Afsana Mimi
আফসানা মিমি
Born (1968-12-20) 20 December 1968 (age 55)
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan (now in Bangladesh)
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actress, model, script-writer, television director
Years active1990–present
Spouse
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(m. 1995⁠–⁠1996)​

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]

Early life

Mimi was born on 20 December 1968 at the Holy Family Hospital, Dhaka in the then East Pakistan.[1] Her maternal ancestors are from Bagerhat.[5]

Career

Mimi started her acting career through the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[2] Her last play was Prachyanat's Raja Ebong Onnanno in 2011.[6] Mimi got her breakthrough in acting in Bengali television drama Kothao Keu Nei in 1990.[7]

Mimi started directing in 2000.[7] She directed Kaser Manush.[8] She worked on a cooking show on ATN News named Nostalgia.[7]

Mimi serves as the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre in Dhaka.[6]

As of December 2021, Mimi has been working on a film titled Paap Punno, directed by Giasuddin Selim.[5]

Mimi worked as one of the directors at Shilapkala Academy.[9]

Works

Films
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
Television Drama
Name Year Role Director/Playwriter
Kothao Keu Nei[10] 1990 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

Web series

References

  1. ^ a b Shah Alam Shazu (December 20, 2016). "Afsana Mimi has a special birthday tradition". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Bipasha, Shomi & Mimi… Where do they stand now?". The Daily Star. September 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "PM honours cinematic excellence at National Film Awards 2022". The Daily Star. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b "Afsana Mimi's hopes for Ichchhetola". The Daily Star. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  7. ^ a b c "AFSANA MIMI". The Daily Star. 2014-08-16. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  8. ^ সবকিছুর বাজেট বাড়ে অথচ নাটকের বাজেট কমে. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  9. ^ "বাংলাদেশ শিল্পকলা একাডেমি". shilpakala.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  10. ^ Islam, Mohammad Zahidul (2014-08-16). "AFSANA MIMI". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  11. ^ "Afsana Mimi's directorial venture with Shajal after a decade". The Daily Star. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  12. ^ "'Poush Faguner Pala' tonight on ATN Bangla". Priyo News. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  13. ^ a b c d "Afsana Mimi's latest projects". The Daily Star. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  14. ^ "'Mohanagar 2' drops trailer". www.dhakatribune.com. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.

External links

Bengali Theatre
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best TV Actress
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