Dilara Zaman’s birthday today

Today marks the 81st birthday of Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Dilara Zaman. On this occasion, she is feeling bad for the people of Sylhet who are in distress due to severe flooding.

Regarding her birthday, she said, “There will be no celebration for my birthday this year. However, after so many years, I am healthy and fine, that’s more important. I have received Ekushey Padak, National Film Award in recognition of my acting career. But the love that I have received from billions of people over the year - is a real achievement for me. I want to live with this love.’

Dilara Zaman started acting in theatre in 1962 when she was an MA student of Bangla at Dhaka University. After that, she received great responses and appreciation for the stage play. She also worked with Arindam Natya Sampraday in 1972.

She made her television debut in 1967 with the drama ‘Pinis’, written by Khan Joynul.

She acted in numerous Bengali films in her 40 years of career. Her notable films include ‘Aguner Poroshmoni’, ‘Chondrakotha’, ‘Meghla Akash’, ‘Monpura’, ‘Chandragrohon’, ‘Opekkha’, ‘Altabanu’, ‘Gunin’, ‘Postmaster 71’.

She was also Assistant Head Mistress of Viqarunnisa Noon School (Dhanmondi Branch). She has written four short stories and a novel.

Three films titled ‘Daymukti’, ‘Sheikh Rasel’ and ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’ is awaiting their release. In Mujib’s biopic, she will be seen portraying the character of Sayera Banu.