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{{short description|Bangladesh actress and singer}}
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{{infobox person
{{infobox person
|name=Shimul Yousuf
| name = Shimul Yousuf
|native_name=শিমুল ইউসুফ
| native_name = শিমুল ইউসুফ
|native_name_lang = bn
| native_name_lang = bn
| image = Shimul Yousuf.jpg
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|occupation = Actress, singer
| caption = Yousuf performing at the birth centenary program of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] in 2021
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|birth_place=[[Dhaka]], [[East Pakistan]] <small>(now [[Bangladesh]])</small>
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| occupation = Actress, singer
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|3|24|df=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Dhaka]], [[East Pakistan]], Pakistan
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|parents=Mehter Billah
| nationality = Bangladeshi

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|3|24|df=y}}
| children = [[Esha Yousuff]]
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| parents = Mehter Billah
| spouse = [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]]
| relatives = [[Minu Haque]] (sister)
| awards = ''[[#Awards|See full list]]''
}}
}}


'''Shimul Yousuf''' (born 24 March 1957) is a [[Bangladesh]]i actress, director and singer.<ref name=palo>{{cite news |script-title=শিমূল ইউসুফ পেলেন সম্মাননা|url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/471712/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AB-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE |language=bn |newspaper=[[Prothom Alo]] |date=March 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name=star>{{cite news |author=Fahim Abrar |date= April 5, 2014 |title=Through the Eyes of Shimul Yousuf |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/through-the-eyes-of-shimul-yousuf-18570 |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]}}</ref>
'''Shimul Yousuf''' (born 24 March 1957) is a Bangladeshi actress, director, and singer.<ref name=palo>{{cite news |script-title=bn:শিমূল ইউসুফ পেলেন সম্মাননা |trans-title=Shimul Yousuf is awarded |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/471712/শিমূল-ইউসুফ-পেলেন-সম্মাননা |language=bn |newspaper=Prothom Alo |date=March 9, 2015 |accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name=star>{{cite news |author=Fahim Abrar |date=April 5, 2014 |title=Through the Eyes of Shimul Yousuf |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/through-the-eyes-of-shimul-yousuf-18570 |newspaper=The Daily Star |accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> In 2023, she was awarded the [[Ekushey Padak]], the second highest award for civilians in Bangladesh.<ref name=eksuhey>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-12 |title=Bidyanondo Foundation to get Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bidyanondo-foundation-get-ekushey-padak-3245801 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Yousuf was born in [[Dhaka]] on 24 March 1957 and is the youngest of seven siblings. [[Odissi]] dancer [[Minu Haque]] is her sister.