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Chowdhury Muhammad Shahriar Emon (19 September 1971 - 6 September 1996), known by his stage name Salman Shah , was a Bangladeshi film and television actor. Referred in the media as the "Prince of Bangladeshi Cinema" and the "First Superstar of Modern Dhallywood", he is commonly regarded as one of the most popular and iconic figures in Bangladesh's film history. Shah appeared in 27 films in a short acting career of three years, most of which were successful. His first feature film Keyamat Theke Keyamat (1993) shot him to stardom. In the following three years Shah appeared in leading roles in a series of commercially successful films, including Bikkhobh, Denmohor, Shujon Shokhi, Shopner Thikana, Ei Ghor Ei Shongsar, Sotter Mrittu Nei and Anondo Osru which established him as one of the most sought after leading men in Bangladeshi cinema. Subsequently, he became the highest paid actor in the industry. Three of his films, Shopner Thikana, Sotter Mrittu Nei and Keyamat Theke Keyamat are among the top ten highest grossing films of all time in Dhallywood box office. Shah appeared in films from a variety of genres such as family dramas, comedies, social and political dramas, action films, rural dramas, coming of age stories, romance and tragedies. He was known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters as a leading young man with his distinctive style of acting and personality. He was popular with every kind of audience. Film analysts give Shah the credit for pioneering a new brand of meaningful cinema and introducing the modern era of leading men with his artistry and fashion. Due to his accomplishments and influence in Dhallywood over time, he has been regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in Bangladeshi film industry. Shah's professional achievements, personal life, artistic potential, untimely death and enduring popularity have constantly been the subject of tabloid discussions. The credit of his lasting legacy is given to his facial expressions, screen presence, dialogue delivery, good-looks and fashion sense. Film experts feel that his natural acting, body language, styles to match the characters and fashion-consciousness were way ahead of his time with a touch of modernity. Many of his fashion statements became trends in Bangladeshi pop culture.- Actor
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Razzak was born on 23 January 1942 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Chandranath (1984), Ki Je Kori (1976) and Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982). He was married to Khairunnesa. He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Writer
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Zahir Raihan was born on 19 August 1935, as Mohammad Zahirullah, in the village Majupur, now in Feni District, Bangladesh. After the Partition of Bengal in 1947, he, along with his parents, returned to his village from Calcutta. He obtained Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Bengali from Dhaka University. He had been married twice, to Sumita Devi in 1961 and Shuchonda in 1968, both of whom were film actresses.
Zahir Raihan received his post graduate degree in Bengali Literature. Along with literature works Raihan started working as a journalist when he joined Juger Alo in 1950..Later he also worked in newspapers, namely Khapchhara, Jantrik, and Cinema. He also worked as the editor of Probaho in 1956. His first collection of short stories, titled Suryagrahan, was published in 1955. He worked as an assistant in the film Jago Huya Sabera in 1957. This was his first foot print in film. He also assisted Salahuddin in the film Je Nodi Morupothay. The filmmaker Ehtesham also took him for his movie A Desh Tomar Amar, for which he wrote the title song. In 1960 he arrived as a director with his film Kokhono Asheni. In 1964, he made Pakistan's first colour movie, Sangam, and completed his first CinemaScope movie, Bahana, the following year. He was an active worker of the Language Movement of 1952 and was present at the historical meeting of Amtala on 21 February 1952. The effect of language movement was so high on him that he made his legendary film "Jibon Theke Neya" based on it. He also took part in the "Gano Obhyuthyan" in 1969. In 1971 he joined in the Liberation War of Bangladesh and created documentary films on this great event.During the war of liberation Raihan went to Kolkata where his film "Jibon Theke Neya" were shown. His film was highly acclaimed by Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Tapan Sinha and Ritwik Ghatak. Though he had his financial problem going on that time, he gave all his money to the Freedom Fighters trust that he got from the show.
