Zeenat Barkatullah

Zeenat Barkatullah (died 20 September 2023) was a Bangladeshi dancer and television actress.[2] She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance.[2]

Zeenat Barkatullah
জিনাত বরকতুল্লাহ
Died(2023-09-20)20 September 2023
Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Dance Artist, Choreographer, Administrator
SpousesMohammad Barkatullah
Children
Awards
  • Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Award (1985)
  • Natya Shabha Award (1987)
  • Cadet Core Award (1989)
  • UNESCO Award (1996)
  • Tarokalok Award (1997)
  • Millennium Award (2000)
  • Amritabazar Award (2001)[1]
  • Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award (2008)
  • Ekushey Padak (2022)

Early life and education

Barkatullah was a student of Gazi Alimuddin Mannan at the age of 4.[3] She earned her masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy.[4] She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea.[2] Her father was the Deputy Magistrate of Jamalpur District.[1]

Career

Barkatullah worked as one of the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy beginning in 2002.[2] She acted in around 80 television drama plays.[2] Her acting career began with the drama Maria Amar Maria in 1980.[3] She later acted in Ghore Baire, Osthai Nibas, Boro Bari, and Kotha Bola Moyna, among others.[3]

Barkatullah was one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela.[4]

On 22 January 2022, Barkatullah was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh.[5]

Personal life and death

Barkatullah had two daughters, including actress Bijori Barkatullah and Kajori Barkatullah.[6][7][4]

Zeenat Barkatullah died on 20 September 2023.[8]

Awards
  • Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Award (1985)
  • Natya Shabha Award (1987)
  • Cadet Core Award (1989)
  • UNESCO Award (1996)
  • Tarokalok Award (1997)
  • Millennium Award (2000)
  • Amritabazar Award (2001)[1]
  • Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award (2008)[9]

References
  1. Novera Deepita (10 August 2003). "Danseuse Zinnat Barkat Ullah unfolds her tale". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. Kavita Charanji (12 September 2006). "Zinnat Barkatullah and her passion for dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  3. "Dancer, actress Zinnat Barkatullah moved to intensive care in 'critical condition'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. "My Sheltered Existence". The Daily Star. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  5. "24 personalities to get Ekushey Padak". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. "THE BEST of BIJORI". The Daily Star. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  7. "Mother - an idolized figure". The Daily Observer. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  8. Ekushey Padak-winning dancer Zeenat Barkatullah dies
  9. "Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy honours leading artistes". The Daily Star. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
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