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Nipun | |
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নাসরিন আক্তার নিপুন | |
.jpg) Akter in 2018 | |
| Born | Nasrin Akter Nipun 1984 (age 40–41) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Muhammad Sazzad Hossain |
| Children | Tanisha[1] |
| Awards | See full list |
Nasrin Akter Nipun, known by her stage name asNipun[2] is a Bangladeshi film actress. She was the former general secretary ofBangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organisation of local film artists. She won theNational Film Awards twice -Best Actress forShajghor (2007) andBest Supporting Actress forChander Moto Bou (2009).[3] As of 2014, she has acted in a total of 35 films, includingPitar Ason,Rickshawalar Prem,Praner Shami, andPorichoi.[2]
Deubiting with filmPitar Ason, she quickly made her prominence as a lead actress with films such asPower,Babar Kosom,Koti Takar Fokir,Boro Loker Jamai,Jomidar Barir Meye, &Ma Boro Na Bou Boro. Her notable films as a supporting actress includeTiger Number One ,Amar Praner Swami,Boss Number One ,Premik Number One,Dhakar King &Adorer jamai[4]
Akter earned her bachelor's in computer science fromMoscow State University[5] and she then moved to Los Angeles.[5] She learnedKathak dance in Moscow.[2]
Akter debuted in her acting career in 2006.[3]
Akter acted in the films ofWest Bengal, includingPorichoi (2013) withProsenjit Chatterjee.[2]
In 2017, Akter was elected as an active member ofBangladesh Film Development Corporation.[6]
Akter has been declared as the newly elected general secretary of theBFAA on Saturday February 5, 2022, while her competitorZayed Khan disqualified by its appellate board.[7] Sheikh Selim lobbied to get her elected Bangladesh Film Artistes Association.[8] But on 2 March 2022, High Court declared Zayed Khan as rightfully elected general secretary of BFFA.[9] On 21 November 2022, The Appellate Division suspended the High Court verdict. As a result of this order, Akter remained as the general secretary of BFAA.[10]
Until 2006, Akter lived in Los Angeles with her husband, Muhammad Sajjad Hosen Opu and a daughter, Tanisha.[2][11]
In February 2024, Akter purchased nomination papers fromBangladesh Awami League for the seats reserved for women inJatiya Sangsad for theChittagong Division. But she eventually did not get the nomination.[12] Nipun is very close and a personal friend of veteran politician Sheikh Selim, who made 17 calls to get Nipun elected as the BFAA secretary.
In April 2025, a murder case was filed against Akter and 16 other actors over the death of a protester inVatara during theAnti-Discrimination Student Movement against theAwami League government led by Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina.[13]
| Year | Film | Director | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rotnogarva Ma | Unreleased | ||
| Pitar Ason | FI Manik | Raika | [14] | |
| 2007 | Saajghor | Shah Alam Kiron | Winner: Best Supporting ActressNational Film Award | |
| Rickshawalar Prem | Rokibul Alam Rokib | |||
| Amar Praner Swami | P A Kajal | |||
| Babar Kosom | Badiul Alam Khokon | |||
| Meye Opohoron | P A Kajal | |||
| 2008 | Babar Jonno Judhdho | Montazur Rahman Akbar | ||
| Boro Bhai Zindabad | Shafi Iqbal | |||
| Power | Monowar Khokon | |||
| Zamindar Barir Meye | Azizur Rahman | |||
| Boroloker Jamai | P A Kajal | |||
| Koti Takar Fokir | Razzak | [15] | ||
| 2009 | Chader Moto Bou | Mohammad Hannan | Winner: Best Supporting ActressNational Film Award | |
| Shubho Bibaho | Debashish Biswas | Sonia | ||
| Return Ticket | Sohel Rana | [16] | ||
| Bondhu Maya Lagaiche | Abu Sufiyan | |||
| Boner Jonno Juddho | Swapan Chowdhury | |||
| Thekao Andolon | Raju Chowdhury | |||
| Aain Boro Na Shontan Boro | A J Rana | |||
