Faria Shahrin (also spelled Faria Shahreen) is a Bangladeshi actress and model. She first gained public recognition after becoming the first runner-up in the Lux-Channel i Superstar beauty pageant in 2007. She subsequently became known for television commercials, particularly Banglalink’s “Kotha Dilam” campaign, and for portraying Antora in the popular Bangladeshi television sitcom Bachelor Point. She has also appeared in television dramas, telefilms and the film Aakash Koto Dure Naame.

Early Life and Education

Faria Shahrin is a Bangladeshi actress whose family roots are in Noakhali. In an interview with Prothom Alo, she described herself as a genuine person from Noakhali. However, a reliably corroborated date of birth and full details of her early childhood have not been established in the major news profiles consulted for this biography.

Shahrin pursued higher education in Malaysia. She studied Media Marketing at Asia Pacific University and completed her undergraduate studies before returning to Bangladesh in late 2019. In interviews, she discussed balancing her education with her professional ambitions and explained that her studies had led to a break from regular acting work.

Faria Shahrin Biography, Height, Weight, Age, Husband & More

Field	Information
Full Name	Faria Shahrin
Also Known As	Faria Shahreen
Profession	Actress, Model
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Birthplace	Noakhali, Bangladesh (reported; not independently confirmed)
Date of Birth	November 9, 1993
Age	33 years old (as of 2026)
Education	Media Marketing, Asia Pacific University, Malaysia
Career Started	2007
Notable Achievement	First Runner-up, Lux-Channel i Superstar 2007
Famous For	Antora in Bachelor Point
Film Appearance	Aakash Koto Dure Naame
Height	5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
Weight	Approx. 50 kg
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown / Dark
Husband	Mahfuz Raihan
Engagement	February 2021
Marriage	2023
Children	One daughter, Farhana Shahreen
Daughter’s Birth	5 August 2024
Active Years	2007–present (with a reported break from television dramas)

Career

2007–2010: Lux-Channel i Superstar and Early Recognition

Shahrin began her career in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry after participating in the Lux-Channel i Superstar competition in 2007, where she became the first runner-up. The competition provided her with opportunities in modelling, advertising and television.

She gained wider recognition through a television commercial for Banglalink’s “Kotha Dilam” package. The advertisement helped establish her public profile and made her familiar to television audiences. She subsequently appeared in other commercials and began working in television dramas.

Modelling and Television Commercials

Alongside acting, Shahrin worked as a model in television commercials and promotional campaigns. Her commercial work included advertisements for Banglalink and, later, brands such as PRAN Frooto and Vision Smart TV.

In 2020, after returning from Malaysia, she resumed regular work in front of the camera. Her return included television commercials and Eid-related drama productions. Her modelling background remained an important part of her professional career.

Acting Career

After establishing herself through modelling and advertising, Shahrin moved into television acting. She appeared in dramas and telefilms and gradually developed a presence in the Bangladeshi television industry.

Her acting credits include productions such as Amader Chhoto Nodi, Bou Kotha Kou, Valobashar Golpo and Shahorali, although a complete, independently verified list of her early television appearances is not readily available.

She also appeared in the film Aakash Koto Dure Naame. In a 2021 interview with The Daily Star, she discussed the film and her television projects, including a tele-fiction titled Hit Man, directed by Rakesh Basu, and another project featuring actor Chanchal Chowdhury.

Bachelor Point and Popularity as Antora

Shahrin achieved renewed popularity through her portrayal of Antora in the television sitcom Bachelor Point, directed by Kajal Arefin Ome.

The series follows the lives and relationships of young men living together in a shared accommodation in Dhaka. Shahrin’s character became one of the recognisable personalities in the programme, and audiences widely associated her with the name Antora.

In interviews, she said that the response to her performance was particularly strong compared with some of her earlier television work. Her appearance in the series helped introduce her to a wider audience and strengthened her position in the entertainment industry.