Raihan disappeared on 30 January 1972 trying to locate his brother, the famous writer Shahidullah Kaiser, who was captured and killed by the Pakistan army and/or local collaborators during the final days of the liberation war.It is believed that he was killed with many others when armed Bihari collaborators and soldiers of Pakistan Army in hiding fired on them when they went to Mirpur, a suburb of the capital city of Dhaka that was one of few strongholds for Pakistani/Bihari collaborators at that time.- Actress
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Kabori Sarwar was born on 9 July 1950 in Chittagong, East Pakistan. She was an actress and writer, known for Sareng Bou (1978), Devdas (1982) and Sujon Sokhi (1975). She was married to Shafiuddin Sarwar and Chitta Chowdhury. She died on 17 April 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Sayem Sadat was an actor, known for IceCream (2016), Bhalobasha 101 (2014) and Vitamin-T (2014). He was married to Jannat Ferdous. He died on 11 May 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Manna was born on 6 December, 1964 at Elenga in Tangail, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) as SM Aslam Talukdar. He was discovered through a talent search program initiated by Bangladesh National Film Development Corporation and started acting from 1984. In his long 22 year career he acted in more than 200 films. 'Dangga (1991)' is his first successful movie directed by Kazi Hayat. Before that he appeared mostly in supporting roles in the films such as Shimul Parul (1985), Nishpap (1986), Palki (1990), Goriber Bondhu (1990). He then appeared in many commercially successful films in the country. Some of these films are Traash (1992), Chadabaz (1993), Deshdrohi (1997), Ammajan (1999), Abbajan (2001), Bir Soinik (2003). He received National Film Award in Best Actor category in 2006 for his performance in the film Bir Soinik (2003). He died of a heart attack on 17 February, 2008 at the United Hospital Limited, Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was laid on his village home Elenga in Tangail, Bangladesh after his father.- Actor
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Jashim was born on 15 August 1951 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Kaliya (1994), Tiger (1997) and Banglar Nayok (1995). He was married to Suchorita and Nasrin. He died on 8 October 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
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Andrew Kishor is a legendary vocalist of Bangladesh with thousands of hit songs. He is one of the most respected, decorated and influential singers in the nation's history. But even with his success and accolades, he sees himself as just a vocalist who looks to make the most of his talents, and give the people something they will remember, be it on film, radio, television, live shows or simply streaming his songs- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman often shortened as Sheikh Mujib or Mujib, was a Bangladeshi politician, statesman and Founding Father of Bangladesh who served as the first President and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975.[1] He is considered to have been the driving force behind the independence of Bangladesh. He is popularly dubbed with the title of "Bangabandhu" (Bongobondhu "Friend of Bengal") by the people of Bangladesh.
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Zafar Iqbal was born on 25 September 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and art director, known for Shuktara (1988), Mastan (1975) and Noyoner Alo (1984). He died on 8 January 1992 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
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Nasir Khan was born on 17 September 1959 in Pirojpur, East Pakistan [now in Pirojpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Shopner Nayok (1997), Tarzan Konna (1997) and Hira Chuni Panna (2000). He was married to Meherunnesa Swapna. He died on 12 January 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actress
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Rosy Samad was born on 23 April 1946 in Noakhali, Bangladesh. She was an actress and producer, known for Lathial (1975), A River Called Titas (1973) and Khoma (1992). She was married to Malek Afsari and Abdus Samad. She died on 9 March 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
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On this day in 1952, actor Humayun Faridi was conceived. The jewel of an actor left his impact in every acting genre in Bangladesh, from theater to commercial Bangla films.
Over the course of a four-decade career, Faridi rose to an elite level. His distinctive acting technique is still referenced in jokes, tribute videos, and social media posts.
In a newspaper article, Faridi's close friend and fellow director Shaer Khan affectionately referred to the actor as "Pagla" and "Genius." Shaer penned: "Humayun Faridi is one of a rare breed of actors. Similar to how Hollywood is still looking for the next Gregory Peck, we will have to wait 100 years for the next Faridi." Humayun Faridi was referred to as the "Gregory Peck of Bangladesh" by Shaer. His eulogy wouldn't be an exaggeration, given Faridi is widely recognized as one of Bangladesh's all-time best actors.
