Gulshan Ara Akter Champa (born 5 January 1965) is a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress three times for the films Padma Nadir Majhi (1993), Anya Jibon (1995) and Uttarer Khep (2000), and the Best Supporting Actress award for Shasti (2005) and Chandragrohon (2008). As of January 2019, she has acted over 200 films. Early life Champa's mother died when she was 10. Champa is the younger sister of actresses Bobita and Shuchanda. Career Television Champa started her career in 1981 with the BTV drama Dub Satar, directed by Abdullah Al Mamun. She soon received offers for other dramatic roles, and appeared in Sahabjadir Kalo Nekab, Akash Bariye Dao, Khola Daroja, Ekti Joddo Anno Ekti Meye, Apoya, Ekhane Nongor, and others. Film Champa debuted acting in films by Tin Kanya (1986), directed by Shibli Sadik. This film was produced by her sister Shuchanda, and all three sisters - Shucanda, Babita, and Champa, performed in the film. Champa played the role of a police inspector. Personal life Champa married businessman Shahidul Islam Khan in 1982. Together they have a daughter, Esha. Works Filmography Television appearances Single appearances Buro Shaliker Ghare Row (2010) Sedin Tarabanu Aj Tarabanu (2013) Serials Bazpakhi (2003) Second Innings (2013) Telefilms Exclusive Interview Atopor Bhalobasha (2013) References External links Living people 20th-century Bangladeshi actresses Bangladeshi film actresses 21st-century Bangladeshi actresses Bangladeshi television actresses Best Actress National Film Awards (Bangladesh) winners Best Supporting Actress Bachsas Award winners Best Supporting Actress National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Best Editor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners 1965 births