55 years in film

Kohinoor Akhter Suchanda is a happy heroine who has been associated with the history of Bangladeshi cinema from the very beginning. Suchanda's family is also involved in the history of cinema in this country. 

Suchanda, the dazzling heroine of Bangladeshi cinema, made her debut in 1966 in the movie 'Kagojer Nouka' directed by Subhash Dutt. The year 1966 was also a year when Bangladeshi cinema stood up against Pakistani cinema. The movies 'Rupban' directed by Salahuddin and 'Behula' directed by Zaheer Raihan were released in the same year. Actor Razzak made his debut as the first hero in ‘Behula’ opposite Suchanda.

Suchanda later acted in numerous movies. She won the first International Award for Best Actress for her performance in Zaheer Raihan's ‘Jibon Theke Newa’. She was the first to proudly fly the Bangladeshi flag at the Moscow Film Festival in 1972 and was awarded for her performance in ‘Jibon Theke Newa’. 

Suchanda produced a movie called ‘Dui Bhai’ before the country became independent. She later produced another movie called 'Protishodh'. In 1985, the first three sisters Suchanda, Babita and Champa starred in the same movie. The three sisters acted together in this movie to fulfill their father's dream.

Commenting on the long path of 55 years of acting life, Suchanda said, "I have found the unconditional love of the audience in this small life. This is the great achievement of life. Life seems to have come to a standstill at this critical juncture in Corona. When I think of the golden days of film, I think of the current film. In our time, talented directors and actors have given their best work in many limitations. The future of our Bengali film depends on the young directors who are currently making films. Because with the use of modern technology, young producers will surely be able to present good movies with their love and effort. ”

Suchanda won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the latest National Film Awards. She directed the only film ‘Hazar Bochor Dhore’, where starred Riaz, Shashi, Milon, Shahnoor and Suchanda and many more.