Sumaiya Shimu
Sumaiya Shimu | |
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সুমাইয়া শিমু | |
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| Born | Sumaiya Rahaman Shimul 30 April 1980 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Jahangirnagar University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse |
Nazrul Islam (m. 2015) |
| Awards | Meril Prothom Alo Awards |
Sumaiya Rahaman Shimul (known as Sumaiya Shimu; born 30 April 1980)[2] is a Bangladeshi model, television actress and social activist.[3][4][5] She has been acting on television dramas since 1999.[6] She is the founder and chairman of a non-profit organization named 'Better Future for Women'.[7]
Early life and education
[edit]Shimu was born on 30 April 1980 in Narail, and completed her early education in Khulna and Dhaka.[8][9] She earned a Bachelor of Social Science and a Master of Social Science in Government and Politics from Jahangirnagar University.[10] In 2017, she completed her PhD from the same university, with her research focusing on "The Artistic and Socio-Economic Perspective of Women in Acting" in the Department of Drama and Dramatics.[11][12][13][14]
Career
[edit]Audiovisual media
[edit]Shimu made her television debut in 1999 with the drama Ekhane Ator Paoa Jai.[15] She gained widespread recognition in 2008 for her performance in the drama Shopno Chura, which garnered significant audience attention.[16] Her role in the drama earned her the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best TV Actress (Popular) in 2008. Shimu first came into the public spotlight as a model in a TV commercial for Lever Brothers, shot in Bombay in 1999. Her popularity increased further with her appearances in Euro Orange TV commercials.[8] In recent years, she has appeared in commercials for Square Toiletries and Nestle Bangladesh. She has made only one film appearance, in Bachelor.
Activism
[edit]In 2019, Shimu founded the non-profit foundation Better Future for Women (BFW), dedicated to empowering women by providing educational opportunities, skill-building programs, and entrepreneurship development. The organization also offers essential healthcare services to support women's participation in productive work and foster economic independence. Through this initiative, Shimu has created sustainable opportunities for women to engage meaningfully in their communities and contribute to the broader economy. BFW has collaborated with prominent organizations such as the Commonwealth of Learning (COL),[17] Uber in Bangladesh.[18][7]
In 2017, Shimu was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Relief International, where she raised awareness about the Rohingya refugee crisis and helped secure critical funding for the organization's operations in Bangladesh.[19]
Personal life
[edit]On August 28, 2015, Shimu married Nazrul Islam, the then Bangladesh Country Director of Relief International, a USA based international non-governmental organization.[20][21] On 8 November 2023, she gave birth to twin boys in a private hospital in Dhaka.[22]
Works
[edit]- Films
- Bachelor (2004)
- Television dramas
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Category | Television | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best TV Actress | Shopnochura | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Shopnochura | Won | ||
| 2009 | Lolita | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Lolita | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Lolita | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Radio Chocolate | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Radio Chocolate Reloded | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ আমার সংগঠন দ্বারা সরাসরি ১৩ হাজার মানুষ উপকার পেয়েছে : সুমাইয়া শিমু. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). March 2021. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ অভিনয়ের জন্য শিমুর ত্যাগ স্বীকার. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 2018-08-25. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "শিমুল থেকে হয়ে গেলেন সুমাইয়া শিমু". 2018-08-16. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu". The Daily Star. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ "Shimu's Baishakh plans". The Daily Star. 2015-04-14. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Shah Alam Shazu (April 19, 2013). "A subject with flair". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ a b "Uber partners with Better Future for Women to onboard women drivers in Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 2021-03-04. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ a b শুভ জন্মদিন সুমাইয়া শিমু. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Leading Lady". The Daily Star. March 18, 2012.
- ^ Shah Alam Shazu (July 8, 2011). "Sumaiya Shimu at DS Café". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu after a break". The New Nation. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Fight for a better future". The Daily Star. 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ Pritom, Nusrat Jahan (2015-09-07). "Sumaiya Shimu Starts A New Journey". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu as goodwill ambassador". The New Nation. 2017-09-28. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "1 MINUTE PLEASE!". The Daily Star. 2014-04-04. Retrieved 2015-04-28.
- ^ বহুরূপী সুমাইয়া শিমু. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Case story: COL making a difference for women in Bangladesh". Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Learning, Better Future for Women join hands to offer Workforce Recovery Initiative in Bangladesh". 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu as goodwill ambassador". The New Nation. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu". The Daily Star. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu ties the knot!". The Daily Star. August 28, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ যমজ সন্তানের মা হলেন অভিনেত্রী সুমাইয়া শিমু. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu pairs up with Apurbo in new serial". The New Nation. 2015-01-30. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "Actress Sumaiya Shimu on way to Dr. Sumaiya Shimu". Priyo News. 2010-09-28. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu to Cheer Tigers on the Field". Dhaka Tribune. 2011-02-05. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "Sumaiya Shimu is on the go". The Daily Star. 2012-07-29. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Shadma Malik (2015-02-01). "Sumaiya Shimu assigns to steal legal wills". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ কথা রাখলেন জনপ্রিয় অভিনেত্রী সুমাইয়া শিমু !. Daily Janatar Kontho (in Bengali). 2015-09-26. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ Aminul e Shanto (2015-10-10). প্রতারক সুমাইয়া শিমু!. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ মেরিল—প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০১৩. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.