Suborna Mustafa (born 2 December 1959)[2][1] is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actress.[3] She is a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat-4 from 2019 to 2024. She is a member of Bangladesh Awami League party.[4]
Mustafa made her stage acting debut through Jaundice O Bibidho Balloon by Al Mansur.[12] She debuted in directing through a single-episode play, Akash Kushum for ATN Bangla in 2009.[13]
Mustafa made her film debut in Ghuddi (1980).[11] In 1984, she acted in Noyoner Alo, along with Zafar Iqbal.[11] She later acted in Lal Shobujer Pala, Palabi Kothay, Suruj Miah, Opohoron, Durotto, Headmaster, Commander, Khondo Golpo 71, Ankhi O Tar Bondhura and Shonkhonil Karagar.[11]
A long-time cricket fan, Mustafa has been a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi since 2015.[14][15][16] As a member of the Censor Board, she participates in the National Film Awards selection.[1]
Mustafa took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024.[17] During the movement, a group of pro-Awami artists, including Suborna Mustafa, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[18] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[19][20] In November 2024, Bangladesh Police prevented Mustafa and her husband from leaving the country.[21]
In 1984, Mustafa married Humayun Faridi, another Bangladeshi actor. They were divorced on 18 March 2008.[9] Later she married Badrul Anam Saud, co-director of Dolls House, in July 2008.
She is one of famous actress in Bangladesh. [27]
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