Aupee Karim

Background and education Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim was born to Syed Abdul Karim (d. 2021) and Shahan Ara Karim. Syed Abdul was a poet and writer; a lifetime member of Bangla Academy and a translator of children books.

Karim completed her high school studies from BAF Shaheen College Dhaka. Also, she completed her college from Holy Cross College, Dhaka. She earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2005. Her breakthrough in the entertainment industry came after winning the Lux Photogenic Contest (later named Lux Channel I Superstar) in 1999, which led to widespread recognition and prominent roles in acclaimed television dramas such as Choruibhati, Bhoy, Ongkar, Ekannoborti, and Shukno Phool Rangin Phool. Prior to her formal acting career, she had a minor appearance as young Runu in the 1992 family drama Shonkhonil Karagar, based on a novel of Humayun Ahmed. The film was selected for the 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival and the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF).

Karim appeared as a judge on the reality television show Lux-Channel i Superstar throughout 2014. In addition to her work in film and television, Karim is a trained Kathak dancer, has performed in stage productions including a 2018 revival of Dear Liar, and has hosted several television programs such as Aupee's Glowing Chair and Amar Ami.

Karim was a jury member of 24th Dhaka International Film Festival held in January 2026.

Personal life Karim first married Asir Ahmed in 2007, then an associate professor of computer science and communications engineering at Kyushu University, Japan and also a project manager of Grameen Communication's Global Communication Centre. After the divorce, she married Masud Hasan Ujjal, a television producer, on 2 September 2011. Karim first worked under the direction of Ujjal in the 2007 television play Chhayaferi. She then married film producer and architect Enamul Karim Nirjhar in 2016. With Nirjhar, Karim has a daughter, Rashmi Ruaida Karim (aged ).

Works Films Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2004 Bachelor Sathi 2023 Mayar Jonjal Soma Indo-Bangladesh joint production film 2025Utshob

Television Program Year Title Role Channel Jibon Jatra Host BTV Amar Ami Host Bangla Vision Sonali Prantore Host Bangla Vision 2013 Amader Jadughor Host Bangla Vision 2014 Aupee's Glowing Chair (season 1) Host Channel Nine 2015 Aupee's Glowing Chair (season 2) Host Channel Nine

Awards National Film Awards Best Actress – Bachelor (2004)

Meril Prothom Alo Awards Year Category Film/Drama Result 2003 Public Choice Best TV Actress 2005 Public Choice Best TV Actress 2007 Critics Choice Best TV Actress Nusrat, Songe Ekti Golpo