Aupee Karim
অপি করিম
Aupee in 2016
Born
Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim Aupee

1 May 1975 (1975-05) (age 48)[1]
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (B. Arch., 2005),
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (M. Arch.)
Occupation(s)Teacher, actress, model
Titleলাক্স আনন্দধারা মিস ফটোজনিক ১৯৯৯
Spouses
Ashir Ahmed
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(m. 2007; div. 2010)​
Masud Hasan Ujjal
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(m. 2011; div. 2013)​
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(m. 2016)​
ChildrenRashmi Ruaida Karim
AwardsNational Film Awards
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Signature

Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim (Bengali: অপি করিম), known as Aupee Karim, is a National Film Award-winning Bangladeshi actress, model, architect, and dancer.[2] Besides, she is a faculty member at School of Architecture of American International University-Bangladesh.[3]

Education and career

Karim completed her high school studies from BAF Shaheen College Dhaka.[1] She earned the degree of Bachelor of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2005.[3] Later, she completed a Master of Architecture from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Germany.[3]

As of 2020, she is an assistant professor of the School of Architecture at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).[3]

Karim appeared as a judge on the reality television show Lux-Channel i Superstar throughout 2014.[4]

Karim performs Kathak dance.[5]

Personal life

Karim married Dr. Asir Ahmed in 2007.[6] After the divorce, she married Masud Hasan Ujjal, a television producer on 2 September 2011. The second marriage also ended in May 2013.[7] Karim then married film producer and architect Enamul Karim Nirjhar in 2016.[8] Karim has one daughter with Enamul Karim Nirjhar.[9]

Works

Television

Year Title Director Co-Artist Channel
1981 Sokal-Sondha
1985 Shuktara
Aponjon
Sobuj Gram
Tithir Sukh
Okkhoy Companir Juto
Chaya Chokh
Jolchap
Sadakalo Sadakalo
Chaya Feri
Je Jibon Foringer
Tothmot Ei Shohore
2013 Uttam-Suchitra Chayanika Chowdhury Apurba, Syed Hasan Imam ATN Bangla
Man-Obhimaan
2014 Bangladesh Mahmud Didar
2015 Kemon Acho? Chayanika Chowdhury Tauquir Ahmed, Mahfuz Ahmed NTV
E Shohor Madhobilotar Na Sagar Jahan Bangla Vision
Bhuter Bhoy Noyeem Imtiaz Neyamul
Hotath Priyotoma Shamim Shahed
Obak Bhalobasha Ashfaque Nipun Partha Barua
2019 Miss Sheuly Ashfaque Nipun Afran Nisho, Sumon Patwary, Yash Rohan, Safa Kabir NTV
Case no 2040 ACP Hridita

Films

Year Title Role Director Country Notes
2004 Bachelor Sathi Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Bangladesh
2023 Mayar Jonjal Soma Indranil Roy Chowdhury Bangladesh, India [10]

Web series

Year Title OTT Character Co-Artist Director Notes
2019 Dhaka Metro Hoichoi Ferdous Hasan Neville, Sharmeen Zoha Shoshee, Mostafa Monowar Amitabh Reza Chowdhury

TV Program

Year Title Role Channel
Jibon Jatra Host BTV
Amar Ami Host Bangla Vision
Sonali Prantore Host Bangla Vision
2013 Amader Jadughor Host Bangla Vision
2014 Aupee's Glowing Chair (season 1) Host Channel Nine
2015 Aupee's Glowing Chair (season 2) Host Channel Nine

Awards

National Film Awards

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Year Category Film/Drama Result
2003 Public Choice Best TV Actress Won[12]
2005 Public Choice Best TV Actress Won[13]
2007 Critics Choice Best TV Actress Nusrat, Songe Ekti Golpo Won

References

  1. ^ a b "Aupee Karim at DS Cafe". The Daily Star. 4 June 2010.
  2. ^ Rafi Hossain (18 April 2015). "One woman many roles: Aupee Karim". The Daily Star.
  3. ^ a b c d "School of Architecture". American International University-Bangladesh. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  4. ^ "A busy year for TV artistes". The Daily Star. 26 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Aupee's big day at Shilpakala Academy". The Daily Star. 19 March 2010. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  6. ^ "Aupi Karim ties the knot". The Daily Star. 30 October 2007. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Heart to heart with Aupee Karim and Masud Hasan Ujjol". The Daily Star. 30 October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  8. ^ "Aupee Karim ties the knot". The Daily Star. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Aupee Karim blessed with a daughter". Prothom Alo. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  10. ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "'মায়ার জঞ্জাল'-এর টিকিট না পেয়ে নন্দন থেকে ফিরলেন দর্শক, বাংলাদেশের চিত্রটা তুলে ধরলেন জয়া". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  11. ^ "National Film Awards for the last fours years announced". The Daily Star. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  12. ^ "Meril-Prothom Alo Award handed over". The Daily Star. 22 May 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  13. ^ "Meril-Prothom Alo awards for 2005 given". The Daily Star. 13 May 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2015.

External links

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