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Arifin Shuvoo
আরিফিন শুভ
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Shuvoo in 2017
Born (1982-02-02) 2 February 1982 (age 43)
Education St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
Occupation
Years active 2007–present
Notable work
Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Mission Extreme, Black War: Mission Extreme 2, Chuye Dile Mon, Dhaka Attack, Musafir, Ahaa Re
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Spouse(s)
Arpita Samaddar
(m. 2015; div. 2024)

Arifin Shuvoo (Bengali: আরিফিন শুভ; born 2 February 1982) is a celebrated Bangladeshi film actor and one of the country's most prominent and bankable superstars. Known for his magnetic screen presence, versatile acting, and commanding performances, Shuvoo has solidified his place as a leading figure in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry. Since his debut, he has captivated audiences with his roles in critically acclaimed films and box-office blockbusters, earning widespread acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Shuvoo’s contributions have not only redefined the landscape of Bangladeshi cinema but also brought it to the attention of international audiences.

He is the recipient of several awards and nominations, including the prestigious National Film Award and two Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He made his debut in 2007, appearing in the television series Ha/Na before appearing in his first film Jaago in 2010.

He made a debut into mainstream cinema with Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini in 2013. For his antagonist role in the film, he received a nomination for Best Actor at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He later went on to star in Bhalobasha Zindabad in 2013 and the romantic action film Agnee in 2014. In 2015, his performance in Chuye Dile Mon earned him his first Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. He later starred in the film Musafir directed by Ashiqur Rahman in 2016. In 2017, he starred in Dhaka Attack directed by Dipankar Dipon. In 2021 he starred in Mission Extreme Directed by Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed. His upcoming projects are Noor, Football 71, Neel Chakro, Lohu, Jazz City.

Career

2007–2009: Television

Before working in television, Shuvoo worked in television commercials. He made his acting debut in 2007, with appearance in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's television series Ha/Na in 2007, where he had a recurring role. He also had a recurring role in the show Iz Equal Two in 2008.

He then starred in the television series Serious Ekta Kotha Ache alongside Mosharraf Karim and Sohana Saba. His performance was praised by critics. Another critically praised performance of his was in the show Lilaboti. He continued in television until 2009 before starring in his debut film Jaago - Dare To Dream.

2009–2013: Debut and breakthrough

Shuvo made his film debut in 2010 with Khijir Hayat Khan's sports drama film Jaago - Dare To Dream, starring alongside Ferdous and Bindu. He made his breakthrough in Shafi Uddin Shafi's Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini by starring alongside Jaya Ahsan and Shakib Khan, where he played the antagonist. The film was a huge success commercially and his performance was highly praised by critics, earning him a Best Actor nomination at the Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He next starred in Debashish Biswas Bhalobasha Zindabad alongside Airin Sultana.

2014–present: Critical acclaim

In 2014, Shuvo was first seen in Iftakar Chowdhury's action thriller Agnee, alongside Mahiya Mahi. He next started in Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's Taarkata, which received mixed to negative reviews from critics and received a mixed reaction from the audience. The film was a commercial failure. His next project, Ashiqur Rahman's Kistimaat, co-starring Achol, where he plays the role of a cop, was a huge success at box office and was critically a success. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of 2014.

In 2015, he starred in Shihab Shaheen's romantic drama film Chuye Dile Mon, alongside Zakia Bari Momo. The film and his performance was highly appreciated by both critics and audience, earning Shuvo his first Meril Prothom Alo award for Best Actor This cementing his position as an actor of merit in the Bangladesh film industry. He next went on to star in Shafi Uddin Shafi's Warning alongside Mahiya Mahi and Rubel. The film was a moderate success commercially.

In 2016, Shuvo starred in Ashiqur Rahman's Musafir. He then starred in Anonno Mamun's Ostitto which released in May 2016. He also starred in the Indo-Bangladeshi joint venture Niyoti, which directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and was produced by Jaaz Multimedia and Eskay Movies. He then played a cameo in Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's Aynabaji which released on 30 September 2016.

