education insights | January 16, 2026

Famous Bangladeshi Actresses

Birthdate: August 17, 1942

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Born Jharna Basak, Bangladeshi-Pakistani actor Shabnam soared to fame with her roles in movies such as Aakhri Station and Jahan Tum Wahan Hum. A 13-time Nigar Award winner, she also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the government of Pakistan. Post-retirement, she is now a housewife in Dhaka.