Sadika Parvin Popy facts for kids
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Popy
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Sadika Parvin Popy
10 September 1979 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Relatives | Moushumi (cousin), Erin Zaman (cousin) |
| Awards | full list |
Sadika Parvin Popy, known simply as Popy, is a famous actress from Bangladesh. She was born on September 10, 1979. Popy has won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress three times. She earned these awards for her roles in the films Karagar (2003), Megher Koley Roud (2008), and Gangajatra (2009).
Popy started her acting journey with the very popular movie Coolie in 1997. This film was one of the highest-earning movies of the 1990s. After her debut, she had a very successful career. She became one of the most popular actresses in Bangladeshi cinema, often called Dhallywood. She starred in many well-known films like Amar Ghor Amar Behesht, Bidroho Charidike, Dujon Dujonar, and Lal Badshah. In the 2000s, she continued her success with movies such as Villain, Ki Jadu Korila, and Garments Konna. After 2014, Popy began to appear in fewer films. She started focusing more on her family and other interests.
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Early Life
Popy grew up in Khulna, a city in Bangladesh. She went to the National Girls' School in Gobar Chakas, Khulna, when she was younger.
Acting Career
Popy's first movie role was in a film called Amar Ghor Amar Behesht. However, her movie Coolie, directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar, was released first in 1997. This made Coolie her official film debut. In 1999, she acted alongside Shakib Khan in his second film, Dujon Dujonar.
During her most active years, Popy starred as the main actress in over 250 films. She also started acting in television dramas. Her first TV drama was Nayak, directed by Shahidul Islam Khan. More recently, Popy has also appeared in web series. She performed in the web series Garden and Indubala.
Films and Web Series
Popy has been part of many interesting projects throughout her career. Here are some of the films and web series she has worked on:
Selected Films
| Year | Film | Director |
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| 1997 | Coolie | Montazur Rahman Akbar |
| 1997 | Amar Ghor Amar Behesht | |
| 1998 | Bidroho Charidike | Mohammad Hannan |
| 1998 | Ei Mon Tomake Dilam | Mostafizur Rahman Babu |
| 1998 | Maa Jokhon Bicharok | Sohanur Rahman Sohan |
| 1999 | Dujon Dujonar | Abu Sayeed Khan |
| 2000 | Borsha Badol | |
| 2002 | Oder Dhor | Babul Reza |
| 2003 | Karagar | Kalam Kaysar |
| 2004 | Bostir Rani Suriya | Montazur Rahman Akbar |
| 2005 | City Terror | MA Rahim |
| 2007 | Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash | Samia Zaman |
| 2008 | Megher Koley Roud | Nargis Akter |
| 2008 | Ki Jadu Korila | Chandan Chowdhury |
| 2009 | Gangajatra | Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond |
| 2012 | Garments Konna | G.Sarkar |
| 2014 | Char Okkhorer Bhalobasha | Mohammad Zakir Khan |
| 2016 | Poush Maser Pirit | Nargis Akhter |
| 2017 | Shona Bondhu | Jahangir Alam Sumon |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Character | Director |
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| 2019 | Garden Game | Brita | Towhid Mitul |
| 2020 | Indubala | Indubala | Anonno Mamun |
Awards and Recognition
Popy has received several awards for her acting. She is especially known for winning the National Film Award for Best Actress multiple times.
National Film Awards (Bangladesh)
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
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| 2003 | Best Actress | Karagar | Won |
| 2008 | Best Actress | Megher Koley Roud | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actress | Gongajatra | Won |