In Bangla movies, Faridi has played a range of parts, some of which were adversarial. But despite playing a villain, he still stole the show. His portrayal of "Kan kata Ramjan" has become legendary in our nation's TV history. One of his best performances, albeit slightly less well known, was as the chauvinist and abusive manager Mr. Hawladar in the cult classic movie Palabi Kothay. The movie seems more timely in the MeToo era, and it was undoubtedly ahead of its time.- Golam Mustafa was born on 2 March 1935 in Jhalokati, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Chhutir Phande (1990), Srabon Megher Din (1999) and Emiler Goenda Bahini (1980). He was married to Hosne Ara Mustafa. He died on 20 February 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Diti was born on 31 March 1965 in Narayanganj, East Pakistan [now in Narayanganj, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Swami Stree (1987), Papi Shatru (1995) and Beporoa (1992). She was married to Sohel Chowdhury and Ilias Kanchan. She died on 20 March 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
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Abdul Alim was born on 27 July 1931 in Murshidabad, West Bengal, British India. He is known for Sujon Sokhi (1975), Lathial (1975) and Mukh O Mukhosh (1956). He died on 5 September 1974 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Jumbo was born in 1944 in Dinajpur, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Nawab Sirajuddaula (1989), Banglar Commando (1995) and Jawab (1979). He died on 3 May 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Ahmed Rubel was born on 3 May 1968 in Chapainawabganj, East Pakistan [now in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Bishaash (2010), Antorborti and The Last Thakur (2008). He was married to Tarana Halim. He died on 7 February 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was born at village Bagmari in the district of Bogra on 19 January 1936. He was the second son of Mansur Rahman and Jahanara Khatun. His father was a chemist who specialised in paper and ink chemistry and worked for a government department at Writer's Building in Kolkata. As a child Ziaur Rahman, nicknamed Komol, was reserved, shy, quietly spoken, and intense in many respects. He was raised in Bagbari village, Bogra and studied in Bogra Zilla School.
In 1946, Mansur Rahman enrolled Zia for a short stint in one of the leading boys schools of Calcutta, Hare School, where Zia studied until the dissolution of the British Empire in South Asia and creation of India in 1947. With the Partition of India, Mansur Rahman exercised his option to become a citizen of a Muslim majority Pakistan and in August 1947 moved to Karachi, the first capital of Pakistan located in Sindh, West Pakistan. Zia, at the age of 11, had become a student in class six at the Academy School in Karachi in 1947. Zia spent his adolescent years in Karachi and by age 16 completed his secondary education from that School in 1952.
While studying at D. J. College, Zia joined the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in 1953 as a cadet. He was commissioned in 1955. In the army, he received commando training, became a paratrooper and received training in a special intelligence course. He fought valiantly as a company commander in the Khemkaran sector in 1965 Indo-Pak War and in 1966 was made an Instructor at the PMA, Kakul. In the same year, he joined the Staff College, Quetta. Towards the end of 1969, he was sent to West Germany for training and later on spent a few months with the British Army. In October 1970, Major Zia was transferred to the newly raised 8th EB Regiment at Chittagong. Following the crackdown on unarmed civilians on the midnight of 25 March 1971, he led the revolt against the Pakistan Army and later announced the historic declaration of independence on behalf of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, from the Kalurghat radio station. Zia became a sector commander of the liberation forces in April 1971 and raised the first Brigade of the Bangladesh Army at Raumari (in Kurigram district) with the help of First, Second and Eighth Bengal Regiment Jawans. The Brigade came to be known as 'Z' force. Zia was promoted to the rank of Lt. Col. in the same month. For distinguished services in the War, Zia was decorated with the gallantry award "Bir Uttam".
