Ashfaque Nipun
Bangladeshi television director
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Ashfaque Nipun (born 26 August 1980) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, screenwriter and actor best known for directing Mohanagar.[1][2]
- Director
- screenwriter
- actor
Ashfaque Nipun | |
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Ashfaque Nipun at TEDx Bangladesh Agricultural University, in 2025 | |
| Born | 26 August 1980 Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | Mohanagar |
| Spouse | |
Nipun wrote screenplays for the films Dondo Shomash (2017); and Ei Shohore (2019). He directed the television programs Mohanagar (2021); and Sabrina (2022).
Early life
Ashfaque Nipun was born and raised in Chittagong, Bangladesh. His father was an expatriate, working as an electrical engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Career
In 2002, Ashfaque Nipun joined a filmmaking workshop hosted by Anisul Haque and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki at Chittagong Film Centre.[3] Later, he moved to Dhaka from Chittagong to begin a career in the entertainment industry. Nipun started his career as assistant director to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and made his television debut in 2006 in the drama "2 In 1," as both a director and an actor. In 2007, he acted in Uposhonghar directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.[4] In 2010, his television series Mukim Brothers aired on Channel i.[5] On 15 January 2021 his web film Koshtoneer premiered on Hoichoi.[6] Five months later, on 15 June 2021, Mohanagar premiered on Hoichoi.[7][8]
In September 2024, Nipun declined an appointment to the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. Nipun had previously voiced concerns about the existing censor board system. He cited these concerns as the reason for turning down the offer.[9]
Personal life
Ashfaque Nipun is married to Elita Karim since May 2015.[10] The couple first met in 2010, during the premiere of Mukim Brothers.
Filmmaking
Nipun prefers to work with what he considers to be the taboo and sensitive subjects of society.[11]
Significant works
Television and Web Series
Television and Web films
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Credited as | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2006 | 2 in 1 | Yes | Yes | [3] |
| 2007 | Modhuren Somapoyet | Yes | Yes | [22] |
| 2013 | Landphone Er Dingulote Prem | Yes | Yes | [23] |
| 2014 | He & She | Yes | Yes | [24] |
| 2015 | Oviman Porbo | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Matal Hawa | Yes | Yes | [25] |
| 2015 | Shukher Chharpotro | Yes | Yes | [26] |
| 2015 | Obak Bhalobashay | Yes | Yes | [27] |
| 2018 | Sonali Danar Chil | Yes | Yes | [28] |
| 2019 | Agontuk | Yes | Yes | [29] |
As an actor
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Scriptwriter (Television) | Dondo Shomash | Won |
| 2019 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Scriptwriter (Television) | Ei Shohore | Won |
| 2021 | Hoichoi Awards | Best director of the Year (Bangladesh) | Mohanagar | Won |
| Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best director (web series) | |||
| Channel i Digital Media Awards | Best director (web series) | |||
| Blender's Choice–The Daily Star Awards | Best Director, Series (popular category) | |||
| Best Director, Film (popular category) | Koshtoneer |
