# Arifin Shuvoo

Arifin Shuvoo (Bengali: আরিফিন শুভ; born 2 February 1982) is a Bangladeshi film actor and television personality. He is the recipient of several awards and nominations, including a 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.
The Daily Star critic Shah Alam Shazu wrote in 2020 that "Shuvoo has captivated the audience with his charming personality and acting prowess throughout his successful career".

## Career
### 2007–2009: Television

Before working in television shows, 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. A critically praised performance of his was in the show Lilaboti.

### 2009–2013: Debut and breakthrough

Shuvo made his film debut in the 2010 sports drama film Jaago - Dare To Dream. In Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini he played the antagonist alongside Jaya Ahsan and Shakib Khan. Critic Rafi Hossain, writing for The Daily Star, called his performance in the film "brilliant". He next starred in Debashish Biswas Bhalobasha Zindabad.

### 2014–present: Critical acclaim

In 2014, Shuvoo 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 a mixed reaction from the audience. His next project was Ashiqur Rahman's Kistimaat, co-starring Achol, where he plays the role of a cop.
In 2015, he starred in Shihab Shaheen's romantic drama film Chuye Dile Mon. The film and his performance was highly appreciated by both critics and audience, earning Shuvoo his first Meril Prothom Alo award for Best Actor He next went on to star in Shafi Uddin Shafi's Warning alongside Mahiya Mahi.
In 2016, Shuvoo 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 was directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and was produced by Jaaz Multimedia and Eskay Movies.
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.
In 2021, Shuvoo portrayed Nabid Al Shahriar, an additional deputy commissioner of police (ADC) in CTTC, in Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed's police action-thriller Mission Extreme. He reprised the role in the sequel, Black War: Mission Extreme 2. Shuvoo underwent rigorous dieting and training for the physically demanding character—a first in Bangladeshi cinema.
He worked in a Chorki original movie Unish 20, which was directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan and released on 13 February 2023. His performance as Apu in the film was loved and was critically acclaimed. This was his first web film and his nuanced performance - especially after the action film to the romantic genre - received positive reviews.
He also starred in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation. Shuvoo starred as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, a highly anticipated biographical film directed by Shyam Benegal. With the film tracing Mujibur Rahman’s journey from a young revolutionary to the Father of the Nation, Shuvoo’s portrayal earned acclaim from Naseeruddin Shah. The trailer of the film was released in the 75th Cannes International film festival, and the film was screened at 43rd Toronto International film festival.
Shuvoo's next few works include Raihan Rafi's Noor, produced by Shapla Media and Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul's Jam, which is about a traffic jam and produced by Dhallywood Cinema Megastar Manna's Kritanjoli Kothachitra, Jazz City - Sony Liv webseries directed by Soumik Sen, Neel Chokro by Mithu Khan, and Lohu by Rahool Mukherjee for Chorki.
Shuvoo is a brand ambassador for Bata Bangladesh and Himalaya. He did a television commercial for Berger Paints.

## Personal life

Shuvoo married Arpita Samaddar, a fashion designer from India who worked for a multinational company in Dhaka. On 31 July 2024, Shuvoo announced their separation, bringing an end to their nine-year marriage.
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 17 November 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 :
| † | 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 |
| 2013 | Bhalobasha Zindabad | Sourav | Debashish Biswas | |
| 2014 | Agnee | Shishir / Dragon | Iftakar Chowdhury | Also singer of "Shohena Jatona" song |
| 2014 | Taarkata | Ibrahim | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | |
| 2014 | Kistimaat | Durjoy | Ashiqur Rahman | |
| 2015 | Chuye Dile Mon | Abir Hasan | Shihab Shaheen | |
| 2015 | Warning | Zishan | Shafi Uddin Shafi | |
| 2016 | Musafir | Sunny | Ashiqur Rahman | |
| 2016 | Ostitto | Imtu | Anonno Mamun | |
| 2016 | Niyoti | Shuvro Chowdhury | Zakir Hossain Raju | |
| 2016 | Aynabaji | AC Sazzad | Amitabh Reza Chowdhury | Cameo appearance |
| 2017 | Premi O Premi | Shimanto | Zakir Hossain Raju | |
| 2017 | Dhat Teri Ki | Raj | Shamim Ahamed Roni | |
| 2017 | Dhaka Attack | Abid Rahman | Dipankar Dipon | |
| 2018 | Bhalo Theko | Joy | Zakir Hossain Raju | |
| 2018 | Ekti Cinemar Golpo | Sajib | Alamgir | |
| 2019 | Ahaa Re | Farhaz Chowdhury / Raja | Ranjan Ghosh | Indian film |
| 2019 | Shapludu | Arman | Golam Sohrab Dodul | |
| 2021 | Mission Extreme | Nabid Al Shahriar | Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed | |
| 2023 | Black War: Mission Extreme 2 | Nabid Al Shahriar | Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed | |
| 2023 | Unish 20 | Opu | Mizanur Rahman Aryan | A Chorki web film |
| 2023 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman | Shyam Benegal | Biopic of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indo-Bangladeshi co-production film |
| 2024 | Noor † | Noor | Raihan Rafi | Filming; a Shapla Media production |
| 2024 | Balighawr † | Modhumoy | Arindam Sil | |
| 2024 | Mrittupuri† | Raja | Zayed Rizwan | |
| 2024 | Thikana Bangladesh† | TBA | Anam Biswas | |
| 2024 | Nil Chakra† | TBA | Mithu Khan | |
| 2024 | Jam † | TBA | Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul | Produced by Kritanjali Kothachitra |

### Unreleased and dropped films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Note |
| 2012 | Mon Bojhena† | TBA | Shahadat Hossain Liton | Unreleased |
| 2012 | Chaya Chobi† | TBA | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | Unreleased |
| 2015 | Dorodiya† | TBA | Wazed Ali Sumon | Unreleased |
| 2015 | Bhromor† | | Shohel Arman | Dropped |
| 2016 | Detective† | Mohim Chandra | Tapan Ahmed | Voice role; animation film, unreleased |
| 2017 | Tumi Amar Priya† | | Badiul Alam Khokon | Dropped |
| 2018 | Ostro† | | Shaheen Sumon | Dropped |
| 2018 | Jedi† | Raja | Sohanur Rahman Sohan | Unreleased |
| 2018 | Mon Phoring† | TBA | Shihab Shaheen | Postponed |
| 2019 | Ulfat† | TBA | Sakib Sonet & Team | |
| 2020 | Untitled† | TBA | Iftakar Chowdhury | Postponed |
| 2020 | Picnic† | TBA | Iftakar Chowdhury | Postponed |

## Television

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

## Web series

| Year | Title | OTT | Character | Director |
| 2021 | Contract | ZEE5 | Tareq/BSTRD | Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhyay |
| TBA | Lahu | Chorki | | Rahool Mukherjee |
| 2024 | Unishe April | Fridaay | | Arindam Sil |
| 2025 | Jazz City | SonyLiv | | 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 |
| 2013 | Bioscope Borsho-sera | Best Villain | Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini | Won |
| 2014 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Film Actor (critics) | Taarkata | Won |
| 2014 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Film Actor | Agnee | Nominated |
| 2015 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Film Actor | Chuye Dile Mon | Won |
| 2015 | 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 |
| 2017 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Film Actor | Dhaka Attack | Won |
| 2018 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Film Actor | Dhaka Attack | Won |
| 2018 | 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 |