Ziaul Faruq Apurba (born 27 June 1985) is a Bangladeshi model and actor. He usually works in Bangladeshi television and Dhallywood cinema. He made his debut in the silver screen with the film Gangster Returns (2015)
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".
Career Apurba started his career in Gazi Rakayet's drama Boibahik in 2006. 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. He voiced the title track of Shihab Shaheen's drama serial Bhalobasar Chotuskone.
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. He is also a playback singer.
Personal life Apurba married model and actress Sadia Jahan Prova in August 2010. The couple was divorced in February 2011. He later married Nazia Hassan Audity in December of the same year. They were divorced on May 17, 2020. They have a son. In September 2021, he married Trisha Dewan. In February 2026, Apurba announced the birth of his daughter.
Filmography YearFilmsRolesDirectorNotes 2015 Gangster ReturnsShaon Ashiqur Rahman2022MayashalikOviShihab ShaheenReleased on Binge2024Chaalchitro: The Frame FataleKillerPratim D. GuptaIndian film; Extended cameo appearance
Television
Year Title Director/Scriptwriter Notes2006 Choker Baire Faruk Srabon Tinni 2007 Mohanagar Ferdous Hasan Sumaiya Sure O Banir Mala Diye Ferdous Hasan Sumaiya Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo Chayanika Chowdhury Richi Astittwo Anubhobe B U Shuvo Chena Chena Lagey B U Shuvo Shokh Romizer Ayna Shihab Shaheen Tinni Dohon Chayanika Chowdhury Richi Solaiman2008 Swapner Nil Pori Chayanika Chowdhury Tinni Bhalobashar Shuru Chayanika Chowdhury Tinni. Song:Shudhu Tumay Bhebe Bhebe Khunjey Pawa Chayanika Chowdhury Paliye Giye Biye Abong DolonchapaChayanika ChowdhuryProva X Factor 1 Shihab Shaheen Mithila, Monalisa2009 Ei Shohore Dujon Manush Sajjad Sumon Khunsutike Dilam Chhuti Diti Directorial debut of Diti Kosto Chuye Dekho Taher ShiponProva. Song:Amar E Mon Sharatakon Aschorjo Ek Rater GolpoChayanika Chowdhury Prova X Factor 2 Shihab Shaheen Prova2010 Shayonne Chayanika Chowdhury Tinni X Factor 3 - Game Over Shihab Shaheen Momo Aloker Ei Jhornadhara Chayanika Chowdhury Tinni Pakhir Danay Bhor Chayanika Chowdhury Prova. TV Series2011 Path Jana Nai Fakhrul Alam Prova, Tanjika. TV Series Nil Bedonay Lal KostoJuwel Mahmud Moushmi H2012 Nupur Chayanika Chowdhury Tarin Basboi Bhalo SA Haque Alik Purnima Backdated Apurba Sarika. Directorial debut2013 Ei Maya Chayanika Chowdhury Tinni. Bhalobashar Chotushkone Shihab Shaheen Momo. TV Serial - Lend voice in title track Bhor Holo Dor Khulo Chayanika Chowdhury Tania Oviman Chayanika Chowdhury Nadia Shomoyer Golpo Ashomoyer Shopno Mehedi Hasan JonyPeya, Azmeri Biyer Boyos Baro Ferdous Hasan Sumaiya Sorishai Bhoot Ferdous Hasan Sumaiya Uttam Kumar-Suchitra Sen Chayanika Chowdhury Opi Oporanhe/Obelay Chayanika Chowdhury Kushum Mayaghor Chayanika Chowdhury Richi Obosheshe Annyorokom Shafiqur Rahman Santunu2014 Sukher Betha Chayanika Chowdhury Richi Boshonte Esho Chayanika Chowdhury Richi Megh Maa Masum Reza Bindu Uttorer Baranday Dokhina Hawa Sunny Chowdhury Mithila Je Jole Agun Jole Asaduzzaman Sohag Sumaiya Bikeman Naznin Hasan Chumki Mehzabin Black Coffee Sakhawat Hossain Manik Mou Amake Diye Kichu Hobena Khairul Bashar Nirjhor Anny Is Not Equal Rashed Raha Jenny Raja Ranir Khela Kaushik Sankar Das Ashna Habib Bhabna Shopno Ghuri Chayanika Chowdhury SoniaBihobol DisheharaSagor Jahan Anika Kabir Shokh Oshomapto Trivuj Sakhawat Hossain Manik Sadia Islam Mou I Miss You Sakhawat Hossain Manik Sadia Islam Mou2015 Bonna Tomar Jonno Chayanika Chowdhury Zakia Bari Momo Broken Heart Nasim Sadia Islam Mou Meher Nigar B U ShuvoShokh Sobar Upore Maa Rumman Rashid Khan Nowshin Bondhu Tumi Bondhu Amar SA Haque Alik Tareen Jahan Bhalobashar Faad Kawshik Sankar Das Tareen Jahan Jochonay Ojana Pothchola Mominul Huq Aparna Ghosh Ekhono Ami Mizanur Rahman Aryan Momo Lake Drive Lane Mesbah Uddin ShumonTaniya H Life In Metro TV series with Moushumi Hamid Airbender Taneem Rahman Angshu Sharlin The Miser Mehedi Hasan Jony Sharlin Kaktaruar Prem Mehedi Hasan Jony Nazira2021Jodi..Kintu..Tobou Shihab Shaheen Web film2022Boyosh Kono Baper NaJakaria ShoukhinKeya PayelKagojer BiyeS R MozumderSabila NurMr. CoolTasnia Farin2024Mr. Absent Minded Rubel HasanTanjim Saiara Totini2025Mon DuareJakaria ShowkinNaznin Nahar NihaMeghbalika GhranMasrikul Alam2026Mayapakhi Jakaria ShowkinOchena Ami Taneem Rahman Angshu
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2021 Chena Pother Oporichita Kuhok 2023 Buker Moddhe Agun ASP Golam Mamun Released on Hoichoi 2024 Golam Mamun ASP Golam Mamun 2026HeadlineJournalist Jahir Ahmed
TV program Year Program Anchor Channel 2014 Late Night Coffee Nusrat Faria Mazhar & Abir Rtv
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