# Farzana Chobi

Farzana Chobi, better known as Chobi, is a Bangladeshi actress and model who works in Bengali dramas, films and documentaries. For her role in the drama Shimana Periye (2013), she received the Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress. Her notable works include Vober Hat (2006), Pakhi Ebong Manushera (2013) and Taan (2022).

## Personal life

Chobi married her long-time boyfriend, Tanmoy Sarker, in May 2014. He is an associate professor at Dhaka Commerce College. They have two sons, Avirup Sarker (b. 2014) and Anirban Sarker "Adrik" (b. 2016).

## Career

Farzana Chobi made her acting debut in 1998 with Abdullah Al Mamun's Chithi. Farzana was awarded the Merill-Prothom Alo Award in 2013 for best TV actor for her performance in the play Shimana Periye, directed by Matia Banu Shuku. She took a brief sabbatical in 2014 after the birth of her son. She returned to television in 2015, with Banu Shuku's Bini Shutor Mala.
Her 2019 film Maa, directed by Aranyo Anawer, was screened at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

## Work
### Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
| | Kanamachi | | Anjan Aich | |
| 2002 | Lal Golap | | | |
| 2010 | Jol | | | |
| 2011 | Jibono Morono Shimana Charaya | | | |
| 2015 | Holud Pata Jorar Golpo | | | |
| 2016 | Ronger Dunia | | | |
| 2017 | Nodi Kabbo | | | |
| 2017 | Mohuwa Shundori | | | |
| 2019 | Oporajita | | Shahid Mahmood Abir, Asima Kamal Mouni, Tanzir Ahmed Sunny, Fahmida Alam Leena, Mohammad Sunny | Short film |
| 2020 | Joynagar Er Jomidar | | | |
| 2020 | Pitree Shotta | | | |
| 2021 | Janaker Mukh | | Mannan Hira | |
| 2022 | Taan | | Raihan Rafi | |
| 2022 | Nishwas | | Raihan Rafi | |
| 2023 | Maa | | Aranna Anwar | |
| | Mrittunjoyi | Padma Das | | Government-funded films |
| | Janani Janmabhumi | | Nadia Afrin | |
| | Joshna Rater Golpo | | | |
| | Poncho Nari Akkan | | | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
| 1994 | Bewan Shaheb | | Drama serial |
| 1996 | Shat Number Bar | | Drama serial |
| 1998 | Ohornish Valobase Akjon | | Drama serial |
| 2001 | Sheowla | | Drama serial |
| 2001 | Rong Berong | | Drama serial |
| 2001 | Priobash | | Drama serial |
| 2002 | Joba Kushum | | Drama serial |
| 2004 | Godhuli Logney | | Drama serial |
| 2005 | Labonno Tomake | | Drama serial |
| 2006-2007 | Vober Hat | Salauddin Lavlu | Drama serial |
| 2006 | Meghla Nodi | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Nowka Dubi | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Fire Dekha | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Boiry shajon | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Mone Chuta Jay | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Troyee | | Drama serial |
| 2007 | Suborno Lota | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Gunin | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Tamasha | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Chinno Monjuri | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Nondon Kanon | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Jol Foring Er Gan | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Nobo Rotno | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Ake Shunno Dosh | | Drama serial |
| 2008 | Chhay | | Drama serial |
| 2009 | Nir Khonje Gangchil | | Drama serial |
| 2009 | Ponditer Mela | | Drama serial |
| 2009 | Jamai Shoshur | | Drama serial |
| 2009 | Pothe Pothe Choltey Choltey | | Drama serial |
| 2009 | Dosh Bochor Por | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Oyarish | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Ma Serial- 'Tunir Ma' | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Gents trailers | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Mati | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Shuvo Jatra | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Hoi Hoi Roi Roi | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Badh Vanga Joyar | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Gowhar Baida | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Konnya Kumari | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Dora Kata | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Kancher Ful | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Protishodh | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Agontuk | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Shomudro Bashona | | Drama serial |
| 2010 | Angshik Shada Kalo | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Mon Putuler Bioscope | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Valobasher Shat Rong | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Voddonnok | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Family Affaire | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Rongela Koytor | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Titas Parer Shuborno Gram | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Adhar Periye | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Omongol | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Ronger Songser | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Ammajaan Jindabad | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Boire Sojon | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Pita Mata Shontan | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Shontoron | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Bish Top | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Shuk Pakhi | | Drama serial |
| 2011 | Bou Ma | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Diba Nishi | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Kada Matir Manusera | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Dur Paharer Batashera | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Higibigi | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Club Ghor | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Ranna Bari | | Drama serial |
| 2012 | Will | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Pakhi Ebong Manushera | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Poyomonto | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Jonaki | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Roser Hari | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Akash Meghe Dhaka | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Ovibashi | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Shimabaddho Manushera | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Purba | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Porompora | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Kushum Koli | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Shonali Megeher Vela | | Drama serial |
| 2013 | Teen Vubon | | Drama serial |
| 2014 | Jibon Songshar | | Drama serial |
| 2015 | Bia Bari | | Drama serial |
| 2015 | O Amar Chhokku nai | | Drama serial |
| 2015 | Ronger Mela | | Drama serial |
| 2016 | Orokitto Simana | | Drama serial |
| 2016 | Progga Paromita | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Boitorone | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Kazi Shahebar Tin Putro | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Hashi Kushi.Com | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Nagor Ali Kumkum | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Bondhu Bote | | Drama serial |
| 2017 | Rupali Prantor | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Mecho Tota Gecho Voot | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Valobasha Tumi | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Lucky Thirteen | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Shona Van | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Takkor | | Drama serial |
| 2018 | Moger Mulluk | | Drama serial |
| 2019 | Tolpar | | Drama serial |
| 2019 | Otithi | | Drama serial |
| 2019 | Trigiri Tokka | | Drama serial |
| 2019 | Tipu Sultan | | Drama serial |
| 2019 | Dhaka Metro | | Drama serial |
| 2020 | Tahader Shuk dukko | | Drama serial |
| 2020 | Songkota Songkot | | Drama serial |
| 2020 | Kajol Rekha | | Drama serial |
| 2022 | Bou Birodh | | Drama |
| 2022 | Bokul Pur | | Drama serial |
| 2022 | Jamai Bahar | | Drama serial |
| 2022 | Beyai Shab | | Drama serial |
| | Jagath Sangsar | Rhythm Khan Shahin | Drama serial |
| 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022 | DB | | Drama serial |
| | Simple Love Story-19 | | Drama |

## Awards

* Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress, for her work in Shimana Periye (2013)