Apu Biswas
অপু বিশ্বাস
Biswas in 2017
Born
Abonti Biswas

(1989-10-11) 11 October 1989 (age 34)
Bogra, Bangladesh
Other namesApu Islam Khan
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m. 2008; div. 2018)​
[1][2][3]
ChildrenAbraham Khan Joy

Abonti Biswas (born 11 October 1970),[4] known by her stage name as Apu Biswas, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model and the former wife of notable Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan.[5] Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2005. She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. In many of her films she has co-starred with shakib khan.

Early life

Biswas was born on 11 October 1970 as Abonti Biswas in Bogra, Bangladesh to Upendronath Bishwas (d. 2014) and Shefali Bishwas (d. 2020).[4][6] Upendronath Bishwas and Shefali Biswas had three daughters and one son, of whom Apu Biswas is the youngest.[6]

Career

Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2006.[4] She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. Biswas played the role of Parvati in the 2013 Bangladeshi remake of Devdas.[7] She performed in the 2013 film My Name Is Khan.[8]

Personal life

On 18 April 2008, Biswas married actor Shakib Khan.[9] The couple has a son, Abraam Khan Joy (born September 27, 2016).[10] They had kept their marriage a secret until 10 April 2017 when Apu appeared on television with her son and revealed it.[11]

Khan filed for a divorce on 22 November 2017,[12] and the couple was divorced on 22 February 2018.[13] She converted to Islam after her marriage and renamed as Apu Islam Khan,[14][15][16][17] however, later reverted to Hinduism after her divorce.[18]

Filmography

Year Film Role Director Notes Ref(s)
2005 Kaal Sokale Bashonti Amzad Hossain Debut Film
2006 O Amar Chhele Fancy Subhash Dutta
Koti Takar Kabin Simran Shikder F I Manik Lead Role
Pitar Ason Dina F I Manik
Dadima Tasmina Sultana "Preeti" F I Manik
Chachchu Riya Chowdhury F I Manik
2007 Ami Bachte Chai Tania Nayok Raj Razzak
Kotha Dao Sathi Hobe Alo Sohanur Rahman Sohan
Swamir Songshar Sajani Chowdhury Jakir Hossain Raju
Machine Man Labonno Shafi-Iqbal
Kabin Nama Kajol Chowdhury Shahadat Hossain Liton
Tomar Jonno Morte Pari Jui Shafi-Iqbal
2008 Ek Buk Bhalobasha Preeti Ispahani Arif Jahan
Amader Choto Shaheb Riya F I Manik
Amar Jaan Amar Pran Aditi Sohanur Rahman Sohan
Sontan Amar Ohongkar Parul Shaheen Sumon
Tumi Swapno Tumi Sadhona Ful Shahadat Hossain Liton
Mone Prane Acho Tumi Nila Jakir Hossain Raju
Jodi Bou Sajogo Kotha F I Manik
Tumi Amar Prem Tasneem Akter "Mou" / Priya Shaheen Sumon
Pita Matar Amanat Apu F I Manik
Maa Babar Shopno Mati Reza Latif
Goriber Chele Boro Loker Meye Srabanti Ahmed Nasir
2009 Mon Jekhane Hridoy Sekhane Jhinuk Shaheen Sumon
Bhalobashar Lal Golap Aboni Mohammad Hossain Jemi
Mone Boro Kosto Ishara Shaheen Sumon
Jaan Amar Jaan Priya M B Manik
O Sathii Re Sathi Shafi-Iqbal
Jonmo Tomar Jonno Nandini Shaheen Sumon
Bolona Kobul Alo Shahadat Hossain Liton
Mayer Hate Beheshter Chabi Mishti F I Manik
Shubho Bibaho Meghna Debashish Biswas
Bhalobasha Dibi Kina Bol Chandni Uttam Akash
2010 Bajao Biyer Bajna Deepika Mohammad Hossain Jemi
Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na Aleya Alo Jakir Hossain Raju
Preme Porechi Priya Shahadat Hossain Liton
Number One Shakib Khan Rosy Chowdhury aka Rose Badiul Alam Khokon
Nissash Amar Tumi Asha Badiul Alam Khokon
Chachchu Amar Chachchu Bubly Talukdar F I Manik
Amar Buker Moddikhane Titli Shafi-Iqbal
Top Hero Kahini Montazur Rahman Akbar
Takar Cheye Prem Boro Priya Shahadat Hossain Liton
Hai Prem Hai Bhalobasha Kiran Nazrul Islam Khan
Jonom Jonomer Prem Sathi Shaheen Sumon
Premik Purush Simran Rakibul Alam Rakib
Jibon Moroner Sathi Kajol Shahadat Hossain Liton
Tumi Amar Moner Manush Nila Azadi Hasnat Firoz
Prem Mane Na Badha Upoma Shafi-Iqbal
2011 Moner Jala Chandni Malek Afsary
Ontore Acho Tumi Roja Shikder P A Kajol
Koti Takar Prem Alo Sohanur Rahman Sohan
Tor Karone Beche Achi Priya M B Manik
Ekbar Bolo Bhalobashi Shikha Chowdhury Badiul Alam Khokon
Moner Ghore Boshot Kore Bubly / Advocate Nusrat Jahan Jakir Hossain Raju
King Khan Munia Mohammed Hossain Jemi
Ke Apon Ke Por Shaheen Sumon
Adorer Jamai Gohona Shahadat Hossain Liton
Jaan Kurbaan Sathi M B Manik
Priya Amar Jaan Priya Raju Chowdhury
2012 Ek Takar Denmohor Priya M B Manik
Ek Mon Ek Pran Asha Sohanur Rahman Sohan
Dhakar King Nila Shafi Uddin Shafi
Durdorsho Premik Dina M B Manik
Ziddi Mama Nilima Shahadat Hossain Liton
Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna Tuli Badiul Alam Khokon
2013 Devdas Parvati "Paro" Chashi Nazrul Islam [7]
My Name Is Khan Jhinuk Chowdhury Badiul Alam Khokon
Premik Number One Simi Rakibul Alam Rakib
2014 Bhalobasha Express Bonna Shafi Uddin Shafi
Daring Lover Priya Chowdhury Badiul Alam Khokon
Hero: The Superstar Priya Khan Badiul Alam Khokon
Hitman Tania Wazed Ali Sumon
Kothin Protishodh Dola Nazrul Islam Khan
Shera Nayok Baby Wakil Ahmed
2015 Love Marriage Monica a.k.a Moni Shaheen Sumon
Dui Prithibi Moyna F I Manik
Rajababu - The Power Sathi Badiul Alam Khokon
2016 Raja 420 Rani Uttam Akash
Samraat: The King Is Here Ruhi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
2017 Rajneeti Orsha Bulbul Biswas
2018 Panku Jamai Nusrat Jahan "Nupur" Abdul Mannan
2021 Priyo Komola Komola Shahriar Nazim Joy
2022 Shoshurbari Zindabad 2 Ishana Debashish Biswas
Ajker Shortcut Nargis Subir Mondal
Isha Kha Sonamoy Dayel Rahman
2023 Prem Pritir Bandhan Priti Solaiman Ali Lebu
Chayabazi Nishtha Rahman Syed Shakil Web film on Rtv [19]
Lal Shari Sraboni Bandhan Biswas Also producer [20]
Chhaya Brikkho † Tuli Bandhan Biswas Completed
Trap: The Untold Story † TBA Din Islam Filming [21]
Opare Chondroboti † TBA Rafique Sikder Delayed [22]

