A consistent force in Bangladeshi media, Nusrat Imrose Tisha rose to prominence through the reality competition Notun Kuri before securing a long-running career in television and film. Since her 1998 acting debut, she has maintained a prolific presence in Bengali drama, eventually transitioning into cinema and producing, while accumulating numerous National Film Awards and critical accolades for her performances.
Early Development and Television Beginnings
Born on 20 February 1982 in Rajshahi to Shaheen Mahfuja Hoque and Enamul Hoque, Tisha trained in music from age five. Her initial national exposure occurred in 1993 when she placed second in the Notun Kuri talent program, later winning its gold cup award. She entered the professional acting sphere in 1998, appearing in the drama Shat Prohorer Kabbo. Throughout her television career, she has performed in over one hundred dramas, securing a record number of Meril-Prothom Alo awards, including multiple Best TV Actress honors for roles in productions such as Graduate, Long March, and Jodi Bhalo Na Lage Dio Na Mon.
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Tisha transitioned to the silver screen in 2009 with the drama Third Person Singular Number, where her portrayal of Ruba Haque earned her a Critics Choice Award for Best Film Actress. The film served as a Bangladeshi submission for the 83rd Academy Awards. She subsequently starred in several features directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, including Television and Doob: No Bed of Roses, both of which were also submitted for Academy Award consideration. Her cinematic range expanded to commercial work with Rana Pagla: The Mental, and she earned two National Film Awards for Best Actress for her work in Ostitto and Haldaa.
Professional Evolution and Production
Beyond acting, Tisha established an early career in modeling, working for brands such as Meril Lipjel, Coca-Cola, and Parachute. Her career path includes education at North South University in Dhaka. She further expanded her industry involvement by moving into film production, making her debut in the American-Indian-Bangladeshi drama No Land's Man, which features Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Married to filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki since 2010, she remains an active participant in the evolving landscape of Bangladeshi cinema.
Fast facts
- Born: 20 February 1982
- Birthplace: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Education: North South University
- Acting debut: 1998, Shat Prohorer Kabbo
- Spouse: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
- Daughter: Ilham Nusrat Farooki
- National Film Awards: 2
- Occupations: Actor, producer, model, screenwriter
Questions readers ask
What was Tisha's first major film role?
She made her film debut in 2009, playing the character Ruba Haque in Third Person Singular Number.
How many National Film Awards has Tisha won?
She has received two Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actress, one for Ostitto and one for Haldaa.
