Kushum Shikder is a Bangladeshi poet, writer, model, singer and actress. After winning the title of Lux Miss Photogenic pageant in 2002 she started her career as a model and actress . Kushum made her film debut in 2010 by appearing in the film "Gohine Shobdo". After that, she acted in two other films, namely "Laal Tip" in 2012 and "Shankhachil" in 2016. She has acted in many TV dramas as well including - Ghater Kotha, Jogajog, Shari, Oparete Shorbo Shukh, Tribhuj and Astha.