<ref name=reticent>{{cite news |author=Tamanna Khan |date=April 29, 2011 |title=A Reticent Freedom Fighter |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2011/04/05/interview.htm |work=Star Weekend Magazine |publisher=The Daily Star |accessdate=April 11, 2016}}</ref> Her father Mehter Billah from [[Bikrampur]] was a singer in [[Kamlapur]]. Shimul started singing at the age of five. She performed on radio and television and went on to sing in a children show named "Kochi Kanchar Mela".<ref name=star/> She trained in classical and traditional songs from Ustad Helaluddin, P C Gomez, [[Altaf Mahmud]], and [[Abdul Latif (songwriter)|Abdul Latif]] .{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} Shimul completed her Honours in [[Social Science]]. {{citation needed|date=March 2013}} She was admitted to the Institute of Fine Arts and also went to Baroda School of Fine Arts for schooling.
Yousuf was born in [[Dhaka]] on 24 March 1957 and is the youngest of seven siblings. [[Odissi]] dancer [[Minu Haque]] is her sister.<ref name=reticent>{{cite news |author=Tamanna Khan |date=April 29, 2011 |title=A Reticent Freedom Fighter |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2011/04/05/interview.htm |work=Star Weekend Magazine |publisher=The Daily Star |accessdate=April 11, 2016}}</ref> Her father Mehter Billah from [[Bikrampur]] was a singer in Kamlapur. Shimul started singing at the age of five. She performed on radio and television and went on to sing in a children's show named "Kochi Kanchar Mela".<ref name=star/> She trained in classical and traditional songs from Ustad Helaluddin, P C Gomez, [[Altaf Mahmud]], and [[Abdul Latif (songwriter)|Abdul Latif]] .{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} Shimul completed her Honours in [[Social Science]]. {{citation needed|date=March 2013}} She was admitted to the Institute of Fine Arts and also went to Baroda School of Fine Arts for schooling.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/through-the-eyes/through-the-eyes-shimul-yousuf-1370362 |title=Through the eyes of Shimul Yousuf |date=March 4, 2017 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |author=Shawreen Rahman |newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Yousuf first appeared in theatre in one of the [[Abdullah Al Mamun]]'s plays to raise funds for the freedom fighters in 1972.<ref name=star/> In 1974 she incorporated her in [[Dhaka Theatre]] after her siblings asked to be a proxy for another actress. Shimul began to take acting seriously after her 1975 drama "Muntasir Fantasy". She worked on Kasai (1976), Char Khakra (1977), Shakuntala (1978), Phani Monosa (1980), Kitton Khola (1981), Keramot Mongol (1985), Hat Hadai (1989), and Chaka (1990).<ref name=star/> During the 1990s she performed in Joiboti Kannyar Mon (1995) and Bono Pangshul (1998). {{citation needed|date=March 2013}}
Yousuf first appeared in theater in one of the [[Abdullah al Mamun (actor)|Abdullah Al Mamun]]'s plays to raise funds for the freedom fighters in 1972.<ref name=star/> In 1974 she incorporated her in [[Dhaka Theatre]] after her siblings asked to be a proxy for another actress. Shimul began to take acting seriously after her 1975 drama "Muntasir Fantasy". She worked on Kasai (1976), Char Khakra (1977), Shakuntala (1978), Phani Monosa (1980), Kitton Khola (1981), Keramot Mongol (1985), Hat Hadai (1989), and Chaka (1990).<ref name=star/> During the 1990s she performed in Joiboti Kannyar Mon (1995) and Bono Pangshul (1998). {{citation needed|date=March 2013}}


