Celebrated dancer, television actress and model Nadia Ahmed has remained popular for more than 25 years through her work in advertisements, dramas and dance programmes.
Alongside her success as an actress, she has also earned a reputation as a skilled dancer.
She recently proved her versatility once again with a performance at the Anand Mela Awards in Los Angeles, where she performed alongside her husband and actor Nayeem at the event organised at the invitation of Khan Mohammad Ali.
Nadia received awards for dance and acting as a child on the television programme Notun Kuri.
She began learning dance before taking up acting. Her first dance teacher was the late Habibul Chowdhury.
She later trained at Bangladesh Shishu Academy and completed a seven-year diploma course at Bafa, securing first place in the first class.
She subsequently learned from Raiza Khanam Jhunu, Sohel Rahman, Shibli Mohammad, Shamim Ara Nipa and Dipa Khondkar.
Her acting mentor was Edward Barua. Nadia won an award at Notun Kuri for playing Ratan in Rabindranath Tagore’s Postmaster, based on a script written by Barua.
She subsequently appeared in the BTV drama Baro Rokom-er Manush. After a brief break, she began working regularly in acting from 2000.
Her first televised drama was Rezanur Rahman’s Chhayakaya, for which she received a Bachsas Award as a promising actress.
She had earlier acted in Mohan Khan’s Durer Manush.
Nadia has now crossed the 25-year milestone in her acting career.
Her latest television drama was Bakulpur, which recently ended its run on Deepto TV.
Her portrayal of Princess Diba and later Chairman Diba earned her widespread appreciation.
Today is Nadia’s birthday, and she is currently in the United States, where she is celebrating with her husband Nayeem.
Reflecting on her career and birthday, Nadia said the unconditional love she has received from audiences at home and abroad is one of life’s greatest achievements.
She described herself as a simple person who enjoys celebrating life with family and friends.
“I deeply love and respect my teachers. I especially want to say that there is no substitute for perseverance and honesty if you want to succeed in life,” she said.
Nadia also expressed gratitude to her co-artistes, directors, producers, playwrights, those involved in dance and, above all, her audiences.
She asked everyone to keep her in their prayers so that she can remain healthy and well.