In 2017, Shuvoo began the year with Jakir Hossain Raju's Premi O Premi and Shamim Ahamed Roni's Dhat Teri Ki, both being produced by Jaaz Multimedia and co-starring Nusrat Faria Mazhar. Regarding the former, the film and Shuvoo's performance were critically acclaimed. Shuvoo also gave the voiceover for the first animated film of Bangladesh Detective, directed by Tapan Ahmed. Later he acted in the film Dhaka Attack which was a huge blockbuster in the box office. The film was directed by Dipankar Dipon. The film was the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of 2017 & still, it is the third highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of all time. And it is also the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film worldwide.

In 2018, Shuvoo started the year with Jakir Hossain Raju's Bhalo Theko produced by 'Tiger Media' co-starring Tanha Tasnia Islam and Asif Imrose. Though the story of this film was good enough, Shuvoo received negative reviews from the critics for acting in this film. Next, he then starred in renowned film actor Alamgir's Ekti Cinemar Golpo, co-starring Rituparna Sengupta and Alamgir. The film was a commercial failure.

In 2019, Shuvoo started the year with Ranjan Ghosh's Ahaa Re co-starring Rituparna Sengupta which is completely an Indian Bengali film. He also worked in Shapludu, a political thriller film directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, where he portrayed the character of Arman. The movie was released on 27 September 2019. Both the films received widespread praise with Shuvoo's nuanced performances receiving critical acclaim.

In 2021, Arifin Shuvoo made a powerful impact with his portrayal of Nabid Al Shahriar, an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADC) in CTTC, in Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed's high-octane police action-thriller Mission Extreme, The film, which premiered on 3 December 2021, showcased Shuvoo’s dedication and versatility as an actor. He reprised the role in the sequel, Black War: Mission Extreme 2 which was released on 6 January 2023. Shuvoo's commitment to authenticity was unparalleled, as he underwent a groundbreaking body transformation to embody the physically demanding character—a first in Bangladeshi cinema. His remarkable transformation not only set new industry benchmarks but also became a source of admiration and inspiration for millions of fans across the nation.

He worked in a Chorki original movie Unish 20, which was directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan and released on 13 February 2023. He also next starred in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation playing the titular role of Mujib (2021) directed by the legendary director Shyam Benegal. The film was an international co-production between BFDC and NFDC. This performance earned him widespread critical acclaim from all quarters. The film was screened at Cannes International Film Festival and Toronto International film Festival, where it received thunderous reviews and Shuvoo's performance receiving resounding praise from international audiences and critics as well.

His ability to seamlessly transition between intense action roles and heartfelt romantic characters has cemented his status as a cinematic icon in Bangladesh. Shuvoo has redefined contemporary Bangladeshi cinema, seamlessly blending commercial appeal with artistic depth, and cementing his place as a cultural icon in South Asia.

Personal life

Arifin was married to Arpita Samaddar who is a fashion designer from India and works for a multinational company in Dhaka. July 31, 2024, Arifin Shuvoo announced his separation from Arpita Samaddar, bringing an end to their nine-year marriage. Shuvoo shared the news on his official Facebook page, stating, "Despite my reluctance and hesitancy to share anything personal in this situation, I believe the moment is appropriate to inform you all that Arpita and I have come to the understanding that we are compatible with each other as friends but not life partners. We have reached this decision on July 20 that we will live the rest of our lives according to our own terms but also will keep this friendship alive."

