Arifin Shuvoo (; 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
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and two
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
The ''Meril-Prothom Alo Awards'', or simply ''Prothom Alo Awards'', is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics ...
. He made his debut television series ''Ha/Na'' (2007). He made his debut silver screen film '' Jaago'' (2010).
He made a debut into mainstream cinema with '' Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini'' in 2013. For his
antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain.Agnee'' in 2014. In 2015, his performance in '' Chuye Dile Mon'' earned him his first
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
The ''Meril-Prothom Alo Awards'', or simply ''Prothom Alo Awards'', is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics ...
for Best Actor. He later starred in the film '' Musafir'' directed by Ashiqur Rahman in 2016. In 2017, he starred in ''
Dhaka Attack
''Dhaka Attack'' () is a Bangladeshi cop action thriller film produced by Bangladesh Police Paribar Kallyan Samity Ltd., Three Wheelers Ltd. and Splash Multimedia. It features Arifin Shuvoo, Mahiya Mahi, ABM Sumon and Taskeen Rahman in the le ...
'' directed by
Dipankar Dipon
Dipankar Sengupta Dipon (born 22 May 1976) is a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter who works in Cinema of Bangladesh, Dhallywood. His first feature film was the cop thriller ''Dhaka Attack'' (2017), which won four National Film Awards in ...
. 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
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki () is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and screenwriter who works in Bengali films. His films '' Third Person Singular Number'', ''Television'', ''No Bed Of Roses'' were critically acclaimed across the world and r ...
'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
K M Mosharraf Hossain (born 22 August 1971), known by his stage name Mosharraf Karim, is a Bangladeshi television and film actor. A prominent actor in Bangladesh, he has received multiple awards for his contribution to the Bangladeshi entertainm ...
and Sohana Saba. A critically praised performance of his was in the show ''Lilaboti''.
Jaya Ahsan
Jaya Maswood (born 1 July), popularly known as Jaya Ahsan, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model, producer and playback singer. Starting her career as a model and, later, as a film actress, she works mostly in Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali fil ...
and
Shakib Khan
Masud Rana Sheikh (born 28 March 1979), better known by the stage name Shakib Khan, is a Bangladeshi actor and filmmaker who works in Bengali language, Bengali films. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular figures of all time in Benga ...
. 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
Iftakar H Chowdhury, known as Iftakar Chowdhury is a Cinema of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi-American film actor, director and producer. He started his career as a director with ''Khoj: The Search''. The film was released in 2010, and introduced new t ...
Mahiya Mahi
Sharmin Akter Nipa (born 27 October 1993; known by her stage name Mahiya Mahi) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of Bangladesh.
Mahi started her career in the film industry with the film ''Bhalo ...
. He next started in
Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz is a Cinema of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi television and film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his directorial debut ''Projapoti: The Mysterious Bird, Projapoti'' (2011), which was produced by Enayetur Rah ...
's ''
Taarkata
''Taarkata'' is a 2014 Cinema of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi romance film, romantic thriller (genre), thriller film written and directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, starring Arifin Shuvoo, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim with Moushumi, Faruque Ahmed (actor), ...
'', which received a mixed reaction from the audience. His next project was Ashiqur Rahman's ''
Kistimaat
''Kistimaat'' () is a 2014 Bangladeshi action film directed by Ashiqur Rahman (director), Ashiqur Rahman and produced by Tiger Media Limited and The Abhi Kathachitra, The Abhi Pictures. The film features Arifin Shuvoo and Achol, Achol Akhe in lead ...
'', co-starring
Achol
Hasna Hena Akhee Achol, known by her stage name Achol (), is a Bangladeshi
Bangladeshis ( ) are the citizens and nationals of Bangladesh, a South Asian country centred on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the Bay of Ben ...
, 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
Shafi Uddin Shafi is a Bangladeshi film director. As of December 2019 he directed 24 films.
Biography
Shafi's first direction ''Gaddari''. It was released in 2003. At the beginning of his career he directed films along with Iqbal. Later, he start ...
Mahiya Mahi
Sharmin Akter Nipa (born 27 October 1993; known by her stage name Mahiya Mahi) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of Bangladesh.
Mahi started her career in the film industry with the film ''Bhalo ...
.
In 2016, Shuvoo starred in Ashiqur Rahman's '' Musafir''. He then starred in
Anonno Mamun
Anonno Mamun (), (born 1 March 1986) is a Bangladeshis, Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter, producer and sole owner of Action Cut Entertainment LLC, a film production and distribution company. His works include ''Most Welcome'', ''Ami Shud ...
Niyoti
''Niyoti'' is a 2016 Indo-Bangladeshi romantic thriller film written by Abdullah Zahir Babu and directed by Jakir Hossain Raju. Produced by Abdul Aziz under the Jaaz Multimedia banner, the film stars Arifin Shuvoo and Falguni Rahman Jolly in ...
Jaaz Multimedia
Jaaz Multimedia is a film production and distribution house in Bangladesh.
History
2011–2014: Initial years
Jaaz Multimedia released their first film, '' Bhalobasar Rong'' starring Bappy and Mahiya Mahi, in 2012. In 2013, Jaaz Multimedia ...
and
Eskay Movies
Eskay Video Private Limited is an Indian Company promoted by Dhanuka family. The company was incorporated in 1988 and since then it has been a vital part in the media and entertainment industry in India. The company has produced more than 50 fi ...
.
In 2017, Shuvoo began the year with Jakir Hossain Raju's ''Premi O Premi'' and
Shamim Ahamed Roni
Shamim Ahamed Roni (; born 24 October 1986) is a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter.
Filmography
The first film directed by Roni is Mental (2016 film), ''Mental'', which was released on 2016. In addition to directing the film, Roni wr ...
Jaaz Multimedia
Jaaz Multimedia is a film production and distribution house in Bangladesh.
History
2011–2014: Initial years
Jaaz Multimedia released their first film, '' Bhalobasar Rong'' starring Bappy and Mahiya Mahi, in 2012. In 2013, 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
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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
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), also known by the honorific Bangabandhu, was a Bangladeshi politician, revolutionary, statesman and activist who was the founding president of Bangladesh. As the leader of Bangl ...
'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
Shyam Benegal (14 December 1934 – 23 December 2024) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. H ...
. 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
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. The trailer of the film was released in the 75th
Cannes
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International film festival, and the film was screened at 43rd
Toronto International film festival
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.
Shuvoo's next few works include
Raihan Rafi
Raihan Rafi () is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his directorial debut, '' Poramon 2'' (2018) produced by Abdul Aziz and under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia. The film won awards in three categories ...
's ''Noor'', produced by Shapla Media and Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul's ''Jam'', which is about a traffic jam and produced by
Dhallywood
The Cinema of Bangladesh, locally known as Bangla cinema, is a diverse and vibrant entity, consisting of films produced across various regions in Bangladesh, each contributing its unique linguistic and cultural perspective. Beyond the dominan ...
Cinema Megastar
Manna
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'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
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. On 31 July 2024, Shuvoo announced their separation, bringing an end to their nine-year marriage.
On September 4, 2024,
Rajuk
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (, RAJUK) is a Bangladeshi public agency responsible for coordinating urban area, urban Urban planning, development in Dhaka. RAJUK is composed of various public officials, city planners, urban administrators, engi ...
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
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, Rajuk reviewed politically motivated land allocations over the past 15 years, resulting in the decision to revoke Shuvoo's plot.