Ziaul Faruq Apurba
Bangladeshi actor (born 1980)
Ziaul Faruq Apurba
Born 27 June 1985 Other names Apurbo, Apu Education Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Alma mater North South University Occupation(s) Actor, model, and director Years active 2004–present Spouses
Nazia Hassan Audity
(
m. 2011;
div. 2020)
Children 1 son Awards
Meril Prothom Alo Public Choice Award for Best TV Actor 2018
ATN Bangla Performance Award for Best TV Actor 2017
Rtv Star Award One Hour Drama & Telefilm for Best Actor 2020
Ziaul Faruq Apurba (born 27 June 1985)[ 1] is a Bangladeshi model and actor.[ 2] [ 3] He usually works in television,[ 4] but has also appeared in films.[ 5] He is also a singer.[ 6]
Early life
Apurba's mother, Firoza Ahmed, was an artist of Rajshahi Betar and his maternal grandmother was a presenter in Rajshahi Betar. He won the title of "Mr. Bangladesh" in 2004 in the talent hunt show named "You Got the Looks".[ 7]
Career
Apurba started his career in Gazi Rakayet 's drama Boibahik in 2006.[ 8] He made his debut as a model in Amitabh Reza Chowdhury 's directed TV commercial for Nescafe . His TV commercial for Lab Aid also got popularity. Apurba had set up a production house named "ASI Creations Limited" and started directing through the telefilm titled Backdated in 2012.[ 9] He voiced the title track of Shihab Shaheen ’s drama serial Bhalobasar Chotuskone .[ 10]
Personal life
Apurba married model and actress Sadia Jahan Prova in August 2010.[ 11] The couple was divorced in February 2011.[ 12] He later married Nazia Hassan Audity in December the same year.[ 13] They were divorced on May 17, 2020.[ 14] They have a son.[ 15] In September 2021, he married Trisha Dewan.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Filmography
Apurba's debut film is Gangster Returns released on 27 November 2015, directed by Ashiqur Rahman . He was also cast in a film Brishti Din , directed by Morshedul Islam , but it was cancelled after a few days shooting.[ 19]
Television
Year
Title
Director/Scriptwriter
Notes
2006
Choker Baire
Faruk Srabon
Tinni [ 21]
2007
Mohanagar
Ferdous Hasan
Sumaiya
Sure O Banir Mala Diye
Ferdous Hasan
Sumaiya[ 22]
Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo
Chayanika Chowdhury
Richi[ 23]
Astittwo Anubhobe
B U Shuvo
Chena Chena Lagey
B U Shuvo
Shokh[ 24]
Romizer Ayna
Shihab Shaheen
Tinni
2008
Swapner Nil Pori
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tinni
Bhalobashar Shuru
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tinni. Song:Shudhu Tumay Bhebe Bhebe
Khunjey Pawa
Chayanika Chowdhury
[ 25]
Paliye Giye Biye Abong Dolonchapa
Chayanika Chowdhury
Prova
X Factor 1
Shihab Shaheen
Mithila, Monalisa
2009
Ei Shohore Dujon Manush
Sajjad Sumon
Khunsutike Dilam Chhuti
Diti
Directorial debut of Diti[ 26]
Kosto Chuye Dekho
Taher Shipon
Prova. Song:Amar E Mon Sharatakon
Aschorjo Ek Rater Golpo
Chayanika Chowdhury
Prova
X Factor 2
Shihab Shaheen
Prova
2010
Shayonne
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tinni
X Factor 3 - Game Over
Shihab Shaheen
Momo
Aloker Ei Jhornadhara
