Nadiya Ahmed, born on August 31, 1982, in Iraq, is a celebrated Bangladeshi actress and dancer. She began her artistic journey as a child, making her television debut in 1986 on BTV's children's program "Shishumela." Her passion for dance was nurtured at a young age, leading her to complete a seven-year diploma at the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA). Trained under renowned dancers like Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa, Nadiya's early exposure to the performing arts laid a strong foundation for her versatile career in acting, dancing, and modeling.