Draft:Rupanty Akid
Rupanty Akid (pronounced /ˈrooˈpun'tea/ roo-pon-thee) is an Australian actress[1] and photographer.[2] Rupanty made her small screen debut in 2012 with significant roles in Bangladeshi television shows, television dramas, and stage performances. She made her film debut in the critically acclaimed Chorki Original 'Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya' in 2024, co-starring alongside Pritom Hasan and Tasnia Farin.[1]
Rupanty is slated to appear in two feature films set for theatrical release, 'Bonolota Sen'[3] and 'Hindi-Vindi'[4] co-starring Neena Gupta[5], Mihir Ahuja[6], and Guy Sebastian[7].
Early life and career[edit]
Rupanty Akid was born in Manly, New South Wales. She is the eldest of three siblings, with a younger sister and a younger brother.[8] Her passion for Bengali culture, art, and entertainment led her to venture into theatre,[9] where she then featured in over 15 productions during her school holidays.[1] Rupanty completed her schooling in Sydney and graduated from Western Sydney University.[4]
Rupanty gained prominence after playing the title role of Jennifer in 'Hello Bangladesh' (2015),[10] after debuting in TV series 'Probashe Porobashi', directed by Azizul Hakim, in 2012.[11]
Advocacy[edit]
Rupanty has been outspoken on many issues such as representation in media,[12] on adopting rescue animals, and sponsoring children in need.[13]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bonolota Sen | Jibananda Das Premika | Post-production |
| 2024 | HindiVindi | Rihanna | Post-production |
| 2024 | Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya | Milli | |
| 2021 | Spiritual Paranoia | Chelsea | |
| 2021 | The Exchange | Daniela | |
| 2018 | Terahvin | Jessie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maya Jibon | Lubna | |
| 2021 | Aghaat | Momena | |
| 2021 | Ayotti | Jynx | |
| 2018 | Slice of Life | Priya | |
| 2015 | Hello Bangladesh | Jennifer | |
| 2014 | Keboli Raat Hoye Jae | Kashmiri | |
| 2013 | Durer Bari Kacher Manush | Ethi | |
| 2013 | Angti | Na | |
| 2012 | Probashe Porobashi | Sara |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maybe - Bineal Roy | Hero (lead) | Music Video |
| 2021 | Nina | The Figure | Short film |
| 2021 | Atonement - Burn the Highway | Hero (lead) | Music Video |
| 2020 | Chained to Traditions | Maha | Short film |
| 2020 | Eibar Jodi Phire Ashi | Rupkotha | Music Video |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Rupanty Akid: From down under to Dhallywood". The Business Standard. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Helping survivors with mum Tanya Plibersek behind her". ABC News. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ হোসেন, মকফুল (2024-03-22). "বলিউডের সিনেমায় রুপন্তী আকিদ". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-03-22). "Rupanty Akid set for Bollywood debut". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Neena Gupta: I look forward to shooting for Hindi-Vindi in Australia". The Times of India. 2023-06-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ Sen, Torsha (2024-02-15). "A chat with Mihir Ahuja on his upcoming film, Hindi Vindi". Indian Link. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Producer Sunny Shah launches 'Hindi-Vindi' – A Cinematic Marvel of Indo-Australian Fusion". TheDailyGuardian. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (2019-07-27). "প্রবাসে দ্বিতীয় প্রজন্মের পথচলা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশকে নিজের দেশই মনে করি : রুপন্তী". www.kalerkantho.com. 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "সিডনির বিভিন্ন হলে বাংলাদেশি বংশোদ্ভুত রূপন্তির সিনেমা". www.kalerkantho.com. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Rupanty Akid: From down under to Dhallywood". The Business Standard. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Vu, Mylan (2020-05-04). "VIEW: How to change cultural representation in film". Echo Chamber Escape. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Emerging Actress To Watch Out For In 2021: Meet The Talented Rupanty Akid | StarCentral". 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b c "Casting Networks - Rupanty Akid". app.castingnetworks.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.