Humayun Kamrul Islam (known as Humayun Faridi; 29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organiser.
He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor is the highest award for film acting in Bangladesh.
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Records and statistics Multiple wins and nominations
The following individuals received two or more Best Actor awards:
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for his lead role in the film ''Matritto'' (2004).
[ He was awarded ]Ekushey Padak
Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contribut ...
posthumously in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh
The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh ( bn, গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার — ) is the central executive government of Bangladesh. The government was constituted by the Con ...
.
Early life
Faridi was born in Narinda, Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...
on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of his sisters. In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.[ In the same year, he entered the ]University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
to study organic chemistry. However, due to the Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War ( bn, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ, , also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, or simply the Liberation War in Bangladesh) was a revolution and War, armed conflict sparked by the rise of the Benga ...
of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted to 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 ...
to study economics and became a close associate of dramatist Selim Al-Deen.
Career
Faridi was discovered by dramatist Nasiruddin Yousuff
Nasiruddin Yousuff is a Bangladeshi stage and film director. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director for the film '' Guerrilla'' (2011). He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2010 for his contribution to B ...
, who went to serve as a judge to 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 ...
where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged. Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival 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 joined as a member of the ''Dhaka Theatre''. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the ''Shakuntala
Shakuntala (Sanskrit: ''Śakuntalā'') is the wife of Dushyanta and the mother of Emperor Bharata. Her story is told in the '' Adi Parva'' of the ancient Indian epic ''Mahabharata'' and dramatized by many writers, the most famous adaption bein ...
'' rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character, ''Tokkhok''. After that, he performed in ''Phoni Monsha'' in 1980, ''Kirtankhola'' as Chaya Ranjan in 1981 and ''Keramat Mangal'' as Keramat in 1985.[ Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid 1990s in a play called ''Bhut''.][
Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in ''Nil Nakshar Shandaney'' in 1982.] He went on to act in ''Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni'', ''Songsoptok
''Songsoptok'' (''Shôngshôptôk'') is a drama serial which aired on Bangladesh Television. It was first filmed in the year 1971, but filming was stopped after just four episodes as the liberation war started in March. After many years, filming r ...
'' (1987–88), ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989), ''Dui Bhai'' (1990), ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991), ''Kothao Keu Nei
''Kothao Keu Nei'' (Bengali: কোথাও কেউ নেই, English: ''No one is nowhere'') is a Bangladeshi drama television series written by Humayun Ahmed, which aired on Bangladesh Television from 1993 to 1994. The series is about the s ...
'' (1992–93), ''Shomudrey Gangchil'' (1993), ''Kachher Manush'', and ''Doll's House
A dollhouse or doll's house is a toy home made in miniature. Since the early 20th century dollhouses have primarily been the domain of children, but their collection and crafting is also a hobby for many adults. English-speakers in North America ...
'' (2007–08).
Faridi debuted his film acting career in the film ''Din-Mojur'' directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon
Shahidul Islam Khokon (15 May 1957 – 4 April 2016) was a Bangladeshi filmmaker and producer.
Career
Khokon debuted as a director on 1985 through his film ''Rokter Bondi''. He directed more than 30 films and most of them were commercially succe ...
.[ He went on to act in ''Shantrash'', ''Top Rongbaz'' and ''Bish Daat''.][
]
Personal life
In the 1980s, Faridi married Nazmun Ara Begum Minu. They had one daughter – Shararat Islam Devyani. The couple got divorced after four years. He was then married to the actress Suborna Mustafa
Suborna Mustafa (born 2 December 1960) is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actress. She is the current Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat-4 since February 2019. She is a member of Bangladesh Awami League party.
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until 2008.[
Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.][ He was suffering from chronic lungs disease.
]
Works
Film
*''Onek Diner Asha'' (1964)
*''Alo Amar Alo'' (1971)
*'' Dahan'' (1985) - Munir
*''Suchona'' (1988) - Akkel Ali
*''Shontrash'' (1991) - Julmot Ali Khan
*''Top Rangbaaz'' (1991)
*''Utthan Poton'' (1992)
*''Beporoa'' (1992)
*''Sotorko Shoitan'' (1993)
*''Banglar Bodhu'' (1993) - Abul
*''Ekattorer Jishu
''Ekattorer Jishu'' (Eng. ''Jesus of Seventy one,'' bn, একাত্তরের যীশু) is a 1993 Bangladeshi film based on the Bangladesh Liberation War. The film is directed by Nasir Uddin Yusuf and is based on the novel ''Ekattorer J ...
