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 Jahangirnagar University ( JU) is a publicly funded university located in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the only fully residential university in Bangladesh. It operated as a project until 1973, when the 'Jahangirnagar Muslim University Act' w ...

. He was introduced across the country by playing a negative role called Rasik Lal in ''Baro rokom manus'' broadcast on

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. He was a regular face of popular playwright and writer

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 ...

's drama.

Early life

Faruque Ahamed was born in

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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

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and

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. He was associated with theatre for about 25 years. While in theatre, he was significantly discussed with his performances in plays like ''Kirtankhola'', ''pracho'', ''Keramat Mandal'', ''Chakra'' and ''Yavati Kanya''. After passing out of the university, Faruque Ahamed was involved in various NGOs including BRAC for a while. He was first significantly discussed

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's TV drama ''Boro rokomer manus'' by playing Rasiklal. Shortly thereafter, he came to the notice of Humayun Ahmed and acted in the play Achin brikhho directed by him. After that, he became Sadin Khasru and Dr. Ejajul starred in Humayun Ahmed's popular series with Islam called ''Tara Tin Jon''. Farooq Ahmed also wrote the scripts of several plays including ''kal shaper donshon'', ''uccho bonsho patra chai'', ''digbaji'', ''dui basinda'' and ''pani para''. He directed the two dramas ''badragi badrul'' and ''how mau khaw''. He is mainly known as a theatre actor but has also acted in a few films.

Works

Theatres

* Kirtankhola * Pracha * Keramat Mandal * Cakra * Yavati konnar mon

Television

* Boro Rokomer Manush * Ochin Brikhho * Tara Tin Jon *

Aaj Robibar Aaj Robibar (Bengali: আজ রবিবার; ''Today's Sunday'') is a Bangladeshi television sitcom created by Humayun Ahmed that was originally aired on BTV in 1997—considered one of the finest works from Humayun Ahmeds filming career. I ...

* Brikhho Manob * Grihosukh Pvt. Ltd. * Bonur Golpo * Hablonger Bazarey * 24 Caret Man * Ghorer Khobor Porer Khobor * Ami Aaj Bhejabo Chokh Somudro Joley! * Ure Jai Bokpakkhi * Tara Tinjon: Tea Master * Juta Baba * Mohan Choinik Chikitshok: Wang Pi * Montri Mohodoyer Agomon Shubheccha Shagotom * Yamuna'r Jol Dekhte Kalo * Chor * Homehappiness Pvt. Ltd. * Jaitari * The same case * Ghost Luxury * Silver Night * Enayet Ali's Chhagol * Hostage * Behind the Scene * FnF * Graduate * Jimmi * Amra Jege Achi * @18: All Time Dourer Upor * Moneybag * Faad O Bogar Golpo * Sikander Box * Behind the Trap * Average Aslam * Fatman * Mahin Series * Durer Bari Kacher Manush * Chander Chada * Behind The Puppy * Syed Barir Bou * Ekhane Keu Thakena * Ekhane Keu Thakena 2 * Stories of traps and bobas * Para * Hitler wants to die * Hoichoi Paribaar *

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Films

* ''

Nodir Naam Modhumoti ''Nodir Naam Modhumoti'' (translated as ''The River Named Modhumoti'') is a 1996 Bangladeshi Bengali language film directed by Tanvir Mokammel. It won 20th Bangladesh National Film Awards for the Best Story, Best Dialogue and Best Male Playback ...

'' (1996) * ''

Shyamol Chhaya ''Shyamol Chhaya'' ( bn, শ্যামল ছায়া; English: ''The Green Shade'') is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film. It was released on 16 December 2004. Written and directed by Humayun Ahmed. Stars Humayun Faridi, Challenger, Ria ...

'' (2004) * '' Tok Jhaal Mishti'' (2005) * ''

Noy Number Bipod Sanket ''Noy Number Bipod Sanket'' (English: Danger Signal Number Nine) is a 2007 Bengali language, Bengali Comedy-Drama Film directed by Humayun Ahmed. The film stars Rahmat Ali (actor), Rahmat Ali, Challenger (actor), Challenger, Jayanta Chattopadhya ...

'' (2007) * '' Ghetuputro Komola'' * ''

Taarkata ''Taarkata'' is a 2014 Bangladeshi romantic thriller film written and directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, starring Arifin Shuvoo, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim with Moushumi, Faruque Ahmed, Dr. Ezazul Islam and Ahmed Sharif in supporting roles. ...

'' (2014) * ''

Krishnopokkho 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 ...

'' (2016) * '' Voyangkor Sundor'' (2017) * ''

Fagun Haway ''Fagun Haway'' ( bn, ফাগুন ‍হাওয়ায়, lit=In Spring breeze) is a Bangladeshi historical drama film based on the novel ''Bou Kotha Kou'' by Tito Rahman. This movie based on the Bengali language movement during 1952 i ...

'' (2019) * '' August 1975'' (2021) * '' Shuklopokkho'' (2022) * '' Agamikal'' (2022) * ''

Kanamachi Kanamachi ( bn, কানামাছি, Kanamachhi, Blind fly, also spelt ''Kanamasi'' or ''Khanamasi'') is a traditional game popular in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura. It is played mainly by child ...

'' (Upcoming)

Web Series

* ''Bhoyer Golpo - Murda Khat'' * ''

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'' (2022)

Awards

Impressed by Faruque Ahamed's performance,

dedicated his book '' Lilua Batas.

References

External links

* * {{BMDb name Living people Jahangirnagar University alumni Bangladeshi actors People from Manikganj District Year of birth missing (living people)