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Apu Biswas

Apu Biswas

Bangladeshi model and actress


Apu Biswas Megha (born 11 October 1989),[4] known by her stage name as Apu Biswas, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model and the former wife of notable Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan.[5] Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2005.

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In 2006, she starred FI Manik-directed Koti Takar Kabin as the lead female opposite Shakib Khan for the first time, with whom she later acted in more than 75 films.

Early life

Biswas was born on 11 October 1989 as Apu Biswas Megha in Bogra, Bangladesh to Upendronath Bishwas (d. 2014) and Shefali Bishwas (d. 2020).[4][6] Upendronath Bishwas and Shefali Biswas had three daughters and one son, of whom Apu Biswas is the youngest.[6]

Career

Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2006.[4] She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. Biswas played the role of Parvati in the 2013 Bangladeshi remake of Devdas.[7] She performed in the 2013 film My Name Is Khan.[8]

Personal life

On 18 April 2008, Biswas married actor Shakib Khan.[9] The couple has a son, Abraam Khan Joy (born September 27, 2016).[10] They had kept their marriage a secret until 10 April 2017 when Apu appeared on television with her son and revealed it.[11]

Khan filed for a divorce on 22 November 2017,[12] and the couple was divorced on 22 February 2018.[13] Biswas had converted to Islam after her marriage with Khan and took the name Apu Islam Khan,[14][15][16][17] but she reportedly reverted to Hinduism after their divorce.[18]

Filmography

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References

  1. "Shakib and I have a son: Apu Biswas". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. "Shakib sends divorce letter to Apu". The Daily Star. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. "Shakib sends Apu divorce notice". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. "Happy birthday, Apu Biswas". Daily Sun. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  5. Arts & Entertainment Desk (8 November 2023). "I am called 'Dhallywood Queen' because of Shakib Khan: Apu Biswas". The Daily Star. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  6. করোনায় মা হারালেন অপু বিশ্বাস. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  7. "Devdas 'finaliy' [sic] gets release on Friday". New Age. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  8. "Sakib, Jalil fight to grab Eid market". Dhaka Mirror. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  9. "I married Shakib Khan in 2008". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  10. "Will accept my son, not Apu: Shakib Khan". The Daily Star. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  11. "Rumours of Shakib – Apu divorce in the air". Dhaka Tribune. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  12. Rudrakkha, Rudra (7 December 2017). "Apu desperate to save marriage with co-star Shakib for their son -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  13. শাকিব-অপুর বিচ্ছেদ চূড়ান্ত. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  14. "Apu Biswas different tone!" অপু বিশ্বাসের ভিন্ন সুর!. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 29 September 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  15. "Religious belief of Apu Biswas, her son Joy". Daily Sun. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  16. অপুর নতুন নায়ক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 15 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  17. "২০ হলে অপু-জয়ের ট্র্যাপ". Sarabangla | Breaking News | Sports | Entertainment. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

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