Rawshan Jamil (8 May 1931 – 14 May 2002) was a Bangladeshi actress and dancer. She was awarded

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contribut ...

in the dance category in 1995 and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film '' Noyonmoni'' (1976).

Early life and education

Jamil was born in Dhaka. Her father was Abdul Karim. After passing the matriculation exam, Jamil got admission at Shilpakala Bhavan in Wari. She later married the dance instructor Ganesh Nath (later Gauhar Jamil) in 1952. Together they set up ''Jago Art Center'' in 1959.

Career

Starting as an actress in television in 1965, Jamil acted in over 300 television plays, including ''Rakkhushi, Palabodol'' and ''Shokal Shondhya''. She featured in around 200 films. Her film career started in 1967 with ''Alibaba Challish Chor''.

Works

Films

Awards

* Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (1976), (1999) * Bangladesh Film Journalist Association Award * Tarakalok Puruskar *

(1995)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jamil, Rawshan 1931 births 2002 deaths Bangladeshi female dancers 20th-century Bangladeshi actresses Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Bangladeshi film actresses Bangladeshi television actresses Best Supporting Actress National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Bangladeshi choreographers Eden Mohila College alumni Best Supporting Actress Bachsas Award winners