Zeenat Barkatullah | |
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জিনাত বরকতুল্লাহ | |
Died | (aged 72)
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation(s) | Dance artist, choreographer, administrator |
Spouses | Mohammad Barkatullah |
Children | 2, including Bijori Barkatullah |
Awards | Full list |
Zeenat Barkatullah (died 20 September 2023) [1] was a Bangladeshi dancer and television actress. [2] She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance. [2]
Barkatullah was a student of Gazi Alimuddin Mannan at the age of 4. [3] She earned her master's degree in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy. [4] She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea. [2] Her father was the deputy magistrate of Jamalpur District. [5]
Barkatullah worked as one of the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy beginning in 2002. [2] She acted in around 80 television drama plays. [2] Her acting career began with the drama Maria Amar Maria in 1980. [3] She later acted in Ghore Baire, Osthai Nibas, Boro Bari, and Kotha Bola Moyna, among others. [3]
Barkatullah was one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela. [4]
On 22 January 2022, Barkatullah was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh. [6]
Barkatullah had two daughters, including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah. [7] [8] [4]
Zeenat Barkatullah died on 20 September 2023. [9]