Ziaul Faruq Apurba

Ziaul Faruq Apurba (born 27 June 1983),[1] known as Apurba, is a Bangladeshi model and actor.[2][3] He usually works in television,[4] but has also appeared in films.[5] He is also a singer.[6]

Ziaul Faruq Apurba
জিয়াউল ফারুক অপূর্ব
Born (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983
Other namesApurbo, Apu
EducationBachelor of Business Administration(BBA)
Alma materNorth South University
OccupationActor, model, and director
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)
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    (m. 2010; div. 2010)​
  • Nazia Hassan Audity
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    (m. 2011; div. 2019)​
  • Trisha Dewan
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    (m. 2021)​
ChildrenZayyan Faruq Ayyash (son)
Awards
  • Meril Prothom Alo Public Choice Award for Best TV Actor 2018
  • ATN Bangla Performance Award for Best TV Actor 2017
  • Rtv Star Award One Hour Drama & Telefilm for Best Actor 2020

Early life

Apurba's mother, Firoza Ahmed, was an artist of Rajshahi Betar and his maternal grandmother was a presenter in Rajshahi Betar. He won the title of "Mr. Bangladesh" in 2002 in the talent hunt show named "You Got the Looks".[7]

Career

Apurba started his career in Gazi Rakayet's drama Boibahik in 2006.[8] He made his debut as a model in Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's directed TV commercial for Nescafe. His TV commercial for Lab Aid also got popularity. Apurba had set up a production house named "ASI Creations Limited" and started directing through the telefilm titled Backdated in 2012.[9] He voiced the title track of Shihab Shahin’s drama serial Bhalobasar Chotuskone.[10]

Personal life

Apurba married model and actress Sadia Jahan Prova in August 2010.[11] The couple was divorced in February 2011,[12] after a sex-tape made by Prova before her marriage with her ex-boyfriend Rajib became public. He later married Nazia Hassan Audity in December the same year.[13] They were divorced on May 17, 2020.[14] They have a son named Zayyan Faruq Ayyash.[15] In September 2021, he married Shamma Dewan.[16][17][18]

Filmography

Apurba's debut film is Gangster Returns released on 27 November 2015, directed by Ashiqur Rahman. He was also cast in a film Brishti Din, directed by Morshedul Islam, but it was cancelled after a few days shooting.[19]

Title Director Production Genre Year Notes References
Gangster Returns Ashiqur Rahman Intrac Films Action 2015 Peya Jannatul

