Biography
Who is Aupee Karim?
Early life and real name
Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim was born in Bangladesh on May 1, 1979. Her father, Syed Abdul Karim, worked as a writer, poet, and translator of children books. Her mother is Shahan Ara Karim.
She completed her early studies at BAF Shaheen College Dhaka and Holy Cross College, Dhaka. Later, she studied architecture at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, earning her bachelor degree in 2005. She also completed a master degree in Germany at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
How Aupee became famous
Aupee Karim began acting on television during the late 1990s. She made her television debut in the 1998 play Pecchoney Shobuj Gram. Her major breakthrough came after winning the Lux Photogenic Contest in 1999.
This victory brought her widespread recognition across the country. She soon secured prominent roles in acclaimed television dramas such as Choruibhati, Bhoy, Ongkar, Ekannoborti, and Shukno Phool Rangin Phool.
Career highlights
Aupee Karim made her feature film debut in the 2004 movie Bachelor, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Her portrayal of Sathi earned her the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress.
She also acted in the 2023 film Mayar Jonjal. Beyond acting, she worked as an assistant professor at the American International University-Bangladesh and served as a judge on the reality television show Lux-Channel i Superstar in 2014. She is a trained Kathak dancer and has hosted programs like Amar Ami.
Family and relationships
Aupee Karim married Asir Ahmed in 2007 before they later divorced. She then married television producer Masud Hasan Ujjal in 2011, and that marriage ended in May 2013.
In 2016, she married film producer and architect Enamul Karim Nirjhar. She has a daughter named Rashmi Ruaida Karim with her current husband.
Birthday and age
Aupee Karim was born on May 1, 1979, which makes Aupee 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Aupee shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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