Bobita
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Records
Bobita's career is marked by extraordinary achievements in Bangladeshi cinema. She is one of the most decorated actresses in the country's history, with four Best Actress awards, a Best Producer award, and two Best Supporting Actress awards from the National Film Awards. Her role in Distant Thunder brought her international recognition, as the film won the Golden Bear at Berlin. In 2016, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2026, she was honored with the Ekushey Padak, cementing her status as a cultural icon.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Ekushey Padak
One of Bangladesh's highest civilian honors, awarded for special contributions to film.
Babita Day
August 5th officially declared 'Babita Day' in Richardson, Texas.
DCI Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed goodwill ambassador for the organization.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for her contributions to Bangladeshi cinema.
Records & Feats
First Bangladeshi actress to star in a Golden Bear-winning film
Her lead role in Satyajit Ray's Distant Thunder (1973) helped the film win the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Most National Film Awards for Best Actress (tied)
Won Best Actress four times (1975, 1976, 1977, 1985), a record shared with other actresses.