On September 4, 2024, Rajuk announced the decision to cancel the plot allocated to Shuvoo under a reserved quota. Rajuk Chairman Major General Siddikur Rahman Sarkar confirmed the move as part of a broader initiative to revoke plots granted through political considerations from the former Prime Minister's office. Shuvoo had been allocated a 10-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project during a board meeting on November 27, 2023. Although he accepted the plot by paying the required fee, he was unable to register it in time. Following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, Rajuk reviewed politically motivated land allocations over the past 15 years, resulting in the decision to revoke Shuvoo's plot.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Director Note
2010 Jaago - Dare To Dream Rafi Khijir Hayat Khan Debut film
2013 Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini Shakib Ahmed Shafi Uddin Shafi Negative role
Bhalobasha Zindabad Sourav Debashish Biswas
2014 Agnee Shishir / Dragon Iftakar Chowdhury Also Singer of "Shohena Jatona" Song
Taarkata Ibrahim Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
Kistimaat Durjoy Ashiqur Rahman
2015 Chuye Dile Mon Abir Hasan Shihab Shaheen
Warning Zishan Shafi Uddin Shafi
2016 Musafir Sunny Ashiqur Rahman
Ostitto Imtu Anonno Mamun
Niyoti Shuvro Chowdhury Zakir Hossain Raju
Aynabaji AC Sazzad Amitabh Reza Chowdhury Cameo appearance
2017 Premi O Premi Shimanto Zakir Hossain Raju
Dhat Teri Ki Raj Shamim Ahamed Roni
Dhaka Attack Abid Rahman Dipankar Dipon
2018 Bhalo Theko Joy Zakir Hossain Raju
Ekti Cinemar Golpo Sajib Alamgir
2019 Ahaa Re Farhaz Chowdhury / Raja Ranjan Ghosh Indian film
Shapludu Arman Golam Sohrab Dodul
2021 Mission Extreme Nabid Al Shahriar Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed
2023 Black War: Mission Extreme 2
Unish 20 Opu Mizanur Rahman Aryan A Chorki Web film
Mujib: The Making of a Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Shyam Benegal Biopic of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indo-Bangladeshi Co-production Film
2024 Noor dagger Noor Raihan Rafi Filming; A Shapla Media Production
Balighawr dagger Modhumoy Arindam Sil
Mrittupuridagger Raja Zayed Rizwan
Thikana Bangladeshdagger 0TBA Anam Biswas
Nil Chakradagger 0TBA Mithu Khan
Jam dagger 0TBA Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul Produced by Kritanjali Kothachitra

Unreleased and dropped films

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Director Note
2012 Mon Bojhenadagger 0TBA Shahadat Hossain Liton Unreleased
Chaya Chobidagger 0TBA Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz Unreleased
2015 Dorodiyadagger 0TBA Wazed Ali Sumon Unreleased
Bhromordagger Shohel Arman Dropped
2016 Detectivedagger Mohim Chandra Tapan Ahmed Voice role; animation film, Unreleased
2017 Tumi Amar Priyadagger Badiul Alam Khokon Dropped
2018 Ostrodagger Shaheen Sumon Dropped
Jedidagger Raja Sohanur Rahman Sohan Unreleased
Mon Phoringdagger 0TBA Shihab Shaheen Postponed
2019 Ulfatdagger 0TBA Sakib Sonet & Team
2020 Untitleddagger 0TBA Iftakar Chowdhury Postponed
Picnicdagger 0TBA Iftakar Chowdhury Postponed

