Tania Ahmed
{{Short description|Bangladeshi actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2015}}
{{infobox person
| name = Tania Ahmed
| image = Tania Ahmed.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|06|5}}
| caption = Ahmed in 2011
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| occupation = Actress, model, choreographer, director
| years_active = 1991-present
| spouse = {{marriage|S I Tutul|1999|2021}}
| children = Tawab • Sreyash • Arosh
| relatives = Sohel Rana (uncle)
}}
Tania Ahmed (born 5 June 1972) {{Cite web |date=2016-03-04 |title=The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 9 |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/06/05/d40605140474.htm |access-date=2024-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091220/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/06/05/d40605140474.htm |archive-date=2016-03-04 }} is a Bangladeshi actress, model, choreographer and director.{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/tania-now-filmmaker-40355|title=Tania now filmmaker!|date=September 6, 2014|access-date=August 25, 2015|author=Shah Alam Shazu|newspaper=The Daily Star}} She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Krishnopokkho (2016).{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/national-film-award-winners-announced-1558849|title=National Film Award winners announced|date=April 6, 2018|work=The Daily Star|access-date=May 25, 2018|language=en}}
Career
Ahmed started her career as a model in 1991.{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/06/24/d50624140190.htm|title=In conversation with Tania - A versatile talent|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=June 24, 2005|first=Novera|last=Deepita|access-date=August 25, 2015}} She debuted her acting career in the TV play Samporko, directed by Faria Hossain. Later on, she played in other notable TV dramas - 69, Belabhumi, Srikanto, Amader Anandabari, Ghunpoka and Shukhnagar Apartment. Ahmed has also directed music videos since 1999.
=2001–2005=
She directed music video of "Muhurto", "Moyuree", "Aar Koto Kandabe", and "Uro Megh".{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/06/05/d40605140474.htm|title=Tania Ahmed: A versatile artiste|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=June 5, 2004|first=Shilpi|last=Mahalanobish|access-date=August 25, 2015}} In 2004, she acted in Humayun Ahmed's film Shyamol Chhaya and earned Bachsas Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie.
=2006–2010=
=2011–2018=
She became the judge of Veet Channel i Top Model in 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.dhakamirror.com/television/taniya-plays-a-negative-role-again/|title=Taniya plays a negative role again|newspaper=Dhaka Mirror|date=May 5, 2011|access-date=November 16, 2015}} She directed a serial named A Team{{cite news |script-title=bn:'আমাদের এখন পাঁচ ছেলেমেয়ে' |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/%E2%80%98%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%81%E0%A6%9A-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E2%80%99 |work=Prothom Alo |date=December 30, 2013 |language=bn}}{{cite news |script-title=bn:ধারাবাহিক পরিচালনায় তানিয়া |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/lifestyle/news/bd/261223.details | newspaper=Bangla News |date=September 21, 2010 |language=bn}} in 2012 in England and telecasted on Channel-i in 2013.{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=232766|title=Eventful innings: Face to face with Tania Ahmed|date=May 5, 2012|access-date=August 25, 2015|newspaper=The Daily Star}} In 2014, Ahmed debuted in directorial role in the movie Valobasha Emoni Hoy (Good Morning London) released in January 2017.
Personal life
She was married to musician S I Tutul since 1999. The couple officially divorced on 2021. Together they have three sons - Tawab, Sreyash and Arosh.
Television works
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! Year !! Title of Drama !! Director & Playwright !! Co-stars !! Aired on !! Notes & Source | |||||
| 1992 | Samparko | Faria Hossain | Zahid Hasan, Abida Ali | Bangladesh Television | Hit song: Tumi Amar Prothom Shokal Singer: Topon Choudhury & Shakila Zafar |
| Manush Chena Daay | Kobir Anwar | Zahid Hasan | |||
| 1995 | Bhalobasar Ontorale | Tony Dias | |||
| Belabhumi | |||||
| Srikanto | |||||
| Amader Anandabari | Shahed | ||||
| Ghunpoka | |||||
| Ekhon Duhsomoy | Azizul Hakim | ||||
| Shukhnagar Apartment | |||||
| Iblish | Zahid Hasan | ||||
| Ghar Tera | Mir Sabbir | ||||
| Bakatta | Azizul Hakim, Bijori Barkatullah | ||||
| Ebong Tarpor | Mahfuz Ahmed | ||||
| Putrodaan | Azizul Hakim, Bijori Barkatullah, Shahiduzzaman Selim | ||||
| Fire Ase Brihospoti | Azizul Hakim, Abdul Kader | ||||
| Shodh Bodh | Zahid Hasan, Mahfuz Ahmed, Tarin Ahmed | ||||
| Alta Ranga Mon | Azizul Hakim | ||||
| Miss Call | Monir Khan Shimul, Ali Zaker | ||||
| 2004 | Ronger Manush | Salauddin Lavlu & Masum Reza | ATM Shamsuzzaman, Fazlur Rahman Babu | NTV | |
| 2005 | Shyamol Chhaya | Humayun Faridi, Shimul, Riaz, Shaon | |||
| Ja Hariye Jay | Zahid Hasan, Afsana Mimi | Serial Natok | |||
