Azim (1937 – 26 March 2003) was a Bangladeshi film actor. He is best known for his role in ''Rupban'' (1965) as Rahim Badshah opposite Sujata.

Early life

Nurul Azim Khaled Rauf was born on 23 July 1937 to a Bengali Muslim family in Habiganj,

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. His father served as a judge in several parts of Bengal, eventually settling in Hatkhola,

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Career

Azim debuted in the 1960 film ''Rajdhanir Buke''. In 1961, he appeared in

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. He appeared in cult hit ''Rupban'' in 1965. Later, he appeared in several films in the 1960s and 1970s. Banglar Nayok was his last film. He appeared in a total of 53 movies.

Personal life

Azim married actress Sujata on 30 June 1967.

Works

* ''Rajdhanir Buke'' (1960) * ''

'' (1961) * ''Natun Sur'' (1962) * ''Paise'' (1962) * ''Bewaqoof'' (1962) * ''Rupban'' (1965) * ''Mala'' (1965) * ''Chena Ochena'' (1967) * ''Beder Meye'' (1969) * ''Tansen'' (1970) * ''Santan'' (1970) * ''Mishor Kumari'' (1970) * ''Takar Khela'' (1974) * ''Protinidhi'' (1976) * '' Banglar Nayok'' (1995)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Azim 1937 births 2003 deaths Bangladeshi male film actors Bengali male actors People from Habiganj District 20th-century Bangladeshi male actors