Television

Year Title Role Director Notes Ref.
2007 Ha/Na Shuvo Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Zero Rajibul Islam Rajib
2008 Iz Equal 2 Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
Shesher Kobitar Porer Kobita Mahfuz Ahmed
Serious Ekta Kotha Ache Saraf Ahmed Zibon
Chirokumar Shongho Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
Waiting Room Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
My Valentine Shishir Eshan Haider & Idris Haider
2009 Shishir Er Shobdo Mahfuz Ahmed
Kagojer Ghor Chayanika Chowdhury
Shasti Salauddin Lavlu
Bishesh Drostobyo Sharmin Akter Mukta
Chirokumar Shongho Ditiyo Shongskoron Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
Mohollar Paglami Ranbir Roni & Atiq Rahman
Nayika Nupur Salman Haidar
Rupnogorer Koinna Idris Haider Drama Serial
2010 Bullet Khan Mahfuz Ahmed
Boroder Bibaho Shastro Sharmin Akter Mukta
Opekkha Salauddin Lavlu
Ami Sudhu Meyetike Chithi Dite Cheyechilam Fahmida Irfan
Ek Prem Dui Golpo Alvi Ahmed
So Called Bhalobasha Sadim Hossain
Ache Naki Nai Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
Bhalobashi Tai Shihab Shaheen Telefilm
Meghla Oviman Chayanika Chowdhury
Bhasha O Bhalobasha
I Luv u, Me 2 Iftakar Chowdhury
Onek Bristy Jhora Ashraful Rahman
Name Vari Jomidari Idris Haider Drama Serial
Joutho Sur Kaushik Sankar Das
Exhibition Saifur Rubel
2011 Road To Success Alvi Ahmed Telefilm
The Photograph — Ekhono Valobashi Mahbuba Islam Sumi Telefilm
Ami Hoyto Manush Noi Chayanika Chowdhury
Nirbachito Dukho Kosto Chayanika Chowdhury
Will You Marry Me Pantho Sarkar
Neel Ful Chayanika Chowdhury
Obosheshe Natoke Porinoto Shourojoy Choudhury
Vulomone Valobasha Iftakar Chowdhury
Valobashar Onushongo Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul
Over Confidence F. Q. Petar
Prosnobodhok Adnan Al Rajeev Telefilm
Firchi Birotir Por Kaushik Shankar Das
Amare Debona Vulite Mahbubul Islam Russel / Tanvir Ahamed
Valobashi Tai Valobeshe Jai Asif Shihab Shaheen Telefilm
Tobuo Bhalobashi Mehedi Khan Jehad
Shash Tonmoy Tansen
Rong Bodle Jay Sarkar Molton
Bak Bakum Payra Shammi Haider Poli Drama Serial
Goodbye America Mahbuba Islam Shumi Telefilm
Onakangkhito Chayanika Chowdhury
Ki Kotha Tahar Sathe Mahfuz Ahmed
Dorja Bondho Janalata Khola Kaushik Shankar Das
Shesher Bikel Chayanika Chowdhury
Megh Jure Jhol Chilo Mahfuz Ahmed
Lilaboti Arun Chowdhury Drama Serial
Tourist Arun Chowdhury Drama Serial
Bhalobasha Tomar Jonno
Ebar Dhora Dao Tariq Muhammad Hasan
2012 Chondromukhi Idris Haider
Akashanila Mehedi Khan Jehad
Kuashar Chador Chayanika Chowdhury
Jantrik Valobasha Pallab Biswas
Blue Raihan Khan Telefilm
Illusion Parvez Amin
Biborno Valobasha S.M Shaheen
Close Chapter Shokal Ahmed Drama Serial
Run M R Mizan
Nikesh Kayes Choudhury
Miya Bibi Imran Hossain Imu
Tumi, Ami, She Mizanur Rahman Aryan
Bashbo Bhalo Rashed Raha
Obosheshe Tanvir Sani
Opekkha Arif Rahman
Joto Swapno Chilo
Talk Show Mahfuz Ahmed
Onno Chokhe Valobasha
Big Budget Samiul Haque Sami
Nail Cutter
Choloman Chobi Chayanika Chowdhury
Sei Toh Elo Fire
Jhograa

Web series

Year Title OTT Character Director Notes
2021 Contract ZEE5 Tareq/BSTRD Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhyay
TBA Lahu Chorki Rahool Mukherjee
2024 Unishe April Fridaay Arindam Sil
TBA Jazz City Sony Liv Soumik Sen

Short film

  • Holly × Molly - Rana aka Molly

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Film Result
2013 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini Nominated
Bioscope Borsho-sera Best Villain Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini Won
2014 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor (critics) Taarkata Won
Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Agnee Nominated
2015 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Chuye Dile Mon Won
16th CJFB Performance Award Best Film Actor Chuye Dile Mon Won
2016 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Musafir Nominated
2017 Atn Bangla Performance Award Best Film Actor Dhaka Attack Nominated
Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Dhaka Attack Won
2018 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Film Actor Dhaka Attack Won
Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Bhalo Theko Nominated
2019 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Shapludu Nominated
2021 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best Film Actor Mission Extreme Nominated
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