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tinni[ 21]
Pakhir Danay Bhor
Chayanika Chowdhury
Prova. TV Series[ 11]
2011
Path Jana Nai
Fakhrul Alam
Prova, Tanjika. TV Series
Nil Bedonay Lal Kosto
Juwel Mahmud
Moushmi H
2012
Nupur
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tarin[ 27]
Basboi Bhalo
SA Haque Alik
Purnima[ 28]
Backdated
Apurba
Sarika. Directorial debut[ 29]
2013
Ei Maya
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tinni.[ 30]
Bhalobashar Chotushkone
Shihab Shaheen
Momo. TV Serial - Lend voice in title track[ 31]
Bhor Holo Dor Khulo
Chayanika Chowdhury
Tania[ 32]
Oviman
Chayanika Chowdhury
Nadia
Shomoyer Golpo Ashomoyer Shopno
Mehedi Hasan Jony
Peya, Azmeri[ 24]
Biyer Boyos Baro
Ferdous Hasan
Sumaiya
Sorishai Bhoot
Ferdous Hasan
Sumaiya[ 22]
Uttam Kumar-Suchitra Sen
Chayanika Chowdhury
Opi[ 33]
Oporanhe/Obelay
Chayanika Chowdhury
Kushum
Mayaghor
Chayanika Chowdhury
Richi
Obosheshe Annyorokom
Shafiqur Rahman Santunu
[ 34]
2014
Sukher Betha
Chayanika Chowdhury
Richi
Boshonte Esho
Chayanika Chowdhury
Richi[ 23]
Megh Maa
Masum Reza
Bindu[ 35]
Uttorer Baranday Dokhina Hawa
Sunny Chowdhury
Mithila
Je Jole Agun Jole
Asaduzzaman Sohag
Sumaiya[ 36]
Bikeman
Naznin Hasan Chumki
Mehzabin[ 34]
Black Coffee
Sakhawat Hossain Manik
Mou[ 37]
Amake Diye Kichu Hobena
Khairul Bashar Nirjhor
Anny[ 38]
Is Not Equal
Rashed Raha
Jenny[ 39]
Raja Ranir Khela
Kaushik Sankar Das
Ashna Habib Bhabna
Shopno Ghuri
Chayanika Chowdhury
Sonia[ 7] [ 25]
Bihobol Dishehara
Sagor Jahan
Anika Kabir Shokh
Oshomapto Trivuj
Sakhawat Hossain Manik
Sadia Islam Mou
I Miss You
Sakhawat Hossain Manik
Sadia Islam Mou
2015
Bonna Tomar Jonno
Chayanika Chowdhury
Zakia Bari Momo[ 40]
Broken Heart
Nasim
Sadia Islam Mou
Meher Nigar
B U Shuvo
Shokh[ 41] [ 42]
Sobar Upore Maa
Rumman Rashid Khan
Nowshin[ 26]
Bondhu Tumi Bondhu Amar
SA Haque Alik
Tareen Jahan
Bhalobashar Faad
Kawshik Sankar Das
Tareen Jahan
Jochonay Ojana Pothchola
Mominul Huq
Aparna Ghosh
Ekhono Ami
Mizanur Rahman Aryan
Momo[ 1]
Lake Drive Lane
Mesbah Uddin Shumon
Taniya H[ 43]
Life In Metro
TV series with Moushumi Hamid
Airbender
Taneem Rahman Angshu
Sharlin
The Miser
Mehedi Hasan Jony
Sharlin
Kaktaruar Prem
Mehedi Hasan Jony
Nazira[ 44]
2021
Jodi..Kintu..Tobou [ 45]
Shihab Shaheen
Web film
2022
Boyosh Kono Baper Na [ 46]
Jakaria Shoukhin
Keya Payel
Kagojer Biye
S R Mozumder
Sabila Nur
Mr. Cool
Tasnia Farin
Web series
Year
Title
Role
Co-Artist
Director
Notes
2021
Chena Pother Oporichita
Momo , Nayeem
Shihab Shaheen
Web Series
Kuhok
Tanjin Tisha , Ziaul Hoque Polash
Shihab Shaheen
Web Series
Bhalo Thakis Baba
Mizanur Rahman Aryan
A Hoichoi Series
2023
Buker Moddhe Agun
ASP Golam Mamun
Yash Rohan , Toma Mirza , Tania Ahmed , Tauquir Ahmed , Shahnaz Sumi , Tariq Anam Khan , Gazi Rakayet , Abu Hurayra Tanvir
Taneem Rahman Angshu
A Hoichoi Original Series
2024
Golam Mamun
ASP Golam Mamun
Sabila Nur , Sharlin Farzana , Rashed Mamun Apu , Imtiaz Barshon , Sharif Siraj , Fakhrul Bashar Masum
Shihab Shaheen
A Hoichoi Original Series
TV program
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