Afsana Mimi | |
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আফসানা মিমি | |
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| Born | 20 December 1968 Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan (now in Bangladesh) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, script-writer, television director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | |
Afsana Mimi (born 20 December 1968) [1] [2] is a Bangladeshi actress, model and director. [3] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Paap Punno . [4]
Mimi was born on 20 December 1968 at Holy Family Hospital, Dhaka in the then East Pakistan. [1] Her father, Syed Fazlul Karim (d. 2024), worked at Bangladesh Water Development Board. [5] Her mother is Shireen Afroze. [5] Her maternal ancestors are from Bagerhat. [6]
Mimi started her acting career through the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. [2] Her last play was Prachyanat's Raja Ebong Onnanno in 2011. [7] Mimi got her breakthrough in acting in Bengali television drama Kothao Keu Nei in 1992-1993. [8]
Mimi started directing in 2000. [8] She directed Kaser Manush. [9] She worked on a cooking show on ATN News named Nostalgia. [8]
Mimi serves as the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre in Dhaka. [7]
As of December 2021, Mimi has been working on a film titled Paap Punno, directed by Giasuddin Selim. [6]
Mimi worked as one of the directors at Shilapkala Academy. [10]
| Name | Year | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodir Naam Modhumoti | 1996 | Rahela | Tanvir Mokammel |
| Chitra Nodir Pare | 1999 | Minoti | Tanvir Mokammel |
| Priyotomeshu | 2009 | Nishat | Humayun Ahmed |
| Paap Punno | 2022 | Parul | Giasuddin Selim |
| Name | Year | Role | Director/Playwriter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kothao Keu Nei [11] | 1992-1993 | Humayun Ahmed | |
| Nokkhotrer Raat | 1995 | ||
| Kotha Dilam | 1998 | ||
| Badhon | 1996 | ||
| Sei Meyeti | |||
| Pouno Punik | |||
| Nater Guru | |||
| Biporite Hit | 2000 | Mili | Hanif Sanket |
| Housewife | |||
| Loket | |||
| Sobujsathi | |||
| Kata | |||
| Bedonar Rong Nil | |||
| Bondhon | |||
| Amar 8 E Falgun | |||
| Campus e Romance | |||
| Vokatta | |||
| Akash Jora Megh | |||
| Mrittor opare | |||
| Sesh Chitir Pore | |||
| Ekti Choto Golpo | |||
| Jibon Jemon | |||
| Tritio Pokkho | |||
| Biswas | |||
| Bhalobeshechile | |||
| Nissobde | |||
| Atoshi | Mansurul Aziz | ||
| Rohosso Bari | |||
| Kalo Chithi | |||
| Firey Ashar Golpo | |||
| Meghla Manush | |||
| Naa | |||
| Proshne tumi | |||
| Dorjar Opare | |||
| Natok ebong Bonolota Sen | |||
| Shyankal | |||
| Moddho Rate Sathmail | |||
| Antaray | |||
| Koiekjon Oporadhi | |||
| Kushum Kahini | |||
| Jana Ojana | |||
| Opare Niloy |
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