Enamtara Begum

Enamtara Begum is a Bangladeshi costume designer and performing artist. She is also known as Saki or Sakitara . She won the 45th Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2020 for Best Costume Design in the film Gor (The Grave). She has designed costumes for approximately 100 productions in theater and film. She also serves as a trainer for acting workshops organized by the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and provides guest training in costume design at various universities and theater schools.

Early life and education Enamtara Saki was born on 10 December in Kurigram, Bangladesh. Her mother, Bushra Haque, is a retired school teacher, and her father, Alhaj Md. Enamul Haque, is a retired army person. She spent her childhood between her maternal and paternal grandfather's homes, both families being involved in politics, education, and arts, inspiring her early interest in cultural activities.

Her maternal grandfather, S. M. Ahmad Hossain, was a teacher at Kurigram River View High School and a patron of arts. Her maternal uncle, Iqbal Hossain Babla, was a prominent figure in the traditional Prochchod theatre of Kurigram. Another paternal uncle, Md. Shamsul Haque, was head of the Kurigram district Mukul Fauj.

Due to her parents' profession, the family moved to Dhaka around 1974. Saki attended Balughat High School and a few days later, she was admitted to the Dhaka Cantonment Board Adarsha Vidya Niketan in Manikdi. Completing primary and secondary education, she completed higher secondary and undergraduate studies at Tejgaon College and later joined Government Titumir College for postgraduate studies in Zoology. Eventually, she pursued a master's degree in Theater from the Department of Theater and Performance Studies, University of Dhaka.

Career

Saki began her theater career with Dhaka Sarak Theatre, debuting on stage in the play Ekka Dokka. During university, she designed costumes for A Doll's House, initially as an academic requirement, but developed a passion for costume design. She continued designing for theater and film while performing as an actress.

After her postgraduate degree, she briefly worked in NGOs but focused entirely on arts after 2007. She has designed costumes for nearly 100 productions and acted in around 20. She won the National Film Award in 2020 for costume design in Gor (The Grave), directed by Gazi Rakayet and produced by Impress Telefilm. In 2013, her costume designs won a booth exhibition award at the World Costume Festival in Vigan, Philippines. She currently serves as General Secretary of the Kissa Kahini Theatre Group.

Personal life Saki married Mohammad Jasim Uddin, a light designer and theater director associated with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, in 2003. They have one daughter, Ankon Tara Rath Sukonna, and one son, Chitro Path Tepantor. In her leisure time, she enjoys painting, playing dotara, and singing.

