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The Print
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘On-screen Hasina' Nusraat Faria gets bail in attempted murder case linked to 2024 anti-govt stir
The airport immigration police took Nusraat Faria into custody at 11 am Sunday while she was preparing to board a flight to Thailand. Authorities detained the 31-year-old actor at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport over the weekend in connection with the deadly anti-government stir, which culminated in the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on 5 August 2024. New Delhi: Nusraat Faria Mazhar, a prominent Bangladeshi actor who portrayed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a Shyam Benegal biopic, was released on bail Tuesday, a day after her arrest in an attempted murder case, arising from the July uprising in Bangladesh last year. According to reports, Nusraat Faria is among 266 individuals accused in an attempted murder case from the time of the 2024 student protests demanding quota reforms. The complainant sustained gunshot wounds on 19 July 2024. Besides attempted murder, the charges against Faria, among other accused, include providing financial support to the Awami League during the July 2024 protests. Hearing her bail plea Tuesday, a court granted her conditional release, pending further legal proceedings. A day earlier, Nusraat Faria was remanded to judicial custody after appearing in court under tight security. The attempted murder case against Nusraat Faria and hundreds of others, including 17 actors, has drawn significant scrutiny from civil society, rights advocates, and the media. Many of the accused, allegedly, have financial or symbolic ties to the former Awami League government, ousted late in 2024 and replaced by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration. According to critics, the charges lack substantive evidence and reflect a broader campaign of political retribution. If any accused had made underhanded deals with the AL (Awami League) regime for financial benefits, they should face corruption cases, wrote Aasha Mehreen Amin, joint editor of The Daily Star, in her column. 'But to file cases against hundreds of individuals whose links to the killings of protesters are downright flimsy leads to only one conclusion—that these individuals are being harassed due to some link or the other with the AL regime or because of someone's personal grudge,' she added. Who is Nusraat Faria Nusraat Faria rose to prominence with her role in the 2023 movie 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', a joint India-Bangladesh production. Faria played Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation's founding father. The Shyam Benegal-directed biopic, starring Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role, received acclaim for its political gravitas and historical scope. Amin, in her column on the arrests of personalities such as Nusraat Faria, poses a rhetorical question: '…does this mean that anyone associated with the AL regime can be held responsible for the violent crackdown?' 'It seems absurd, if not dangerous,' she wrote. In response to growing international and domestic criticism over such arrests, senior members of the government insisted that the legal process must take its course. 'Now, if there's a case against her (Nusraat Faria), what should we do?' Bangladesh interim home adviser Asif Nazrul said, drawing further ire. 'If we let her go, then you would say, 'Sir, you spared her'.' (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Bangladeshi nationals are joining terrorist ranks. Bigger problem is the culture of denial
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Relief in Tolly as Nusraat Faria gets bail
1 2 3 Kolkata: The film fraternity on both sides of the border are relieved after a Dhaka court granted bail to Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria. The actor, who played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, 'Mujib: The making of a Nation', was arrested in an attempted murder case . Tollywood director Birsa Dasgupta had directed Faria in 2019 for 'Bibaho Obhijaan'. "She was about 20 or 21 and came across as a bright girl who wanted to do well for herself. She was a team player and was full of enthusiasm. She told me that everyone cast her in only song-and-dance roles, while in my film, she was given a serious role," said Dasgupta. Faria was cast in the role of a social activist opposite actor Ankush Hazra. "Immediately after finishing my film, she went to study law. She was very serious about her studies and got good grades too. So, she is not just an actor but a lawyer as well. I am glad she got bail," Dasgupta added. Actor Om Sahani, amid his busy shooting schedule for Dhrubo Banerjee's 'Raghu Dakat', has come to know about her arrest and subsequent bail. He said, "She was my heroine in 'Hero 420'. During the shooting, she has been very professional. The news of bail is a big relief." Faria was the heroine of director Ashok Pati's first film titled 'Aashiqui: True Love'. "She also acted in 'Inspector Notty K' opposite Jeet. She came across as a nice lady. I was in touch with her till a couple of years ago. Yet, it was shocking when I first got the news of her arrest on Sunday. Today, I am relieved that she has got bail. I have faith in law and I am sure justice will be served," Pati said. Bangladeshi actor Azmeri Haque Badhon, who is also known in India for having acted in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Khufiya' and Srijit Mukherji's 'Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni', is happy with the news. "I am happy that she has got bail but the amount of physical, mental and social harassment that she went through has been tremendous. Will the State take responsibility for her harassment? People are talking about the injustice to Nusraat Faria since she is a known face and we are all standing up for her. But, there are many others against whom false charges have been made. The attention is being diverted from the main issue, with other personal agendas being brought up and new cases being levelled against many," Badhon told TOI.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Bangladeshi actress, Nusraat Faria, charged with attempted murder, gets released on bail; find out more about the case
