Afsana Mimi

• Name — Afsana Mimi • Native Name — আফসানা মিমি • Birth Name — Afsana Karim Mimi • Born — 20 December 1968 • Birthplace — Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan • Education — University of Dhaka • Occupation — Actress, model, script-writer, television director • Years Active — 1990–present

Afsana Karim Mimi was born on 20 December 1968 at Holy Family Hospital, Dhaka in the then East Pakistan. Her father, Syed Fazlul Karim (d. 2024), worked at Bangladesh Water Development Board. Her mother is Shireen Afroze. Her maternal ancestors are from Bagerhat.

Mimi started her acting career through the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. Her last play was Prachyanat's Raja Ebong Onnanno in 2011. Mimi got her breakthrough in acting in Bengali television drama Kothao Keu Nei in 1992-1993. Mimi started directing in 2000. She directed Kaser Manush. She worked on a cooking show on ATN News named Nostalgia. Mimi served as the director of Department of Theatre and Film at Shilpakala Academy in 2020–2023. She is the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre in Dhaka. She owns Green Screen, a production house which produced works like "Doll's House", "Kacher Manush" and "Poush Falguner Pala".

Films • 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 Television Drama • Name — Year — Role — Director/Playwriter • Kothao Keu Nei — 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) • Poush Phaguner Pala (2012) • Samantaral • Biprotip • Nairit • Bonhi

• Nikhoj (2022) • Mohanagar 2 (2023)

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