Champa set for performing Hajj following sisters Babita and Suchanda

Dhaka, Bangladesh || Tuesday, 21 April 2026 || 8 Boishakh 1433

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Champa set for performing Hajj following sisters Babita and Suchanda

Published : Tuesday, 21 April, 2026 at 2:54 PM, Count : 10

Champa set for performing Hajj following sisters Babita and Suchanda

A notable trend is emerging in the Bangladeshi film industry, as veteran actresses increasingly turn towards spiritual fulfilment.

The latest to join this path is Gulshan Ara Akhter Champa, the youngest among acclaimed Dhallywood star siblings who ruled the tinsel town for decades, has announced her plans to perform the holy Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year.

Champa confirmed the news in a recent statement, expressing her gratitude and anticipation. "Babita apa and Suchanda apa have already performed Hajj. I could not then. My opportunity has come. If Allah wills, I will perform Hajj this year. I will also take my brother with me," she shared.

Her announcement places her alongside industry icons Babita and Suchanda, who have previously undertaken the sacred journey. This pattern of celebrated film personalities embracing religious devotion has sparked conversation among fans and industry observers alike, reflecting a broader cultural shift where artistic success and spiritual commitment are increasingly seen as complementary journeys.

Champa's decision comes after a remarkably successful career spanning decades. Beginning as a model, she first captured public attention through television dramas before making her cinematic debut in 1985 with Shibli Sadik's Tin Kanya. Her powerful screen presence and nuanced performances quickly established her as a leading actress of her generation.

Over the course of her career, Champa has appeared in more than one hundred films. Among her most celebrated works are Bheja Chokh, Kashem Malar Prem, Padma Meghna Jamuna, Top Rangbaaz, Shankhanil Karagar, Padma Nadir Majhi, Prem Deewana, Tyag, Disco Dancer, Deshpremik, Anya Jiban, Target, Khalnayak, Lal Darwaja, Chandrakatha, Shasti, Chandragrahan, and Moner Manush.

Her contributions to Bangladeshi cinema have been widely recognised. Champa is a five-time recipient of the National Film Award, the country's highest state honour in cinema. She won the award for Best Actress on three occasions and twice for Best Supporting Actress, a testament to her versatility and enduring impact on the industry.

Champa's forthcoming pilgrimage adds a meaningful chapter to her personal story and resonates with a wider movement within the entertainment community. In recent years, several prominent figures from Dhallywood have publicly shared their spiritual journeys, whether through Hajj, Umrah, or other acts of devotion.

Industry analysts suggest this trend reflects both personal evolution and a desire among artists to connect with audiences on deeper, values-driven levels. For many fans, seeing their favourite stars prioritise faith offers inspiration and reinforces the idea that success and spirituality can coexist harmoniously.

As Champa prepares for her journey, well-wishes have poured in from colleagues, admirers, and well-wishers across the country. Her pilgrimage is anticipated to be not only a personal milestone but also a moment of collective reflection for an industry that continues to balance artistic expression with cultural and spiritual identity.

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