Arifin Shuvoo


Arifin Shuvoo is a Bangladeshi film actor and television personality. He is the recipient of several awards and nominations, including a National Film Award and two Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He made his debut television series Ha/Na. He made his debut silver screen film Jaago.
He made a debut into mainstream cinema with Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini in 2013. For his antagonist role in the film, he received a nomination for Best Actor at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He later went on to star in Bhalobasha Zindabad in 2013 and the romantic action film Agnee in 2014. In 2015, his performance in Chuye Dile Mon earned him his first Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. He later starred in the film Musafir directed by Ashiqur Rahman in 2016. In 2017, he starred in Dhaka Attack directed by Dipankar Dipon. In 2021 he starred in Mission Extreme Directed by Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed.
The Daily Star critic Shah Alam Shazu wrote in 2020 that "Shuvoo has captivated the audience with his charming personality and acting prowess throughout his successful career".
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Career

2007–2009: Television

Before working in television shows, Shuvoo worked in television commercials. He made his acting debut in 2007, with appearance in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's television series Ha/Na in 2007, where he had a recurring role. He also had a recurring role in the show Iz Equal Two in 2008.
He then starred in the television series Serious Ekta Kotha Ache alongside Mosharraf Karim and Sohana Saba. A critically praised performance of his was in the show Lilaboti.

2009–2013: Debut and breakthrough

Shuvo made his film debut in the 2010 sports drama film Jaago - Dare To Dream. In Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini he played the antagonist alongside Jaya Ahsan and Shakib Khan. Critic Rafi Hossain, writing for The Daily Star, called his performance in the film "brilliant". He next starred in Debashish Biswas Bhalobasha Zindabad.

2014–present: Critical acclaim

In 2014, Shuvoo was first seen in Iftakar Chowdhury's action thriller Agnee, alongside Mahiya Mahi. He next started in Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's Taarkata, which received a mixed reaction from the audience. His next project was Ashiqur Rahman's Kistimaat, co-starring Achol, where he plays the role of a cop.
In 2015, he starred in Shihab Shaheen's romantic drama film Chuye Dile Mon. The film and his performance was highly appreciated by both critics and audience, earning Shuvoo his first Meril Prothom Alo award for Best Actor He next went on to star in Shafi Uddin Shafi's Warning alongside Mahiya Mahi.
In 2016, Shuvoo starred in Ashiqur Rahman's Musafir. He then starred in Anonno Mamun's Ostitto which released in May 2016. He also starred in the Indo-Bangladeshi joint venture Niyoti, which was directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and was produced by Jaaz Multimedia and Eskay Movies.
In 2017, Shuvoo began the year with Jakir Hossain Raju's Premi O Premi and Shamim Ahamed Roni's Dhat Teri Ki, both being produced by Jaaz Multimedia and co-starring Nusrat Faria Mazhar. Regarding the former, the film and Shuvoo's performance were critically acclaimed.
In 2021, Shuvoo portrayed Nabid Al Shahriar, an additional deputy commissioner of police in CTTC, in Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed's police action-thriller Mission Extreme. He reprised the role in the sequel, Black War: Mission Extreme 2. Shuvoo underwent rigorous dieting and training for the physically demanding character—a first in Bangladeshi cinema.
He worked in a Chorki original movie Unish 20, which was directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan and released on 13 February 2023. His performance as Apu in the film was loved and was critically acclaimed. This was his first web film and his nuanced performance - especially after the action film to the romantic genre - received positive reviews.
He also starred in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation. Shuvoo starred as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, a highly anticipated biographical film directed by Shyam Benegal. With the film tracing Mujibur Rahman’s journey from a young revolutionary to the Father of the Nation, Shuvoo’s portrayal earned acclaim from Naseeruddin Shah. The trailer of the film was released in the 75th Cannes International film festival, and the film was screened at 43rd Toronto International film festival.
Shuvoo's next few works include Raihan Rafi's Noor, produced by Shapla Media and Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul's Jam, which is about a traffic jam and produced by Dhallywood Cinema Megastar Manna's Kritanjoli Kothachitra, Jazz City - Sony Liv webseries directed by Soumik Sen, Neel Chokro by Mithu Khan, and Lohu by Rahool Mukherjee for Chorki.
Shuvoo is a brand ambassador for Bata Bangladesh and Himalaya. He did a television commercial for Berger Paints.

Personal life

Shuvoo married Arpita Samaddar, a fashion designer from India who worked for a multinational company in Dhaka. On 31 July 2024, Shuvoo announced their separation, bringing an end to their nine-year marriage.
On 4 September 2024, Rajuk announced the decision to cancel the plot allocated to Shuvoo under a reserved quota. Rajuk Chairman Major General Siddikur Rahman Sarkar confirmed the move as part of a broader initiative to revoke plots granted through political considerations from the former Prime Minister's office. Shuvoo had been allocated a 10-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project during a board meeting on 17 November 2023. Although he accepted the plot by paying the required fee, he was unable to register it in time. Following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, Rajuk reviewed politically motivated land allocations over the past 15 years, resulting in the decision to revoke Shuvoo's plot.