Costume design work Year Production Name Production Type Production Authority / Director 2025 Koitori (The Lost Identity) Short Film Director Adnan Abhi, Pathshala, South Asian Institute 2025 Joya Film (Shooting Ongoing) Director Golam Mostofa 2025 Baka Uthanta Short Film Director Aminur Rahman Mukul 2025 Manush Dekho (See the Person) Film Director Gazi Rakayet 2025 Subhankar Hat Dharte Ceyechilo Theater Tirandaj Repertory 2025 Nityapuran Theater Diaspora, New York 2024 Otho Gandhari Theater Theater Department, Tejgaon College, Dhaka 2024 Pulsirat Film Director Rakhal Shobuj 2024 Animal Costume Children's Drama Pidim Theater 2024 Rangin Chorki Theater Shunyan Repertory Theater, Dhaka 2023 Surendra Kumari Theater Mahakal Natya Sampraday, Dhaka 2023 Meril-Prothom Alo Awards (Drama Part) Award Given Ceremony Meril Prothom Alo 2023 2023 Bohe Prantajan Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Rajshahi 2023 Uraal Film Director Zobaidur Rahman, Jatra Party, Dhaka 2023 Rajdrohi Theater Ethic Theater, Dhaka 2023 Janmasutra Film Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) & Impress Telefilm, Dhaka 2023 Acholayoton Theater Renaissance Drama Society, Melbourne, Australia 2023 Neta Je Rate Nihoto Holen Theater Ethic Theater, Dhaka 2023 Adam Surat Theater Tardua Natya Dal, Dhaka 2023 Droho O Bedanar Upakhyan Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Narayanganj 2023 Raja Gilgamesh Theater Faridpur Theater & Bagerhat Theater, Dhaka 2022 Nissongo Lorai Yatra Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2022 Sonar Manush Matir Manush Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Tangail 2022 Joy Banglar Joyotsob Independence Golden Jubilee Closing Ceremony Ministry of Liberation War Affairs 2022 Rajnetro Theater Aranyak Natya Dal, Dhaka 2022 Nishobdo 71 Theater British Council Bangladesh, Dhaka 2022 Honnakaler Protnopuran Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Sirajganj 2022 Roktonodi Gorai Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Kushtia 2022 Madhav Malonchi Theater Theater Art Unit, Dhaka 2021 Chokhbanda Microbus O Shunyotar Golpo Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2021 Khuli Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Tangail 2021 Lalbridge Otopor Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Chuadanga 2020 Jindabahar Television Drama Serial Bangladesh Television, Dhaka 2020 Gor Film Impress Telefilm, Dhaka 2019 Radharaman Theater Bandhan Theater, Sunamganj 2019 Arto Film Sanskritayon, Dhaka 2018 Ora Kadam Ali Theater Drrishyakabya, Dhaka 2018 Boishakhini Theater Shobdaboli Group Theater, Barishal 2017 Uronto Pakhi Dance Drama Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2016 Shesh Nawab Theater Charunirdham, Dhaka 2016 Mahabidya Theater Kissa Kahini, Dhaka 2016 Bagh Eseche Theater Wild Team Bangladesh, Dhaka 2016 Badh Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2016 Mortyer Arasik Theater Banglalok, Dhaka 2016 Saheb Chander Eid Bhojon Theater Shobdaboli Group Theater, Barishal 2015 Bibek Film Rainyday, Dhaka 2015 Sukh Chander Mor Theater Kissa Kahini, Dhaka 2014 Dakghar Theater Peoples Little Theater, Dhaka 2014 Sompurkothon Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Joypurhat 2014 Wari Boteswar Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Narsingdi 2014 Bishadsindhu Theater Aboyob Natya Dal, Dhaka 2014 Shopnopothik Theater Aranyak Natya Dal, Dhaka 2013 Behula Basor Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2013 Rajar Chithi Theater Jagoroni Theater, Savar 2013 Dondo Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2013 Rathjatra Theater Loknatya Dal, Dhaka 2013 Target Platoon Theater National Theater Repertory, Dhaka 2012 Acrobatic Team Costumes Acrobatics Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2010 Mujib Mane Mukti Theater Loknatya Dal, Dhaka 2010 Na Manush Theater Natgaur, Dhaka 2009 Sitar Agniporikkha Theater Sadhana, Dhaka 2009 Putro Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2008 Boishakhi Gan Film Bengal Creative Media, Dhaka 2008 Dakghar Theater Loknatya Dal, Dhaka 2008 The Comedy of Errors Theater Cine & Drama Club, North South University, Dhaka 2007 Lilabati Akhyán Theater Loknatya Dal, Dhaka 2006 Baichal Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Rajbari 2006 Behula Bhashan Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 2006 Costume Design Coordinator - Harold Printer Natya Utsab Theater British Council & Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 2006 Onno Gazi'r Onno Kissa Theater Natya Jan, Dhaka Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University 2006 Lady from the Sea Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 2006 Romeo and Juliet Theater Independent University, Dhaka 2006 A New Testament of Romeo & Juliet Theater Shobdaboli Group Theater, Barishal 2005 Scapin Theater Cine & Drama Club, North South University, Dhaka 2005 Karnakotha Theater Aboyob Natya Dal 2005 Advertisement of British American Tobacco Co. Television Asiatic MCL, Dhaka 2005 Sisimpur, 1st 10 Episodes (Assistant Costume Designer) Television Pappet Series Bangladesh Television 2004 Tartuffe Theater Cine & Drama Club, North South University, Dhaka 2003 Would Be Gentleman Theater Cine & Drama Club, North South University, Dhaka 2003 Macbeth Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 2003 Neel Moyur-er Joubon Theater Shobdaboli Group Theater, Barishal 2003 Darpan Theater Pragati Songh, Dinajpur 2002 Shopno Theater Brittapat, Dhaka 2002 Nepathy Kotha Theater Dhaka Nandanik, Dhaka 2001 The Taming of the Shrew Theater Cine & Drama Club, North South University, Dhaka 2001 Amar Bishonno Mukh Theater Monchashromik, Dhaka 2001 Kabar Theater Dhaka University Theater, Dhaka 2001 Oedipus Theater Bangladesh Group Theater Federation, Dhaka 2001 Kal Sokale Theater Theater Art Unit, Dhaka 2001 Hasur Gan Theater Theater Center for Social Development, Dhaka 2000 Shishurajyo Theater Center for Social Theater Development, Dhaka 2000 Kajol Rekha Theater Shobdaboli Group Theater, Barishal 1999 A Doll's House Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1996 Oedipus Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka

Acting Year Production Name Type Production Authority / Director 2025 Koitori (The Lost Identity) Film Pathshala South Asian Institute 2023 Uraal Film Jatra Party, Dhaka 2020 1971 Sei Shob Din Film Jazz Multimedia, Dhaka 2017 Rizwan Theater Natbangla, Director Syed Jamil Ahmed 2016 Mahabidya Theater Kissa Kahini, Dhaka 2015 Bibek Film Rainyday, Dhaka 2015 Sukh Chander Mor Theater Kissa Kahini, Dhaka 2014 Bishadsindhu Theater Aboyob Natya Dal, Dhaka 2013 Behula Basor Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2009 Putro Theater Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka 2005 Abhiggat Film Impress Telefilm, Dhaka 2002 Shopno Theater Brittapat, Dhaka 2001 Kabar Theater Dhaka University Theater, Dhaka 2000 Shakuntala (Dance Drama) Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1999 A Doll's House Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1998 Komlarani'r Sagar Dighi Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1997 Urubhangam Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1996 Edipus Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1995 Mime Theater Theater & Performance Studies Dept., Dhaka University, Dhaka 1993 Tahader Kotha Theater Dhaka Sarak, Dhaka 1991 Nishobdo Niyoti Theater Dhaka Sarak, Dhaka 1990 Ekka Dokka Theater Dhaka Sarak, Dhaka

Direction Work Year Production Name Type Production Authority / Director 2016 Mahabidya Theater Kissa Kahini, Dhaka 2005 Manob Dhormo (Workshop Production) Theater Bangladesh Group Theater Federation, Dinajpur 2004 Adbhoot Trash (Workshop Production) Theater Bangladesh Group Theater Federation, Narayanganj 2001 Hasur Gan (Children's Drama) Theater Theater Center for Social Development, Dhaka 2000 Shishurajyo (Children's Drama) Theater Theater Center for Social Development, Dhaka

Playwriting Swapnacop Hasur Gan Shishurajyo

Awards and honors Year Award / Honor Name Type Awarded By 2025 Shubhechha Smarak Commemorative Jahangirnagar Theater 2023 Bohe Prantajan Smarak Honor District Shilpakala Academy, Rajshahi 2023 Rajdrohi Costume Design Honor Honor Ethic Natya Dal, Dhaka 2022 Ethic Youth Honor Honor Ethic Natya Dal, Dhaka 2022 Shubhechha Smarak Commemorative District Shilpakala Academy, Madaripur 2022 Yugala Sammanana Honor Byatikram Nattodal, Dhaka 2020 National Film Award Award Ministry of Information, Govt. of Bangladesh 2013 Rajar Chithi 25th Performance Commemorative Commemorative Jagoroni Theater, Savar 2013 Booth Exhibition Award Award World Costume Festival, Vigan, Philippines 2006 Rudra Natya Dal Commemorative Rudra Natya Dal, Bagerhat 2000 Young Designer of the Millennium Award Award KAY KRAFT, Dhaka, Bangladesh