Shuvro
Shuvro (শুভ্র in Bengali), sometimes transliterated as Shubhro or Śubhra, is a fictional character created by Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed. Shuvro is one of Ahmed's recurring characters, who first appeared in the short story "Ekti Shada Gari" ("A White Car"). The character became popular, and Ahmed wrote six novels about Shuvro between 1990 and 2010, including ''Daruchini Dip'' (''Cinnamon Island''), which was adapted as a film in 2007 starring Riaz as Shuvro. The character, whose name translates as "White", is meant to be a perfect spirit, set apart from the world. As Syed Monzur Morshed put it, Shuvro "is the 'white' of the mind, that is far from all the filth of the earth." He is seen by Bengali readers as a role model. However, Ahmed constantly tested Shuvro's pure spirit with new dilemmas and revelations; in the fourth book, titled simply ''Shuvro'', the character discovers that his real mother is a prostitute, not the mother that he has known. In 2017, Apurba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shuvro
Shuvro (শুভ্র in Bengali), sometimes transliterated as Shubhro or Śubhra, is a fictional character created by Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed. Shuvro is one of Ahmed's recurring characters, who first appeared in the short story "Ekti Shada Gari" ("A White Car"). The character became popular, and Ahmed wrote six novels about Shuvro between 1990 and 2010, including ''Daruchini Dip'' (''Cinnamon Island''), which was adapted as a film in 2007 starring Riaz as Shuvro. The character, whose name translates as "White", is meant to be a perfect spirit, set apart from the world. As Syed Monzur Morshed put it, Shuvro "is the 'white' of the mind, that is far from all the filth of the earth." He is seen by Bengali readers as a role model. However, Ahmed constantly tested Shuvro's pure spirit with new dilemmas and revelations; in the fourth book, titled simply ''Shuvro'', the character discovers that his real mother is a prostitute, not the mother that he has known. In 2017, Apurba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Daruchini Dip
''Daruchini Dwip'' ( bn, দারুচিনি দ্বীপ) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. It was released on 31 August 2007 throughout Bangladesh. The film is based on the Bangladeshi novelist and film maker Humayun Ahmed’s popular novel of the same name. It was directed by popular actor - director Tauquir Ahmed. ''Daruchini Dwip'' stars Riaz, Fazlur Rahman Babu, the award-winning Zakia Bari Momo, Abul Hayat, Asaduzzaman Noor, Dolly Johur, Challenger, Rahmat Ali, Wahida Mollick Jolly and Abdullah al Mamun. The film marks the debut film of Momo, Emon, Bindu, and Munmun. The film was appreciated by film critics and won the National Film Award of Bangladesh ''Best Film of the Year 2007'' and was nominated in seven categories also won all of them. It also won ''Best Foreign Language Film'' at the 2010 Bali International Film Festival Awards in Indonesia. Plot A team of young boys and girls plan to have a big trip across Bangladesh.The main protagonist of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Humayun Ahmed
Humayun Ahmed (; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and professor. His breakthrough was his debut novel ''Nondito Noroke'' published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, many of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh. His books were the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during the 1990s and 2000s. He won the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1981 and the Ekushey Padak in 1994 for his contribution to Bengali literature. In the early 1990s, Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films - each based on his own novels. He received six Bangladesh National Film Awards in different categories for the films ''Daruchini Dip'', ''Aguner Poroshmoni'' and ''Ghetuputra Komola''. He has his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra. Considered as one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali literature, his works are characterized by non-violence, realisti ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tara Tin Jon
Humayun Ahmed (; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and professor. His breakthrough was his debut novel ''Nondito Noroke'' published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, many of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh. His books were the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during the 1990s and 2000s. He won the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1981 and the Ekushey Padak in 1994 for his contribution to Bengali literature. In the early 1990s, Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films - each based on his own novels. He received six Bangladesh National Film Awards in different categories for the films ''Daruchini Dip'', ''Aguner Poroshmoni'' and ''Ghetuputra Komola''. He has his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra. Considered as one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali literature, his works are characterized by non-violence, realistic s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Misir Ali
