Who is Nusraat Faria? Bangladeshi actress known for playing Sheikh Hasina in Shyam Benegal's ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation,' arrested in attempted murder case
Nusraat Faria
, best known for playing
in the biographical film '
Mujib: The Making of a Nation
', has landed in serious trouble. As per reports, the 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, just as she was about to board a flight to Thailand.
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The reason? An arrest warrant had been issued against her in connection with an
attempted murder case
. This shocking turn of events has left fans stunned and raised many questions about the case, her past, and what this means for her future.
Caught at the airport
On Sunday, immigration police at the Dhaka airport stopped Nusraat Faria before she could leave the country. Authorities had already issued an arrest warrant for her after linking her to a violent case from 2024.
As reported by the Economic Times, inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station confirmed the arrest. 'The Immigration Police had coordinated the operation after spotting her at the airport,' he said. After being detained, she was first taken to the Vatara police station. Later, she was moved to the Detective Branch (DB) office of Dhaka Metropolitan Police for further questioning.
What is the case about?
The arrest is tied to a disturbing incident that happened during the anti-government protests in July 2024.
Faria is one of 17 people named in the case, which involves the attempted murder of a student in the Vatara area of Dhaka. These protests were part of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, a powerful youth-led demonstration that turned violent. The movement sparked political tension across the country and eventually led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the very person Faria portrayed on screen.
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The details of Faria's exact involvement remain unclear, but her name appearing among the accused.
Nusraat Faria's works
Before stepping into the world of acting, Nusraat Faria started out as a radio jockey and television presenter. Her charisma and charm soon made her a household name. She made her big screen debut in 2015 with the romantic drama 'Aashiqui', which turned out to be a hit. She followed up with a string of popular films including 'Hero 420' (2016), 'Badsha – The Don' (2016), 'Premi O Premi' (2017), and 'Boss 2: Back to Rule' (2017).
These films helped her build a solid fan base in both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali cinema.
In 2021, Faria also achieved a personal milestone by completing her bachelor's degree in law from the University of London — proof that she's not just a pretty face, but a woman of many talents.
Stepping into Sheikh Hasina's shoes
One of the biggest moments in Faria's acting career came in 2023 when she took on the role of Sheikh Hasina in the film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'.
Directed by the late Indian filmmaker
, the movie was a major collaboration between Bangladesh and India. It focused on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. While actor Arifin Shuvoo played Mujib, it was Faria's portrayal of his daughter Hasina that drew attention. The role was a turning point in her career, giving her a chance to show her acting depth and range.
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