Dolly Johur
Dolly Johur | |
|---|---|
ডলি জহুর | |
| Born |
13 July 1953 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Spouse(s) | Johurul Islam (m. 1976, d. 2006) |
Dolly Johur (born 17 July 1953) is a Bangladeshi film, television and stage actress. She earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2021) from the Bangladeshi government. She received Bangladesh National Film Awards 2 times - as the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the films Shonkhonil Karagar and Ghani (2006) respectively.
Early life and education
Johur began acting at a very young age. Her brother took her try out for different acting jobs when they were young. She attended University of Dhaka, where she got involved with theater. During that time, she was enrolled at Natyachakra and Chhayanaut.
Career
Johur got her breakthrough by the character Nilu in the drama serial Ei Shob Din Ratri by Humayun Ahmed. She has acted in several television dramas on Maasranga Television, ATN Bangla and BTV.
Personal life
She married actor Johurul Islam in 1976, who died in 2006. The couple has one son together, named Riasat.
Works
Television
- Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985)
- Atimanab (2007)
- Joge Biyoge (2007)
- Tuntuni Villa (2008)
- Meghe Dhaka Shohor (2018)
- Shohorbash (2022)
Films
- Shonkhonil Karagar (1992)
- Aguner Poroshmoni (1995)
- Shopner Thikana (1995)
- Dipu Number Two (1996)
- Anondo Osru (1997)
- Jibon Chabi (1999)
- Wrong Number (2004)
- Nirontor (2006)
- Ghani (2006)
- Daruchini Dwip (2007)
- Dui Prithibi (2015 film) (2015)
Stage dramas
- Manush (2003)
- Noashal (2014)
- Shesher Ratri (2015)