Azmeri Haque Badhon

Azmeri Haque Badhon (born 28 October 1983) is a Bangladeshi actress who has also worked in Indian cinema. She became notable after being the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006. Later, she made her film debut with a film called Nijhum Oronney in 2010 along with Ilias Kanchan and Champa. She also acts television drama.

Badhon got her breakthrough in acting for her lead role at Rehana Maryam Noor (2021), the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress, the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in "Best Actress" category and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for this film.

Early life and education Azmeri Haque Badhon was born on 28 October 1983 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her ancestral background is in Munshiganj. She is also well known for her work in drama serials such as Choita Pagla, Shuvo Bibaho, Chand ful Omaboshsha, Rong and Hijibiji Nothing. She also has interest in dental practice. Badhon is mostly busy with television plays these days. She made her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya in a prominent role alongside renowned Indian actor Tabu and Ali Fazal.

Personal life Badhon has a daughter, Michele Amani Sayera (age ). In 2018, she received guardianship of Saira, by the verdict was given by Dhaka's 12th District and Session Court's Assistant Judge.

Activism

Badhon is associated with social activism including the issues on women's rights and mental health. At the Wow Festival organized by the British Council, she made important statements about women's rights and social change. As part of UN Women's social activities, she spoke out against marital rape.

Filmography Films

Web series

TV shows and drama Mehghey Dhaka Shohor Choita Pagla Shuvo Bibaho Bhalobasha Kare Koy

Film jury activity Jury Member, I Am Tomorrow Film Festival, Brussels Jury Member, Asian films Competition, 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival, India

Awards