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ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/03/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceKolkata

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Full Name: Zerifa Wahid
Nickname: Joya
Also known as: Jerifa Wahid, Zerifa Waheeda

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm (5'4")
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

BA Hons in HistoryCotton College, Guwahati
Post-graduation in HistoryUniversity of Delhi
Bachelor of lawJ B Law College, Guwahati
BA in HistoryCotton College, Guwahati
MA in HistoryUniversity of Delhi
Bachelor of LawGauhati University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherWahid Ullah
MotherInoo Hazarika
Siblings
  • Nonw
  • Jenifa Wahid (Joya) (elder)

Career

Debut
FilmAbhimaan
Year1990
RoleChild artist
Awards
  • Year: 2003 Award: Best Actor in a Leading Role Female Film: Agnisakshi Event: State Film Awards in Assam
  • Year: 2014 Award: Best Actress Film: Dwaar Event: Filmfare Awards East
  • Year: 2012 Award: Mahindra Excellence in Theater Awards Production: Nagamandala Details: 10 nominations
Production CompanyZerifa Wahid Productions (established 2007)
Notable Films
  • Abhimaan (1990)
  • Agnigarh (1994)
  • Atikram (1994)
  • Kadambari (2004)
  • Antaheen Jatra (2004)
  • Ahir Bhairav (2008)
  • Baandhon
  • Bhoga Khirikee (2018)
  • Tumi Mor Mathu Mor
  • Nayak
  • Prem Geet
  • Deuta Diya Bidai
  • Seuji Dharani Dhuniya
  • Anya Ek Jatra
  • Gun Gun Gane Gane
  • Kothanodi
  • Dwaar
Notable Theatre Productions
  • Agnibrishti
  • Pancharatna
  • Nagamandala
  • Purush

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Zerifa Wahid is an Indian actress and producer, mainly active in the Assamese film industry.
2. She discovered her passion for acting at a young age and has appeared in various Assamese films, TV commercials, and music videos.
3. In 2004, she portrayed a rural character in the Assamese movie 'Antaheen Jatra.'
4. Her filmography includes notable films such as 'Agnigarh' (1994), 'Atikram' (1994), 'Kadambari' (2004), and 'Bhoga Khirikee' (2018).
5. Following her graduation from J B Law College, she began her legal practice as an advocate at the Guwahati High Court.
6. Zerifa Wahid became the first Assamese actress to establish her production company, 'Zerifa Wahid Productions.'
7. She has acted in and produced various successful theatrical productions like 'Agnibrishti,' 'Pancharatna,' 'Nagamandala,' and 'Purush.'
8. Zerifa initiated the theatre festival 'JUST THEATRE' in Guwahati in 2014 to improve production quality.
9. She is actively involved in social causes and supports IT brand DATAMATION and serves as an ambassador for organizations like Assam Autism Foundation and Special Olympics Bharat (Assam Chapter).
10. In an interview, Zerifa expressed her concerns about the lack of recognition for Assamese artists on OTT platforms and in the mainstream industry.
11. Zerifa Wahid is passionate about animals and frequently shares pictures with them on social media.
12. She is dedicated to fitness and regularly practices yoga.
13. After being a member of Raijor Dal, she switched to AJP (Assam Jatiya Parishad) in 2021.
14. Zerifa serves as the brand ambassador for Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya's eye donation campaign and has pledged to donate her eyes to the hospital posthumously.
15. She debuted as a child artist in Abhimaan (1990).
16. In 2008, she played the role of a schizophrenic in 'Ahir Bhairav,' the first Assamese feature film completely shot in London.
17. She has appeared in films like 'Tumi Mor Mathu Mor,' 'Nayak,' 'Prem Geet,' 'Deuta Diya Bidai,' 'Seuji Dharani Dhuniya,' 'Anya Ek Jatra,' 'Gun Gun Gane Gane,' and 'Kothanodi,' which won a National Film Award.
18. She played the lead in 'Baandhon,' which won Best Feature Film in Assamese at the 60th National Film Awards and Best Film at the Bengaluru International Film Festival in 2012.
19. Zerifa Wahid is an Indian actress and film producer, mainly active in the Assamese film industry.
20. Following her graduation from law college, she began her legal practice as an advocate at the Guwahati High Court.
21. Zerifa Wahid became the first Assamese actress to establish her own production company, 'Zerifa Wahid Productions,' in 2007.
22. Zerifa initiated the theatre festival 'JUST THEATRE' in Guwahati in October-November 2014 to improve production quality.
23. She is actively involved in social causes and serves as an ambassador for the Assam Autism Foundation and Bharat Special Olympics (Assam Chapter).
24. She has set up a legal panel to support survivors of domestic violence.
25. Many of the plays from her production house support and promote social causes such as child labor, substance abuse, cancer, and autism.
26. She is passionate about animals and frequently shares pictures with them on social media.
27. She serves as the brand ambassador for Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya's eye donation campaign.
28. Her uncle, who owned a production house, discovered her for her debut role in Abhimaan when she happened to be around while he was scouting for child actors.
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