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Sen is one of his nation's most politically active filmakers. After having studied physics at university in Calcutta, Sen worked as a freelance journalist, a salesman of patent medicines and a sound technician in a film studio. In the mid-1940s he joined the Indian People's Theatre Association and at that time began to read about and study film. The association had links to the Communist Party of India and this heralded the beginning of Sen's involvement with Marxist politics. In 1956 Sen made his debut with Raat Bhore (1956), the first of his 30 (as of 2002) films. Although his first film was openly political, he achieved national status as the director of a comedy, Bhuvan Shome (1969). Influenced by Italian neorealism and the work of fellow countryman Satyajit Ray, Sen used location shooting and non-professional casts in his early films. By the 1970s he was making wider use of symbolism and allegory. Although he remains politically committed, Sen feels that the "difference between party Marxists and a private Marxist like me is that others think they pocketed truth, whereas I am always in search of truth... " Sen's films have won numerous international awards. The Case Is Closed (1982), a scathing look at the hypocritical reaction of a bourgeois Calcutta family to the death of a servant boy, took home the Jury Prize from the 1983 Cannes Film Festival.- Director
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Ritwik Ghatak was born on 4 November 1925 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Reason, Debate and a Story (1974), Musafir (1957) and The Cloud-Capped Star (1960). He was married to Surama Ghatak. He died on 6 February 1976 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Purnima is a popular actress, known both in Bangladesh and in India for her excellence in acting in film industry. She was born as Dilara Hanif Rita on 11 July, 1981 in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Her parents are Mohammad Hanif and Sufia Begum. She spent her childhood in Chittagong until she joined the film industry and moved to the capital city, Dhaka.
Purnima's debut film was E Jibon Tomar Amar (1998), opposite heartthrob hero Riaz, directed by Jakir Hossain Raju. She was only fourteen years old and was in class nine when the film was released.
She gained immense popularity among the Bengali speaking audience of Kolkata for her role in Bangladesh-India joint-venture film Moner Majhe Tumi (2003). It was a blockbuster hit in both Bangladesh and in India, earning her a fan following in both countries. Among her notable performances include Megher Pore Megh (2004), based on the novel by Rabeya Khatun which itself was inspired by the events of 1971 liberation war of Bangladesh. Directed by acclaimed director Chashi Nazrul Islam, Megher Pore Megh (2004) was both commercially successful and critically acclaimed. Following the success of Megher Pore Megh (2004), Purnima appeared in two more films, Shasti (2004) and Shuvaa (2006), under the direction of Chashi Nazrul Islam. Both of these films were based on novels by Rabindranath Tagore. Purnima's performance in both of these films were praised by both fans and critics alike. In 2006, she paired up with Riaz again in Hridoyer Kotha (2006), directed by S.A. Haque Olike. This film was a sensational hit of 2006 and many of it's song topped the music charts around the nation. Their next collaboration, Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008), was another hit with music topping the charts again. These two films made Purnima very popular among the young generation.
Throughout her career, Purnima appeared in commercial and critical successful films like - Nishwase Tumi Biswase Tumi (2001), Moner Majhe Tumi (2003), Jamai Shashur (2003), Megher Pore Megh (2004), Shasti (2004), Hridoyer Kotha (2006), Shuvaa (2006), Rakkhushi (2006), Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008), Shubho Bibaho (2009), Ora Amake Bhalo Hote Dilo Na (2010), Chaya Chobi (2013), Munshigiri (2021), Chironjeeb Mujib (2021) and Gangchil to mention a few.
Purnima's success in acting also extends to television dramas, music videos and TV-commercials. Her television role includes Ghorer Khobor Porer Khobor (2002), Durghot (2004), television mega-series Laal Neel Beguni (2010), Laboratory (2011), Off Side (2015), Fire Jawa Holo Na (2016), Tumi Ami Pasha Pashi (2017), Hotath Prem Onek Bhalobasha (2017), Candy Crush (2018), Hello 911 Love Emergency (2018), Sub-let (2019), Bhalo Bashabashi (2020), Ei Prithibi Amader (2021) and many more.
Her sister, Dilruba Hanif is a fashion designer by profession but is a theatre artist as well. Purnima acted with her sister, who appeared in the role of a teacher, in the television series Idiots (2013), directed by Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raz.
