Afiea Nusrat Barsha, known on screen as Barsha, is a Bangladeshi film actress, model and producer. She is best known for Khoj: The Search (2010), Hridoy Bhanga Dheu (2011) and the Most Welcome films, all made opposite her husband, Ananta Jalil. At a press conference on March 20, 2025, she said she would quit acting once her current film projects were finished. As of November 2026, she has not released a new film since then.
Quick facts
- Full name: Afiea Nusrat Barsha
- Date of birth: February 28, 1989 (some sources give 1991)
- Age: 37 as of November 2026, based on the 1989 date
- Birthplace: Sirajganj, Bangladesh
- Profession: Film actress, model, producer
- Known for: Khoj: The Search, Hridoy Bhanga Dheu, Most Welcome, Din: The Day
Afiea Nusrat Barsha
- Birth name: Afiea Nusrat Barsha
- Screen name: Barsha
- Occupation: Film actress, model, producer
- Date of birth: February 28, 1989
- Place of birth: Sirajganj, Bangladesh
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Debut film: Khoj: The Search (2010)
Afiea Nusrat Barsha Biography
Afiea Nusrat Barsha is a popular Bangladeshi film actress who works in Dhallywood, the Dhaka-based film industry. She was born on February 28, 1989, in Sirajganj in northern Bangladesh. Most published profiles use that date, but a few give her birth year as 1991.
She worked as a model before acting in films. Her first feature was Khoj: The Search (2010), directed by Iftakar Chowdhury. She played Elisha, opposite Ananta Jalil, who was also new to films at the time.
Career
Khoj: The Search made Barsha a well-known name in Bangladeshi cinema. Since then she has worked mostly with Ananta Jalil. Many of their films were produced through his banner, Monsoon Films. Reports from 2026 say the two have made about 10 films together over roughly 15 years.
After her debut she starred in Hridoy Bhanga Dheu (2011), directed by Gazi Mazharul Anwar, and then in Most Welcome (2012), directed by Anonno Mamun. Later films include Nishwartha Bhalobasa (2013), Most Welcome 2 (2014) and Din: The Day, an Iran-Bangladesh co-production released on July 10, 2022. Ananta Jalil put the budget of Din: The Day at about Tk 100 crore and said most of the money came from the Iranian producer. In 2023 the couple released Kill Him, an action film directed by Mohammad Iqbal.
| Year | Film | Role / note |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Khoj: The Search | Elisha; feature debut |
| 2011 | Hridoy Bhanga Dheu | Barsha; directed by Gazi Mazharul Anwar |
| 2012 | Most Welcome | Adhora; directed by Anonno Mamun |
| 2013 | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Meghla |
| 2014 | Most Welcome 2 | Lead opposite Ananta Jalil |
| 2022 | Din: The Day | Iran-Bangladesh co-production |
| 2023 | Kill Him | Action film directed by Mohammad Iqbal |
Awards: Barsha was nominated for Best Actress at the 2012 Meril Prothom Alo Awards. In 2014 she won the CJFB Performance Award for Best Actress.
The Spy and other unfinished projects
The Spy was announced as an Ananta Jalil and Barsha action film from Monsoon Films. It has never been released. When Ananta Jalil talked about leaving films, The Spy and Netri: The Leader were among the projects the couple still had in progress. He said some were half done and others about 70 percent complete. In January 2026 he said Netri: The Leader and Operation Jackpot were still being shot, and that he could not finish them for now.
Retirement from acting
At a press conference on March 20, 2025, Barsha said she would stop acting after returning from Umrah. She said she would first finish her ongoing projects. Her main reason was her children: her two sons were growing up, and she did not want them to see their mother as a film heroine. Ananta Jalil was at the press conference. He said she had made the choice herself and he had no objection.
He later said he would also leave acting. In January 2026 he said he was taking a break from films to deal with a serious crisis in his garment business. Reports said the workforce at his factory in Savar had fallen from about 12,000 to about 4,000. Asked about Barsha, he said: “When we do a film again, we will do it together.”
Personal Life
Barsha married actor, producer and businessman Ananta Jalil in 2011, a year after they made Khoj: The Search together. They are still married. The couple have two sons, who attend an English-medium school in Dhaka. Since her retirement announcement, Barsha has said her focus is on her family.
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FAQ
How old is Afiea Nusrat Barsha?
Barsha was born on February 28, 1989, so she is 37 as of November 2026. A few profiles give 1991 as her birth year, which would make her 35. The 1989 date is the one most sources use.
Who is Barsha’s husband?
Her husband is Ananta Jalil, a Bangladeshi actor, film producer and garment businessman. They married in 2011, a year after they co-starred in Khoj: The Search, and have made about 10 films together.
Does Barsha have children?
Yes. Barsha and Ananta Jalil have two sons. Barsha said they were the main reason she decided to leave acting.
Has Barsha quit acting?
Barsha said at a press conference on March 20, 2025, that she would quit acting after finishing her ongoing projects. In January 2026 Ananta Jalil said he was also stepping away from films to focus on his garment business. He added that if they ever make another film, they will make it together.
What was Barsha’s first film?
Her first film was Khoj: The Search (2010), directed by Iftakar Chowdhury. She played Elisha opposite Ananta Jalil, who was also making his film debut.
What is Barsha doing now?
As of November 2026, Barsha is not working on any announced film that has a release date. Unfinished projects such as The Spy and Netri: The Leader are on hold while Ananta Jalil deals with his business, and Barsha has said her focus is now on family life.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Afiea Nusrat Barsha
- Wikipedia: Ananta Jalil
- Dhaka Tribune: Actress Barsha announces retirement from acting (March 2025)
- The Daily Observer (Bangladesh): report on Barsha’s March 20, 2025 press conference
- The Daily Star: After Barsha, Ananta Jalil also declares ‘retirement’ from films
- Bangladesh Pratidin (English): Ananta Jalil steps away from acting (January 2026)
- The Business Standard: interviews with Ananta Jalil and Barsha on Din: The Day
- Jago News 24: report on Ananta Jalil’s career change
- IMDb: Afiea Nusrat Barsha
