Nusraat Faria

Nusraat Faria
নুসরাত ফারিয়া
Faria in 2017
Born
Faria Shetu

(1995-09-08) 8 September 1995 (age 31)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
EducationBachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of London
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television presenter
  • radio jockey
  • singer
Years active2010–present
AwardsSee below
Musical career
GenrePop
Labels

Nusraat Faria Mazhar (born 8 September 1995) popularly and professionally known as Nusraat Faria, is a Bangladeshi actress, model, singer, television presenter and a former radio jockey, who mostly works in Dhallywood and Tollywood films.

She made her acting debut in Dhallywood with the film Aashiqui (2015), She played the lead role opposite Ankush Hazra, and the film was a commercial success. Following the success of her debut film, Nusraat appeared in several other popular movies such as Hero 420 (2016), Badsha – The Don (2016), Premi O Premi (2017) and Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017). She played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, Mujib: The Making of a Nation.

Career

Faria started her career as a debater participating in a BTV debate show. She is a national debate champions in 2010 and 2011. She started her career in show business as a model in several television commercials. Throughout her career, she has worked in various television commercials and radio programs. Nusraat Faria made her first TV appearance on the show Thik Bolchen To on RTV. In 2012, Faria caught everyone's attention on NTV's Thirty-First Dhamaka Cox's Bazar program. In January 2013, he received critical acclaim for hosting Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan's show titled Sunidhi Live Concert. In 2014, she hosted a reality show, Fair and Handsome: The Ultimate Man. Among the popular programs he has presented are RTV's Late Night Coffee, SA TV's Clear SA Live Studio, ATN Bangla's Trend, GTV's Lux World of Glamour and NTV's Style and Trend, Radio Foorti's Night Shift with Nusrat Faria, etc.

Faria hosting the grand finale of Parachute Advanced Beliphool Stylish Hair of the Campus 2014, at the Radisson Blu, Dhaka

Film

She signed with Jaaz Multimedia to appear in two films, titled Aashiqui and Hero 420. The former, being her debut film, released in late 2015 while the latter released in early 2016. The former also earned Faria a Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Newcomer in film or television. Both films were Indo-Bangladeshi joint ventures, being co-produced by Eskay Movies.

In 2016, Faria also starred in another Indo-Bangladeshi co-production, Badsha - The Don, directed by Baba Yadav. The film also starred popular Indian actor Jeet, and is considered a turning point in Faria's career, earning Faria a Tele Cine Award for Best Actress from Bangladesh.

After starring Indo-Bangladeshi films for the past two years, Faria then starred in two Bangladeshi films in 2017, Premi O Premi and Dhat Teri Ki. Faria also recorded dialogue for Detective, Bangladesh's first animated film. All three of these films were produced by Jaaz Multimedia and also starred Arifin Shuvoo.

In 2017, Faria returned with the team behind Badsha - The Don for the film Boss 2: Back to Rule, again directed by Baba Yadav, produced by Jaaz Multimedia and starring Jeet. The film is a sequel to the 2013 film Boss: Born to Rule and also stars Subhashree Ganguly. The film is also an Indo-Bangladeshi joint venture, being co-produced by Walzen Media Works and Jeet's production company, Jeetz Filmworks. Initially rejecting the film, Faria later agreed to starring in the film when she read the script, describing her character as layered and an opportunity to show off her acting prowess, also calling the character a trendsetter. In 2020, she teamed up with Shamim Ahamed Roni in action masala Shahenshah, co-starring Shakib Khan for the first time. She was nominated for the best actress in the CJFB Performance Award. Faria also came under criticism for her costume in the music video for the song "Allah Meherban" from Boss 2, a song which was also criticized for its lyrics. She performed for a music video, 'Pataka', written by Rakib Rahul and composed by Pritom Hasan. In 2022, Faria's another film Operation Sundarbans released where she played a character of a tiger researcher.

She played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the film Mujib: The Making of a Nation In 2023. She also starred in a horror film Jinn 3.

Personal life

Faria was born in Dhaka on September 8, 1995. Her birth name is Nusraat Faria Mazhar. Her nickname is Shetu. Her grandfather was an army officer, so she spent her childhood in the Dhaka Cantonment. She got engaged to Roni Riyad Rashid in 2020 but later broke up in 2023. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in law from the University of London in 2021.

Arrest

Nusraat Faria was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on May 18, 2025. There was an attempt to murder case filed against her at Bhatara Police Station. This case relates to an incident that occurred during the mass movement in July 2024. The case alleges that she and 16 other celebrities provided huge funds to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement.

Her arrest sparked widespread criticism. She has been arrested to 'punish' her for playing the role of Sheikh Hasina in the government-made film Mujib: The Making of a Nation, which was made about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during the Awami League era, following allegations.

On 19 May 2025, a Dhaka court rejected her bail application and ordered her to be sent to prison. The next day, on 20 May, the court granted her bail.

Filmography

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2015AashiquiShruti Debut film; Indo-Bangladesh joint production
2016Hero 420Rai Indo-Bangladesh joint production
Badsha: The DonShreya
2017Premi O PremiMaria
Dhat Teri KiShanti
Boss 2: Back to RuleAyesha Indo-Bangladesh joint production
2018Inspector Notty KSamira
2019Bibaho ObhijaanRai Indian Bengali film
2020 ShahenshahLaila
2021Jodi Kintu TobouPreeti Released on ZEE5
2022Operation SundarbanTania Kabir
2023 BhoyBrinda Released on ZEE5; Indian Bengali film
Abar Bibaho ObhijaanRai Indian Bengali film
Surongo Herself Cameo appearance in the song "O Taka Tui Amar Kolija Ar Jaan"
Patalghar Babli Released on Chorki
Mujib: The Making of a NationSheikh Hasina
2025 Jinn 3Faria
2026 Lapata † TBA Filming
Lojja † TBA Filming
Thikana Bangladesh † TBA Post-production
TBA Dhaka 2040 †Zara Post-production
Detective † Shoilbala Animated film; Unreleased

Television

Year Title Broadcasting Station Notes Ref
2014 Lux Style Check Asian TV 13 Episodes
2014 Fair and Handsome: The Ultimate Man Channel i 13 Episodes
2015 Late Night Coffee Channel i Ongoing
2023 Abar Proloy ZEE5 Indian web series; special appearance in the song "Menoka"

Radio

Year Title Broadcasting Station Notes Ref
2013–2014 Night Shift with Nusrat FariaRadio Foorti
2015 Love BudsRadio Foorti

Music videos

Year Song Featuring Co-Singer Label Notes Ref
2018"Pataka"Nusraat FariaherselfCMV, SVF MusicMusic Composer: Pritom Hasan
2020"Ami Chai Thakte"Nusraat Faria, Master DMaster DSVF MusicMusic Composer: Subir "Master-D" Dev
2021"E Badhon Jabe Na Chhire"Nusraat Faria, ImranImranImpress Telefilm LtdMusic Composer: Imran Mahmudul
2022"Habibi"Nusraat FariaherselfSVF MusicMusic Composer: Adib
2023"Bujhina Toh Tai"Nusraat Fariaherself and Mumzy StrangerSVF MusicMusic Composer: Badhon and Mumzy Stranger
2026 "Loke Boley" Nusraat Faria herself and Fuad al Muqtadir SVF Music, Bling Music Music composer: Fuad al Muqtadir

Awards and nominations

YearAwardFilmCategoryResult Ref.
2016Meril Prothom-Alo AwardsAashiquiBest Newcomer (Film and Television)Won
2017 Tele Cine Awards Badsha - The Don Best Actress (Bangladesh)Won
2021 CJFB Performance Award Shahenshah Best actress Nominated

Notes

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