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Shabnam(I)

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Shabnam
Shabnam was born on 17 August 1946 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Lady Commando (1989), Andaleeb (1969) and Ammajan (1999). She was previously married to Robin Ghosh.
BornAugust 17, 1946
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    Known for

    Shabnam, Babra Sharif, Bhuwan K.C., Shiva Shrestha, Ahmed Sharif, and Diti in Lady Commando (1989)
    Lady Commando
    • Actress(as Shabnum)
    • 1989
    Fareed Ahmed, Nisar Bazmi, Waheed Murad, Mustafa Qureshi, Shabnam, Ashiq Ali, Aaliya, and Talish in Andaleeb (1969)
    Andaleeb
    7.4
    • Andaleeb
    • Seema
    • 1969
    Ammajan (1999)
    Ammajan
    7.9
    • Ammajan
    • Jahanara Begum
    • 1999
    Nacher Putul
    7.0
    • Laila
    • 1971

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Delhi Ganesh, Adarsh, Ashika Padukone, Abitha, and Sona Heiden in Maari (2022)
      Maari
      1.5
      TV Series
      • 2025
    • Shabnam in Melody Time - Shabnam Ke Saath - Eid Special (2021)
      Melody Time - Shabnam Ke Saath - Eid Special
      TV Special
      • Guest
      • 2021
    • Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain
      TV Series
      • Shabana Jharna
      • 2018–2019
    • Shabnam in Tribute 2 Legends - Shabnam and Robin Ghosh - Mujhe Dil Sey Na Bhulana (2012)
      Tribute 2 Legends - Shabnam and Robin Ghosh - Mujhe Dil Sey Na Bhulana
      TV Special
      • Guest
      • 2012
    • Da Jaan Khair Gawara
      • 2005
    • Ammajan (1999)
      Ammajan
      7.9
      • Ammajan
      • Jahanara Begum
      • 1999
    • Aulad Ki Kasam
      2.9
      • 1997
    • Daughter
      • 1994
    • Humayun Faridi, Ilias Kanchan, Shabnam, Rajib, and Diti in Beporoa (1992)
      Beporoa
      • Milan's Mother
      • 1992
    • Afsana Mimi, Shabnaz, and Nayeem in Dil (1992)
      Dil
      • 1992
    • Sri Edukondala Swaami
      7.6
      • 1991
    • Shabnam, Babra Sharif, Bhuwan K.C., Shiva Shrestha, Ahmed Sharif, and Diti in Lady Commando (1989)
      Lady Commando
      • (as Shabnum)
      • 1989
    • Anju Ghosh, Ilias Kanchan, Shabnam, and Razzak in Shorto (1989)
      Shorto
      • 1989
    • Ilias Kanchan, Shabnam, Razzak, Anwar Hossain, Rajib, A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman, Diti, Zeenat, and Falguni Ahmed in Sohodhormini (1989)
      Sohodhormini
      • 1989
    • Champa, Narayan Chakraborty, and Zafar Iqbal in Jogajog (1988)
      Jogajog
      4.8
      • Julekha
      • 1988

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Jharna Basak
    • Height
      • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
    • Born
      • August 17, 1946
      • Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]
    • Spouse
      • Robin GhoshDecember 4, 1964 - February 13, 2016 (his death, 1 child)

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Shabnam was spotted by Harindernath Chattopadhyaya. He saw her thru the window of an office. He promptly introduced her to Hrishikesh Mukherjee. He in turn introduced her to Hemant Kumar who was in search of a new actress. He launched her in Faraar (1965).
    • Nickname
      • Jharna

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