===''Binodini''===
===''Binodini''===
One of her works in theatre is the drama ''Binodini'', based on a 19th-century actress [[Binodini Dasi]]. It is a [[one-person show]] where Yousuf portrayed the character of Binodini and also delivered the speeches of the remaining characters. The play was written by script writer Saymon Zakaria and directed by Shimul's husband, [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]]. The play mainly perpetuated the life of Binodini Dasi as she struggled to prolong her career in theatre. Shimul said that "[the drama] shows the reality, the conflicts and contradiction an actress faces today, has not changed much since Binodini's time. Obviously I am affected by such realities."
One of her works in theater is the drama ''Binodini'', based on a 19th-century actress [[Binodini Dasi]]. It is a [[one-person show]] where Yousuf portrayed the character of Binodini and also delivered the speeches of the remaining characters. The play was written by script writer Saymon Zakaria and directed by Shimul's husband, [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]]. The play mainly perpetuated the life of Binodini Dasi as she struggled to prolong her career in theater. Shimul said that "[the drama] shows the reality, the conflicts and contradiction an actress faces today, has not changed much since Binodini's time. Obviously I am affected by such realities."


==Awards==
==Awards==
* Munier Choudhury Award (2024)<ref name=munier>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-26 |title=Shimul Yousuf and Jahangir Alam to receive Munier Choudhury and Zakaria Memorial awards |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/theatre-arts/news/shimul-yousuf-and-jahangir-alam-receive-munier-choudhury-and-zakaria-memorial-awards-3762091 |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ekushey Padak]] (2023)<ref name=eksuhey/>
* [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Costume Design]] (2009)
* [[Bachsas Award for Best Music Director]] (2009)
* [[Bachsas Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] (2009)
* [[Anannya Top Ten Awards]] (2003)
* Zakaria Memorial Award (1999)<ref name=munier/>
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* Diboshri Padak
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* Lokonatto Padak
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* Aronno Dipu Padak
* Rishi Padak
* Rudra Padak
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* Md. Shahidullah Award
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* Jahangir Award
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* Prothom Alo Jorip Award
* Women's Day Special Award


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==References==
Yousuf received the following awards:
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{{Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Best Costume Design}}
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* Diboshri Podok
{{Bachsas Award for Best Female Singer}}
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* Lokonatto Podok
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* Aronno Dipu podok
* Rishi Podok, Rudra Podok
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* Md. Shahidullah award
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* Jahangir award
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* Prothom Alo Jorip award

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 2 January 2025

Shimul Yousuf
শিমুল ইউসুফ
Yousuf performing at the birth centenary program of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2021
Born (1957-03-24) 24 March 1957 (age 67)
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
SpouseNasiruddin Yousuff
ChildrenEsha Yousuff
ParentMehter Billah
RelativesMinu Haque (sister)
AwardsSee full list

Shimul Yousuf (born 24 March 1957) is a Bangladeshi actress, director, and singer.[1][2] In 2023, she was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second highest award for civilians in Bangladesh.[3]

Early life

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Yousuf was born in Dhaka on 24 March 1957 and is the youngest of seven siblings. Odissi dancer Minu Haque is her sister.[4] Her father Mehter Billah from Bikrampur was a singer in Kamlapur. Shimul started singing at the age of five. She performed on radio and television and went on to sing in a children's show named "Kochi Kanchar Mela".[2] She trained in classical and traditional songs from Ustad Helaluddin, P C Gomez, Altaf Mahmud, and Abdul Latif .[citation needed] Shimul completed her Honours in Social Science. [citation needed] She was admitted to the Institute of Fine Arts and also went to Baroda School of Fine Arts for schooling.[5]

Career

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Yousuf first appeared in theater in one of the Abdullah Al Mamun's plays to raise funds for the freedom fighters in 1972.[2] In 1974 she incorporated her in Dhaka Theatre after her siblings asked to be a proxy for another actress. Shimul began to take acting seriously after her 1975 drama "Muntasir Fantasy". She worked on Kasai (1976), Char Khakra (1977), Shakuntala (1978), Phani Monosa (1980), Kitton Khola (1981), Keramot Mongol (1985), Hat Hadai (1989), and Chaka (1990).[2] During the 1990s she performed in Joiboti Kannyar Mon (1995) and Bono Pangshul (1998). [citation needed]

Binodini

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One of her works in theater is the drama Binodini, based on a 19th-century actress Binodini Dasi. It is a one-person show where Yousuf portrayed the character of Binodini and also delivered the speeches of the remaining characters. The play was written by script writer Saymon Zakaria and directed by Shimul's husband, Nasiruddin Yousuff. The play mainly perpetuated the life of Binodini Dasi as she struggled to prolong her career in theater. Shimul said that "[the drama] shows the reality, the conflicts and contradiction an actress faces today, has not changed much since Binodini's time. Obviously I am affected by such realities."

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ শিমূল ইউসুফ পেলেন সম্মাননা [Shimul Yousuf is awarded]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Fahim Abrar (April 5, 2014). "Through the Eyes of Shimul Yousuf". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Bidyanondo Foundation to get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  4. ^ Tamanna Khan (April 29, 2011). "A Reticent Freedom Fighter". Star Weekend Magazine. The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Shawreen Rahman (March 4, 2017). "Through the eyes of Shimul Yousuf". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Shimul Yousuf and Jahangir Alam to receive Munier Choudhury and Zakaria Memorial awards". The Daily Star. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
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