After liberation of the country, Zia was promoted to the rank of Colonel in February 1972 and commanded a Brigade in Comilla. In June 1972, Zia was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army. He became Brigadier in 1973 and on 10 October of the same year was promoted to the rank of Major General. On 25 August 1975, Ziaur Rahman, B.U., psc was promoted to the rank of Lt. General and assumed the responsibility of Chief of Army Staff. In a coup d'etat on 3 November 1975, he was, however, removed from his command and was put under house arrest. 'Sepoy-Janata Biplob' followed this event on 7 November 1975, leading to Zia's release and reinstatement. He became one of the Deputy CMLAs, and on 29 November 1976 became the CMLA. The Chief Justice of SC, Justice Syed A. B. Mahmood Hussain on 21 April 1977, swore in Lt. General Ziaur Rahman as President of the Republic.
Late President Zia floated a new political party called the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on 1 September 1978. He became its Chairman. Election to Jatiya Sangsadn (National Assembly) was held on 18 February 1979 and BNP won 207 seats out of 300. In the very first session of Parliament held in April, Martial Law was lifted (6 April 1979) after the passage of the Fifth Amendment Bill. Believing in free flow of information, he also lifted all restrictions relating to printing and publication of news and views. Following his orders, the recruitment of women in the police force started on 8 March 1976. In November 1977, Zia started a programme of canal digging for increasing agricultural output. He set up Women's Affairs Ministry on 11 December 1977. He also increased the number of reserved seats for women in the Jatiya Sangsad from 15 to 30 and raised the quota for women in government jobs. In February 1980, Zia set up organizations at village level called Gram Sarkar with a view to uplifting the social and economic condition of villagers. An anti-dowry act was also passed on 12 December 1980. Besides, he set up the Ministry of Youth Development, which was later merged with the Ministry of Sports.
Ziaur Rahman rejuvenated the cultural life of Bangladesh. In 1976, he introduced the annual 'Ekusay Padak' to give recognition to renowned litterateurs, artists, educationists and prominent personalities who had taken part in the Language Movement and in other walks of national life. In 1977 Swadhinata Puraskar (Independence Award) - the highest national award - was also introduced to recognize significant contributions of persons/organizations in various fields. He set up the Shishu Academy and Shishu Park.
He was the initiator of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which became a reality in 1985. Zia became one of the members of the Al Quds, Committee on the liberation of Jerusalem (1981) and a member of the Peace Mission to end the Iran-Iraq War (1981). At home, he established the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in 1978.
Ziaur Rahman married Begum Khaleda Zia in 1960. Khaleda Zia is the Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). She had been the Prime Minister of Bangladesh twice. They have two sons, Tareq Rahman, and Arafat Rahman.
During his term of power, Zia was criticised for ruthless treatment of his army opposition. Although he enjoyed overall popularity and public confidence, Zia's rehabilitation of some of the most controversial anti-Bangladesh independence men in Bangladesh aroused fierce opposition from the supporters of the Awami League and veterans of its Mukti Bahini. Amidst speculation and fears of unrest, Zia went on tour to Chittagong on 29 May 1981 to help resolve an intra-party political dispute in the regional BNP. Zia and his entourage stayed overnight at the Chittagong Circuit House. In the early hours of the morning of 30 May, he was assassinated by a group of army officers. Also killed were six of his bodyguards and two aides.Nearly two million people are estimated to have attended the funeral held at the Parliament Square.
Zia has been honoured by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation for his statesmanship and vision. Ziaur Rahman was also honoured with Egypt's highest state honour Order of the Nile; Order of the Yugoslav Star, the highest state honour of former Yugoslavia and the Hero Of The Republic from North Korea during his lifetime for his leadership. Zia has been the namesake of many public institutions, such as formerly the Zia International Airport in Dhaka, which is the busiest airport in the nation. Turkey has named an important road in Ankara as Ziaur Rahman Caddesi after his death to honour him. - Sohel Chowdhury was born on 19 October 1963 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Chadabaz (1993), Papi Shatru (1995) and Heera Moti (1988). He was married to Diti. He died on 18 December 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Bulbul Ahmed was born on 15 September 1941 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Rajlokkhi Srikanto (1987), Shimana Periye (1977) and Bodhu Biday (1978). He was married to Daisy Ahmed. He died on 15 July 2010 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Nagma was an actress, known for Shoktir Lorai (1998), Ondhokare Rajneeti (2004) and Lattu Koshai (2014). She died on 28 September 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Dildar was born on 13 January 1945 in Chandpur, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Tumi Shudhu Amar (2003), Bhoyongkor Bishu (1999) and Tarzan Konna (1997). He died on 13 July 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Shahin Alam was born on 6 December 1962 in East Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Thekao Bichchu (2003), Ondhokare Rajneeti (2004) and Dhoka (2007). He died on 8 March 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Nazrul Sangeet legend Feroza Begum was born as the third child of a respectable Muslim family in Faridpur, Bangladesh. Her father, Khan Bahadur Mohammad Ismail was an eminent lawyer. Her mother's name was Kowkabunnesa Begum.
