Zeenat Barkatullah


Zeenat Barkatullah is a retired Bangladeshi dancer and television actress. She received Bachsas Awards, Bangladesh Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award and Natyashabha Award for her contributions to the field of dance.

Early life

Barkatullah earned her masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka and joined the Performing Arts Academy. She completed a six-year certificate course from Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and later in ballet and dance choreography under experts from North Korea. Her father was the Deputy Magistrate of Jamalpur District.

Career

Barkatullah worked as one the directors of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy since 2002. She acted in around 80 television drama plays.
Barkatullah is one of the advisors of Bangladesh Nrityo Shilpi Songstha, Nrityanchal and Bangabandhu Shishu Kishor Mela.

Personal life

Barkatullah has two daughters including actress Bijori Barkatullah.

Awards