Laila Hasan

Laila Hasan (born 1946) is a Bangladeshi choreographer, dancer and actress. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 for her contribution to art by the government of Bangladesh.

Early life and education Hasan was born in Dhaka Bikrampur (Munshiganj) in 1946. She completed her MA in philosophy from the University of Dhaka in 1970.

Career Hasan got her dance lessons from Manibardhan Mahashay, Ajit Sanyal, Babu Ram Singh, GA Mannan and Shamar Bhattacharya of Bulbul Academy for Fine Arts (BAFA).

Hasan was the presenter of the TV show Rumjhum on Bangladesh Television during 1980–85. Rumana Rashid Ishita, Tarin Jahan, Srabonti, Riya and Richi Solaiman were her students on the show.

Personal life Hasan is married to actor Hasan Imam. Hasan has six siblings. One sister, Daisy Ahmed, is an actress.

Awards BACHSHASH Award (2001) Kazi Mahbub Ullah Begum Zebunnessa Trust Award (2001) Ekushey Padak (2010)