Kabori Sarwar

Kabori got involved in politics later in her life. She became an elected member of parliament from the Narayanganj-4 constituency as an Awami League politician in 2008 and served until 2014. She was also an active social worker and women's rights activist. Several film festivals were sponsored by her.

• Name — Kabori • Native Name — কবরী • Office — Member of Parliament • Constituency — Narayanganj-4 • Term Start — 25 January 2009 • Term End — 20 November 2013 • Predecessor — Muhammad Gias Uddin • Successor — Shamim Osman • Birth Name — Mina Pal • Born — 19 July 1950 • Birthplace — Boalkhali, Chittagong, East Bengal, Pakistan • Died — 17 April 2021 • Place of death — Dhaka, Bangladesh • Occupation — Actress, politician and social worker • Awards — full list • Children — 5 sons • Spouse — Chitta Chowdhury

Kabori was born in Boalkhali, Chittagong, East Bengal, Pakistan. She studied until 8th grade. Her father, Krisna Das Paul, was a Bhajan singer, and her mother used to recite verses from religious books. Kabori was born into a cultural family. Her siblings knew how to dance and sing. And her brother could play the tabla.

• Illustration — Subhash Dutta and Kabori in the film set "Sutorang" (1964) Kabori debuted in the film industry at the age of 13. Her first film, Sutorang, directed by Subhash Dutta, was released in 1964. She earned the role through the music director, Satya Saha. In the film, Subhash Dutta changed the actress 'Mina's' name to 'Kabori,' which means 'bun of hair.' With her new name and appearance, Kabori quickly became a symbol of romance for the local audience through her debut in cinema. Kabori starred with Razzak in more than 20 films together since Dutta's Abirbhab in 1968; the films include Nil Akasher Niche (1969), Deep Nebhe Nai (1970), and Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo (1970). Kabori acted in several films with Farooque in the 1970s, notably Sujon Sokhi and Sareng Bou. She also starred with Bulbul Ahmed in Chashi Nazrul Islam's Devdas (1982). She acted in the 1973 film Titash Ekti Nadir Naam by Ritwik Ghatak, an Indian filmmaker. She also acted in an Urdu film, Bahana, by Zahir Raihan with co-actor Rahman. She also worked with other actors, including Alamgir, Sohel Rana, Uzzal, Wasim, Khan Ataur Rahman, Golam Mustafa, Anwar Hossain, and A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman. In 2006, Kabori directed the film Ayna. Kabori authored a book titled "Sritituku Thaak".

In 2008, Kabori was elected to the National Parliament in Bangladesh from Narayanganj-4 for the 9th Bangladesh Parliament. During the 1971 Liberation War, 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 Mumbai.

Kabori first married Chitta Chowdhury. After the divorce from Chowdhury, she married Shafiuddin Sarwar in 1978. Sarwar is an uncle of politician Shamim Osman. The couple was divorced in 2008. She has five sons.

• Year — Film — Role — Notes — Ref. References • 1964 — Sutorang — Jorina — Debut film • 1965 — Bahana • 1967 — Heeraramon • Momir Elo • Sat Bhai Champa • Bashori — Radha • 1968 — Abirbhab — Shahana • Arun Borun Kiranmala • Soeey Nadya Jage Pani • Chorabali • 1969 — Nil Akasher Niche • Moinamoti — Moina • 1970 — Deep Nebhe Nai • Binimoy • Dorpo Churno • Je Agune Puri — Kajol • Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo • Nayika • Sontan • Aka Baka • Kanch Kata Heera • 1971 — Jai Bangladesh — Hindi film • Jolchhobi • 1972 — Apon Por • 1973 — Lalon Fokir • Titash Ekti Nadir Naam — Rajar Jhi — Indo-Bangladesh joint production • Rangbaz • Amar Jonmobhumi • 1974 — Sadharon Meye • Masud Rana — Savita • 1975 — Sujon Sokhi — Sokhi • 1977 — MotiMohol — Firoza • Love In Simla • 1978 — Sareng Bou — Nobitun • Aguner Alo • 1982 — Devdas — Parvoti • 1988 — Dui Jibon — Tahmina • 2006 — Ayna — Advocate Afroja — Also as director, screenplay and story writer • 2008 — Megher Koley Rod — Doctor Selina Hossain