| Ziaul Faruq Apurba | |
|---|---|
| জিয়াউল ফারুক অপূর্ব | |
| Born | June 27, 1983 | 
| Other names | Apurbo, Apu | 
| Education | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 
| Alma mater | North South University | 
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, and director | 
| Years active | 2004–present | 
| Spouses | 
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| Children | 1 son | 
| Awards | 
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Ziaul Faruq Apurba (born 27 June 1983)[1] is a Bangladeshi model and actor.[2][3] He usually works in television,[4] but has also appeared in films.[5] He is also a singer.[6]
Early life
Apurba's mother, Firoza Ahmed, was an artist of Rajshahi Betar and his maternal grandmother was a presenter in Rajshahi Betar. He won the title of "Mr. Bangladesh" in 2004 in the talent hunt show named "You Got the Looks".[7]
Career
Apurba started his career in Gazi Rakayet's drama Boibahik in 2006.[8] He made his debut as a model in Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's directed TV commercial for Nescafe. His TV commercial for Lab Aid also got popularity. Apurba had set up a production house named "ASI Creations Limited" and started directing through the telefilm titled Backdated in 2012.[9] He voiced the title track of Shihab Shaheen’s drama serial Bhalobasar Chotuskone.[10]
Personal life
Apurba married model and actress Sadia Jahan Prova in August 2010.[11] The couple was divorced in February 2011.[12] He later married Nazia Hassan Audity in December the same year.[13] They were divorced on May 17, 2020.[14] They have a son.[15] In September 2021, he married Trisha Dewan.[16][17][18]
Filmography
Apurba's debut film is Gangster Returns released on 27 November 2015, directed by Ashiqur Rahman. He was also cast in a film Brishti Din, directed by Morshedul Islam, but it was cancelled after a few days shooting.[19]
| Year | Films | Roles | Director | Notes | Ref. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gangster Returns | Shaon | Ashiqur Rahman | ||
| 2022 | Mayashalik | Ovi | Shihab Shaheen | A Binge Streaming Film | [20] | 
Television
| Year | Title | Director/Scriptwriter | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Choker Baire | Faruk Srabon | Tinni [21] | 
| 2007 | Mohanagar | Ferdous Hasan | Sumaiya | 
| Sure O Banir Mala Diye | Ferdous Hasan | Sumaiya[22] | |
| Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo | Chayanika Chowdhury | Richi[23] | |
| Astittwo Anubhobe | B U Shuvo | ||
| Chena Chena Lagey | B U Shuvo | Shokh[24] | |
| Romizer Ayna | Shihab Shaheen | Tinni | |
| 2008 | Swapner Nil Pori | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tinni | 
| Bhalobashar Shuru | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tinni. Song:Shudhu Tumay Bhebe Bhebe | |
| Khunjey Pawa | Chayanika Chowdhury | [25] | |
| Paliye Giye Biye Abong Dolonchapa | Chayanika Chowdhury | Prova | |
| X Factor 1 | Shihab Shaheen | Mithila, Monalisa | |
| 2009 | Ei Shohore Dujon Manush | Sajjad Sumon | |
| Khunsutike Dilam Chhuti | Diti | Directorial debut of Diti[26] | |
| Kosto Chuye Dekho | Taher Shipon | Prova. Song:Amar E Mon Sharatakon | |
| Aschorjo Ek Rater Golpo | Chayanika Chowdhury | Prova | |
| X Factor 2 | Shihab Shaheen | Prova | |
| 2010 | Shayonne | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tinni | 
| X Factor 3 - Game Over | Shihab Shaheen | Momo | |
