Purnima began her cinematic journey while still in junior high, making her debut in the 1998 film " E Jibon Tomar O Amar

: Earned her the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress .

| Time | Movie/Video | What to Notice | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Koti Takar Kabin (Songs) | Her effortless comic timing. She is funny! | | 20 min | Baba Amar Baba (Action scenes) | Her physicality. She does her own stunts. | | 20 min | YouTube Interview (2023) | Her resilience. She laughs about the past. |