Safa Kabir (born Anatoney Kelly Safa; 29 August 1994, according to entertainment databases) is a Bangladeshi model and actress who works in television dramas, telefilms, web series and films. She began her career in the entertainment industry in 2013 through a television commercial for Airtel Bangladesh. She subsequently gained recognition for her performance in the television telefilm @18: All Time Dourer Upor.

Over the years, Kabir has appeared in numerous Bangladeshi television productions and digital projects. Her notable screen credits include University, Bhalobasha 101, Bagh Bondi, Gone Case, Boli, Kuhelika, Tikit and Nishwas. She received further attention for portraying Parul, a female bus helper, and Dr Maha in the television drama Bed Number 3. In 2026, she appeared in the Chorki film Cha Gorom, directed by Shankha Dasgupta.

Early Life and Background

Safa Kabir’s birth name is Anatoney Kelly Safa. In an interview with The Daily Star published in August 2023, she explained that her grandfather chose the name Anatoney Kelly because her father was living abroad at the time. Her father preferred the name Safa Kabir, and she decided to retain both names.

Kabir grew up in Bangladesh and developed an interest in fashion and creative activities during her childhood. She initially dreamed of becoming a fashion designer and enjoyed designing clothes for her Barbie doll.

She later pursued a career in modelling and acting, eventually becoming a familiar face in Bangladeshi television entertainment.

Education

Kabir studied at BAF Shaheen College in Dhaka, according to publicly available biographical profiles. She subsequently attended American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), where she pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

In an interview with Prothom Alo, she explained that her busy acting schedule had affected her studies and that she wanted to prioritise completing her undergraduate education. She also took a break from television serials to manage her academic responsibilities.

Safa Kabir Biography, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family and More

Field	Information
Full Name	Anatoney Kelly Safa
Professional Name	Safa Kabir
Bengali Name	সাফা কবির
Date of Birth	29 August 1994
Age	32 years old (as of 2026)
Birthplace	Bangladesh (specific city not independently verified)
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Profession	Model, Actress, Television Presenter
Years Active	2013–present
Media Debut	Airtel Bangladesh television commercial (2013)
Acting Debut	@18: All Time Dourer Upor
Education	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), reported
University	American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
Notable Web Series	Boli, Kuhelika, Tikit, Gone Case
Notable Web Films	Nishwas, Kuhelika, Cha Gorom
Notable Television Roles	Parul, Dr Maha
Television Hosting	Style and Trend
Radio Programme	Love Struck by Safa Kabir
Bra Size	34B
Waist Size	26 inches
Hip Size	36 inches
Body Measurements	34-26-36 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Skin Tone	Fair skin
Dress Size	4(US)
Shoe Size	6(US)
Marital Status	Unmarried
Father	Humayun Kabir Sabuj
Mother	Jasmine Kabir
Favorite foods	Fast food, Rice, Pasta, Pizza, Briyani
Favorite actors	Bollywood: Salman Khan & Shah Rukh Khan Dollywood: Shakib Kahn & Tahsan Rahman Khan
Favorite actress	Bollywood: Sunny Leone and Katrina Kaif Dollywood: Purnima & Bipasha Hayat
Favorite Singer	Porshi & Akhi Alamgir
Favorite sport	Cricket & Pool Ball
Favorite cricketers	Shakib Al Hasan
Notable Recent Film	Cha Gorom (2026)

Career

2013–2014: Modelling and Television Debut

Kabir began her professional media career in 2013 with a television commercial for Airtel Bangladesh. The advertisement was directed by Ashfaq Bipul and introduced her to a wider television audience.

She subsequently appeared in commercials for several brands, including PRAN Peanut Bar and Parachute Coconut Oil. Her screen presence and popularity in advertising helped her secure opportunities in television productions.

Her acting breakthrough came with the telefilm @18: All Time Dourer Upor, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev. She portrayed the daughter of a house owner, a character who became popularly associated with the name “Bariwalar Meye”.

Although her role involved only a few scenes, the telefilm attracted considerable audience attention and helped establish her as a young actress in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry.

In interviews, Kabir has described the production as an important turning point in her career. She also acknowledged that she had little professional acting experience when she first auditioned for the project.

2015–2017: Growing Popularity in Television

Following the success of her debut telefilm, Kabir began appearing regularly in television dramas, telefilms and serials.

One of her notable television projects was University, in which she worked with actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan. She also appeared in Bhalobasha 101, an Airtel telefilm that helped her develop professional relationships with other young performers, including Tawsif Mahbub, Tanjin Tisha and Siam Ahmed.

During this period, she appeared in productions such as Ei Golper Nam Nei, Mismatch, Obasheshe Amra, Potaka, Soulmate, Tobuo Bhalobasi, Tomake Astei Hobe, Tomar Jonno, Tonima and Tumi Bolle.

