Kabori Sarwar

Sarah Begum Kabori (also Kabori Sarwar, born Mina Pal; 19 July 1950 – 17 April 2021) was a Bangladeshi film actress and politician. Her notable films include Sutorang, Sareng Bou, Abhirbhab, Shat Bhai Champa, Sujon Sokhi, and Lalon Fokir.

Kabori got involved in politics later in her life. She became an elected member of parliament from the Narayanganj-4 constituency as an Awami League politician in 2008 and served until 2014. She was also an active social worker and women's rights activist. Several film festivals were sponsored by her.

Early life Kabori was born in Boalkhali, Chittagong, East Bengal, Pakistan. She studied until 8th grade.

Film career

Kabori debuted in the film industry at the age of 13. Her first film, Sutorang, directed by Subhash Dutta, was released in 1964. She earned the role through the music director, Satya Saha. 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 authored a book titled "Sritituku Thaak". She has five sons.

The 1969 Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo film was shot in Chuadanga. The crew stayed at a house called Setab Manzil. The road around the house started going by the name Kabori Road after Kabori, which became official in February 2017.

Filmography

Awards Year Award Category Film Ref 1973 Bachsas Awards Best Actress Lalon Fokir 1975 Bachsas Awards Best Actress Sujon Sokhi 1978 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Actress Sareng Bou Bachsas Awards Best Actress Sareng Bou 1988 Bachsas Awards Best Actress Dui Jibon 2008 Bachsas Awards Honorary Award 2013 National Film Awards Lifetime Achievement 2019 Nayakraj Razzak Award