Mimi’s big day

Here’s wishing happy birthday to popular TV actress and director Afsana Mimi. Although she hasn’t any grand celebrations on the cards, she will let her hair down– even if she briefly has to pop into her office.
Birthday presents, especially books, are welcome. And of course she will be showered with birthday greetings from her close friends, family and of course her fans.  As every year, her office colleagues will cut cakes to mark the day.
Mimi has vivid childhood memories of birthday celebrations at her maternal uncle’s home in Bagerhat district. December every year meant a visit to Bagerhat with her mother where she would celebrate her birthday at a school in vacation time.
Talking to The Daily Star, the actress said that next to her parents, legendary actress Sharmila “Maa” is the most important person in her life. And Sharmila, she said, gives her a cash present so she can buy a saree on her birthday ever year.
Mimi also distinctly remembers that while the play “Kachher Manush” was being telecast, the entire troupe, including Subarna Mostofa and Alamgir, visited her office out of the blue to wish her on her birthday. The friends then dined together.
Meanwhile, the actress is busy with a daily soap for ATN Bangla. Besides  she has directed a movies. Shooting has been wrapped up recently, she said.