{{short description|Bangladeshi actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox actor | name = Farzana Chobi | image = Farzana Chobi.jpg | caption = Chobi in 2021 | native_name = ফারজানা ছবি | native_name_lang = bn | spouse = {{marriage|Tanmoy Sarker|2014}} | children = 2 | notable_works = ''Vober Hat'' (2006)<br />''Pakhi Ebong Manushera'' (2013)<br />''Taan'' (2022) | awards = Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award (2013) | website = {{URL|https://www.farzanachobi.com/}} }}
'''Farzana Chobi''',{{efn|Also spelt as Farzana Chhoby}} better known as '''Chobi''', is a Bangladeshi actress and model who works in Bengali dramas, films and documentaries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |script-title=bn:সম্মাননা পেলেন ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.jugantor.com/entertainment/468248/সম্মাননা-পেলেন-ফারজানা-ছবি |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Jugantor |language=bn}}</ref> For her role in the drama ''Shimana Periye'' (2013), she received the Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |script-title=bn:ফারজানা ছবির জীবনের নতুন অধ্যায় |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/tv/ফারজানা-ছবির-জীবনের-নতুন-অধ্যায় |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Prothom Alo |date=20 September 2014 |language=bn}}</ref> Her notable works include ''Vober Hat'' (2006), ''Pakhi Ebong Manushera'' (2013) and ''Taan'' (2022).
== Personal life == Chobi married her long-time boyfriend, Tanmoy Sarker, in May 2014. He is an associate professor at Dhaka Commerce College.<ref name=":2" /> They have two sons, Avirup Sarker (b. 2014) and Anirban Sarker "Adrik" (b. 2016).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sujan |first=Augustin |date=22 September 2014 |title=Actress becomes mother after 5 months of marriage |url=https://www.risingbd.com/english/entertainment/news/18049 |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=Risingbd.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-02-08 |script-title=bn:ভালোবাসা বাঁচে বন্ধুত্বে... |url=https://www.bhorerkagoj.com/entertainment/55928 |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=Bhorer Kagoj |language=bn |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219233142/https://www.bhorerkagoj.com/entertainment/55928 |archive-date=2025-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2016-05-07 |script-title=bn:দ্বিতীয় সন্তানের মা হলেন ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/m/entertainment/news/97574 |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=Jago News 24 |language=bn}}</ref>
== Career == Farzana Chobi made her acting debut in 1998 with Abdullah Al Mamun's ''Chithi''.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:অভিনয়ে ২৫ পেরিয়ে ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.alokitobangladesh.com/print-edition/entertainment/75885/অভিনয়ে-২৫-পেরিয়ে-ফারজানা-ছবি |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Alokito Bangladesh |language=bn}}</ref> Farzana was awarded the Merill-Prothom Alo Award in 2013 for best TV actor for her performance in the play ''Shimana Periye,'' directed by Matia Banu Shuku.<ref name=":1" /> She took a brief sabbatical in 2014 after the birth of her son. She returned to television in 2015, with Banu Shuku's ''Bini Shutor Mala''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-03-21 |title=Chobi Returns |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/grapevine/humayun-faridi-72531 |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>
Her 2019 film ''Maa'', directed by Aranyo Anawer, was screened at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shazu |first=Shah Alam |date=2023-05-13 |title=A Chobi worth staring at |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/chobi-worth-staring-3318546 |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>
==Work== === Filmography === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Director !Notes |- | |Kanamachi | |Anjan Aich |<ref name=":0" /> |- |2002 |Lal Golap | | | |- |2010 |Jol | | | |- |2011 |Jibono Morono Shimana Charaya | | | |- |2015 |Holud Pata Jorar Golpo | | | |- |2016 |Ronger Dunia | | | |- |2017 |Nodi Kabbo | | | |- |2017 |Mohuwa Shundori | | | |- |2019 |Oporajita | |Shahid Mahmood Abir, Asima Kamal Mouni, Tanzir Ahmed Sunny, Fahmida Alam Leena, Mohammad Sunny |Short film<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-06-02 |script-title=bn:'অপরাজিতা' ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.bd-pratidin.com/entertainment-news/2019/06/02/428731 |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Bangladesh Pratidin |language=bn}}</ref> |- |2020 |Joynagar Er Jomidar | | | |- |2020 |Pitree Shotta | | | |- |2021 |Janaker Mukh | |Mannan Hira |<ref name="dailyjanakantha.com">{{Cite news |script-title=bn:সিনেমায় নিয়মিত ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/610683/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Janakantha |language=bn}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |Taan | | rowspan="2" |Raihan Rafi |<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:'টান' মুক্তি আজ |url=https://mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=313128&cat=5 |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Manab Zamin |language=bn}}</ref> |- |Nishwas | | |- |2023 |Maa | |Aranna Anwar |<ref name="dailyjanakantha.com" /> |- | |Mrittunjoyi |Padma Das | |Government-funded films<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:'মৃত্যুঞ্জয়ী'তে ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-entertainment/article/2111132695/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9E%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Samakal |language=bn}}</ref> |- | |Janani Janmabhumi | |Nadia Afrin |<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চলচ্চিত্রে ফারজানা ছবি |url=https://www.jaijaidinbd.com/todays-paper/entertainment/121686/মুক্তিযুদ্ধের-চলচ্চিত্রে-ফারজানা-ছবি |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Jaijaidin |language=bn}}</ref> |- | |Joshna Rater Golpo | | | |- | |Poncho Nari Akkan | | | |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !Year !Title !Director !Notes |- |1994 |Bewan Shaheb | |Drama serial |- |1996 |Shat Number Bar | |Drama serial |- |1998 |Ohornish Valobase Akjon | |Drama serial |- |2001 |Sheowla | |Drama serial |- |2001 |Rong Berong | |Drama serial |- |2001 |Priobash | |Drama serial |- |2002 |Joba Kushum | |Drama serial |- |2004 |Godhuli Logney | |Drama serial |- |2005 |Labonno Tomake | |Drama serial |- |2006-2007 |Vober Hat |Salauddin Lavlu |Drama serial |- |2006 |Meghla Nodi | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Nowka Dubi | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Fire Dekha | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Boiry shajon | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Mone Chuta Jay | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Troyee | |Drama serial |- |2007 |Suborno Lota | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Gunin | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Tamasha | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Chinno Monjuri | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Nondon Kanon | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Jol Foring Er Gan | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Nobo Rotno | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Ake Shunno Dosh | |Drama serial |- |2008 |Chhay | |Drama serial |- |2009 |Nir Khonje Gangchil | |Drama serial |- |2009 |Ponditer Mela | |Drama serial |- |2009 |Jamai Shoshur | |Drama serial |- |2009 |Pothe Pothe Choltey Choltey | |Drama serial |- |2009 |Dosh Bochor Por | |Drama serial |- | rowspan="2" |2010 |Oyarish | |Drama serial |- |Ma Serial- 'Tunir Ma' | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Gents trailers | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Mati | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Shuvo Jatra | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Hoi Hoi Roi Roi | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Badh Vanga Joyar | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Gowhar Baida | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Konnya Kumari | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Dora Kata | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Kancher Ful | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Protishodh | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Agontuk | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Shomudro Bashona | |Drama serial |- |2010 |Angshik Shada Kalo | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Mon Putuler Bioscope | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Valobasher Shat Rong | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Voddonnok | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Family Affaire | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Rongela Koytor | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Titas Parer Shuborno Gram | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Adhar Periye | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Omongol | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Ronger Songser | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Ammajaan Jindabad | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Boire Sojon | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Pita Mata Shontan | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Shontoron | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Bish Top | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Shuk Pakhi | |Drama serial |- |2011 |Bou Ma | |Drama serial |- | rowspan="7" |2012 |Diba Nishi | |Drama serial |- |Kada Matir Manusera | |Drama serial |- |Dur Paharer Batashera | |Drama serial |- |Higibigi | |Drama serial |- |Club Ghor | |Drama serial |- |Ranna Bari | |Drama serial |- |Will | |Drama serial |- | rowspan="7" |2013 |Pakhi Ebong Manushera | |Drama serial |- |Poyomonto | |Drama serial |- |Jonaki | |Drama serial |- |Roser Hari | |Drama serial |- |Akash Meghe Dhaka | |Drama serial |- |Ovibashi | |Drama serial |- |Shimabaddho Manushera | |Drama serial |- |2013 |Purba | |Drama serial |- |2013 |Porompora | |Drama serial |- |2013 |Kushum Koli | |Drama serial |- |2013 |Shonali Megeher Vela | |Drama serial |- |2013 |Teen Vubon | |Drama serial |- |2014 |Jibon Songshar | |Drama serial |- | rowspan="3" |2015 |Bia Bari | |Drama serial |- |O Amar Chhokku nai | |Drama serial |- |Ronger Mela | |Drama serial |- | rowspan="2" |2016 |Orokitto Simana | |Drama serial |- |Progga Paromita | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Boitorone | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Kazi Shahebar Tin Putro | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Hashi Kushi.Com | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Nagor Ali Kumkum | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Bondhu Bote | |Drama serial |- |2017 |Rupali Prantor | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Mecho Tota Gecho Voot | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Valobasha Tumi | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Lucky Thirteen | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Shona Van | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Takkor | |Drama serial |- |2018 |Moger Mulluk | |Drama serial |- |2019 |Tolpar | |Drama serial |- |2019 |Otithi | |Drama serial |- |2019 |Trigiri Tokka | |Drama serial |- |2019 |Tipu Sultan | |Drama serial |- |2019 |Dhaka Metro | |Drama serial |- |2020 |Tahader Shuk dukko | |Drama serial |- |2020 |Songkota Songkot | |Drama serial |- |2020 |Kajol Rekha | |Drama serial |- |2022 |Bou Birodh | |Drama |- |2022 |Bokul Pur | |Drama serial |- |2022 |Jamai Bahar | |Drama serial |- |2022 |Beyai Shab | |Drama serial |- | |Jagath Sangsar |Rhythm Khan Shahin |Drama serial<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:ফারজানা ছবির ১৯ বছর |url=https://www.ekushey-tv.com/entertainment/34997 |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Ekushey TV |language=bn}}</ref> |- |2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022 |DB | |Drama serial |- | |Simple Love Story-19 | |Drama<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Simple Love Story-19 {{!}}{{!}} Farzana Chobi & Tanmoy - 11 October 2019 Friday, 02:25 PM |url=https://www.ekushey-tv.com/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |work=Ekushey TV |language=en}}</ref> |}
== Awards == * Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress, for her work in ''Shimana Periye'' (2013)<ref name=":1" />
==Notes== {{Notelist}}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|id=nm8766136}}
{{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Chobi, Farzana}} Category:Best Film Actress Meril-Prothom Alo Award winners Category:Living people Category:Bengali television actresses Category:Bangladeshi film actresses Category:Year of birth missing (living people)