Misir Ali ( bn, মিসির আলি) is a fictional character in a series of novels by Bangladeshi author Humayun Ahmed. He was described as one of the most famous characters in Bengali literature, TV and film over the last three decades. In the books, Ali plays the role of a part-time professor of Psychology at the University of Dhaka. Despite his not being a professional psychiatrist, people come to him for psychiatric treatment because of his special interest and knowledge in parapsychology. Later he was expelled from the University. Misir Ali is intelligent and often seen solving mysteries, although never accepting money for them. He is a logical person and doesn't believe in any paranormal activities. He has a personal diary named 'UNSOLVED,' in which he writes about those mysteries not solved by him. He is dark, tall and thin but in another story it was mentioned that he is short. He always lives in a small flat with a servant. Most of the time those servants are seen t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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Himu (character)
Himu or Himaloy ( bn, হিমু or হিমালয়) is a fictional character created by the Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed who appears in a disjunct series of novels. The character first appeared in the novel titled ''Mayurakkhi'' published in 1990. Character The real name of the character is Himalay, a name given by his father. He follows a lifestyle that was instructed by his psychopathic father who wanted him to be a great man. Himu wears a yellow panjabi that does not have a pocket and lives a mostly nomadic life. He walks barefoot on the streets of Dhaka without a certain destination. He does not have a job and, therefore, no source of income. He prefers the life of a beggar to that of a hard worker, often praising begging. However, Himu walks endlessly – never using any form of transportation. The charterer is decidedly eccentric and unorthodox in outlook. He has a large number of followers for his spiritual power of predicting future events of anyone, includi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baker Bhai
Baker Bhai ( bn, বাকের ভাই lit. "Brother Bāker") is the lead character in a popular Bangladeshi television series called ''Kothao Keu Nei''. The character is portrayed by Bangladeshi actor Asaduzzaman Noor. The show was created by Humayun Ahmed in 1990. Character Baker (Asaduzzaman Noor) is portrayed as a local gangster who patrols the streets with his two companions, Bodi ( Abdul Kader) and Mojnu (Lutfur Rahman George). As the leader of this small motorcycle gang, Bakeer Bhai skirts the edges of society, living just outside the law and outside of mainstream society. Although a rogue, gangster and rebellious spirit, he is known as a fair and just individual who won't hesitate to step in and correct an injustice or to come to the aid of the defenseless. During the course of the drama, Baker Bhai endears himself to a woman named Muna (Suborna Mustafa), who initially disrespects him as a common thug, but eventually succumbs to his roguish charms and his sense of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Faruque Ahmed (actor)
Faruque Ahamed is a playwright and actor in Bangladesh. He started his acting career by acting on stage while studying at the department of ''Geography and Environment'' of Jahangirnagar University. He was introduced across the country by playing a negative role called Rasik Lal in ''Baro rokom manus'' broadcast on Bangladesh Television. He was a regular face of popular playwright and writer Humayun Ahmed's drama. Early life Faruque Ahamed was born in Manikganj District of Dhaka division. He studied at the department of ''Geography and Environment'' at Jahangirnagar University. Faruque Ahamed is the father of a daughter. Career Faruque Ahamed joined Dhaka theatre in 1983. There he worked with actors like Humayun Faridi, Afzal Hossain, Suborna Mustafa, Shimul Yousuf, Raisul Islam Asad, Ahmed Rubel and Litu Anam. He was associated with theatre for about 25 years. While in theatre, he was significantly discussed with his performances in plays like ''Kirtankhola'', ''pracho'', '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ejajul Islam
Ezazul Islam, known by his stage name as Dr. Ezaz, is a Bangladeshi physician and actor who appears in Bangladeshi television shows and films. Dr. Islam graduated with an MBBS from Rangpur Medical College in 1984 and a post-graduate diploma in nuclear medicine (DNM) from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. He was the Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital until his retirement in 2020. Dr. Islam is popularly known for his role as one of the recurring characters in Humayun Ahmed's television drama series, Tara Tin Jon. Works Films * '' Srabon Megher Din'' (1999) * '' Dui Duari'' (2001) * ''Chandrokotha'' (2003) * ''Shyamol Chhaya'' (2004) * '' Tok Jhaal Mishti'' (2005) * '' Noy Number Bipod Sanket'' (2006) * '' Banglar Bou'' (2006) * '' Mayer Morjada'' (2006) * '' Bidrohi Padma'' (2006) * ''Rupkothar Golpo'' (2006) * ''Hridoyer Kotha'' (2006) * '' Swamir Songshar'' (2007) * '' Jhontu Montu Dui Bhai'' (2007) * '' Tomakei Khujchi'' (2008 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayanta Chattopadhyay
Jayanto Chattopadhyay (born 28 July 1946) is a Bangladeshi actor and reciter. He studied in English literature from Calcutta University. He portrayed the famous character Misir Ali in a television drama named ''Trishna''. Works Films * '' Adam Surat'' (1989) * ''Kittonkhola'' (2000) * '' Matir Moina'' (2002) (The Clay Bird) * ''Joyjatra'' (2004) * '' Ontarjatra'' (2006) * ''Nirontor'' (2006) * ''Banshi'' (2007) * ''Noy Number Bipod Sanket'' (2007) * ''The Last Thakur'' (2008) * ''Runway'' (2010) * '' Opekkha'' (2010) * ''Ghetuputra Komola'' (2012) * ''Pita - The Father'' (2012) * '' Shikhandi Kotha'' (2013) * ''Sutopar Thikana'' (2015) * ''Matir Projar Deshe'' (2018) * ''Padmar Prem'' (2019) * '' Kagojer Phul'' (TBA) * ''Amar Ache Jol'' (2008) * ''Krishnopokkho'' (2016) * '' Birotto'' (2022) Drama serials * ''Bishaash'' (2010) * ''Kala Koitor'' (2012) Dramas * ''Trishna'' * ''Lilaboti'' * ''Khela'' Web Series See also * Cinema of Bangladesh * Bangladeshi film actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |