Bobita (also written as Babita) is a renowned Bangladeshi film actress. During the 1970s and 1980s, she was arguably the most popular actress in the country.

Bobita was born to an educated family that had its origins in the southern district of Jessore. Her family nickname was Poppy, and like her mother, Farida Akhter, she had early ambitions of becoming a doctor. Instead, she was to become the most accomplished actress and soon became movie stars.
In an interview with the Independent newspaper in 2004, Bobita says that it was Afzal Chowdhury who suggested the screen name Bobita for her. In another interview with the Daily Star in 2005, she mentions that Raihan originally cast her for the movie Shongshaar. A different version of the story is that she adopted the name after appearing in Ehtesham's movie Pitch Dhala Poth. Whatever the truth, what is beyond dispute is that 35 years later, Bobita remains one of the most beloved and enduring names in Bangladeshi popular culture.

Now-a-days she has formed her own film production company and has expressed an interest in directing in the future. Bobita has also campaigned actively on behalf of various social causes in Bangladesh. Notable among the causes she has supported are the campaign against throwing acid on women; the national immunization drive for children; and a support group for children who suffer from leukemia.

Bobita’s first released feature was Shesh Porjonto.

A few of popular movies by Bobita are worthy of mention:

Achievement:

--Best Actress award at the National Film Awards for several of her movies.

--The Golden Bear prize at the 1973 Berlin Film Festival

--National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Hason Raja.