Biography
Who is Afran Nisho?
Early life and real name
The birth name of Afran Nisho is Ahammed Fazle Rabbi. He was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, while another source lists his birth location as Bhuapur, Tangail, Bangladesh, on December 8, 1988. He grew up in the country and completed his formal studies at Dhanmondi Government Boys' High School followed by Dhaka College.
During his school and college years, he built a foundation that later supported his entry into the entertainment industry. His educational background in Dhaka helped him transition into the media sector of Bangladesh as a model and performer.
Career highlights
Afran Nisho started his path in the entertainment sector by appearing as a model in a television commercial in 2003. Before landing major acting roles, he worked in numerous advertisements for brands such as Gazi Tyres and AKTEL. These early commercial appearances paved the way for larger television projects.
He went on to work in around 850 television works, including telefilms, TV dramas, and series across various channels. His extensive television career includes collaborations with prominent co-stars such as Mehazabien Chowdhury, Chanchal Chowdhury, Aupee Karim, and Nusrat Imrose Tisha. His television performances established him as a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi media scene.
In 2016, he won a Meril Prothom Alo Award for critics choice Best TV Actor for his role in the drama Jog Biyog. He secured another Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best TV Actor for his performance in Punorjonmo in 2021. Beyond acting, he wrote the story and made his singing debut for the TV drama Muthophone in 2019, which was directed by Kajal Arefin Ome.
Transition to films
In 2023, Afran Nisho made his debut as a film lead in the crime thriller Surongo, directed by Raihan Rafi. The movie became a major commercial success at the box office and received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
His performance in Surongo earned him the Bangladesh National Film Award in the Best Film Actor category. Following a brief hiatus from the screen, he reunited with production companies Alpha-i, Chorki, and SVF to star in Shihab Shaheen's crime drama film Daagi in 2025.
Birthday and age
Afran Nisho was born on December 8, 1988, which makes Afran 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Afran shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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