Shamsunnahar Smrity (born 24 October 1992),
known by her stage name Pori Moni, is a Bangladeshi film actress. She is considered one of the most popular actresses in the
Bangladeshi film industry.
In 2020, she was listed in
Forbes Asia
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's "100 Digital Stars".
Moni began her career as a model and made her acting debut in the film industry with the movie ''Rana Plaza'' in 2015. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in the movie
''Dhumketu'' in 2016, which was a commercial success. Her most notable films are: ''
Swapnajaal'' (2018), ''
Gunin'' (2022) and ''Antor Jala'' (2017). She has won several awards for her performances, she won the Special Critic Award at
21st Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.
Early life
Shamsunnahar Smrity was born on 24 October 1992, in the
Satkhira District
Satkhira District (; ) is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It lies along the border with West Bengal, India. It is on the bank of the Arpangachhia River. The largest city and headquarter of this district is Satk ...
in
Khulna Division
Khulna Division () is the second largest of the eight divisions of Bangladesh. It has an area of and a population of 17,416,645 at the 2022 Bangladesh census (preliminary returns). Its headquarters and largest city is Khulna city in Khulna Dist ...
to a
Bengali Muslim
Bengali Muslims (; ) 'Mussalman'' also used in this work./ref> are adherents of Islam who ethnically, linguistically and genealogically identify as Bengalis. Comprising over 70% of the global Bengali population, they are the second-largest ...
family.
[ She lost her parents in early age and was raised by maternal grandfather, Shamsul Haque Gazi, in ]Pirojpur
Pirojpur () is a town in Pirojpur district in Barisal Division in southern Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eig ...
. She completed her SSC and HSC exams.[ In 2011, while studying for a BA Honours degree in B M College, she moved to ]Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; , ), List of renamed places in Bangladesh, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital city, capital and list of cities and towns in Bangladesh, largest city of Bangladesh. It is one of the list of largest cities, largest and list o ...
to pursue for dance lessons at Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts.[
]
Career
Moni's first film, ''Rana Plaza'', based on the Rana Plaza disaster, was denied certification by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, who stated that it was a national disaster that people may misunderstand. Her second film ''Bhalobasha Shimaheen'' was released on 13 February 2015. She co-starred with Shakib Khan
Masud Rana Sheikh (born 28 March 1979), better known by the stage name Shakib Khan, is a Bangladeshi actor and filmmaker who works in Bengali language, Bengali films. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular figures of all time in Benga ...
in ''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay
''Aro Bhalobashbo Tomay'' (; ) is a Bangladeshi romantic-drama film. The film written and directed by SA Haque Alik. It feature Shakib Khan and Porimoni in the lead roles with Sohel Rana, Champa, Sadek Bachchu and Afzal Sharif played support ...
'' and '' Dhumketu''.
Personal life
Moni married her cousin, Ismail Hossain, in 2010 and divorced him in 2012. She then married footballer Ferdous Kabir Sourav in April 2012. In 2019, Moni was engaged to RJ Tamim Hasan, but later they broke up. In 2020, she was married to film director Kamruzzaman Roni for a short period.
In October 2021, she married actor-model Sariful Razz. They have a son, Shaheem Muhammad Punno (also Rajya), born on 10 August 2022. On 31 December 2022, Moni confirmed her separation with Razz via social media later stating that she left his house with son Rajya a day prior. Later on, they patched up and started living together again on-and-off. After alleging several relationships of Razz
Razz may refer to:
* Razz (poker), a form of stud poker
* Razz (rapper), winner of MGP Nordic 2002
* "Razz" (song), a Kings of Leon song
* Razz, Arab Rock Jazz, a music genre promoted by Aziz Maraka & Razz
* Blowing a raspberry
* Golden Raspber ...
with other actresses, including Tanjin Tisha, Nazifa Tushi, and Sunerah Binte Kamal, Moni divorced him on 18 September 2023.
In May 2024, Moni revealed that she had adopted a girl, Safeera Sultana Priom, in an online post written on Anandabazar Patrika
''Anandabazar Patrika'' is an Indian Bengali-language daily newspaper owned by the ABP Group. Its main competitors are ''Bartaman'', '' Ei Samay'', '' Sangbad Pratidin'', " Aajkal", " Jago Bangla", " ganashakti" and " dainik Statesman".
Histo ...
.
Controversies
On 8 June 2021, Moni accused Nasir Uddin Mahmood, a businessman and politician of the Jatiya Party, of sexual assault on her at the Boat Club in Ashulia, Uttara. She asked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina (''née'' Wazed; born 28 September 1947) is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again from January 2009 to August 2024. Premiership of Sheikh Hasina, Her ...
for justice on Facebook. On June 14, Mahmood and businessman Tuhin Siddique Omi were arrested by the Bangladesh Police
The Bangladesh Police () is the national law enforcement agency of Bangladesh, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (Bangladesh), Ministry of Home Affairs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, and enforcement of law and order with ...
, but Mahmood was later released on bail. A week later, Moni was accused of vandalism at the Gulshan All Community Club. The club's president, K.M. Alamgir Iqbal, accused her of vandalizing the club on June 7 night at a press conference. However on 18 April 2024, Police Bureau of Investigation
Police Bureau of Investigation (; abbreviated as PBI) is a specialized unit of the Bangladesh Police that performs a criminal investigation and digital forensic service by the order of honorable court, police headquarters and the request of other ...
(PBI) submitted a investigation report that found proof of a murder attempt on Nasir Uddin Mahmud by Pori Moni and her costume designer Junayed Bogdadai Jimmy and vandalism inside the club.
Detention
On 4 August 2021, the Rapid Action Battalion
Rapid Action Battalion (; abbreviated as RAB) is an anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit of the Bangladesh Police. This elite force consists of members of the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Police, Border Guard ...
(RAB) raided Moni's house in Banani. She was arrested on alleged charges of possessing lysergic acid diethylamide
Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD (from German ; often referred to as acid or lucy), is a Semisynthesis, semisynthetic, Hallucinogen, hallucinogenic compound derived from ergot, known for its powerful psychological effects and ...
, crystal methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational or performance-enhancing drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity di ...
, and 30 bottles of foreign liquor from the house. On 5 August, Dhaka court magistrate Mamunur Rashid granted a 4-day remand against Moni, film producer Nazrul Islam Raj, and two of their associates in connection with separate narcotics cases filed under the Narcotics Control Act 1990
The Narcotics Control Act 1990 was an Act of Parliament
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. On 31 August, Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge KM Imrul Kayes granted Moni bail and she was released the next morning after 27 days of detention.
Works
Films
Television
* ''2nd Innings'' (2013–2014) - Directed by Idris Haider
* ''Exclusive''
* ''Extra Bachelor''
* ''Nari''
* ''Nobonita Tomar Jonno''
* ''Oshomapto Valobasha''
* ''Mon Bhalo Nai''
* ''Kotha Dilam''
* ''Epar Opar''
* ''Keno Miche Nokkhotrera''
* ''Aktukhani''
Short films
* ''Preeti'' (2018)
Awards
Notes
References
Further reading
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External links
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1992 births
Living people
People from Khulna
Bangladeshi film actresses
Bangladeshi television actresses
CJFB Performance Award Winners
Bangladeshi female models
Meril-Prothom Alo Awards winners
People from Satkhira District
21st-century Bangladeshi actresses