She also expanded her work into web-based productions. In 2017, she appeared in Bagh Bondi, directed by Vicky Zahed, alongside Farhan Ahmed Jovan and Tawsif Mahbub.

Her performances during this period helped establish her as one of the recognisable young actresses on Bangladeshi television.

2018–2020: Web Productions and Diverse Roles

Kabir continued to work in television dramas and digital productions during the late 2010s.

In 2018, she appeared in Ushner Attohotta, another production directed by Vicky Zahed. The following year, she appeared in Gone Case, directed by Anam Biswas and released through the digital platform Bongo.

She also continued appearing in television productions, including romantic dramas, relationship-based stories and comedy projects.

During this period, Kabir developed a public image associated with youthful and romantic television characters. She later expressed a desire to move beyond familiar roles and explore more complex characters.

2021: Boli and Digital Recognition

In 2021, Kabir appeared in the Hoichoi web series Boli, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. She portrayed Ayesha in the production, which featured a story centred on power, conflict and the lives of people in a coastal community.

The series represented an important step in her digital acting career and introduced her to a wider OTT audience.

She also continued appearing in television dramas and telefilms. In an interview with New Age in March 2021, Kabir discussed her interest in romantic characters and explained that she enjoyed acting in stories involving love, relationships and emotional experiences.

2022: Nishwas and Other Digital Projects

In 2022, Kabir appeared in the web film Nishwas, released on the Chorki streaming platform. She portrayed Sumaiya in the production.

She also appeared in the web film Happy Birthday and the web series Chorer Master, in which she portrayed Faria.

These projects demonstrated her continued interest in digital entertainment and her willingness to work across different formats.

2023: Kuhelika and Character Transformation

In 2023, Kabir appeared in the web film Kuhelika, directed by Samiur Rahman and released on the Binge platform. She portrayed Anyesha in the production.

The project featured an ensemble cast that included Yash Rohan, Nazia Haque Orsha and Shafayet Mansoor Rana.

During this period, Kabir also attracted attention for her performance in Parul, a television drama in which she portrayed a female bus helper. The character required her to undergo a noticeable appearance transformation and portray the difficult working conditions experienced by women in informal occupations.

In an interview with The Daily Star, Kabir described the role as challenging, particularly because several scenes were filmed in busy public locations around Dhaka.

She also received attention for portraying Dr Maha in Vicky Zahed’s drama Bed Number 3. The character dealt with emotional and psychological struggles, offering Kabir an opportunity to explore a different type of performance.

2024: Tikit and Continued OTT Work

In 2024, Kabir appeared in Tikit, a Chorki original web series directed by Vicky Zahed. She starred alongside Siam Ahmed, Manoj Pramanik and other performers.

The series was based on a story by crime-fiction writer Mohammad Nazim Uddin. It attracted attention for its suspense-driven storyline and ensemble cast.

Her work in Tikit further strengthened her presence in Bangladesh’s OTT entertainment industry.

Kabir also continued working in television productions and commercials during this period.

2025: Selective Work and Script Choices

In October 2025, Kabir discussed her approach to choosing acting projects in an interview with The Daily Star. She explained that she had become more selective about scripts and was no longer interested in accepting every project offered to her.

She expressed a preference for meaningful stories and characters that would allow her to demonstrate a wider range of acting abilities.

She also appeared in television and digital productions during the year, including the project Khalid, according to entertainment databases.

2026: Cha Gorom and Recent Television Work

In 2026, Kabir appeared in the Chorki film Cha Gorom, directed by Shankha Dasgupta and produced by Redoan Rony. The film was released on 14 April 2026, coinciding with Pohela Boishakh.

She portrayed Irin, one of the central characters in the film. The story is set in the tea gardens of Sylhet and explores the lives and working conditions of marginalised tea workers in Bangladesh.

The film also featured Partho Sheikh, Rezwan Pervez, Sarah Jabin Aditi and other performers.

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Kabir discussed the challenges of preparing for the project in an interview with The Daily Star. She explained that the time required to prepare for and shoot Cha Gorom meant she had to turn down several conventional television projects.

Her performance received attention from entertainment critics and audiences. The film was regarded as a significant project in her career because of its social themes and character-driven storytelling.

In February 2026, Kabir also spoke to Prothom Alo about her personal life and career plans. She said she was not in a hurry to marry and wanted to continue concentrating on her professional work.

Television Hosting and Radio

In addition to acting and modelling, Kabir has worked as a television presenter and radio personality.

She hosted the fashion and lifestyle programme Style and Trend on NTV. The programme covered fashion, style and entertainment-related subjects.

She has also been associated with the radio programme Love Struck by Safa Kabir on ABC Radio.

Her presenting work has allowed her to explore areas of entertainment beyond acting.

