Ashfaque Nipun (born 26 August 1980) is a Bangladeshis filmmaker, screenwriter and actor best known for directing Mohanagar.
Nipun wrote for the films Dondo Shomash (2017); and Ei Shohore (2019). He directed the television programs Mohanagar (2021); and Sabrina (2022).
Early life
Ashfaque Nipun was born and raised in
Chittagong. His father was an
expatriate, working as an electrical engineer in
Abu Dhabi
Career
In 2002, Ashfaque Nipun joined a filmmaking workshop hosted by Anisul Haque and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki at Chittagong Film Centre.
Later, he moved to
Dhaka from
Chittagong to begin a career in the entertainment industry. Nipun started his career as assistant director to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and made his television debut in 2006 in the drama "
2 In 1," as both a director and an actor. In 2007, he acted in
Uposhonghar directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
In 2010, his television series
Mukim Brothers aired on
Channel i.
On 15 January 2021 his web film
Koshtoneer premiered on Hoichoi.
Five months later, on 15 June 2021,
Mohanagar premiered on Hoichoi.
In September 2024, Nipun declined an appointment to the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. Nipun had previously voiced concerns about the existing censor board system. He cited these concerns as the reason for turning down the offer.
Personal life
Ashfaque Nipun is married to
Elita Karim since May 2015.
The couple first met in 2010, during the premiere of
Mukim Brothers.
Filmmaking
Nipun prefers to work with what he considers to be the taboo and sensitive subjects of society.
Significant works
Television and Web Series
Television and Web films
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| Miss Shiuly | | | |
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| Eti Maa | | | Cinematic | |
| Victim | | | |
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Television dramas
As an actor
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| Un-Manush | Rigan | Released on NTV | |
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Awards and nominations
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| 2017 | Dondo Shomash | |
| 2019 | Ei Shohore | |
| 2021 | Mohanagar | rowspan="6" |
| Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best director (web series) |
| Best director (web series) |
| Best Director, Series (popular category) |
| Koshtoneer |
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