Purnima has had tremendous success in presenting and hosting award-presentation ceremonies and recorded TV-programmes. She has gained immense popularity hosting 'Meril - Prothom Alo Awards'. Two of the TV-talk show hosted by her - "And Purnima" and "Purnima'r Alo" were really popular among its viewers. In addition to acting and hosting, She has excelled in modelling as well, appearing in ramp-walk every now and then.
Purnima married a businessman named Mostaq Kibria on September 6, 2005. The couple divorced on May 15, 2007. After her first marriage fell apart, she married businessman Ahmed Jamal Fahad on 4 November 2007. With Ahmed Fahad, she has a daughter named Arshia Umaiza, born in 2014. After her divorce with Ahmed Fahad, she married again to Ashfaqur Rahman Robin on 27 May 2022.
Along with the admiration of millions, Purnima has achieved many accolades in her illustrious career spanning decades. Most notably, She has won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film Ora Amake Bhalo Hote Dilo Na (2010), written and directed by Kazi Hayat. For her performances in various films, Purnima has won the prestigious "Meril Prothom Alo Awards" five times in the best film actress category till date (2023). She was also nominated numerous times for the same award in the same category and in the best television actress category.
Now-a-days, Purnima enjoys travelling around the world with her daughter and husband while acting in only a handful of selected films every year . - Actress
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Apu Biswas is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. Biswas made her debut in the film industry with the film Kal Shokale in 2006. She then performed in Koti Takar Kabin. In many of her films she has co-starred with Shakib Khan. Biswas played the role of Parvati in the 2013 Bangladeshi remake of Devdas. She performed in the 2013 film My Name Is Khan.- Actress
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Shabnur was born on 17 December 1979 in Jessore, Bangladesh. She is an actress, known for Dui Noyoner Alo (2005), Sujon Sokhi (1994) and Shiri Farhad (2013). She was previously married to Anik Mahmud.- Actress
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Nusrat Imrose Tisha (known anonymously as Tisha) is a National Award-winning Bangladeshi actress and model. She is one of the most popular faces on television. Her films Doob: No Bed of Roses, Television, Third Person Singular Number gained critical acclaim worldwide Tisha started her acting career through the drama Shat Prohorer Kabbo directed by Ahsan Habib and written by Anonto Heera.[5] Tisha also formed a band named Angel Four.
Tisha first modeled for Meril Lipjel. She has participated in advertisements for Coca-Cola, City cell, Parchute, Bombay Sweets and Keya Cosmetics, and won the Meril Prothom Alo Awards for modeling in 2003 and 2004. After a six-year break, Tisha returned to TV advertising in 2014 by appearing in an ad for Square. She also appeared in ads for Robi, Rupchanda, Dabur Amla etc.
Tisha was appointed the first "Public Diplomacy Ambassador (Honorary position) for South Korea" for two years as part of the celebration of 40th anniversary of the two countries bilateral relations in 2013.
On the silver screen, Tisha first appeared in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's critically acclaimed Third Person Singular Number in 2009 starring alongside Mosharraf Karim, Topu, Abul Hayatand others. Then in 2010 she made a special appearance in the film Runway directed by Tareque Masud. In 2012, she starred in Television directed by M S Farooki alongside Chanchal Chowdhury and Mosharraf Karim.
In 2016, she did her first commercial movie Rana Pagla: The Mental opposite superstar Shakib Khan directed by Shamim Ahmed Roni. Later in the year, she appeared in Ostitto directed by Anonno Mamun starring opposite Arifin Shuvo. For her outstanding performance in this film, she was honored with the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress in 2017. Then she was seen in Doob: No Bed of Roses, a Bangladesh-India co production directed by M S Farooki starring alongside international star Irrfan Khan, Parno Mittra and Rokeya Prachy. She received the prestigious Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actress (Popular) for her performance. Later she was seen in Haldaa directed by Tauquir Ahmed starring along with Mosharraf Karim, Zahid Hasan and others.
