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Bobita
Farida Akhtar Poppy, known by her stage name Babita, is a Bangladeshi film actress. She is a popular actress in Bangladeshi films of the 1970s. She is best known for her performance in Satyajit Ray's '' Distant Thunder'', a novel adaptation about the Bengal famine of 1943, which won the Golden Bear prize at the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival in 1973. She was active in the 1970s through 1990s as an actress in Bangladeshi films. Babita acted in more than 350 films. After winning the National Film Award in 1975, she won three consecutive best actress prizes. She won ''Best Actor'' in 1986, ''Best Producer'' in 1997 and ''Best Supporting'' Actress Award twice in 2002 and 2012. In addition, she was awarded the lifetime achievement award of the National Film Award in the year 2016. Early life Babita was born to a family that had its origins in the west-Bangladeshi district of Jessore, Bangladesh. Her father Nizamuddin Ataub was a government officer and mother Jahan Ara Begu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdur Razzak (actor)
Abdur Razzak (23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017) (known as Razzak) was a Bangladeshi actor and film director. He was dubbed Nayak Raj Razzak (King of Heroes), a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the magazine ''Chitrali''. Razzak won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films '' Ki Je Kori'' (1976), ''Ashikkhito'' (1978), ''Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo'' (1982), ''Chandranath'' (1984) and ''Jogajog'' (1988). He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh. He acted in more than 300 Bengali and Urdu films and also directed 16 films. He is considered one of the greatest actors in Bangladeshi film industry. Early life Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata. His parents Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa died at early ages. He joined the troupe ''Rongo Shobha Natya Dal'' led by Chhabi Biswas. In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute. Communal violence in Calcu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durdesh
''Gehri Chot'', also released as ''Door-Desh'', is a 1983 Indian-Canadian Hindi-language crime-drama film directed by Ambrish Sangal, starring Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore in the lead roles with Raj Babbar, Parveen Babi, David Abraham, Nadeem Baig, and Bobita in supporting roles. This was both Pakistani actor Nadeem and Bangladeshi actress Bobita's only appearance in a Bollywood film. It was a Bangladesh–Indian joint production film. This was also the last time veteran actor David Abraham appeared in a movie, filmed shortly before his death in 1982. A lot of the film was shot in Toronto, Canada. It was later dubbed into Bengali in Bangladesh. Plot Arun Khanna (Shashi Kapoor) is an NRI from Toronto, Canada who marries a traditional Indian woman Shobha (Sharmila Tagore). They have a son named Raju (Raj Babbar) and a daughter named Pinky (Bobita). Shobha finds it difficult to fit into the Western lifestyle in Canada and eventually separates from Arun after suspecting him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champa (actress)
Gulshan Ara Akter Champa (born 5 January 1965) is a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress three times for the films Padma Nadir Majhi (1993), Anya Jibon (1995) and Uttarer Khep (2000), and the Best Supporting Actress award for Shasti (2005) and Chandragrohon (2008). As of January 2019, she has acted over 200 films. Early life Champa's mother died when she was 10. Champa is the younger sister of actresses Bobita and Shuchanda. Career Television Champa started her career in 1981 with the BTV drama ''Dub Satar'', directed by Abdullah Al Mamun. She soon received offers for other dramatic roles, and appeared in ''Sahabjadir Kalo Nekab'', ''Akash Bariye Dao'', ''Khola Daroja'', ''Ekti Joddo Anno Ekti Meye'', ''Apoya'', ''Ekhane Nongor'', and others. Film Champa debuted acting in films by ''Tin Kanya'' (1986), directed by Shibli Sadik Shibli Sadik (9 January 1941 – 7 January 2010) was a Bangladeshi film director. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dipu Number Two (Film)
''Dipu Number Two'' ( bn, দীপু নাম্বার টু) is a 1996 Bangladeshi film directed by Morshedul Islam. The screenplay was based on the 1984 novel of the same name by Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. It stars Arun Saha, who played the lead role of "Dipu" and Subhashish as Tarique, supporting actors are Abul Khair, Masud Ali Khan, Bulbul Ahmed, Dolly Jahur and Bobita. The film won two national film awards for best child actor (Arun Saha) and best supporting actor (Bulbul Ahmed). Plot Dipu (Arun Saha), a boy of about twelve years lives with his father (Bulbul Ahmed). Dipu's father is a government officer and because of his transferable job, they arrive at a picturesque town. Dipu immediately develops a liking to this new town and his new school. He makes a lot of friends but starts a feud with the school bully Tarique (Shubhashish) on the very first day. Tarique, unable to intimidate Dipu tries many tricks on him and even beats him up one day. Though Dipu does not compl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Distant Thunder (1973 Film)
''Distant Thunder'' ( bn, অশনি সংকেত; translit. Ashani Sanket) is a 1973 Bengali film by the Indian director Satyajit Ray, based on the novel by the same name by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. Unlike most of Ray's earlier films, ''Distant Thunder'' was filmed in colour. It stars Soumitra Chatterjee, who headlined numerous Ray films, and the Bangladeshi actress Bobita in her only prominent international role. Today the film features in ''The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made''.The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made by the film critics of ''The New York Times'', ''The New York Times'', 2002. It marked the debut of the theatre star Mrityunjay Sil. Overview The film is set in a village in t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashani Sanket
