Dolly Zahur

Dolly Zohur (born 17 July 1953) is a Bangladeshi film, television and stage actress. She earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2021) from Bangladesh government. She received Bangladesh National Film Awards 2 times - as the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the films Shonkhonil Karagar and Ghani (2006) respectively. Early life and education Johur began acting at a very young age. Her brother took her try out for different acting jobs when they were young. She attended University of Dhaka, where she got involved with theater. During that time, she was enrolled at Natyachakra and Chhayanaut. Career Johur got her breakthrough by the character Nilu in the drama serial Ei Shob Din Ratri by Humayun Ahmed. She has acted in several television dramas on Maasranga Television, ATN Bangla and BTV. Personal life