Shilpi Sharkar Apu
Shilpi Sharkar Apu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shilpi Sharkar Apu 12 April |
| Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Political Science |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Actress, Teacher |
| Spouse | Naresh Bhuiyan |
| Children | 3 inclu. Yash Rohan |
Shilpi Sarker Apu is a Bangladeshi actress, playwright, and educator. She is primarily known for her acting prowess in stage productions, television dramas, and films. She rose to fame in the 1980s by portraying the character "Shahana" in the popular TV serial Ei Shob Din Ratri. Her debut television drama was Sukher Upoma, and her first film was Nirontor.[1] Over her long career, she has acted in numerous television dramas, short films, and feature films, among which Swapnajal (2018), Bhoyonkor Shundor, Debi (2018), and Gunin (2022) are particularly notable.
She was also involved in the teaching profession and is known as a socially conscious artist with a strong connection to the younger generation. Her son, Yash Rohan, has also established himself in the country's entertainment industry as a television and film actor.
Career
Shilpi Sarker Apu began her acting career in the early 1980s by portraying the character "Shahana" in the popular Bangladesh Television drama series Ei Shob Din Ratri, through which she quickly gained widespread popularity. Since then, she has consistently played significant roles in numerous acclaimed television dramas, including Ujan Gang-er Naiya, Miss Shiuli, Je Shohore Taka Ore, and The Last Order.
She has also been equally active in films. Some of her notable film credits include Swapnajal, Bhoyonkor Shundor, Debi, Gunin, Lal Moroger Jhuti, 1971 Shei Shob Din, and Rokto Joba. Additionally, she starred in the internationally recognized short film The Soul, which was nominated at the Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Apart from acting, she has also worked as a playwright and remained involved in the teaching profession. Her portrayal of motherly roles in many of her dramas and films has been marked by emotional depth and excellence, earning her a distinguished place in the realm of Bengali theatre and cinema.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nirontor | Farida | Abu Sayyid | Debut film[1] |
| 2017 | Bhoyongkor Shundor | Animesh Aich | ||
| 2018 | Swapnajaal | Shuvra's mother | Giasuddin Selim | |
| Debi | Anam Biswas | |||
| Dahan | Suman's mother | Raihan Rafi | ||
| 2019 | Shapludu | Arman's mother | Ghulam Sohrab Dodul | |
| Kathbirali | Kajol's mother | Niyamul Hasan Mukta | ||
| 2021 | Laal Moroger Jhuti | Mayarani | Nurul Alam Atiq | |
| Alatchakra | Habibur Rahman | |||
| 2022 | Poran | Ananya's mother | Raihan Rafi | |
| Redrum | Sohail's mother | Vicky Zahed | ||
| Gunin | Giasuddin Selim | |||
| Birotto | Dr. Raju's mother | Saidul Islam Rana | ||
| Daag | Sanjay Samaddar | Web film | ||
| 2023 | Jahan | Jahan's mother | Atiq Zaman | Web film[3] |
| Ma | Aranya Anwar | |||
| 1971 Shei Shob Din | Hridi Haque | |||
| 2024 | Booking | Tania'a mother | Mizanur Rahman Aryan | Web film |
| 2025 | Esha Murder: Karmaphal | Esha's mother | Sunny Sanwar | |
| TBA | Bildakini | Fazlul Kabir Tuhin | [4] | |
| The Battle of the Heroines | Rabiul Sikder | [5] | ||
| Kathgolap | Sajjad Khan | [6] |
TV/Web Series
| Year | Title | Introduction | Director | OTT | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Friendbook | Goutam Koiri | NTV | [7] | ||
| 2022 | Nikhoj | Rabeya Ahmed | Rihan Rahman | Chorki | ||
| Pett Kata Shaw | Antara | Nuhash Humayun | ||||
| 2023 | Mubaraknama | Parveen Begum | Ghulam Sohrab Dodul | Hoichoi | ||
| 2024 | Rongila Kitab | Soma Aunt | Anam Biswas | |||
| 2025–2026 | Eta Amaderi Golpo | Afroj Binte Mariyam | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | Channel i |
Personal life
Shilpi Sarker Apu completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Dhaka.[8] On November 23, 1983, she married actor, director, and journalist Naresh Bhuiyan. The couple has three children, among whom their middle son, Yash Rohan, is a popular film actor of the current generation.[9]
She had an early interest in dance and began performing on stage and in theatre after enrolling at the University of Dhaka.[10] Alongside her acting career, she was also engaged in teaching and served as a senior teacher at Arambagh School and College.[11]
References
- ^ ab"ছেলে ইয়াশের বিয়ে প্রসঙ্গে যা বললেন অপু". দেশ রূপান্তর (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"কান মনোনয়নে শিল্পী সরকার অপু'র ছবি". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"আগামীকাল মুক্তি পাবে 'জাহান'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 Jun 2025.
- ^ডেস্ক, বিনোদন (2025-01-02). "শ্বাসরুদ্ধকর সংগ্রামের গল্প নিয়ে আসছেন মোশাররফ–পার্নো". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"'বীরাঙ্গনার যুদ্ধ'তে শিল্পী সরকার অপু". jjdin. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"চেন্নাইয়ের শান্তা দেব আন্তর্জাতিক চলচ্চিত্র উৎসবে 'কাঠগোলাপ'". Jagonews24. Retrieved 18 Jun 2025.
- ^Arts & Entertainment Desk (2021-12-01). "Goutam Koiri's new series 'Friendbook' airing on NTV". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^Anyadin. "শিল্পীর অভিনয়, অপুর সংসার". anyadinbd.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"Raising a generation of artistes". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 Jun 2025.
- ^"পরিকল্পনা অনুযায়ী সিনেমা মুক্তি পায়: শিল্পী সরকার অপু". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^"শিল্পী সরকার অপু - বাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজবাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজ". bmdb.com.bd (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-18.
External links
- Shilpi Sharkar Apu at IMDb
- Shilpi Sharkar Apu at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
