Happy Birthday ‘charming’ actress Purnima

In the year 1997 – a 16-year-old girl first appeared in front of the light-camera-action at the FDC in the capital. She started her journey in the film industry with a sweet smile. She is one of the most glamourous actresses in the history of Bengali cinema – we are talking about Dilara Hanif Rita, but appeared in the movie with the name ‘Purnima’. Today (11 July) is her birthday.

Born on this day in 1981 in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, Purnima grew up in Dhaka. Her journey in the acting world started at the age of 16. In 1998, she debuted by acting in the film ‘E Jibon Tomar Amar’ directed by Jakir Hossain Raju and actor Riaz played opposite her. Later, this pair became famous and spectacular – they acted in a maximum of 25 films together! Although her first film did not make any hit, the actress Purnima applauded for her acting. In this movie, the song “Shotobar Prithibite Asbo… Ami Tomakei Shudu Bhalobashbo Ami” sung by Kumar Shanu and Mitali Mukherjee on the lips of Riaz and Purnima became very popular.

Purnima gained immense popularity as a heroine in the 2003 film ‘Moner Majhe Tumi’ co-produced by Matiur Rahman Panu. Then in 2006, she created history by acting in the film ‘Hridoyer Kotha’ directed by SA Haque Alik. Her performance in the melodious songs of both films won the hearts of movie lovers. Her pairing with Riaz turned out to be one of the most popular romantic pairings in Bengali cinema. In her acting career in Bengali films for two decades, Purnima has presented the audience with one after another outstanding film.

In 2010, the actress won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Kazi Hayat’s ‘Ora Amake Valo Hote Dilo Na’. She has also received numerous awards, including the Bacchus Award and the Meril- Prothom-Alo Award. It is learned that Purnima did not have any special event on the occasion of her birthday. He will spend time with her family at this critical time of Covid-19. Purnima will not be seen in any drama in Eid, however, she has almost finished the work in two movies – ‘Gangchil’ based on Obaidul Quader’s literature and the other is ‘Jam’. But it is not yet certain when the two movies will be released.

In her personal life, Purnima married Ahmed Jamal Fahad on November 4, 2007, in the presence of family members. The couple has a daughter named Arshia Umaija. Gradually, though a lot of irregularities from the film, Purnima has made herself cheerful through both personal life and film life. She has a good relationship with her fans through social media – which is a lot of joy for her fans.