Sahara (actress)

Bangladeshi film actress (born 1983)

Sahara

Born|

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Years active| 2004–2014
Known for| Priya Amar Priya
Spouse| Mahbubur Rahman Manir (m. 2015)

Sahara (Bengali: সাহারা) is a Bangladeshi film actress. She made her debut in the film Rukhe Darao in 2004 with Shakib Khan. Her career lasted from then to 2014, the year her last movie was released. She stopped acting after marrying Mahbubur Rahman in 2015.[1]

Her ability to portray wide range of characters have made her survive in the film industry. Her divisive roles include a arrogant lady who mistreats poor and underprivilege but later turns into a kind and helping women after suffering from evil people, a poor but kind lady who helps the person she loves although is unsuccessful in winning him at the end as he is already married, a lady who fights for justice for poor and helpless people and goes against evil people who can be her family members of a big tycoon, or a innocent young lady who falls in love with the protagonist after misunderstanding him and realizes how much he loves her although she has to go through her family members to win her love.

Eventually not successful with her debut film, she embarked on a successful career as one of the top actress of 2000s with her performances in movies such Bishakto Chok: The Blue Eye, Boss Number One, Khodar Pore Ma, Priya Amar Priya, Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore, Boroloker Dosh Din Goriber Ek Din, Bondhu Tumi Shotru Tumi, Goriber Chele Boro Loker Meye, Mon Diyechi Tomake, Amar Challenge, Nishpap Munna, Don Number One, Khodar Pore Ma, Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na, Amar Swapno, Maruf Er Challenge, Amar Prithibi Tumi, Shaheb Name Golam, My Name Is Sultan, Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore, and Tiger Number One. Her acting pairs with top actors such as Shakib Khan, Mamnun Hasan Emon, and Kazi Maruf led to successful films.[2]

## Career

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Shahara started her career in 2004 with the film Rukhe Darao. In 2008, she starred in the blockbuster Priya Amar Priya with Shakib Khan.[3]

## Filmography

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Director  | Notes  | Ref.

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2004 | Rukhe Darao | Kajal | Shahadat Hossain Liton | Debut film |
Varate Khuni | Shumi | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Dhor Shaitan | Dola | Badiul Alam Khokon |  |
Tin Badshah | Inspector Hena/Kona | Aziz Ahmed Babul |  |
2005 | Bishakto Chokh: The Blue Eye | Rosy | Masum Parvez Rubel |  |
Mastan Number One | Kajol | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Lalu Koshai | Kajal | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Damn Care | Nadira | Syed Shamsul Alam |  |
Order | Diba | Raju Chowdhury |  |
Lucky 7 | Kajol | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Sagorer Gorjon | Moumita | Abu Saeed Khan |  |
Domon | Shikha | Sheikh Nazrul Islam |  |
2006 | Jadrel | Rani | M B Manik |  |
Josnar Prem | Josna | Sheikh Nazrul Islam |  |
Nosto Chhatro | Kajol | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
2007 | Ghore Dushmon | Bubli | M.M Sarkar |  |
Dusto Meye | Lona | M.O Rahim |  |
Shanto Keno Oshanto | Kakon | Mohammad Salahuddin and Ahmed Ali |  |
Banglar Don | Shanta | Mostafizur Rahman Babu |  |
Moydaan | Rupa Khan | Polli Malek |  |
Astrodhari Rana | Farzana | Nilu Shimul |  |
Chokkor | Roja and Rumana[a] | Md. Firoz Alam |  |
Khomota | Kajol | M B Manik |  |
2008 | Amader Choto Shaheb | Tisha | F I Manik |  |
Priya Amar Priya | Priya | Badiul Alam Khokon |  | [3]
2009  | Kajer Maanush | Ginia | Montazur Rahman Akbar |  |
Mon Diyechi Tomake | Nila | Nayak Raj Razzak |  |
Bhalobashar Shesh Nai | Bijli | Reza Lotif |  |
Bhalobeshe Bou Anbo | Raina | Chondon Chowdhury |  | [3]
Aainer Hate Greftar | Nupur | Rashed Alam Rana |  |
Ovishopto Raat | Tamanna | Apurba Rana |  |
Vondo Nayok | Kajol | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Shaheb Name Golam | Roja | Raju Chowdhury |  | [3]
Prem Koyedi | Nilima | M B Manik |  | [3]
Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore | Kajal | Shah Mohammad Songram |  |
Rastar Chele | Maati | Shaheen-Sumon |  | [3]
2010 | Bhalobeshe Morte Pari | Shima | Badiul Alam Khokon |  |
Ashanto Mon | Papri | Kazi Hayat |  | [4]
Bostir Chele Kotipoti | Bindu | Swapon Chowdhury |  |
Panch Takar Prem | Priya/Nusrat[b] | Shaheen Sumon |  | [3]
Amar Swapno | Shahara | Kazi Hayat |  | [4]
Boroloker Dosh Din Goriber Ek Din | Brishti | Sheikh Nazrul Islam |  | [3]
Mayer Jonno Morte Pari | Mohona | Ahmed Nasir |  |
2011 | Darowaner Chele | Dithi | Rakibul Alam Rakib |  |
Amar Prithibi Tumi | Kajal | Gazi Mahbub |  |
Sathi Hara Nagin | Nagrani Mohini | Delwar Jahan Jhantu |  | [5]
Bondhu Tumi Shotru Tumi | Nila | Royal Babu |  |
Tiger Number One | Shopna | Shaheen Sumon |  | [6]
Boss Number One | Aalo Chowdhury | Mohammad Hossain Jemi / Badiul Alam Khokon |  | [3]
Ek Takar Chele Koti Takar Meye | Champa | Komol Sarkar |  |
Ongko | Rumki | Shaheen Sumon |  |
Pita Putrer Golpo | Ratna | Kazi Hayat |  | [5]
2012 | Khodar Pore Ma | Labena | Shaheen Sumon |  |
Sontaner Moto Sontan | Lalita | Shaheen Sumon |  |
Amar Challenge | Nila | Badiul Alam Khokon |  |
My Name Is Sultan | Kajal | F I Manik |  | [3]
Maruf Er Challenge | Kajol | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Don Number One | Lalitaa | Badiul Alam Khokon |  |
2013 | Dhaka to Bombay | Payel | M B Manik |  |
Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na | Kajal | Shahadat Hossain Liton |  |
Nishpap Munna | Antora | Badiul Alam Khokon |  |
2014 | Toke Bhalobashtei Hobe | Kajal | Raju Chowdhury |  |

## See also

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* Symon Sadik
* Mahiya Mahi
* Bappy Chowdhury

## Notes

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1. ^ Sahara played two roles
2. ^ Sahara played a single character with two or more names in the film

## References

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1. ^ সাহারার নতুন ফ্যাশন হাউজে তারার মেলা. Channel i (in Bengali). 3 February 2018.
2. ^ ""Sahara's wedding"". Bangla Mirror. June 28, 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Shah Alam Sazu (13 October 2011). "Sahara takes the lead". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
4. ^ a b "Sahara's 'Aamar Swapno' releasing March 19". The New Nation. 11 March 2010.
5. ^ a b "Sahara acted two movies to be released on Dec 9". The New Nation. 26 November 2011.
6. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (18 September 2011). "Nipun wins twice over". The Daily Star.