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Today is the 2nd death anniversary of legendary film actress Sarah Begum Kabori. The National Film Award-winning actress died on this day in 2021.
Born on July 19, 1950 in Chattogram, Kabori started her acting career at the age of 14 with renowned filmmaker Subhas Dutta’s ‘Shutorang’ in 1964. Kabori starred with Razzak in more than 20 films together since Dutta’s ‘Abirbhab’ in 1968; the films include ‘Nil Akasher Niche’ (1969), ‘Deep Nebhe Nai’ (1970), and ‘Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo’ (1970).
Kabori acted in several films with Farooque in the 1970s, notably ‘Sujon Sokhi’ and ‘Sareng Bou’. She also starred with Bulbul Ahmed in Chashi Nazrul Islam’s ‘Devdas’ (1982). She acted in the 1973 film ‘Titash Ekti Nadir Naam’ by Ritwik Ghatak, an Indian filmmaker. She also acted in an Urdu film ‘Bahana’ by Zahir Raihan with co-actor Rahman. She also worked with other actors including Alamgir, Sohel Rana, Uzzal, Wasim, Khan Ataur Rahman, Golam Mustafa, Anwar Hossain and A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman.
In 1971, Kabori went to Kolkata where she played an important role in creating public opinion in favour of Bangladesh’s independence. She spoke at various events and organised cultural programmes. After returning to the new-born country, her focus turned to acting in films.
Kabori received the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Sareng Bou (1978).
In 2008, Kabori was elected to the National Parliament in Bangladesh from Narayanganj-4 for 9th Bangladesh Parliament. During 1971 Liberation War, she participated by donating blood to help the freedom fighters.
