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19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Who is Nusraat Faria, the Bangladeshi actress arrested at Dhaka airport on charges of attempted murder?
Faris was interrogated at the immigration point at the airport that later led to her apprehension read more Nusraat Faris is a Bangladeshi actress best known for portraying the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation. She has been apprehended at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport for an attempt to murder during protests against Sheikh Hasina back in 2014. The protests that happened against Hasina more than a decade ago led to her steeping down from her post. Faris was interrogated at the immigration point at the airport that later led to her apprehension. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Shafiqul Islam, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Badda Zone, confirmed the actress's arrest to Prothom Alo. Who is Nusraat Faria? Before she became an actress, Nusraat was a radio jockey and a presenter. Her debut happened with the 2015 film Aashiqui: True Love after which she starred in many Bangladeshi films. She is also an active name in television and modelling.
NDTV
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bangladeshi Actor, Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina On Screen Arrested In Murder Case
Dhaka: Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who played the role of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the biopic on her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was arrested at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests last year. The 31-year-old actress was detained at the immigration checkpoint while en route to Thailand, after an arrest warrant was issued, according to Bangladeshi media reports. A case was registered against 17 actors, including Faria, for their alleged attempt to murder a student in the capital's Vatara during the student protests across Bangladesh in July last year, which led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. "Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from the Immigration Police. A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case," reported, quoting police officer Sujan Haque. "The case was filed at the Vatara police station during the anti-discrimination student movement's protests," Haque added. The actress was reportedly taken to the Vatara police station following her arrest. However, instead of keeping her in custody there, she was later transferred to the office of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Prothom Alo reported, quoting sources. Per local media, a court approved an attempted murder case against Faria a few days ago, following which she was arrested today. Faria made her acting debut with the film Aashiqui (2015), where she played the lead role opposite Ankush Hazra. The film was a commercial success. She also worked in several other hits such as Hero 420 (2016), Badsha - The Don (2016), Premi O Premi (2017) and Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017). In 2023, she essayed the role of Hasina in 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', which was based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh. The film, directly was legendary Shyam Benegal, was co-produced by Bangladesh and India and starred Arifin Shuvoo in the titular role.
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bangladeshi Actor Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina, Arrested In Murder Case: Report
Last Updated: Nusraat Faria Arrested: Nusraat Faria gained significant recognition for her role as Sheikh Hasina in the 2023 film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'. Popular Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, known for her portrayal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the biopic 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', was apprehended at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport. The arrest is reportedly linked to a case concerning an attempted murder during the widespread protests against Sheikh Hasina that occurred in July 2024. According to the Prothom Alo newspaper, the 31-year-old actress was detained at the immigration checkpoint while en route to Thailand after an arrest warrant was issued for Nusraat Faria in connection with a case filed on charges of attempted murder during the anti-government demonstrations. The protests ultimately led to Sheikh Hasina's resignation and subsequent departure to India. Shafiqul Islam, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Badda Zone, confirmed the actress's arrest to Prothom Alo. Who Is Nusraat Faria? Nusraat Faria gained significant recognition for her role as Sheikh Hasina in the 2023 film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'. The film, a joint venture between Bangladesh and India, was directed by the late acclaimed director Shyam Benegal. Before her acting career, the 31-year-old began as a radio jockey and presenter. She made her debut in the 2015 Bangladesh-India co-production 'Aashiqui: True Love' and has since starred in numerous Bangladeshi and Indian films, primarily in Bengali. She is also active in television hosting and modelling.
India Today
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bangladeshi actor who played Sheikh Hasina in Mujib biopic arrested in Dhaka
Popular Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, who essayed the role of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', was arrested at Dhaka airport on 31-year-old was arrested from the immigration check point at the Shahjalal International Airport when she was on her way to Thailand this morning, Prothom Alo newspaper reported. advertisementAn arrest warrant was issued against Faria in connection with a case filed on charges of attempted murder during anti-government protests against Hasina in July last year, a source from the Dhaka airport's immigration unit said.
