[4] Mustafa is notable for her roles in television drama serials including Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Aaj Robibar (1999) and Ayomoy (1991).

[9] Mustafa mostly spent at her maternal grandparents' house on Elephant Road in Dhaka and studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School.

[10] Mustafa debuted in acting in the television drama Baraf Gala Nadi, based on a novel by Zahir Raihan.

[11] Her roles include appearing as one of the main characters in Dolls House (2007–2009), a Bengali-language drama-serial which first aired on the television channel ATN Bangla.

[citation needed] Mustafa made her stage acting debut through Jaundice O Bibidho Balloon by Al Mansur.

[11] She later acted in Lal Shobujer Pala, Palabi Kothay, Suruj Miah, Opohoron, Durotto, Headmaster, Commander, Khondo Golpo 71, Ankhi O Tar Bondhura and Shonkhonil Karagar.