Sarah Begum Kabori (also Kabori Sarwar; born Mina Pal, 19 July 1950 – 17 April 2021) was a Bangladeshi film actress and politician. Her notable films include ''Sutorang'', ''Sareng Bou'', ''Abhirbhab'', ''Shat Bhai Champa'', ''Sujon Sokhi'' and ''Lalon Fokir''. She received the

Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress ( bn, জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার) is the highest award for film actresses in Bangladesh. List of winners ;Key Records and statistics Multiple w ...

for her role in the film ''

Sareng Bou ''Sareng Bou'' is a 1978 Bangladeshi film directed by Abdullah Al Mamun. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Shahidullah Kaiser. The film received critical acclaim, particularly for the performance given by Kabori Sarwar, who won ...

'' (1978) and

Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime achievement awards are awarded by various organizations, to recognize contributions over the whole of a career, rather than or in addition to single contributions. Such awards, and organizations presenting them, include: A * A.C. ...

in 2013. Kabori got involved into politics later in her life. She became an elected member of parliament from the

Narayanganj-4 Narayanganj-4 is a constituency represented in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh since 2014 by Shamim Osman of the Awami League. Boundaries The constituency encompasses Fatulla and Siddhirganj thanas. History The consti ...

constituency as an

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politician in 2008 and served until 2014.

Early life

Kabori was born in

Boalkhali Boalkhali ( bn, বোয়ালখালী) is an upazila of Chattogram District in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh. Geography Boalkhali is located at . It previously had 33514 households and its total area is 145.44 km2. According to ...

, Chittagong, East Bengal, Pakistan. She studied until 8th grade. Her father, Krisna Das Paul, was a

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singer and her mother used to recite verses from religious books. Kabori was born in a cultural based family. Her siblings knew how to dance and sing. And her brother could play the

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Film career

Kabori debuted in film industry at the age of 13. Her first film ''

Sutorang ''Sutorang'' is a 1964 Bengali-language film directed by Subhash Dutta. Dutta played the male lead role as well. Actress Kabori Sarwar made her debut in this film. The film won the second prize in Frankfurt Asia Film in 1964. Ferdausi Rahman ...

'', directed by

Subhash Dutta Subhash Dutta (9 February 1930 – 16 November 2012) was a Bangladeshi filmmaker, theater and film actor. He started his career as a commercial artist. Career At the beginning of his career, Dutta worked as a film poster artist. He drew posters ...

, was released in 1964. She earned the role through the music director

Satya Saha Satya Saha (25 December 1934 – 27 January 1999) was a Bangladeshi composer, and musician. His notable composed songs are "Chena Chena Lage" by Shyamal Mitra, "Dukkho Amar Basor Raater Palonko", "Chhiti Dio Protidin" by Sabina Yasmin, "Mon Bole ...

. Kabori starred with Razzak in more than 20 films together since Dutta's ''Abirbhab'' in 1968; the films include ''

Nil Akasher Niche ''Neel Akasher Niche'' is a 1969 Bangladeshi film starring Razzak and Kabari opposite him. The film was directed by Narayan Ghosh Mita. It also stars Rozi Samad and Anwar Hossain.http://filmproducersassociation.com.bd/index.php/welcome/ViewArchi ...

'' (1969), ''

Deep Nebhe Nai ''Deep Nebhe Nai'' (English: The Lamp is Yet Kindled; bn, দীপ নেভে নাই) is a 1970 Bangladeshi film starring Razzak and Kabari opposite him. The film was directed by Narayan Ghosh Mita. It also stars Rozi Samad and Anwara Hos ...

'' (1970), and ''

Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo (ক খ গ ঘ ঙ) is a 1970 Bangladeshi film directed by Narayan Ghosh Mita. Razzak and Kabari Sarwar plays the lead roles. Cast * Razzak * Kabori Sarwar * AFM Abdul Ali Lalu Shooting The film's shooting began in Chu ...