Popular Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria , known for her roles in 'Hero (420)', ' Mujib: The Making of a Nation ', and 'Operation Sunderbans,' was recently arrested on Sunday on the charges of attempted murder. In a recent update, the actress has reportedly got bail as of now. Nusraat Faria makes bail after being arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for attempted murder Nusraat Faria, who was apparently on her way to Thailand, was stopped at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka by authorities and was later officially arrested. According to the Dhaka Tribune, the actress had submitted a statement, after which Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman had officially granted her bail in the case. As per ANI, officials from the police also issued a statement regarding the actress's arrest recently. Specifically, Officer Mazharul Islam shared his statement over a call, sharing that "Nusraat Faria was detained at Dhaka Airport while going abroad. She is an accused in an attempted murder case. The detectives are questioning her. A decision will be taken later on whether she will be arrested or not." Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station also shared a statement on her arrest as well. He stated that "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from immigration police. A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been known to be arrested in that case." Why was Nusrat arrested? As per reports, the actress was arrested on Sunday in relation to a case of attempted murder surrounding anti-government protests. Nusraat Faria is not the only actor who has been charged in this case. A total of 17 actors were charged for the attempted murder of a student. The crime was said to have taken place in the capital's Vatara area, where one of the uprisings took place last year in July. Who is Nusraat Faria? Nusraat Faria is one of the most popular actresses in Bangladeshi cinema . She is most well-known for her role playing Sheikh Hassina in a biographical film titled 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation.' The film was a collaborative project between India and Bangladesh and was directed by the renowned and beloved Shyam Bengal. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bangladeshi Actor Nusraat Faria Gets Bail In In Attempted Murder Case
Dhaka: A court has granted bail to popular Dhaka film actress Nusraat Faria, who was arrested in aan attempted murder case by the capital's Bhatara Police Station during the anti-discrimination movement. On Tuesday, Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman granted his bail following an application by the accused. Police in Bangladesh on Sunday arrested popular film actress Nusraat Faria, who played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, "Mujib: The making of a Nation". "Nusraat Faria was detained at Dhaka Airport while going abroad. She is an accused in an attempt to murder case. The detectives are questioning her. A decision will be taken later whether she will be arrested or not", Police officer Mazharul Islam told ANI over the phone. "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", is a 2023 epic biographical film based on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the independence leader and first President of Bangladesh who is popularly known as Bangabandhu. A co-production between Bangladesh and India, the film was directed by Shyam Bengal and stars Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role. The Dhaka Tribune reported that Nusraat was arrested for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests. A case was filed against 17 actors, including Nusraat, for the alleged attempted murder of a student in the capital's Vatara area during the July uprising last year, according to Dhaka Tribune. Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station said she was arrested this afternoon, as reported by "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from Immigration Police," he said. "A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," as per the outlet. Nusraat Faria mostly works in Dhallywood and Tollywood.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
B'desh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria in attempt to murder case
A court has granted bail to popular Dhaka film actress Nusraat Faria, who was arrested in aan attempted murder case by the capital's Bhatara Police Station during the anti-discrimination movement. On Tuesday, Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman granted his bail following an application by the accused. Police in Bangladesh on Sunday arrested popular film actress Nusraat Faria, who played the role of Sheikh Hasina in the Bangabandhu biopic, "Mujib: The making of a Nation". "Nusraat Faria was detained at Dhaka Airport while going abroad. She is an accused in an attempt to murder case. The detectives are questioning her. A decision will be taken later whether she will be arrested or not", Police officer Mazharul Islam told ANI over the phone. "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", is a 2023 epic biographical film based on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the independence leader and first President of Bangladesh who is popularly known as Bangabandhu. A co-production between Bangladesh and India, the film was directed by Shyam Bengal and stars Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role. The Dhaka Tribune reported that Nusraat was arrested for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests. A case was filed against 17 actors, including Nusraat, for the alleged attempted murder of a student in the capital's Vatara area during the July uprising last year, according to Dhaka Tribune. Inspector Sujan Haque of Vatara Police Station said she was arrested this afternoon, as reported by "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from Immigration Police," he said. "A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," as per the outlet. Nusraat Faria mostly works in Dhallywood and Tollywood.
