About Sultana Zaman
Lived 1935 – 2012 (aged 76). Sultana Zaman was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani actor.
Musammat Hosne Ara Sharifa Begum (2 September 1935 – 20 May 2012) was known by the stage name Sultana Zaman. She was a Bangladeshi film actress and producer. In 2009, she was given Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement — the first since the award's inception in 1975.
Background and family Zaman was born on 2 September 1935 to Syed Abdur Razzaq, an officer of the zamindar of Natore and Rahima Khatun. She adopted her name as Sultana Zaman through the film Anek Diner Chena (1964) directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. Joar Elo (1962) Anek Diner Chena (1964) Sat Rang (1965) Jana Jani (1965) Ujala (1966) Mayor Panki (1967) Janglee Phool (1968) Natun Diganta (1968) Roop Kumari (2968) Saptadibga (1968) Bedarmie (1969) Moner Moto Bou (1969) Eik Zalim Eik Hasina (1970) Mehrban (1971) Trisna (1978)
Awards Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2009) Chitrakash Award National Award (2011) by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad
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Who was Sultana Zaman?
Bangladeshi film actress and producer
When was Sultana Zaman born?
Sultana Zaman was born on 2 September 1935 in Natore District.
When did Sultana Zaman die?
Sultana Zaman died on 20 May 2012 in Dhaka.
What was Sultana Zaman's occupation?
Sultana Zaman was an actor.
What nationality was Sultana Zaman?
Sultana Zaman was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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