Feroza Begum formally started learning music at the age of 13 from Chitta Roy in Kolkata. After one year, she started her training in music under the direct supervision of the legendary music director and composer of the Indian subcontinent, Kamal Dasgupta. At the age of 14 her first album was released from Columbia Records, Kolkata. At that time, Feroza Begum came across national poet of Bangladesh, also known as the rebel poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the studio of the music company His Masters Voice (HMV). She sang a few songs in the presence of Kazi Nazrul Islam, who immediately took notice of her and called Kamal Dasgupta to train her under his guidance. Kazi Nazrul Islam relied on Kamal Dasgupta for tuning many of his famous songs.
Feroza Begum also sang Hindi geet and modern Bengali songs. But she was slowly drawn to Nazrul Songs and later concentrated entirely on Nazrul Songs. Her relentless efforts enabled her to transform Nazrul Geeti to Nazrul Sangeet during her lifetime. Feroza Begum was known as "the rebel disciple of the rebel poet". Her famous songs "Shawono Rate Jodi" was a super hit and for that she received the "Golden Disk" award. She also popularized modern Bengali songs tuned by Kamal Dasgupta- e.g. "Emoni Borosha Chilo Shedin" "Ei Kigo Shesh Daan" "Potho Hara Pakhi" amongst many others.
Feroza Begum performed in many solo stage performances in West Bengal-over 300 programs. She also travelled to USA, Europe and Australia to perform on the stage and enthralled the audience with her melodious rendering of famous songs.
Feroza Begum remained in Kolkata after independence in 1947 but later moved to Bangladesh with her family and continued her singing career. She married Kamal Dasgupta, who converted to Islam before the marriage and took the name Kamal Uddin Ahmed, in 1956. They were married till Kamal Dasgupta passed away in 1974. They had three sons together, Tahsin Ahmed who is a musician and resides in USA, Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed. Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed are professional musicians. They are members of popular Bangladeshi rock band Miles. Shafin Ahmed is also a talented Nazrul sangeet singer.
Feroza Begum has been able to successively establish Nazrul Sangeet and win the hearts of millions of Bengali speaking people around the world. Nazrul song became synonym with Feroza Begum. Her quest for excellence in performing Nazrul Sangeet brought her many awards. The Government of Bangladesh honouredFeroza Begum with 'Independence Award' in 1979. The Government of West Bengal, India honoured Feroza Begum with 'Banga Samman Award' in 2012 and conferred upon her the title of 'Mahaguru' in 2013 for her lifelong contribution to music. In 2015 she was given the highest award in West Bengal 'Banga Bibhushan' in music. Besides, Feroza Begum received numerous awards throughout her 78 years of music career. A few notable ones amongst them are: 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Sammanona', 'Satyajit Ray Award' (1992), Doctor of Literature (D. Litt) from the University of Burdwan, "Golden Disk" award from the famous Japanese record company CBS.
To a true artist awards and accolades are not as important as to reign over people's hearts. Feroza Begum acquired a permanent place in the hearts of millions of her fans. Feroza Begum breathed her last on 9th September 2014 leaving her fans in tears around the world. Her songs are archived in 'Feroza Begum YouTube Channel'. Feroza Begum Website is established cataloging her life's work.
Every year University of Dhaka is awarding "Feroza Begum Gold Medal", honouring a nationally deserving vocal artist.