In 2018, she starred in the first anthology film of Bangladesh Sincerely Yours, Dhaka. Her first release of 2019 was Fagun Haway based on the historic Language movement of 1952 directed by Tauquir Ahmed starring Siam Ahmed, Abul Hayat, Yashpal Sharma and others. Tisha will soon be seen in the much anticipated Bangladesh-Germany-Russia co production Saturday Afternoon directed by M S Farooki starring along with a multicultural cast including Zahid Hasan, Mamunur Rashid, Parambrata Chatterjee, Eyad Hourani and many others. It is a one shot thriller inspired by the Holey Artisan Bakery attack in 2014. She will also be seen in Mayaboti alongside Yash Rohan directed by Arun Chowdhury and Holudboni, a Bangladesh-India co production alongside Parambrata Chatterjee and Paoli Dam directed by Mukul Roy Chowdhury and Taher Shipon.
Tisha will soon debut as producer in No Land's Man starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and directed by M S Farooki, who will also co produce the film alongside Tisha and Nawaz.- Actress
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Bidya Sinha Saha was born on 10 November 1992 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. She is an actress, known for Jonakir Aalo (2014), Poran (2022) and Trump Card (2013).- Actor
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Dino Shafeek was born on 21 March 1930 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Mind Your Language (1977), It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) and High Road to China (1983). He died on 10 March 1984 in London, England, UK.- Actor
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Shakib Khan is a Bangladeshi film actor. His original name is Masud Rana Shakib Khan. He made his acting debut in the film Anonto Bhalobasha. after few years Khan established himself as one of the most successful and highest paid actor in Bangladesh film history. Throughout his career, Khan has received various awards and acclamations, including two National Film Award for Best Actor In Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na & Khoder Pore Ma.- ABM Sumon is an established actor in the Bangladesh film industry. Born in Barisal city, Bangladesh and residing in Dhaka. He started his career as a Ramp & Fashion model for major international fashion companies. He debuted in films with his first film "Ochena Hridoy : Unknown Love (2015)". Sumon has gained much notoriety from his well acclaimed performance as a Police Officer in the 2017 action/drama film Dhaka Attack (2017), which was a hit world-wide theatrically. Sumon's well built muscular physique, mixed martial arts training, charming personality and well rounded acting abilities has placed him on track to become an up and coming international star in the film world.
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Akhi Alamgir is a Bangladeshi singer. In 1984, she won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her performance in the film Bhat De. Her father, Alamgir, is an actor.Akhi Alamgir has been singing over a decade at a flurry of stage shows within and outside the country. That apart she has gained popularity as a TV host. She also won the National Film Award as a child artiste.- Actress
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Eamin Haque Bobby was born on 18 August 1988 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is an actress and producer, known for Bizli: Origin (2018), Nolok (2019) and Kingdom (2014).- Azmeri Haque Badhon, popularly known as Badhon, is a Bangladeshi actress who became the 2nd runners-up at the Lux Channel I Superstar in 2006. Later, She gained huge praise from national and international media for her deeply affecting central performance at Rehana Maryam Noor, the first officially selected Bangladeshi film in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. She wins in the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in the "Best Actress" category for this film. She also won the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival award in the New Talent category for the same film.
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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.- Mahi Alam is a Bengali-American actor, and singer/songwriter. He was born in Tangail, Bangladesh to a Bengali mother and father. At the age of 6, Mahi Alam came to America with his family in order to pursue the arts. His most notable roles are, as Anuj in the Disney Plus series "American Born Chinese", Yakub in the NBC series "New Amsterdam", and Samir in the Facebook Web Series "Strangers." Mahi is majoring in Music Technology at the school of Steinhardt in New York University.
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Utpal Dutt was born on 29 March 1929 in Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India [now Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for The Stranger (1991), Gol Maal (1979) and Bhuvan Shome (1969). He was married to Shobha Sen. He died on 19 August 1993 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Suchitra Sen was born on 6 April 1931 in Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Pabna, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Aandhi (1975), Saptapadi (1961) and Devdas (1955). She was married to Dibanath Sen. She died on 17 January 2014 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Shabnam was born on 17 August 1946 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Aaja Sanam (1968), Sajan (1969) and Lady Commando (1989). She was previously married to Robin Ghosh.- Moyuri was born on 6 December 1983 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is an actress, known for Dujon Dujonar (1999), Hira Chuni Panna (2000) and Jabor Dakhol (1999). She has been married to Jewel Ahmed since 22 June 2017. They have one child. She was previously married to Rezaul Karim Khan Milon.