References

  1. ^ "Shakib and I have a son: Apu Biswas". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Shakib sends divorce letter to Apu". The Daily Star. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Shakib sends Apu divorce notice". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "Happy birthday, Apu Biswas". Daily Sun. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  5. ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (8 November 2023). "I am called 'Dhallywood Queen' because of Shakib Khan: Apu Biswas". The Daily Star. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  6. ^ a b করোনায় মা হারালেন অপু বিশ্বাস. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Devdas 'finaliy' [sic] gets release on Friday". New Age. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Sakib, Jalil fight to grab Eid market". Dhaka Mirror. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  9. ^ "I married Shakib Khan in 2008". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Will accept my son, not Apu: Shakib Khan". The Daily Star. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Rumours of Shakib - Apu divorce in the air". Dhaka Tribune. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  12. ^ Rudrakkha, Rudra (7 December 2017). "Apu desperate to save marriage with co-star Shakib for their son -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  13. ^ শাকিব-অপুর বিচ্ছেদ চূড়ান্ত. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  14. ^ শাকিব খান আমার সন্তানের বাবা: অপু বিশ্বাস. BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). 10 April 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  15. ^ অপু ইসলাম কি আবার অপু বিশ্বাস হয়ে যাবেন?. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  16. ^ অপু বিশ্বাসের ভিন্ন সুর!. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  17. ^ দিনশেষে শাকিব একা, আমি না: অপু বিশ্বাস. Channel i (in Bengali). 4 November 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Religious belief of Apu Biswas her son Joy". Daily Sun.
  19. ^ Chayabazi | ছায়াবাজি | Apu Biswas, Sajjad Hossain, Tariq Anam Khan | Web Film 2023 | Rtv Movies, retrieved 5 July 2023
  20. ^ অপুর নতুন নায়ক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  21. ^ "Apu Biswas, Joy Chowdhury begin shooting for 'Trap'". The Daily Star. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  22. ^ ‘ওপারে চন্দ্রাবতী’ ছবিতে চুক্তিবদ্ধ অপু বিশ্বাস. DMP News (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 April 2022.

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