Feroza Begum is an epitome of excellence. She is an institution that will live forever in the heart and minds of our generation and for generations to come as a gold standard of what a true artist could be.- Rawshan Zamil was born on 8 May 1931 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Chitra Nodir Pare (1999), Nayanmoni (1976) and Surja Dighal Bari (1979). She was married to Gawhar Zamil. She died on 14 May 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Ayub Bachchu was born on 16 August 1962 in Chittagong, East Pakistan [now in Bangladesh]. He was a composer and actor, known for Ammajan (1999), Jabor Dakhol (1999) and Chorabali (2012). He was married to Ferdous Ayub Chandana. He died on 18 October 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Writer
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Tareque Masud was born in Nurpur Village of Faridpur District in Bangladesh. At an early age he was sent off to madrassa (Islamic school) by his deeply religious father. He studied in the madrassa system until 1971, when the upheaval brought about by the 9-month Liberation War interrupted his education. After Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan, he entered general education, completing his HSC from Adamjee Cantonment College and eventually graduating from Dhaka University with a degree in History.
Tareque was involved in the film society movement from his university days and started his first film Adam Surat (1991) (The Inner Strength), a documentary on the legendary Bangladeshi painter S.M. Sultan, in 1982. His 1995 feature length documentary on the '71 Liberation War, Muktir Gaan (1995) (Song of Freedom) brought record audiences and became a cult classic. He also made many other films on the war, including Muktir Kotha (1999) (Words of Freedom), Narir Kotha (Women and War) (2000) and Naroshundor (The Barbershop)(2009) . In 2002, he completed his feature film The Clay Bird (2002) (The Clay Bird), which was based on his childhood experience in the Madrassa. The film won the Critics' Prize (FIPRESCI Prize) at the Cannes Film Festival (2002), was the first Bangladeshi film to compete in the Oscars, and was released in many countries around the world.
In addition to his film making work, he was also a pioneer of the independent film movement in Bangladesh. Tareque was a founding member of the Short Film Forum, the leading platform for independent filmmakers. In 1988, he organized the country's first International Short and Documentary Film Festival, which is held on a biannual basis to this day. He was also known as the 'Cinema Feriwalla' (Vendor of Movies) for the way in which he showed his films, touring remote towns and villages throughout the country with his mobile projection unit. His wife, American-born Catherine Masud, was his creative and life partner. They met at the time he was completing work on Adam Surat (1991)and spent the next two decades making films together through their production house 'Audiovision [bd]'. Together they wrote scripts, often co-directed, and toured the country and the world with their films. Catherine also edited all of their work. Masud died on August 13, 2011 in a tragic road accident while returning from work on location for his upcoming feature film Kagojer Phul (The Paper Flower), on the 1947 partition of Bengal. Also killed in the accident was his longtime cinematographer and friend Mishuk Muneer, along with three other colleagues. Catherine Masud and four others survived the accident. Since his death, Catherine has established the 'Tareque Masud Memorial Trust', which is dedicated to the task of archiving and memorializing Masud's work through publications, educational projects, screening programs, and the completion of their unfinished oeuvre.- Actor
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Abdullah Al Mamun was born on 13 July 1942 in Jamalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Jamalpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Dui Jibon (1987), Ekhoni Somoy (1980) and Jibon O Obhinoy (1997). He died on 21 August 2008 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
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Miju Ahmed was born on 17 November, 1950 in Courtpara, Kushtia, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). His birth name was Mijanur Rahman. He was connected with theater group in Kushtia from his childhood. He debuted in the film industry through the film 'Trishna' in 1978. Some of his notable films are 'Mohanogor (1981)', Pita Mata Sontan (1991)', 'Danga' (1992), 'Coolie (1997)', 'Hangor Nodi Grenade (1997)', 'Abujh Bou (2010)'. He received Bangladesh National Film Award in 1994 in Best Supporting Actor category for 'Danga' and in 2012 in Best Actor in Negative Role for 'Abujh Bou'.- Music Department
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Khalid Hasan Milu was born on 6 April 1960 in Pirojpur, East Pakistan [now in Pirojpur, Bangladesh]. He is known for Hridoy Theke Hridoy (1994), Bikkhov (1994) and Chetona (1989). He died on 29 March 2005 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