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Bengali-Canadian, Dana Abraham is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, excelling as an actor, writer and producer. Known for his role as a writer and actor, in the acclaimed film "Neon Lights," where he starred alongside Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), Dana showcased his acting prowess and ability to immerse himself in complex character, Clay Amani, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Beyond his acting and writing, Dana's creative abilities extend to producing and entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of Red Hill Entertainment. He crafts and produces engaging and thought-provoking stories, exploring a variety of genres and themes, hyper focused on his visceral experiences in many walks of life.- Anthony C. Bartley was born on 28 March 1919 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a producer and writer, known for Assignment Foreign Legion (1956), Fireside Theatre (1949) and Chevron Theatre (1952). He was married to Victoria Mann and Deborah Kerr. He died on 5 April 2001 in Cork, Ireland.
- 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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Vicky Zahed is a Writer & Director known for his unique plot twist and stylish story telling. He was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He started his career by making short films. Vicky is fascinated with human mind and likes to play with human psychology in his films. Critics often referred to his work as brutal and unsettling. Personally he considers film making as a larger than life experience. In his view, cinema is the most powerful reflection of life.- 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.- Actress
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Bipasha Hayat was born on 23 March 1971 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress and writer, known for Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), Joyjatra (2004) and Brishty (2000). She has been married to Tauquir Ahmed since 1999. They have two children.- Writer
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With the publishing of his first book, "Nondito Noroke" in 1972, Humayun Ahmed came into the limelight as a promising young writer. He proved later on that he was not there to be lost among others. His next book, "Shonkhonil Karagar", was another huge success with the readers. Most of his earlier books were family/social drama. But he proved his talent later on by writing more than a handful of science fictions and horrors/super natural books as well. He even created a few characters that are known to almost everybody, such as "Himu" (who always wears a yellow punjabi and no sandals) and Misir Ali (the extremely logical person, there's nothing in his world that cannot be explained scientifically).
Humayun Ahmed had his directorial debut on TV with the series Eishob Dinratri (1985). A very touchy and complicated family drama. That was just the beginning, he went on to make a whole bunch of TV series, some of which are still popular with people.
His movies are one of the very few that takes middle class people to the theaters now a days. Among the obscene and violent movies that are mostly catered towards the lower working class, movies like Aguner Poroshmoni (1994) and Dui Duari (2000) were like a touch of fresh air.- Producer
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Afsana Karim Mimi aka Afsana Mimi has been the mastermind and core flowing energy of a number of companies. A graduate from the University of Dhaka, she embarked into the arena of performing arts with particular focus on drama. After reaching the apex in her acting career, Mimi decided to go a step higher. She moved into producing and directing different audiovisual productions ranging from television commercials to documentaries to dramas (both one-off and serials) to telefilms. Finally, she moved on to directing feature film. Since her first appearance as an actor in theatre and audio-visual industry in 1990, Afsana Mimi is having a long career of almost 30 years. She has starred over hundreds of TV fictions. She also had a career as a dubbing voice artist in Bangladesh Film Develop Corporation.
Mimi started directing in 2000. She directed mega serials adapted from novels like Kachher Manush, Poush Faguner Pala . She has worked as a producer-director of almost above 1500 episodes of fictions and non-fictions altogether for television. Mimi serves as the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre for children including teenagers at Uttara in Dhaka.- 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.- Director
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Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909 - January 8, 1966) was an Indian film director. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films such as Do Bigha Zamin (1953), Bandini (1963), Biraj Bahu (1954), Madhumati (1958) which he employed to portray realism. He won a number of awards throughout his career, including eleven Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and the International Prize of the Cannes Film Festival. Madhumati won 9 Filmfare Awards in 1958, a record held for 37 years.- A S M Anas Ferdous Bangladeshi Author, Entrepreneur, YouTube content creator.He was born 17 August 2001 in Dinajpur city.He is studying Biomedical Engineering in Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.He has been working out from he was only 16 years old.Currently A S M ANAS FERDOUS working on SSC & HSC level online Education.He has now YouTube channel name " HulekStein" & HulekStein HSC" through them he is Teaching more the 150 thousand students all over Bangladesh.He has written al total 50 books on Academy & admission.