She also appeared in related special productions, including Bachelor’s Ramadan and Bachelor’s Qurbani. Her work in the Bachelor Point universe became a major highlight of her acting career.

Other Television Projects

Shahrin has worked with several established actors and directors in Bangladeshi television. In 2022, she appeared in Jomoj 15, opposite Mosharraf Karim. The production was directed by Azad Kalam and formed part of the popular Jomoj series.

She also worked in the tele-fiction Tekka, directed by Sagar Jahan, and previously appeared in Shada Manush with Mosharraf Karim. In an interview with The Daily Star, she discussed her experience working with the actor and her approach to portraying different characters.

Other reported projects include Kool Panda, Prahelika, Leku and GPL. Her screen credits span television dramas, telefilms and special productions.

Personal Life

Marriage

Faria Shahrin became engaged to Mahfuz Raihan in February 2021 after a relationship of approximately four years. She discussed their engagement and plans for marriage in an interview with Prothom Alo.

The couple completed their wedding arrangements in 2023 through a family ceremony. Shahrin later publicly announced her marriage on social media in July 2023.

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Motherhood

On 12 May 2024, International Mother’s Day, Shahrin announced that she was expecting her first child. She shared the news on social media and spoke to The Daily Star about her excitement at becoming a mother.

On 5 August 2024, she became the mother of a daughter. News reports identified the child as Farhana Shahreen. Shahrin shared the news with her followers on social media.

Career Break and Recent Activities

In December 2024, Shahrin announced that she was not working in television dramas at that time. According to a report by Daily Sun, she said that she did not know when she would return to drama but remained open to suitable television commercial projects.

The announcement came after she became a mother and was spending more time with her family. Her statement indicated a pause in regular television drama work rather than a confirmed permanent retirement from acting.

Filmography

The following table lists selected screen credits reported in media and entertainment databases. It is not intended to be a complete filmography.

Year	Title	Type / Notes
—	Amader Chhoto Nodi	Television drama; reported early acting credit
—	Bou Kotha Kou	Television drama
—	Valobashar Golpo	Television drama
—	Shahorali	Television drama
—	Aakash Koto Dure Naame	Film
2021	Leku	Television production
2021	Hit Man	Tele-fiction
2022	Jomoj 15	Television drama
2022	Tekka	Tele-fiction
2022	Bachelor’s Ramadan	Television special
2022	Bachelor’s Qurbani	Television special
2023	GPL	Television production
—	Bachelor Point	Television sitcom; as Antora

Note: Some titles are reported without a confirmed release year in the sources consulted. The table should be updated when production credits and broadcast dates can be independently verified.

Public Image and Recognition

Faria Shahrin is particularly recognised for her work in television advertising and for her portrayal of Antora in Bachelor Point. Her career has included modelling, television commercials, drama serials and telefilms.

Her journey from a beauty-pageant finalist to a familiar face on Bangladeshi television has been covered by several national newspapers, including The Daily Star, Prothom Alo and Daily Sun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Faria Shahrin?

Faria Shahrin is a Bangladeshi actress and model known for her work in television commercials and dramas, particularly Bachelor Point.

What made Faria Shahrin famous?

She first attracted public attention as the first runner-up of Lux-Channel i Superstar in 2007. Her Banglalink “Kotha Dilam” commercial and role as Antora in Bachelor Point further increased her popularity.

What was Faria Shahrin’s role in Bachelor Point?

She portrayed Antora, one of the recognised characters in the television sitcom directed by Kajal Arefin Ome.

Who is Faria Shahrin’s husband?

She married Mahfuz Raihan in 2023. The couple became engaged in February 2021.

Does Faria Shahrin have children?

Yes. She has a daughter named Farhana Shahreen, whose birth was announced in August 2024.

Where did Faria Shahrin study?

She studied Media Marketing at Asia Pacific University in Malaysia and returned to Bangladesh after completing her studies.

Is Faria Shahrin currently acting in dramas?

In December 2024, she announced that she was not working in television dramas at that time. She did not announce a permanent retirement.