co-Artist Director
2023 Buker Moddhye Agun Hoichoi Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Yash Rohan Taneem Rahman Angshu

Awards

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Bachsas Film Award

  • Best Supporting Actress for Shyamol Chhaya in 2004

References

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  1. ^ a b Mahalanobish, Shilpi (June 5, 2004). "Tania Ahmed: A versatile artiste". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 9". 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  3. ^ a b c Shah Alam Shazu (September 6, 2014). "Tania now filmmaker!". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  4. ^ "National Film Award winners announced". The Daily Star. April 6, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d Deepita, Novera (June 24, 2005). "In conversation with Tania - A versatile talent". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Tania Ahmed - Doing the balancing act". The Daily Star. May 19, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "Taniya plays a negative role again". Dhaka Mirror. May 5, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  8. ^ 'আমাদের এখন পাঁচ ছেলেমেয়ে'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). December 30, 2013.
  9. ^ ধারাবাহিক পরিচালনায় তানিয়া. Bangla News (in Bengali). September 21, 2010.
  10. ^ a b c "Eventful innings: Face to face with Tania Ahmed". The Daily Star. May 5, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  11. ^ "Eid Delights!". The Daily Star. July 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  12. ^ "Ekdin Chhuti Hobe" একদিন ছুটি হবে. The Daily Ittefaq. October 22, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  13. ^ ""Superstar" on Maasranga". The Daily Star. September 20, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  14. ^ "Eid Delights!". The Daily Star. September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  15. ^ ধারাবাহিক পরিচালনায় তানিয়া. Bangla News (in Bengali). September 21, 2010.
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