Veteran Bangladeshi actress Khaleda Akter Kolpona has returned home after nearly two weeks of treatment at a hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka, following health complications linked to physical weakness and diabetes.
The actress was discharged on 14 October after her condition improved. Popular actress Sheuli Shila, who entered the film industry with Kolpona’s support, shared the update.
Shiuli described Kalpana as a mother figure who has always shown her affection, offered advice and stood by her during difficult times.
She said Kalpana played an important role in bringing her into the film industry.
Sheuli added that she had also been seriously ill for nearly two weeks, which had prevented her from visiting Kolpona or checking on her regularly.
After recovering somewhat, she visited the veteran actress at the hospital on 14 October and was pleased to see her in better spirits.
She prayed for Kolpona’s full recovery and also asked well-wishers to pray for her own health.
Born on 3 September 1953, Kolpona entered the film industry in 1984 through the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation’s Notun Mukher Shondhane initiative.
She made her acting debut in Mizanur Rahman’s Hanumaner Patal Bijoy, while her first released film was Radhakrishna, directed by Matin Rahman.
Over her long career, Kolpona has appeared in more than 500 films, earning particular recognition for her performances as a mother.
She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Jiner Badshah in 1989.
Although she has been less active in acting in recent years, Kolpona remains a familiar and respected figure in Bangladeshi cinema.