| Ma Boro Na Bou Boro | Sheikh Nazrul Islam | |||
| Bhalobashar Sesh Nai | Reza Latif | |||
| 2010 | Obujh Bou | Nargis Akter | ||
| Boroloker Dosh Din Goriber Ek Din | Kazi Hayat | |||
| Baap Boro Na Shoshur Boro | Shahadat Hossain Liton | |||
| 2011 | Tiger Number One | Shahin Sumon | [17] | |
| Goriber Mon Onek Boro | Mohammad Aslam | |||
| Dui Purush | Chashi Nazrul Islam | |||
| Boss Number One | Badiul Alam Khokon | |||
| Adorer jamai | Shahadat Hossion Liton | |||
| 2012 | Maruf er Challenge | Shahadat Hossain Liton | ||
| Bazarer Coolie | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
| Tumi Ashbe Bole | Ashraful Rahman | |||
| Attodan | Shahjahan Chowdhury | |||
| Hothat Sedin | Basu Chatterjee | [18] | ||
| Dhakar King | Shafi Uddin Shafi | |||
| Shiulimoni | Sadeq Siddqui | |||
| 2013 | Antardhan | Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond | [19] | |
| Eito Bhalobasha | Shahin Kabir Tutul | Rani | [20] | |
| Premik No. One | Rokibul Islam Rokib | Tania | [21][22] | |
| Porichoi | Rupali Guha | [23][24] | ||
| Padma Parer Parborti | Rafiq Sikder | Parborti | [25] | |
| 2014 | Mayer Momota | Mostafizur Rahman Babu | [26] | |
| I Don't Care | Mohammad Hossain | |||
| Ek Cup Cha | Naim Imtiaz Neyamul | |||
| Kacher Shotru | M A Awal | [27] | ||
| Ekattorer Maa Jononi | Shah Alam Kiran | Jomila | [28] | |
| Aposhhin | Gazi Mazharul Anwar | |||
| '71 Er Ma Jononi | Shah Alam Kiran | [29][30] | ||
| 2015 | Swargo Theke Norok | Dr. Arup Ratan Chowdhury | [31] | |
| Kartoos | Bapparaj | [32] | ||
| Love 2014 | M M Sarker | [33] | ||
| Jol Rong | Shah Newaz Kakoli | |||
| Balma Sajan | Ismat Ara Chowdhury Shanti | |||
| Padma Patar Jol | Tonmoy Tansen | |||
| Shovoner Shadhinota | Manik Manobik | Moyna | [34] | |
| 2018 | Dushor Kuasha | Uttam Akash | [35] | |
| 2022 | Birotto | Saidul Islam Rana | ||
| 2023 | Bhagya | Mahbubur Rahman | ||
| TBA | Tobuo Tumi Amar | Raju Ahmed | Unreleased[36] |
| Year | Title | Director | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwidha Dando O Bhalobasha | Abir Khan | |||
| Superstar | Arif-E-Ahnaf | Special drama[37] | ||
| Shubhagomon | Shahidunnabi | Eid Special drama[38] | ||
| Confusion | Abir Khan | Eid Special drama[39] | ||
| Biye Ta Amar Khub Dorkar | ||||
| Shanibarer Chor | Shamim Shahed | Eid special drama[40] | ||
| Laise Fita | ||||
| 2012 | Gafurer Biye | Siddiqur Rahman | Eid special mini TV series | |
| 2012 | Ekoda Ek Bagher Golay Haar Futia Chilo | Masud Shezan | Eid special mini TV series | |
| 2012 | Hatem Ali | Masud Shezan | Eid special telefilm | |
| 2013 | Tini Ekjon Shouvaggoban | Hasan Khorshed | Eid special drama[41] | |
| 2013 | Dainik Sukhobor Dukhobor | S A Haque Alik | Eid special drama[42] | |
| 2013 | Priti O Shuveccha | Zahid Hasan | Eid special drama[43] | |
| 2013 | Money Is No Problem | Masud Shezan | Eid special drama | |
| 2013 | Duye Duye Panch | Nayeem Imtiaz Neyamul | Eid special drama[44] | |
| 2013 | The New Hatem Ali | Masud Shezan | Eid special telefilm | |
| 2014 | Formal-In | Masud Shezan | Eid special mini TV series[45] | |
| 2014 | Selfie | Masud Shezan | Eid special drama | |
| 2014 | Formal-In Plus | Masud Shezan | Eid special mini TV series[46] |
| Year | Title | OTT | Character | Co-Artist | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Garden Game | Bioscope | Elora | Riaz,Nipun | Towhid Mitul |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting actress | Saajghor | Won[3] |
| 2010 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting actress | Chader Moto Bou | Won[47] |
| 2011 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards (Critics') | Best Supporting actress | Adorer jamai | Nominated |
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