Television
Year Title Director/Scriptwriter Notes
2006BoibahikGazi Rakayetdebut TV series
Kotha Chhilo OnnyorokomChayanika ChowdhuryTarin
Maan ObhimanChayanika ChowdhuryOpi
Ghor ChharaGazi RakayetLend voice for title track
Choker BaireFaruk SrabonTinni [20]
Ja Kichhu Chai E JiboneChayanika ChowdhurySpecial Appearance
Meyetir Naam KothaChayanika ChowdhuryOpi
Kotha Chhilo OnnyorokomChayanika ChowdhuryOpi. Song:Bishesh Karone Ami Tomay
Coffee HouseStory based on Manna Dey SongJoya. Series. Missing Song:Coffee Houser Sei Adda
2007MohanagarFerdous HasanSumaiya
Sure O Banir Mala DiyeFerdous HasanSumaiya[21]
Jete Pari Kintu Keno JaboChayanika ChowdhuryRichi[22]
Astittwo AnubhobeB U Shuvo
Chena Chena LageyB U ShuvoShokh[23]
Romizer AynaShihab ShaheenTinni
2008Swapner Nil PoriChayanika ChowdhuryTinni
Bhalobashar ShuruChayanika ChowdhuryTinni. Song:Shudhu Tumay Bhebe Bhebe
Khunjey PawaChayanika Chowdhury[24]
Paliye Giye Biye Abong DolonchapaChayanika ChowdhuryProva
X Factor 1Shihab ShaheenMithila, Monalisa
2009Ei Shohore Dujon ManushSajjad Sumon
Khunsutike Dilam ChhutiDitiDirectorial debut of Diti[25]
Kosto Chuye DekhoTaher ShiponProva. Song:Amar E Mon Sharatakon
Aschorjo Ek Rater GolpoChayanika ChowdhuryProva
X Factor 2Shihab ShaheenProva
2010ShayonneChayanika ChowdhuryTinni
X Factor 3 - Game OverShihab ShaheenMomo
Aloker Ei JhornadharaChayanika ChowdhuryTinni[20]
Pakhir Danay BhorChayanika ChowdhuryProva. TV Series[11]
2011Path Jana NaiFakhrul AlamProva, Tanjika. TV Series
Nil Bedonay Lal KostoJuwel MahmudMoushmi H
2012NupurChayanika ChowdhuryTarin[26]
Basboi BhaloSA Haque AlikPurnima[27]
BackdatedApurbaSarika. Directorial debut[28]
2013Ei MayaChayanika ChowdhuryTinni.[29]
Bhalobashar ChotushkoneShihab ShaheenMomo. TV Serial - Lend voice in title track[30]
Bhor Holo Dor KhuloChayanika ChowdhuryTania[31]
OvimanChayanika ChowdhuryNadia
Shomoyer Golpo Ashomoyer ShopnoMehedi Hasan JonyPeya, Azmeri[23]
Biyer Boyos BaroFerdous HasanSumaiya
Sorishai BhootFerdous HasanSumaiya[21]
Uttam Kumar-Suchitra SenChayanika ChowdhuryOpi[32]
Oporanhe/ObelayChayanika ChowdhuryKushum
MayaghorChayanika ChowdhuryRichi
Obosheshe AnnyorokomShafiqur Rahman Santunu[33]
2014Sukher BethaChayanika ChowdhuryRichi
Boshonte EshoChayanika ChowdhuryRichi[22]
Megh MaaMasum RezaBindu[34]
Uttorer Baranday Dokhina HawaSunny ChowdhuryMithila
Je Jole Agun JoleAsaduzzaman SohagSumaiya[35]
BikemanNaznin Hasan ChumkiMehzabin[33]
Black CoffeeSakhawat Hossain ManikMou[36]
Amake Diye Kichu HobenaKhairul Bashar NirjhorAnny[37]
Is Not EqualRashed RahaJenny[38]
Raja Ranir KhelaKaushik Sankar DasBhabna
Shopno GhuriChayanika ChowdhurySonia[7][24]
Bihobol DisheharaSagor JahanShokh
Oshomapto TrivujSakhawat Hossain ManikMou
I Miss YouSakhawat Hossain ManikMou
2015Bonna Tomar JonnoChayanika ChowdhuryMomo[39]
Broken HeartNasimMou
Meher NigarB U ShuvoShokh[40][41]
Sobar Upore MaaRumman Rashid KhanNowshin[25]
Bondhu Tumi Bondhu AmarSA Haque AlikTarin
Bhalobashar FaadKawshik Sankar DasTarin
Jochonay Ojana PothcholaMominul HuqAparna
Ekhono AmiMizanur Rahman AryanMomo[1]
Lake Drive LaneMesbah Uddin ShumonTaniya H[42]
Life In MetroTV series with Moushumi Hamid
AirbenderTaneem Rahman AngshuSharlin
The MiserMehedi Hasan JonySharlin
Kaktaruar PremMehedi Hasan JonyNazira[43]
2019Ditiyo KoishorShihab ShaheenWeb film
2020Honesty Is The Best PolicyMohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
XchangeRubel Hasan
TrollSanjoy SomadderWeb film
202121 Bochor PorMahmudur Rahman Hime
Onno Ek PremSohel Arman
AhongShihab Shaheen
Aagdum BagdumRubel Hasan
AdoreMd. Mehedi Hasan Jony
Amar Praner Manush Ache PraneNazmul Rony
Aay Fire AayS.R Mazumder
Ki Karone?Md. Mehedi Hasan Jony
Kotipoy Solpomeyadi PremShihab Shaheen
Candy CrushMohidul Mohim
Cover PageSanjoy Somadder
Golpota Tomar PremMohidul Mohim
ChallengeMd. Mehedi Hasan Jony
Tipu SultanaMohidul Mohim
Dakater BongshoImraul Rafat
Toke Bhalobashi AmiNazmul Rony
TejpataRubel Hasan
Tomar TaneMizanur Rahman Aryan
Tomar Hatti DhoreS.R Mazumder
Tipu SultanaMohidul Mohim
Na Hobe Na KichuteiSohel Arman
Nana BariRubel Hasan
Panta Bhate GheeB.U Shuvo
Preme Pore PremikB.U Shuvo
Pollob Bhai Ek Cup Cha Khaibar ChaiciloSagar Jahan
Pasher Bashar CheletaShihab Shaheen
Physics, Chemistry, MathRakesh Basu
Boddo NatukeRakesh Basu
Breaking NewsRubel Hasan
BloodMahmudur Rahman Hime
Biye BirombonaShihab Shaheen
Bhaggo KromeMizanur Rahman Aryan
BhulbosotoMahmudur Rahman Hime
Bhalobasha PromanitoSohel Arman
Bhalobashar Boti KababMahmudur Rahman Hime
Megh Dekhabo TomaySagar Jahan
MedalNazmul Rony
Modhu SingMohidul Mohim
Mon DoriyaS.R Mazumder
Moner AraleRubel Hasan
Mr & Mrs Chapabaz UnlimitedRubel Hasan
Jodi..Kintu..Tobou[44]Shihab ShaheenWeb film
Jodi KonodinMizanur Rahman Aryan
JoddhaShihab Shaheen
Rangila FanushShihab Shaheen
Rock RobindroMohidul Mohim
RoktoRakesh Basu
Road TripMahmudur Rahman Hime
Runu BhaiShihab Shaheen
Love By MistakeRubel Hasan
ShoksovaSanjoy Somadder
SuchibaiShihab Shaheen
Shonir DoshaMohidul Mohim
Shuvo + NilaMizanur Rahman Aryan
Store RoomRubel Hasan
Soda Shotto Kotha BoliboRubel Hasan
Shamir 10ti BodhobbashShihab Shaheen
Heart To HeartB.U Shuvo
Hotath Elo BrishtiMahmud Mahin
House No.96Mahmudur Rahman HimeSpecial Appearance
2022Boyosh Kono Baper Na[45]Jakaria ShoukhinPayel
Shedin Brishti HobeSohel Arman
Spy LoveRubel Hasan
Upokar.ComB.U Shuvo
Urchi Tomar PremeJakaria Showkhin
Hridoy JureyRubel Hasan
Mr. NervousB.U Shuvo

Web Series
YearTitleCo-ArtistDirectorNotes
2021Chena Pother OporichitaMomo, NayeemShihab ShaheenWeb Series
KuhokTanjin Tisha, Ziaul Hoque PolashShihab ShaheenWeb Series
Bhalo Thakis BabaMizanur Rahman AryanA Hoichoi Series

TV program
YearProgramAnchorChannel
2014Late Night CoffeeNusrat Faria Mazhar & AbirRtv[46]

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