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. 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.
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 YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes2006NirontorFaridaAbu SayyidDebut film2017Bhoyongkor ShundorAnimesh Aich2018SwapnajaalShuvra's motherGiasuddin SelimDebiAnam BiswasDahanSuman's motherRaihan Rafi2019Shapludu Arman's motherGhulam Sohrab DodulKathbiraliKajol's motherNiyamul Hasan Mukta2021Laal Moroger JhutiMayaraniNurul Alam AtiqAlatchakraHabibur Rahman2022PoranAnanya's motherRaihan RafiRedrumSohail's motherVicky ZahedGuninGiasuddin SelimBirottoDr. Raju's motherSaidul Islam RanaDaagSanjay SamaddarWeb film2023JahanJahan's motherAtiq ZamanWeb filmMaAranya Anwar1971 Shei Shob DinHridi Haque2024BookingTania'a motherMizanur Rahman AryanWeb film2025Esha Murder: KarmaphalEsha's motherSunny Sanwar2026Tomader Golpo 2Mohammad Mostafa Kamal RazReleased on Channel i TBABildakiniFazlul Kabir TuhinThe Battle of the HeroinesRabiul SikderKathgolapSajjad Khan
TV/Web Series YearTitleIntroductionDirectorOTTNotes2021–2022FriendbookGoutam KoiriNTV2022NikhojRabeya AhmedRihan RahmanChorkiPett Kata ShawAntaraNuhash Humayun2023MubaraknamaParveen BegumGhulam Sohrab DodulHoichoi2024Rongila KitabSoma AuntAnam Biswas2025–2026Eta Amaderi Golpo Afroj Binte MariyamMohammad Mostafa Kamal RazChannel i
Personal life Shilpi Sarker Apu completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Dhaka. 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.
She had an early interest in dance and began performing on stage and in theatre after enrolling at the University of Dhaka. Alongside her acting career, she was also engaged in teaching and served as a senior teacher at Arambagh School and College.
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