| Ektu Bhalobashar Jonno | Shubhon | ||||
| Shurobi | Mahfuz Ahmed | ||||
| Chuto Chuto Deu | Nobel, Zahid, Shimul, Towkir | ||||
| Bristir Kanna | Azizul Hakim, Mahfuz Ahmed | ||||
| Osrutho Shonglap | Golam Mustafa | ||||
| Binimoye Tumi | Shubhon | ||||
| Shohojatri | Nader Chowdhury | ||||
| Bristir Chokhe Jol | Tony Dais, Shomi Kaiser | ||||
| Madhuri O Onnanyo | Khaled Khan | ||||
| Britto Periye Deyal | Azizul Hakim | ||||
| Je Jar Bhumikay | Tauquir Ahmed | ||||
| Hridoyer Kachche | Tony Dais, Toru Mostafa | ||||
| Naa | Azizul Hakim, Tony, Sweety | Drama Serial | |||
| Ditiyo Shotto | Azizul Hakim | ||||
| Otocho Ekhon Duhshomoy | Azizul Hakim | ||||
| Birpurush Boshikoron | Zahid Hasan, Richi, Shimul, Abul Hayat, A Kader | ||||
| Manush Namer Nodi | Khaled Khan, Zahid Hasan | ||||
| Ronger Manush | Salahuddin Lavlu | ||||
| Andhokarer Mukh | Faria Hossain | Shuvon | |||
| Montro Dilam Praner | Afzal Hussain | ||||
| Loov | A Hakim, Mahfuz A, Bijori, A Kader | ||||
| Seku Sikander | Saidul Anam Tutul | ||||
| 2006 | Saapludu | Saiful Islam Mannu | Munira Yusuff Memi | Bangladesh Television | TV serial, in a negative role |
| rowspan="2"|2011 | Prottaborton | Sanowar | TV serial, in a negative role | ||
| Terminal | Shokal Ahmed | ntv | TV serial | ||
| rowspan="6"|2012 | Apon Por | Ripon Nobi | TV serial | ||
| Mayajaal | Himel Ashraf' | TV serial | |||
| Putul Khela | Masud Sezan | ATN Bangla | TV serial | ||
| Rupkotha | Aranya Anwar | ntv | TV serial | ||
| Shokal Shondhya Raat | Azizul Hakim | Channel i | TV serial | ||
| Sikandar Box Ekhon Birat Model | Sagor Jahan (both) | Mosharraf Karim, Faruk Ahmed, Joyraaj | Banglavision | six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid | |
| 2013 | Sikandar Box Cox's Bazar-e | Sagor Jahan (both) | Mosharraf Karim, Faruk Ahmed, Joyraaj | Banglavision | six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid |
| rowspan="4"|2015 | Bakharkhani | Tuhin Rasel Tanim Parvez | Shahiduzzaman Selim, Shaju Khadem, Aparna Ghosh | Desh TV | a weeklong mini TV Series, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr{{cite news|url=http://tdsdb.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/eid-delights-113584|title=Eid Delights!|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=July 17, 2015|access-date=November 15, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022315/http://tdsdb.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/eid-delights-113584|archivedate=November 17, 2015}} |
| Ekdin Chhuti Hobe | Faruq Ahmed Himel Ashraf | Shahiduzzaman Selim, Chanchal, Pran Raoy, Nowshin, Urmila | ntv | TV Serial{{cite news|url=http://www.ittefaq.com.bd/entertainment/2015/10/22/40541.html|script-title=bn:একদিন ছুটি হবে |title=Ekdin Chhuti Hobe |newspaper=The Daily Ittefaq|date=October 22, 2015|access-date=November 16, 2015}} | |
| Superstar | Rayhan Khan (both) | Tauquir Ahmed, Mehazabien, Nayeem, Toya | Maasranga Television | TV serial, airs every Sunday to Wednesday; S I Tutul, Samina, Nancy, & Naomi sang for the serial{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/%E2%80%9Csuperstar%E2%80%9D-maasranga-145684|title="Superstar" on Maasranga|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=November 16, 2015}} | |
| Sikandar Boksh Ekhon Nij Gram-e | Sagor Jahan (both) | Mosharraf, Shokh, Farukh Ahmed, AKM Hasan | Banglavision | six-episode TV serial, aired on Eid-ul-Adha{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/tv/eid-delights-147661|title=Eid Delights!|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=November 16, 2015}} |
=Directed dramas=
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| width= "5%"| Year
! width= "15%"| Title ! width= "12%"| Playwright ! width= "28%"| Co-stars ! width= "10%"| Aired on ! width= "30%"| Notes & Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Team | Masud Sezan {{cite news |script-title=bn:ধারাবাহিক পরিচালনায় তানিয়া
|url=https://www.banglanews24.com/lifestyle/news/bd/261223.details | newspaper=Bangla News |date=September 21, 2010 |language=bn}} | Mosharraf Karim, Bijori Barkatullah, S I Tutul, Tania Ahmed, Saju Muntasir, Kazi Riton |
=Web series=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#F5F5F5;" | |||||
| Year
! Title ! OTT ! Character ! Co-Artist ! Director | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Buker Moddhye Agun | Hoichoi | Ziaul Faruq Apurba, Yash Rohan | Taneem Rahman Angshu |
Awards
Bachsas Film Award
- Best Supporting Actress for Shyamol Chhaya in 2004
References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|2065314}}
{{Bangladesh National Film Award Best Supporting Actress}}
{{Bachsas Award for Best Supporting Actress}}
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Category:Bangladeshi film actresses
Category:Bangladeshi television actresses
Category:Bangladeshi women film directors
Category:Best Supporting Actress National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
Category:Best Supporting Actress Bachsas Award winners
Category:Bangladeshi film directors
Category:20th-century Bangladeshi actresses
Category:21st-century Bangladeshi actresses