'' (1970). Kabori acted in several films with

Farooque Akbar Hossain Pathan (born 18 August 1948), known by the stage name Farooque, is a Bangladeshi actor, politician, businessman, producer, member of parliament and a freedom fighter. He is known as 'Mia Bhai' (respected brother) to mass people. He a ...

in the 1970s, notably ''Sujon Sokhi'' and ''Sareng Bou''. She also starred with

Bulbul Ahmed Bulbul Ahmed (born Tabarruk Ahmed; 4 September 1941 – 15 July 2010) was a Bangladeshi actor and director. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor award three times for his roles in the films ''Shimana Periye'' (1977), '' Badhu Bi ...

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's ''

Devdas ''Devdas'' ( bn, দেবদাস, transliterated as ''Debdās'') is a Bengali romance novel written by Sarat Chandra Chatterjee. The story pivots a tragic triangle linking Devdas, an archetypal lover in viraha (separation); Paro, his forbidden ...

'' (1982). She acted in the 1973 film

Titash Ekti Nadir Naam ''Titas Ekti Nadir Naam'' ( bn, তিতাস একটি নদীর নাম), or ''A River Called Titas'', is a 1973 film that was a joint production between India and Bangladesh directed by Ritwik Ghatak. The movie was based on a novel ...

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, an Indian filmmaker. She also acted in an

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''

Zahir Raihan Mohammad Zahirullah (19 August 1935 – disappeared 30 January 1972), known as Zahir Raihan, was a Bangladeshi novelist, writer and filmmaker. He is most notable for his documentary ''Stop Genocide'' (1971), made during the Bangladesh Liberation ...

with co-actor

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. She also worked with other actors including Alamgir, Sohel Rana, Uzzal, Wasim,

Khan Ataur Rahman Khan Ataur Rahman (known as Khan Ata; 11 December 1928 – 1 December 1997) was a Bangladeshi film actor, director, producer, screenplay writer, music composer, and singer, best known for his role in the film ''Jibon Theke Neya'' (1970). He rec ...

Golam Mustafa Golam Mustafa (2 March 1935 – 20 February 2003) was a Bangladeshi actor. Early life and career Mustafa first acted in a play named ''Pallimangal'' in Barisal in 1945. Filmography * ''Chanda'' - 1962 * ''Binimoy'' - 1970 * '' Dhire Bohe ...

, Anwar Hossain and A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman. In 2006, Kabori directed the film ''Ayna''. Kabori authored a book titled ''"Sritituku Thaak"''.

Political career

In 2008, Kabori was elected to the National Parliament in Bangladesh from

for 9th Bangladesh Parliament. During

1971 Liberation War The Bangladesh Liberation War ( bn, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ, , also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, or simply the Liberation War in Bangladesh) was a revolution and War, armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Benga ...

, she participated by donating blood to help the freedom fighters. She had fled to India during the war and worked on a film, "Joy Bangladesh", in

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Personal life

Kabori first married Chitta Chowdhury. After the divorce from Chowdhury, she married Shafiuddin Sarwar in 1978. Sarwar is an uncle of politician

Shamim Osman Shamim Osman (born 28 February 1961) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the current member of parliament from Narayanganj-4 constituency. Career Osman was elected as a member of parliament at the 7th National Parliamentary Elections in ...

. The couple was divorced in 2008. She had five sons.

Death and legacy

After testing positive for

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, Kabori was first admitted to Kurmitola General Hospital and later, was shifted to the ICU in Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital where she died on 17 April 2021. She had been working on a film titled ''Ei Tumi Shei Tumi'' since 2019. The 1969

film was shot in

Chuadanga Chuadanga ( bn, চুয়াডাঙ্গা) is a prosperous city in the western part of Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Chuadanga Sadar Upazila and Chuadanga District. Chuadanga was the first capital of Bangladesh. It was the sub-dis ...

. The crew stayed at a house called Setab Manzil. The road around the house started going by the name ''Kabori Road'' after Kabori which became official in February 2017.

Filmography

Awards

References

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