Works

Feature films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2010Jaago - Dare To DreamRafiDebut film
2013Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniShakib Ahmed
2013Bhalobasha ZindabadSourav
2014AgneeShishir / DragonAlso singer of "Shohena Jatona" song
2014TaarkataIbrahim
2014KistimaatDurjoy
2015Chuye Dile MonAbir Hasan
2015WarningZishan
2015Agnee 2Shishir / DragonIndo-Bangladesh joint production, archive footage from Agnee
2016MusafirSunny
2016OstittoImtu
2016NiyotiShuvro ChowdhuryIndo-Bangladesh joint production
2016AynabajiAC SazzadCameo appearance
2017Premi O PremiShimanto
2017Dhat Teri KiRaj
2017Dhaka AttackAbid Rahman
2018Bhalo ThekoJoy
2018Ekti Cinemar GolpoSajib
2019Ahaa ReFarhaz Chowdhury / RajaDebut Indian Bengali film
2019ShapluduArman
2021Mission ExtremeSWAT Officer Nabid Al Shahriar
2023Black War: Mission Extreme 2SWAT Officer Nabid Al Shahriar
2023Unish20OpuReleased on Chorki
2023Mujib: The Making of a NationSheikh Mujibur RahmanIndo-Bangladesh joint production
2025NeelChokroFaisal Shahriar
2025Mon Je BojhenaNeel
2025NoorNoorReleased on Bioscope+
2026Malik Filming
2026Balighawr ModhumoyFilming
2026Chaya ChobiUnreleased
2026MrittupuriRajaCompleted
2026Thikana BangladeshCompleted
2026Jam Filming

Web series

YearTitleRoleOTTNotes
2021ContractTareq / BSTRDZEE5
2024Unishe AprilFridaayIndian Bengali web series
2026Jimmy RoySonyLivIndian Hindi web series

Television

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotesRef.
2007Ha/NaShuvoMostofa Sarwar Farooki
2007ZeroRajibul Islam Rajib
2008Iz Equal 2Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
2008Shesher Kobitar Porer KobitaMahfuz Ahmed
2008Serious Ekta Kotha AcheSaraf Ahmed Zibon
2008Chirokumar ShonghoMohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
2008Waiting RoomMostofa Sarwar Farooki
2008My ValentineShishirEshan Haider & Idris Haider
2009Shishir Er ShobdoMahfuz Ahmed
2009Kagojer GhorChayanika Chowdhury
2009ShastiSalauddin Lavlu
2009Bishesh DrostobyoSharmin Akter Mukta
2009Chirokumar Shongho Ditiyo ShongskoronMohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
2009Mohollar PaglamiRanbir Roni & Atiq Rahman
2009Nayika NupurSalman Haidar
2009Rupnogorer KoinnaIdris HaiderDrama serial
2009Talk ShowMahfuz Ahmed
2010Bullet KhanMahfuz Ahmed
2010Boroder Bibaho ShastroSharmin Akter Mukta
2010OpekkhaSalauddin Lavlu
2010Ami Sudhu Meyetike Chithi Dite CheyechilamFahmida Irfan
2010Ek Prem Dui GolpoAlvi Ahmed
2010So Called BhalobashaSadim Hossain
2010Ache Naki NaiMohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
2010Bhalobashi TaiShihab ShaheenTelefilm
2010Meghla OvimanChayanika Chowdhury
2010Bhasha O Bhalobasha
2010I Luv u, Me 2Iftakar Chowdhury
2010Onek Bristy JhoraAshraful Rahman
2010Name Vari JomidariIdris HaiderDrama serial
2010Joutho SurKaushik Sankar Das
2010ExhibitionSaifur Rubel
2011Road To SuccessAlvi AhmedTelefilm
2011The Photograph — Ekhono ValobashiMahbuba Islam SumiTelefilm
2011Ami Hoyto Manush NoiChayanika Chowdhury
2011Nirbachito Dukho KostoChayanika Chowdhury
2011Will You Marry MePantho Sarkar
2011Neel FulChayanika Chowdhury
2011Obosheshe Natoke PorinotoShourojoy Choudhury
2011Vulomone ValobashaIftakar Chowdhury
2011Valobashar OnushongoNoyeem Imtiaz Neyamul
2011Over ConfidenceF. Q. Petar
2011ProsnobodhokAdnan Al RajeevTelefilm
2011Firchi Birotir PorKaushik Shankar Das
2011Amare Debona VuliteMahbubul Islam Russel / Tanvir Ahamed
2011Valobashi Tai Valobeshe JaiAsifShihab ShaheenTelefilm
2011Tobuo BhalobashiMehedi Khan Jehad
2011ShashTonmoy Tansen
2011Rong Bodle JaySarkar Molton
2011Bak Bakum PayraShammi Haider PoliDrama serial
2011Goodbye AmericaMahbuba Islam ShumiTelefilm
2011OnakangkhitoChayanika Chowdhury
2011Ki Kotha Tahar SatheMahfuz Ahmed
2011Dorja Bondho Janalata KholaKaushik Shankar Das
2011Shesher BikelChayanika Chowdhury
2011Megh Jure Jhol ChiloMahfuz Ahmed
2011LilabotiArun ChowdhuryDrama serial
2011TouristArun ChowdhuryDrama serial
2011Bhalobasha Tomar Jonno
2011Ebar Dhora DaoTariq Muhammad Hasan
2012ChondromukhiIdris Haider
2012AkashanilaMehedi Khan Jehad
2012Kuashar ChadorChayanika Chowdhury
2012Jantrik ValobashaPallab Biswas
2012BlueRaihan KhanTelefilm
2012IllusionParvez Amin
2012Biborno ValobashaS.M Shaheen
2012Close ChapterShokal AhmedDrama serial
2012RunM R Mizan
2012NikeshKayes Choudhury
2012Miya BibiImran Hossain Imu
2012Tumi, Ami, SheMizanur Rahman Aryan
2012Bashbo BhaloRashed Raha
2012OboshesheTanvir Sani
2012OpekkhaArif Rahman
2012Joto Swapno Chilo
2012Onno Chokhe Valobasha
2012Big BudgetSamiul Haque Sami
2012Nail Cutter
DanguliTanmoy Tansen
Ekjon Filmmaker O Ek Ati LalshakAtik Rahman
Choloman ChobiChayanika Chowdhury
Sei Toh Elo Fire
Jhogra