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Monwar Hossain Dipjol was born on 15 June 1958 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and producer, known for Gono Gushmon (2001), Bostir Rani Suriya (2004) and Ammajan (1999).- 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. - Podcaster
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Muntasir Mahdi is a Bengali Islamic researcher and YouTuber. He makes Islamic videos in Bengali language on YouTube. He always thinks about Islam and answers the questions of atheists. However, he also makes Islamic short films.her first short Flim name is Mitha. Muntasir Mahdi was born on October 8,1999. his full name is Muntasir Billah Mahdi.her father was a teacher(Died in 2018) and her mother is a house wife. Muntasir Mahdi attended Tanjimul Ummah cadet Madrasah from 2015 to 2017. then in 2017, he was admitted to Alim Class at darunnazat Siddikia Kamil Madrasah.After passing Alim from there, he is currently studying at Islamic Arabic University- Actor
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Arifin Shuvoo was born on 2 February 1982 in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. He is an actor and writer, known for Dhaka Attack (2017), Agnee (2014) and Mrittupuri: Kill Zone. He has been married to Arpita Samaddar since 6 February 2015.- Siam Ahmed is a Bangladeshi film and television actor. He was born in March 29, 1990 at Pirojpur District He made his debut as Afnan in a Bangladeshi telefilm "Bhalobasha 101". He is best known for his debut role in the movie PoraMon 2. He is also well known for his various roles in Bengali TV dramas.
- Savitri Chatterjee was born on 21 February 1937 in Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Kal Tumi Aleya (1966), Marutirtha Hinglaj (1959) and Daner Maryada (1956).
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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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Sabrina Porshi was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is known for Rana Pagla: The Mental (2016), Musafir (2016) and Kistimaat (2014).- Music Artist
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Geeta Dutt was born in Faridpur District in East Bengal in 1930. Music Director Hanuman Prasad gave her chance to sing two lines in the film Bhakt Prahlad (1946). Her major assignment came the following year, 1947, with Do Bhai. From 1947-1949 Geeta Duttt was number playback singer in Mumbai. Initially Geeta was a singer well known for bhajans and weepy, weepy sad songs. But in 1951 after the release of a film, Baazi revealed a new facet. During the recording of the song she met Guru Dutt and later in 1953 they got married. However in 1957 they had some problems. Due to marriage problems she was not readily available for rehearsals and found solace in drink. She suffered a nervous breakdown but resumed singing again. But her drinking problems were not over and she died of cirrhosis of the liver in 1972.- Actress
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Mehazabien Chowdhury is a popular Bangladeshi TV actress and model. She rose to prominence after winning the Bangladeshi beauty pageant Lux Channel i Superstar in 2009. She has acted in over a hundred TV dramas, and has won numerous recognition and awards. She has won the Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best TV Actress in 2017 and 2018.- Publicist
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Rumel Ahmed, born on July 29, 1998, in Sylhet, Bangladesh, is a distinguished creative professional celebrated for his expertise across multiple domains. From an early age, Ahmed displayed a passion for creativity and innovation, laying the foundation for his remarkable journey in the digital landscape.
Beginning his career as a web designer, Ahmed quickly emerged as a leading figure, blending aesthetic sensibilities with technical prowess to craft immersive digital experiences. His journey into graphics design further solidified his reputation as a visionary in visual communication.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ahmed's influence extends into the digital realm as an influential presence and internet personality. Through captivating content and strategic engagement on social media platforms, he has garnered a devoted following, positioning himself as a trendsetter in the industry.
Demonstrating entrepreneurial vision, Ahmed founded "Digital Alchemist," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing search solutions in Bangladesh. Under his leadership, the platform has flourished, offering users unparalleled access to information in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
In addition to his technological endeavors, Ahmed is a talented musical artist, channeling his creative energy into emotive compositions that resonate with audiences worldwide. His contributions to the music industry further underscore his versatility and dedication to artistic expression.
With a dynamic skill set and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Rumel Ahmed continues to inspire and innovate, leaving an indelible mark on the realms of technology, design, and entertainment.- Race Davies was born on 10 August 1962 in Moglabazar, Sylhet, East Pakistan [now Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for DmC: Devil May Cry (2013), Hollyoaks (1995) and EastEnders (1985).
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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.- Director
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Menhaj Huda is an award winning British Film and TV director, based in Los Angeles, best known for the urban hit, Kidulthood.