| Aloker Ei Jhornadhara | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tinni[21] | |
| Pakhir Danay Bhor | Chayanika Chowdhury | Prova. TV Series[11] | |
| 2011 | Path Jana Nai | Fakhrul Alam | Prova, Tanjika. TV Series | 
| Nil Bedonay Lal Kosto | Juwel Mahmud | Moushmi H | |
| 2012 | Nupur | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tarin[27] | 
| Basboi Bhalo | SA Haque Alik | Purnima[28] | |
| Backdated | Apurba | Sarika. Directorial debut[29] | |
| 2013 | Ei Maya | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tinni.[30] | 
| Bhalobashar Chotushkone | Shihab Shaheen | Momo. TV Serial - Lend voice in title track[31] | |
| Bhor Holo Dor Khulo | Chayanika Chowdhury | Tania[32] | |
| Oviman | Chayanika Chowdhury | Nadia | |
| Shomoyer Golpo Ashomoyer Shopno | Mehedi Hasan Jony | Peya, Azmeri[24] | |
| Biyer Boyos Baro | Ferdous Hasan | Sumaiya | |
| Sorishai Bhoot | Ferdous Hasan | Sumaiya[22] | |
| Uttam Kumar-Suchitra Sen | Chayanika Chowdhury | Opi[33] | |
| Oporanhe/Obelay | Chayanika Chowdhury | Kushum | |
| Mayaghor | Chayanika Chowdhury | Richi | |
| Obosheshe Annyorokom | Shafiqur Rahman Santunu | [34] | |
| 2014 | Sukher Betha | Chayanika Chowdhury | Richi | 
| Boshonte Esho | Chayanika Chowdhury | Richi[23] | |
| Megh Maa | Masum Reza | Bindu[35] | |
| Uttorer Baranday Dokhina Hawa | Sunny Chowdhury | Mithila | |
| Je Jole Agun Jole | Asaduzzaman Sohag | Sumaiya[36] | |
| Bikeman | Naznin Hasan Chumki | Mehzabin[34] | |
| Black Coffee | Sakhawat Hossain Manik | Mou[37] | |
| Amake Diye Kichu Hobena | Khairul Bashar Nirjhor | Anny[38] | |
| Is Not Equal | Rashed Raha | Jenny[39] | |
| Raja Ranir Khela | Kaushik Sankar Das | Bhabna | |
| Shopno Ghuri | Chayanika Chowdhury | Sonia[7][25] | |
| Bihobol Dishehara | Sagor Jahan | Shokh | |
| Oshomapto Trivuj | Sakhawat Hossain Manik | Mou | |
| I Miss You | Sakhawat Hossain Manik | Mou | |
| 2015 | Bonna Tomar Jonno | Chayanika Chowdhury | Momo[40] | 
| Broken Heart | Nasim | Mou | |
| Meher Nigar | B U Shuvo | Shokh[41][42] | |
| Sobar Upore Maa | Rumman Rashid Khan | Nowshin[26] | |
| Bondhu Tumi Bondhu Amar | SA Haque Alik | Tarin | |
| Bhalobashar Faad | Kawshik Sankar Das | Tarin | |
| Jochonay Ojana Pothchola | Mominul Huq | Aparna | |
| Ekhono Ami | Mizanur Rahman Aryan | Momo[1] | |
| Lake Drive Lane | Mesbah Uddin Shumon | Taniya H[43] | |
| Life In Metro | TV series with Moushumi Hamid | ||
| Airbender | Taneem Rahman Angshu | Sharlin | |
| The Miser | Mehedi Hasan Jony | Sharlin | |
| Kaktaruar Prem | Mehedi Hasan Jony | Nazira[44] | |
| 2021 | Jodi..Kintu..Tobou[45] | Shihab Shaheen | Web film | 
| 2022 | Boyosh Kono Baper Na[46] | Jakaria Shoukhin | Payel | 
| Kagojer Biye | S R Mozumder | Sabila Nur | 
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Co-Artist | Director | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chena Pother Oporichita | Momo, Nayeem | Shihab Shaheen | Web Series | |
| Kuhok | Tanjin Tisha, Ziaul Hoque Polash | Shihab Shaheen | Web Series | ||
| Bhalo Thakis Baba | Mizanur Rahman Aryan | A Hoichoi Series | |||
| 2023 | Buker Moddhe Agun | ASP Golam Mamun | Yash Rohan, Toma Mirza, Shahnaz Sumi, Tariq Anam Khan, Tanvir | Taneem Rahman Angshu | A Hoichoi Web Series | 
TV program
| Year | Program | Anchor | Channel | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Late Night Coffee | Nusrat Faria Mazhar & Abir | Rtv[47] | 
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