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Subhash Dutta was born on 9 February 1930 in Dinajpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dinajpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Bosundhara (1977), Dumurer Phul (1978) and Ayna O Oboshishto (1967). He died on 16 November 2012 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Zia Haider was born on 18 November 1936 in Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Pabna, Bangladesh]. He was a writer, known for Bari Bhara (1965). He died on 2 September 2008 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Anwar Hossain was born on 6 December 1931 in Jamalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Jamalpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Lathial (1975), Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978) and Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967). He was married to ???. He died on 13 September 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Samar Das was born on 10 December 1925 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a composer, known for Matir Pahar (1959), Mukh O Mukhosh (1956) and Asiya (1960). He died on 25 September 2001 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
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Fakir Lalon Shah was born on 14 October 1772 in Jhenaidah, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh]. He was a writer, known for Whirling Desert - Iasi Ensemble (2020), Dekha (2001) and Milon Hobe Koto Dine (2001). He died on 17 October 1890 in Kushtia, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Kushtia, Bangladesh].- Raju Ahmed was born on 11 May 1941 in Kushtia, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Kushtia, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Ora 11 Jon (1972), Duti Mon Duti Asha (1978) and Sukh-Dukhkho (1971). He died on 12 December 1972 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Sumita Devi (1936 - 2004) is a Bengali film and TV actress. She was born Hena Bhattacharya in Manikganj District, East Bengal (now in Bangladesh).
Sumita gained fame as a film actress in the late 1950s and early 1960s. She debuted in Bangla films in the 1957 movie, Aasia. Her next film was Akash Ar Mati (1960). Both were directed by fateh lohani. Aasia got the President's Award as the best Bengali film and Sumita's acting as the name-role of Aasia became so remarkable and memorable in Bangladeshi film history. Sumita's career in acting spanned for nearly four decades. She acted in the main role in more than fifty feature films and in side roles in more than a hundred. Noted among the films Sumita acted in are Kakhono Aaseni (1961), Kancher Deyal (1963), Edesh Tomar Amar, Sonar Kajal (1962), Ei To Jiban (1964), Dui Diganta (1964), Agun Niye Khela (1967), Abhishap (1967), Behula, Ora Egaro Jan and Amar Janmabhumi. She also acted in Dhupchaya, a film produced in West Pakistan and in a number of Urdu films made in the then East Pakistan. During her long career in acting she performed roles in radio, television and theatre as well. As a film producer Sumita produced five films. These were Agum Niye Khela, Momer Alo, Mayar Sangsar, Adarsha Chapakhana and Notun Probhat
Sumita Devi was born to a Hindu Brahmin family. She was briefly married to Amulya Lahiri, but the marriage ended in divorce. Following her entry into movies, she married the eminent film director and writer Zahir Raihan in 1962, and had two sons. During this time, she also converted to Islam, and changed her name to Nilufar Begum, even though she continued to be known by her stage name. The marriage ended in tragedy as Raihan disappeared in January 1972 at the end of Bangladesh Liberation War and assumed to be killed. Sumita Devi became an active artist for the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendro (Independent Bengal Radio Station) during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
She also acted in many television dramas. Her last appearance in film before death was in Phulkumar (2001).
Sumita Devi died on 6 January 2004 and was buried at the Mirpur Martyred Intellectual Graveyard in state honor.
She was awarded the All Pakistan Critic Award in 1962, Nigar Prize in 1963. After the independence, she received the Bangladesh Film Journalist Association Award and the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh Award, the Agartala Muktijoddha Award (2002), 'Janakantha Gunijan and Prativa Sammanona' (2002) and also awarded by Chalachitram Film Society in 2002.- Sharmili Ahmed was born on 8 May 1947 in Murshidabad, West Bengal, British India. She was an actress, known for Unknown Love (2015), Prem Juddho (1994) and Bikkhov (1994). She died on 8 July 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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