Selected Filmography

Films and Web Films

Year	Title	Type	Role / Notes
2022	Nishwas	Web film	Sumaiya
2022	Happy Birthday	Web film	—
2023	Kuhelika	Web film	Anyesha
2026	Cha Gorom	Chorki film	Irin

Web Series

Year	Title	Platform	Role / Notes
2017	Bagh Bondi	—	Web series
2018	Ushner Attohotta	—	Web series
2019	Gone Case	Bongo	Web series
2021	Boli	Hoichoi	Ayesha
2021	Chorer Master	—	Faria
2023	Kuhelika	Binge	Anyesha
2024	Tikit	Chorki	Web series

Selected Television Dramas and Telefilms

Title	Type / Notes
@18: All Time Dourer Upor	Debut telefilm
University	Television serial
Bhalobasha 101	Airtel telefilm
Ei Golper Nam Nei	Television production
Mismatch	Television production
Obasheshe Amra	Television production
Potaka	Television production
Soulmate	Television production
Tobuo Bhalobasi	Television production
Tomake Astei Hobe	Television production
Tomar Jonno	Television production
Tonima	Television production
Tumi Bolle	Television production
Parul	Television drama
Bed Number 3	Television drama; as Dr Maha

Note: This is a selected list of reported screen credits, not a complete filmography. Some television productions have not been assigned release years because reliable broadcast dates were not available.

Music Videos

Kabir has also appeared in music videos by Bangladeshi singers. Her music-video appearances include projects associated with Imran Mahmudul, Topu, Anila, Milon, Ferdous Wahid and other performers.

Some reported music-video titles include:

• “Amar Kache Tumi Onnorokom”
• “Emon Ekta Tumi Chai”
• “Mitthe Golpobaz”
• “Khoka”
• “Jabe Ki Chole”
• “Emon Keno Korcho”
• “Kotha Dilam”
• “Tomake Chuye Dibo”
• “Shartohin Bhalobasha”
• “Daiko Na Bhaiya”
• “Shopnogulo Pahara”
• “Horsho”

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Kabir has generally maintained a private personal life and rarely discusses intimate details publicly. In interviews, she has spoken about her family background and the support she received from her parents while building her career.

She has not publicly announced a marriage. In an interview published by Prothom Alo on 4 February 2026, she said that she had no immediate plans to marry and that her family was not pressuring her to do so.

She also discussed her preference for a compatible life partner, emphasising qualities such as honesty, understanding, kindness and mutual support.

Awards and Recognition

Kabir has received recognition for her work in television dramas and digital productions.

At the 2024 and 2025 Bangladesh International Film Awards (BIFFA), she was listed as a nominee in the Breakthrough Performance – Actress (OTT) category for Tikit, according to the Bangla Movie Database.

Her performances in Parul, Bed Number 3, Kuhelika and Cha Gorom have also attracted media attention and audience appreciation.

A complete, independently verified record of her awards and nominations is not readily available.

Public Image and Acting Style

Kabir initially became popular for portraying youthful, relatable characters in television dramas. Her performance in @18: All Time Dourer Upor helped establish her as a familiar face among younger audiences.

Over time, she began seeking opportunities to portray more diverse characters. Her roles in Parul and Bed Number 3 demonstrated her interest in moving beyond conventional romantic and glamorous characters.

In interviews, she has described herself as an actress who wants to continue learning and exploring different types of stories. She has also credited experienced performers and directors for helping her develop her acting skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Safa Kabir?

Safa Kabir is a Bangladeshi model and actress known for television commercials, dramas, telefilms and OTT productions.

What is Safa Kabir’s real name?

Her birth name is Anatoney Kelly Safa. She is professionally known as Safa Kabir.

When was Safa Kabir born?

Her birthday is commonly reported as 29 August. The year 1994 appears in entertainment databases, but it has not been independently confirmed by the major news interviews consulted for this biography.

Where was Safa Kabir born?

Her birthplace is reported as Bangladesh. A specific city or district has not been sufficiently corroborated in the sources used here.

What was Safa Kabir’s first television appearance?

Her early acting breakthrough came through the telefilm @18: All Time Dourer Upor, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev.

How did Safa Kabir start her career?

She began her media career in 2013 with a television commercial for Airtel Bangladesh.

Which dramas made Safa Kabir popular?

She gained recognition through @18: All Time Dourer Upor, University, Bhalobasha 101, Parul and Bed Number 3.

Which web series has Safa Kabir appeared in?

Her selected web-series credits include Bagh Bondi, Ushner Attohotta, Gone Case, Boli, Kuhelika and Tikit.

What is Safa Kabir’s latest film?

Her 2026 film Cha Gorom, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, features her as Irin.

Who is Safa Kabir’s husband?

Safa Kabir has not publicly announced a marriage. In February 2026, she stated that she had no immediate plans to marry.

Where did Safa Kabir study?

She attended American International University-Bangladesh, where she pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.