Rosy Afsari
Rosy Afsary | |
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রোজী আফসারী | |
.jpg) Afsari in Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (1973) | |
| Born | Shamima Akter Rosy 20 April 1946 Lakshmipur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 9 March 2007 (aged 60) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967–2004 |
| Spouses |
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| Children | Kobita Samad |
| Relatives | Wasim (brother-in-law) |
| Awards | National Film Award, Bachsas Awards |
Rosy Afsary (Bengali: রোজী আফসারী, Bengali pronunciation: [rodʒi afsaɾi]; 23 April 1946 – 9 March 2007), also known as Rosy Samad, was an actress in the Bangladeshi film industry. She was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in its first ceremony in 1975 for her role in the film Lathial.[1]
Career
[edit]Afsary started her career in 1964 through Eito Jibon film. She appeared in over 200 Bengali films and always played a positive sad role.[2] She also acted in 25 Urdu films.[3] She was President of Zia Sangskritik Parishad (Zisus).[4]
Personal life
[edit]Afsary was first married to filmmaker Abdus Samad on December 27, 1965. They divorced on May 5, 1986. Then in 1987, she married filmmaker Malek Afsary and changed her surname to Rosy Afsary.[1] Her sister Parveen Ahmed Ruhi (died 2003) was the wife of veteran Actor Washim.
Filmography
[edit]- All films are in Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Eito Jibon | Debut film | [5] | |
| Bandhan | Debut Urdu film | [6] | ||
| Sangam | Urdu film; Pakistani first color film | [6][2] | ||
| 1965 | Ek Aler Roop Khatha | [7] | ||
| Aur Ghum Nahi | ||||
| Gayer Bodhu | ||||
| Kanch Kata Heera | ||||
| Kolomi Lota | ||||
| 1966 | Poonam ki Raat | Urdu film | [8] | |
| 1967 | Iss Dharti Per | [9] | ||
| Poonam ki Raat | [10] | |||
| Uljhan | [10] | |||
| 1968 | Eto Tuku Asha | [11] | ||
| Meri Dosti Mera Pyar | Urdu film | [12] | ||
| Soeey Nadya Jage Pani | [13] | |||
| 1969 | Neel Akasher Neechey | [14] | ||
| Pratikar | [15] | |||
| Qasam Uss Waqt Ki | Urdu film | [14] | ||
| 1970 | Jibon Theke Neya | Sathi | [16] | |
| Jey Aguney Puri | [16] | |||
| 1972 | Ora Egaro Jon | |||
| 1973 | Titash Ekti Nadir Naam | Basanti | Indo-Bangladesh joint production | |
| 1974 | Alor Michhil | Meena | ||
| 1975 | Lathial | Kader's wife | Won- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1976 | Surjo Grahan | Shirin | ||
| 1977 | Rupali Saikate | |||
| 1978 | Ashikkhito | |||
| Golapi Ekhon Traine | Golapi's Mother | |||
| Nagardola | ||||
| 1979 | Surjo Sangram | Shirin | ||
| Bela Shesher Gaan | ||||
| 1986 | Asha Nirasha | |||
| Khoma | ||||
| 1995 | Ei Ghor Ei Songsar | |||
| 2003 | Bir Soinik | Mohammad Ali's mother | ||
| 2005 | Porom Priyo | [1] |
Awards
[edit]- National Film Award - 1975 for Best Supporting Actress
- Bachsas Awards
- Zahir Raihan Padak
- Nigar Awards[17] vd
Death and legacy
[edit]Afsari died on 9 March 2007 at Birdem Hospital, Dhaka of kidney failure.[18][19] A Google Doodle on 23 April 2019 commemorated Afsari's 73rd birth anniversary.[20]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 রোজীকে মনে পড়ে. Daily Samakal (in Bengali). March 4, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- 1 2 "Remembering Rosy Afsari: Departure of a thespian". The Daily Star. March 11, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ Deepannita Ity (March 8, 2015). ঋত্বিক ঘটকের 'দ্য বিউটি'- রোজী আফসারী. Bangla Mail (in Bengali). Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ রোজী আফসারী. Priyo News (in Bengali). Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 254. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- 1 2 Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 253. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 256. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 258. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- 1 2 Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 259. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 262. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 261. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- 1 2 Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 265. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 266. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- 1 2 Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 268. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ রোজী আফসারী. Daily Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ রোজী আফসারীর অষ্টম মৃত্যুবার্ষিকী আজ - Rosy Afsari's 8th Death Anniversary Today. The Times Info. March 9, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ Aminul E Shanto (March 9, 2015). রোজী আফসারীর প্রয়াণ দিবসে শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি. Risingbd (in Bengali). Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Rosy Afsari's 73rd Birthday". Google. 23 April 2019.
External links
[edit]- Rosy Afsari at IMDb
- Rosy Afsari at the Bangla Movie Database
