Farzana Chobi


Farzana Chobi, better known as Chobi, is a Bangladeshi actress and model who works in Bengali dramas, films and documentaries. For her role in the drama Shimana Periye, she received the Meril-Prothom Alo [Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress]. Her notable works include Vober Hat, Pakhi Ebong Manushera and Taan.

Personal life

Chobi married her long-time boyfriend, Tanmoy Sarker, in May 2014. He is an associate professor at Dhaka Commerce College. They have two sons, Avirup Sarker and Anirban Sarker "Adrik".

Career

Farzana Chobi made her acting debut in 1998 with Abdullah Al Mamun's Chithi. Farzana was awarded the Meril-Prothom Alo [Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress|Merill-Prothom Alo Award in 2013] for best TV actor for her performance in the play Shimana Periye, directed by Matia Banu Shuku. She took a brief sabbatical in 2014 after the birth of her son. She returned to television in 2015, with Banu Shuku's Bini Shutor Mala.
Her 2019 film Maa, directed by Aranyo Anawer, was screened at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Work

Filmography

Television

Awards