''Distant Thunder'' ( bn, অশনি সংকেত; translit. Ashani Sanket) is a 1973 Bengali film by the Indian director Satyajit Ray, based on the novel by the same name by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. Unlike most of Ray's earlier films, ''Distant Thunder'' was filmed in colour. It stars Soumitra Chatterjee, who headlined numerous Ray films, and the Bangladeshi actress Bobita in her only prominent international role. Today the film features in ''The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made''.The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made by the film critics of ''The New York Times'', '''', 2002. It marked the debut of the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riaz (actor)
Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (; born 1972), commonly known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, and television presenter who has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He portrayed the famous literary character, Shuvro, created by Humayun Ahmed, in Daruchini Dip. Riaz first appeared onscreen as a side role in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama ''Banglar Nayok'' (1995). He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama ''Praner Cheye Priyo'' (1997). In 2005, Riaz worked with Bollywood actress Susmita Sen for Mahesh Manjrekar's film It Was Raining That Night. His last movie ''"Krishnopokkho"'' was released on 26 February 2016, directed by Meher Afroz Shaon. Riaz briefly served in the Bangladesh Air Force before joining the film industry. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi
''Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi'' ( bn, অরুণোদয়ের অগ্নিসাক্ষী) is a 1972 Bangladeshi film based on the Liberation war of Bangladesh directed by Subhash Dutta. Babita, Ujjal and Anwar Hossain played the three lead roles.''Alauddin Majiz'০২-অরুণোদয়ের অগ্নিসাক্ষী''Bangladesh Pratidin, 05-12-2012'' Plot Cast * Bobita * Anwar Hossain * Subhash Dutta * Uzzal * Masud * Khokan * Ahmed Sharif * Abul Hayat Abul Hayat (born 7 September 1944) is a Bangladeshi actor. He is also a writer, civil engineer and director. He earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Daruchini Dwip (2007) and was awarded Ekushey Padak for ... References Bengali-language Bangladeshi films 1972 films Films based on the Bangladesh Liberation War Films scored by Satya Saha 1970s Bengali-language films Films directed by Subhash Dutta {{Bangladesh-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhire Bohe Meghna
''Dhire Bohe Meghna'' ( bn, ধীরে বহে মেঘনা; Literary Meaning Quiet Flows the Meghna) is a 1973 Cinema of Bangladesh, Bengali war film based on the events of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The film is written and directed by Alamgir Kabir (film maker), Alamgir Kabir and it was his first feature film. Background Initially Zahir Raihan was the original planner of the movie ''Dhire Bohe Meghna''. Plot Cast * Bobita * Hasu Banerjee * Ajmal Huda * Golam Mustafa * Anwar Hossain (actor), Anwar Hossain * Khalil Ullah Khan Music The film's song was written by Mohammad Monirujjaman, composed by Samar Das and background music by Sataya Saha. Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Hemanta Mukherjee and Sandhya Mukhopadhyay gave voice for the two songs. Reception In 2002, the British Film Institute's list of South Asian films, ''Dhire Bohe Meghna'' was ranked in No. 8 of the top 10 ranked movies. References External links * * 1973 films Bengali-languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zafar Iqbal (actor)
Zafar Iqbal (born 25 September 1950 or 25 April 1950 – died 6 January 1991 or 1992) was a Bangladeshi actor, singer and freedom fighter. He acted in 150 films. Singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah and music composer Anwar Pervez (musician), Anwar Parvez were his siblings. Background Iqbal learned to play guitar in the 1970s. He formed his own band ''Rambling Stone'' in 1966 with two of his friends named Mukit & Akash. The band used to perform regularly at the hotel InterContinental Dhaka. Music director Robin Ghosh hired him as a session guitarist for his upcoming film ''Pitch Dhala Poth''. During one of those shows, director Khan Ataur Rahman met Iqbal and offered him work as an actor in a lead role for the film ''Apan Por ''. Career After the Bangladesh Liberation War, Iqbal started acting regularly from the mid-1970s. He acted in films including ''Shurjo Shongram'', its sequel ''Shurjo Grahan'', Mastan (1975), Bedin, Chor, Ongshidar, ''Noyoner Alo'' (1984), Ashirbad, Abishkar, Morja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zahir Raihan
Mohammad Zahirullah (19 August 1935 – disappeared 30 January 1972), known as Zahir Raihan, was a Bangladeshi novelist, writer and filmmaker. He is most notable for his documentary ''Stop Genocide'' (1971), made during the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was posthumously awarded Ekushey Padak in 1977 and Independence Day Award in 1992 by the Government of Bangladesh. Early life and education Mohammad Zahirullah was born on 19 August 1935, at Majupur, a village in the Feni Mahakuma under Noakhali district of the Bengal Presidency in British India (now Feni district in Bangladesh). After the Partition of Bengal in 1947, he, along with his parents, returned to his village from Calcutta. He obtained his bachelor's in Bengali from the University of Dhaka. He received his postgraduate degree in Bengali literature. Career Along with literary works, Raihan started working as a journalist, when he joined ''Juger Alo'' in 1950. Later, he also worked in newspapers, namely ''Khapchhara'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Sani
Mohammad Omar Sani (born 6 May 1968), is a Bangladeshi film and television actor. Career Sani's film debut was in the 1990 film ''Chader Alo'', directed by Shaikh Najrul Islam Khan. He acted in ''Prem Protishodh'' (1993) and ''Mohoth'' (1994). His met his future wife Moushumi at the film ''Dola'' (1994) and his first with Popy was ''Coolie'' (1997), directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar. After a 13-year hiatus from the film industry, he appeared in the film ''Ami Tumi Se'', ''Pagol Tor Jonnore'', ''Ajob Prem'' in 2013. Personal life Omar Sani comes from a family with strong ties to the Dhaliwood movie industry and well established actors in their own rights. On 2 August 1996, Sani married actress Moushumi Arifa Pervin Zaman (born 3 November,1972), better known by her stage name Moushumi, is a Bangladeshi film actress and director. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress three times for her roles in ''Meghla Akash'' (2001), ''Devda .... They have a son, Fardin Eh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
