Suborna Mustafa (born 2 December 1960)^[2][3] is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actress.^[4] She is a former Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat-4 from 2019 to 2024. She is a member of Bangladesh Awami League party.^[5]

Mustafa is notable for her roles in television drama serials including Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Aaj Robibar (1999) and Ayomoy (1991).^[6] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress twice for her performance in the films Notun Bou (1983) and Gohin Baluchor (2017).^[7] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in culture category by the Government of Bangladesh in 2019.^[8]

Mustafa was born on 2 December 1960 in Dopdopiya Union, Nalchity Upazila, Jhalokati District.^[9] Her parents were Golam Mustafa, a film and television actor, and Husne Ara Mustafa, a radio producer of All India Radio, Radio Pakistan and Bangladesh Betar.^[10] She has a sister, Camelia Mustafa.^[11] Mustafa mostly spent at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School.^[12]

Mustafa debuted in acting in the television drama Baraf Gala Nadi, based on a novel by Zahir Raihan.^[6] She acted in the drama Rokte Angur Lata with Afzal Hossain.^[13] She also acted in first ever package drama serial of Bangladesh Television, Shilpi, directed by Mamunur Rashid.^[13]

Her roles include appearing as one of the main characters in Dolls House (2007–2009), a Bengali-language drama-serial which first aired on the television channel ATN Bangla.^{[citation needed]}

Mustafa made her stage acting debut through Jaundice O Bibidho Balloon by Al Mansur.^[14] She debuted in directing through a single-episode play, Akash Kushum for ATN Bangla in 2009.^[15]

Mustafa made her film debut in Ghuddi (1980).^[13] In 1984, she acted in Noyoner Alo, along with Zafar Iqbal.^[13] She later acted in Lal Shobujer Pala, Palabi Kothay, Suruj Miah, Opohoron, Durotto, Headmaster, Commander, Khondo Golpo 71, Ankhi O Tar Bondhura and Shonkhonil Karagar.^[13]

A long-time cricket fan, Mustafa has been a commentator on the sport for Radio Bhumi since 2015.^[16][17][18] As a member of the Censor Board, she participates in the National Film Awards selection.^[3]

In 1984s, Mustafa married Humayun Faridi, another Bangladeshi actor. They were divorced on 18 March 2008.^[11] Later she married Badrul Anam Saud, co-director of Dolls House, in July 2008. She is one of famous actress in Bangladesh. ^[24]