Afsana Mimi
Afsana Mimi | |
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আফসানা মিমি | |
.jpg) Mimi in 2021 | |
| Born | Afsana Karim Mimi 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 Karim Mimi[1] (known as Afsana Mimi; born 20 December 1968)[2][3] is a Bangladeshi actress, model and director.[4] She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Paap Punno (2022).[5][6]
Early life
[edit]Afsana Karim Mimi was born on 20 December 1968 at Holy Family Hospital, Dhaka in the then East Pakistan.[2] Her father, Syed Fazlul Karim (d. 2024), worked at Bangladesh Water Development Board.[7] Her mother is Shireen Afroze.[7] Her maternal ancestors are from Bagerhat.[6]
Career
[edit]Mimi started her acting career through the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[3] Her last play was Prachyanat's Raja Ebong Onnanno in 2011.[8] Mimi got her breakthrough in acting in Bengali television drama Kothao Keu Nei in 1992-1993.[9]
Mimi started directing in 2000.[9] She directed Kaser Manush.[10] She worked on a cooking show on ATN News named Nostalgia.[9]
Mimi served as the director of Department of Theatre and Film at Shilpakala Academy in 2020–2023.[1][11] She is the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre in Dhaka.[8] She owns 'Green Screen, a production house which produced works like "Doll's House", "Kacher Manush" and "Poush Falguner Pala".[11][12]
Works
[edit]| 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 |
| Utshob | 2025 | Jasmine | Tanim Noor |
| Name | Year | Role | Director/Playwriter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kothao Keu Nei[13] | 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 |
- Director
- Doll's House (2007-2009)[14]
- Poush Phaguner Pala (2012)[15]
- Samantaral[16]
- Biprotip[16]
- Nairit[16]
- Bonhi[16]
Web series
[edit]- Nikhoj (2022)
- Mohanagar 2 (2023)[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "বাংলাদেশ শিল্পকলা একাডেমি". shilpakala.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b Shah Alam Shazu (December 20, 2016). "Afsana Mimi has a special birthday tradition". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "Birthday celebrations for Mimi and Nobel". Priyo News. December 20, 2011. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ "Bipasha, Shomi & Mimi… Where do they stand now?". The Daily Star. September 28, 2013.
- ^ "PM honours cinematic excellence at National Film Awards 2022". The Daily Star. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ a b Shazu, Shah Alam (2021-12-20). "I prefer spending my birthdays all by myself: Afsana Mimi". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b "Afsana Mimi's father passes away". The Daily Star. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ a b "Afsana Mimi's hopes for Ichchhetola". The Daily Star. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ a b c "AFSANA MIMI". The Daily Star. 2014-08-16. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ সবকিছুর বাজেট বাড়ে অথচ নাটকের বাজেট কমে. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ a b "Afsana Mimi becomes director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy". The Daily Star. 2020-11-14. Archived from the original on 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ ""Poush Faguner Pala" scores century". The Daily Star. 2011-06-18. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ Islam, Mohammad Zahidul (2014-08-16). "AFSANA MIMI". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Afsana Mimi's directorial venture with Shajal after a decade". The Daily Star. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "'Poush Faguner Pala' tonight on ATN Bangla". Priyo News. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Afsana Mimi's latest projects". The Daily Star. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "'Mohanagar 2' drops trailer". www.dhakatribune.com. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
External links
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Media related to Afsana Mimi at Wikimedia Commons- Afsana Mimi at IMDb
- Afsana Mimi at Rotten Tomatoes
