Laila Hasan (born 1946) is a

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choreographer, dancer and actress. She was awarded

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in 2010 for her contribution to art by the Government of Bangladesh.

Early life and education

Hasan was born in 1946. She completed her MA in philosophy from the

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in 1970.

Career

Hasan got her dance lessons from Manibardhan Mahashay, Ajit Sanyal, Babu Ram Singh, GA Mannan and Shamar Bhattacharya of

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(BAFA). She was the presenter of the TV show ''Rumjhum'' on

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during 1980–85.

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, Srabonti, Riya and

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were her students on the show. Hasan has acted on theater, television plays and films. Her performances in productions like "Kankabotir Ghatey", Raktokarobi", "Chhuti", "Mayar Khela", "Raja Rani", "Tasher Desh", "Swargo Hotey Bidaye", "Shyamol Matir Dhoratoley", "Neel Darpan", "Dutta", "Keranir Jiban", "Taming of the Shrew" and "Nakshi Kanthar Math". Her TV plays include "Mon Poboner Nao","Kajol Rekha", "Bhelua Shundari", "Mahua", "Rani Bhabanir Path", "Ratnadwip" and "Pashapashi" and "Ashcharjo Ek Raater Galpo". Her acted films are 'Gharey Bairey', 'Feluda' (2007), 'Tintoretto-er Jishu' and 'Ei Tho Prem' and 'Moner Manush'. She founded the dance organization named 'Nataraj' in 1990. And in 1996 Nataraj started theatre, stage drama with Nayeem Hasan Suja. Laila Hasan work in Nataraj as the President and Nayeem Hasan Suja is the Secretary General. Laila Hasan is a lifetime member of

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and West Bengal Dance Federation. She is also a member of

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and President of Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Shangstha. Hasan has published two books ''Hridoye Bajey Nupur'' (1996) on dance and "Mohonrupey" on aesthetics.

Personal life

Hasan is married to actor

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. Hasan has six siblings. One sister,

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, is an actress.

Awards

* BACHSHASH Award (2001) * Kazi Mahbub Ullah Begum Zebunnessa Trust Award (2001) * Ekushey Padak (2010)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hasan, Laila 1946 births Living people Bangladeshi female dancers Bangladeshi dancers University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi television actresses Bangladeshi film actresses Bangladeshi stage actresses Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy Place of birth missing (living people) Bangladeshi choreographers Bangladeshi women choreographers