Afsana Mimi
Bangladeshi actress (born 1968)
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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]
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20 December 1968
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| Born | Afsana Karim Mimi 20 December 1968 Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Actress, model, script-writer, television director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life
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
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
| Name | Year | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodir Naam Modhumoti | 1996 | Rahela | Tanvir Mokammel |
| Chitra Nodir Pare | 1999 | Minoti | Tanvir Mokammel |
| Priyotomeshu | 2009 | Nishat | Morshedul Islam |
| Paap Punno | 2022 | Parul | Giasuddin Selim |
| Utshob | 2025 | Jasmine | Tanim Noor |
| Name | Year | Role | Director/Playwriter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kothao Keu Nei[9] | 1992-1993 | Bokul | 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)[13]
- Poush Phaguner Pala (2012)[14]
- Samantaral[15]
- Biprotip[15]
- Nairit[15]
- Bonhi[15]
Web series
- Nikhoj (2022)
- Mohanagar 2 (2023)[16]