Huda was born in Bangladesh and moved to the UK at an early age and grew up in London.
After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in Engineering, he started working in television, training as an editor.
His directing career began in 1993 with the ground-breaking dance music show "Hypnosis" for Channel 4 (Winner of RTS Award for Best Graphic Design). This was followed by several music/youth programs for Channel 4 ("Passengers", "Flava" and "All Back to Mine"), whilst building his music video and commercials portfolio.
In 1998 his first short film "Jump Boy" won him critical acclaim and he was selected for New Directions 2000 (showcasing 6 breakthrough British directors in USA). During this time he also directed a segment of Sky Pictures' first feature film "Tube Tales".
His transition into directing scripted content debuted with "Queer As Folk 2" written by Russell T. Davies, followed by the TV Movie "Is Harry On The Boat?" based on the cult Ibiza novel by Colin Butts.
His first feature film "Kidulthood", which he also produced, won the Best Feature Film at the Race In Media Awards 2006 and Best Screenplay Award at Dinard Film Festival. He won the Douglas Hickox Award at BIFA in 2006 for Best Debut Director.
He created and directed the drama pilot for "WEST 10 LDN" for BBC3, based on the book "Society Within" by Courttia Newland.
His next feature film, "Everywhere & Nowhere", which he co-wrote and directed, was released in the UK in 2011, followed by the urban horror thriller "Comedown" (2013).
Having relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 he has been directing both high end episodic TV (The Flash, The Royals) and movies (Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance)- Sarika Sabrin was born on 23 September 1992 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. She is an actress, known for Priya Tumi Sukhi Hou (2014), Cafe Desire (2022) and Khochai (2021). She has been married to Ahmed Rahi since 2 February 2022. She was previously married to Mahim Karim.
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Haradhan Bannerjee was born on 6 November 1926 in Kushtia, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Kushtia, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Barfi! (2012), The Coward (1965) and Sonar Kella (1974). He was married to Parinita Banerjee. He died on 5 January 2013 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- 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.- Sazal Kim was born on 22 June 1995 in Bangladesh. He is an actor, known for Gaus Electronics (2022), Drama Special (2010) and Welcome to Samdalri (2023).
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Ferdous Ahmed was born on 7 June 1974 in Titas, Comilla, Bangladesh. He is an actor and writer, known for Ek Cup Cha (2014), Sudden Rain (1998) and Gangajatra (2009).- Asaduzzaman Noor is one of the few actors in Bangladesh with acting and reciting skill. He is good at both this part of arts and has earned a strong fan base within the country. Besides he is a politician and activist. He served as a Minister of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. Asaduzzaman Noor was born on 31 October 1946 in a Muslim family of Nilfamari District of then British India (now Bangladesh) to Abu Nazem Mohammad Ali and Amina Begum. He studied in University of Dhaka. Noor started his acting career with Nagorik theatre troop in 1972. He acted over 600 times for this troop in 15 different plays. He also directed two plays, namely 'E Mor Ohonkar' and 'Dewan Gazir Kissa'. He also wrote plays for theatre and television. Noor acted in the short film 'Hooliya (1984)', directed by Tanvir Mokammel. He got first attention by the audience through the television series 'Eishob Dinratri' (1985). In the same year, he acted in the critically acclaimed film 'Dahan (1985)', directed by Sheikh Niamat Ali. Later on, he appeared in the television series written by Bangladeshi author Humayun Ahmed, such as, 'Bohubrihi' (1988), 'Ayomoy' (1988), and 'Kothao Keu Nei' (1990). The character Baker Bhai in the TV series 'Kothao Keu Nei' became hot topic that time. In the early 1990s, he appeared in the television series 'Priyo Podorekha' (1992), 'Aaj Amader Chhuti' (1992), and 'Himu' (1994). He starred in the film 'Shongkhonil Karagar (1992)' and Bangladesh National Film Award winning film 'Aguner Poroshmoni (1994)'. Later, he appeared in the films, 'Chandrakatha (2003)', 'Noy Number Bipod Shanket (2007)', and 'Daruchini Dwip (2007)' as supporting actor; and 'Ghetu Putro Komola (2012)' and 'Sutopar Thikana (2015)' as narrator.