Nipun Akter (Nasrin Akter Nipun) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She is known for Dhallywood films such as Pitar Ason, Shajghor and Chander Moto Bou, and for the Indian Bengali film Porichoi. She has won two National Film Awards. As of November 2026 she is also known for her long dispute over the leadership of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association.
Quick facts
- Full name: Nasrin Akter Nipun
- Born: June 1984 (age 42 as of November 2026)
- Birthplace: Comilla (Cumilla), Bangladesh
- Profession: Film actress, model
- Known for: Pitar Ason, Shajghor, Chander Moto Bou, Porichoi
- Awards: Two Bangladesh National Film Awards
Nipun Akter is a well-known actress in Bangladesh’s Dhaka-based film industry, often called Dhallywood. Her film career started in 2006, and she has appeared in dozens of films as well as TV dramas and commercials. She has won the Bangladesh National Film Award twice. Critics and the industry recognised her for her acting rather than just her screen presence.
Nipun Akter
Nipun Akter Profile
- Full name: Nasrin Akter Nipun
- Known as: Nipun, Nipun Akter
- Date of birth: June 1984. Bangladeshi media give either June 9 or June 6.
- Birthplace: Comilla (Cumilla), Bangladesh
- Education: Computer science studies in Moscow, Russia
- Profession: Actress, model
- Years active: 2006 to present
- Debut film: Pitar Ason (2006)
- Hair colour: Black
- Eye colour: Black
Early Life
Nipun was born in June 1984 in Comilla district, Bangladesh. She finished her higher secondary (HSC) studies in Bangladesh. In 1999 she moved to Russia, where her sister was already studying. According to her own account, her father worked for Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry and one of his early postings was in Moscow. She studied computer science in Moscow and stayed there until 2004.
She married while she was studying abroad and later moved to the United States with her husband. She lived in Los Angeles and worked for a pharmacy company. In 2006 she came back to Bangladesh for what was planned as a short visit. During that trip she was offered film roles, and that changed the direction of her life.
Career
Nipun’s first released film was Pitar Ason (2006), directed by F I Manik. She played Raika opposite Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas. The film made her known to Dhallywood audiences. One year later she appeared in Shajghor (2007), which brought her first National Film Award. Her second came for Chander Moto Bou. Award lists put that win at the 2009 ceremony.
By 2014 she had acted in about 35 films, including Rickshawalar Prem and Praner Shami. Her best-known work in India is the Indian Bengali (Tollywood) film Porichoi, directed by Rupali Guha and released in Kolkata in June 2013. She acted in it with Prosenjit Chatterjee and Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmed. Ferdous and Nipun also made several other films together, including Bayanno Theke Ekattor, Shorgo Theke Norok, Obujh Bou and Ontordhan.
She has also worked in TV dramas and many television commercials. Besides her National Film Awards, profiles list other honours such as the BABISAS Award and the DCRA Award.
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pitar Ason | First released film, with Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas |
| 2007 | Shajghor | National Film Award |
| 2009 (award) | Chander Moto Bou | National Film Award, Best Supporting Actress |
| 2013 | Porichoi | Indian Bengali film, with Prosenjit Chatterjee and Ferdous Ahmed |
Film Artistes’ Association Role
Since 2022, Nipun has been best known for her role in the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association. In the 2022 election, Zayed Khan beat her for general secretary by 13 votes. After a court fight over the result, the Supreme Court allowed her to serve as general secretary.
She lost the April 2024 election for the 2024-26 term to Dipjol, who got 225 votes to her 209. In May 2024 she filed a writ petition in the High Court to have that election cancelled. The High Court barred Dipjol from acting as general secretary for a time, but the Appellate Division’s chamber court later stayed that order.
In January 2025 the association’s executive committee acted against her. It said that on July 16, 2024 she had used the association’s official letterhead without permission to issue a statement while describing herself as former general secretary. Prothom Alo, Dhaka Tribune and other outlets reported a lifetime ban. The Daily Star reported that her membership was suspended but not fully revoked. The Daily Star later reported that the 2024-26 term was ending without an active general secretary, as new leadership was expected.
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FAQ
How old is Nipun Akter?
Nipun Akter was born in June 1984, so she is 42 years old as of November 2026. Bangladeshi media give her birthday as either June 9 or June 6. Either way, her age is the same.
Where is Nipun Akter from?
She was born in Comilla (Cumilla) district in Bangladesh. She studied in Moscow and lived in Los Angeles before she returned to Bangladesh in 2006 and started acting.
How many National Film Awards has Nipun won?
She has won the Bangladesh National Film Award twice, for Shajghor (2007) and Chander Moto Bou. Award lists put her Chander Moto Bou win, for Best Supporting Actress, at the 2009 ceremony. Some sources list Shajghor as a Best Actress win, but the official award lists put it under Best Supporting Actress.
What was Nipun Akter’s first film?
Her first released film was Pitar Ason (2006), directed by F I Manik, with Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas. She played the character Raika.
Is Nipun still part of the Film Artistes’ Association?
In January 2025 the association’s committee acted against her for using its letterhead to issue a July 2024 statement without permission. Most outlets reported a lifetime ban. The Daily Star described it as a suspension rather than a full expulsion.
What is Nipun Akter’s net worth?
No reputable outlet has published a reliable estimate of her net worth. Figures on fan and aggregator sites are not backed by public reporting.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Nipun Akter
- Wikipedia: Porichoi
- Wikipedia: Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
- The Daily Star: “NIPUN: Kolkata calling”
- The Daily Star: “Film Artistes Association term ends without active general secretary, new leadership ahead”
- The Daily Star: “Actress Nipun can perform BFAA general secy duties: SC”
- Prothom Alo: “Actress Nipun banned from film artistes association for life”
- Prothom Alo: “HC bars Dipjol from serving as Film Artists’ Association GS”
- Dhaka Tribune: “Nipun banned for life by Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association”
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