Tina Khan
Firoza Rahman Tina was a Bangladeshi film actress and producer. She appeared in about 25 films. She was conferred special award posthumously on 13th Bangladesh [National Film Awards|13th National Film Awards] in 1989.
Background and career
Firoza Rahman Tina was born on 25 May 1966 in Chuadanga. She was married to Moazzem Hossain when she was in class nine. Her daughter is actress Rimu Roja Khandakar.After coming to Dhaka Khan joined the theatre group of Abdullah Al Mamun. She debuted in film career through the film "Biman Bala", directed by Ehtesham. She then went to work on films including "Rojonigondha", "Dui Jibon", "Mou Chor", "Ayna Bibir Pala", "Ekai Eksho", and "Lagam". She produced and acted in the film "Princess Tina Khan", released in 1985. The film was based on lives of Jatra artists.
Death and legacy
Khan died in a road accident on 20 January 1989 while she was returning from the inauguration of a short film in Bogura. Director Alamgir Kabir, accompanying her in the same vehicle, also died from the accident.Khan was conferred a special award posthumously in the 13th National Film Awards in 1989.
Selected filmography
- Bimanbala
- Rajanigandha
- Mou Chor
- Ayna Bibir Pala
- Lagam
- Dui Jibon
- Eri Nam Prem
- Ekai Eksho
- ''Princess Tina Khan''