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 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Dance Artist, Choreographer, Administrator |
| Spouses | Mohammad Barkatullah |
| Children |
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| Awards | Full list |
Early life and education edit
Barkatullah was a student of Gazi Alimuddin Mannan at the age of 4.[3] She earned her masters 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 edit
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 edit
Barkatullah had two daughters, including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah.[7][8][4]
Zeenat Barkatullah died on 20 September 2023.[9]
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ "২০২৩ সালে যাদের হারিয়েছি". The Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). 21 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Kavita Charanji (12 September 2006). "Zinnat Barkatullah and her passion for dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Dancer, actress Zinnat Barkatullah moved to intensive care in 'critical condition'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ a b c "My Sheltered Existence". The Daily Star. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b Novera Deepita (10 August 2003). "Danseuse Zinnat Barkat Ullah unfolds her tale". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "24 personalities to get Ekushey Padak". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "THE BEST of BIJORI". The Daily Star. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Mother - an idolized figure". The Daily Observer. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Ekushey Padak-winning dancer Zeenat Barkatullah dies
- ^ "Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy honours leading artistes". The Daily Star. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2020.