'' (1993) - Desmond, the caretaker
*''Anutopto'' (1993)
*''Dola'' (19
*''Padma Nadir Majhi
''Padma Nadir Majhi'' is an Indo-Bangladesh joint production feature film directed by Goutom Ghosh from the novel of the same name, Manik Bandopadhyay's ''Padma Nadir Majhi'', shows life of fishermen of the Padma River.
Plot
Hossain Miya (Utpa ...
'' (1993)[
*''Stree Hotta'' (1993)
*''Duhshahosh'' (1994)
*''Sneho'' (1994) - Thanda Mama
*''Ghatok'' (1994) - Jamir Box
*''Ghrina'' (1994) - BC Lohani
*''Commander'' (1994) - Andu Chora / A.R. Khan
*''Ghorer Shotru'' (1994)
*''Konnadaan'' (1995) - Salamatullah
*''Bishaw Premik'' (1995) - Romeo / Boro vai
*''Anjuman'' (1995)
*''Bichar Hobe'' (1996) - Dobir Morol
*''Baghini Konna'' (1996)
*''Soitan Manush'' (1996)
*''Mayer Odhikar'' (1996)
*''Nirmom'' (1996) - Rustam Ali
*'']Palabi Kothai
''Palabi Kothay'' is a Bangladeshi feminist comedy film released in 1997. It is a finest example of Bangladeshi women-oriented film. Humayun Faridi produced the film. Palabi Kothay is one of flop films in Bangladesh. The film is a remake of Kama ...
'' (1997) - Mr. Howladar, Manager
*''Coolie'' (1997) - Keramat Ali Bepari
*''Anondo Asru'' (1997) - Dewan Sharif
*''Tumi Shudu Tumi'' (1997) - Amir Chakladar
*''Praner Cheye Priyo'' (1997) - Billat Ali
* ''Ranga Bou Ranga may refer to:
* Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy (1890–1970), Indian politician in Andhra Pradesh, participant in the Telangana rebellion
* N G Ranga, Indian leader
* Ranga Sohoni (1918–1993), Indian Test cricketer
* S. V. Ranga Rao (1918–1 ...
'' (1998)
*''Vondo'' (1998) - The Great Prince
*''Shanto Keno Mastan'' (1998)
*''Ke Amar Baba'' (1999)
*''Madam Fuli
Madam Fuli is a 1999 Bangladeshi film directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon. It stars debutants Shimla and Alexander Bo in lead roles while Bobita and Humayun Faridi in supporting roles. It is a female-centric film, which is rarely seen in Banglade ...
'' (1999) - Karam Ali
*''Pagla Ghonta'' (1999)
*''Ranga Bou'' (1999)
*''Ashami Bodhu'' (1999)
*''Mone Pore Tomake'' (2000) - Mr. Cotton Ali
*''Joddha'' (2000) - Shuk Narayan / Bablu
*''Kukkhato Khuni'' (2000) - Ismail Sordar
*''Bidroho Charidike'' (2000)
*''Bichchu Bahini'' (2000) - Farid Chowdhury
*''Bhoyongkor Sontrasi'' (2001)
*''Eri Nam Bhalobasha'' (2002)
*''Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti
''Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti'' ( bn, কখনো মেঘ কখনো বৃষ্টি) is a 2003 Bangladeshi film directed by actress Moushumi. It is the first film she directed. It stars Moushumi, Ferdous, Razzak, Bobita, Humayun Fari ...
'' (2003)
*''Bir Soinik
''Bir Soinik'' also ( bn, বীর সৈনিক) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film.
The film released was 2003 in Bangladesh. director-writer Delwar Jahan Jhantu. Stars Manna, Moushumi, Rosy Samad, Humayun Faridi, Yasmin Bilkis Sathi and ...
'' (2003) - Ramjan Molla
*''Bachelor
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Etymo ...
'' (2004) - Abrar Bhai
*''Tyag'' (2004) - Sidhu Bao
*''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) - The Freedom Fighter Commander
*''Joyjatra
''Joyjatra'' ( bn, জয়যাত্রা) is Bangladeshi film directed by Tauquir Ahmed and produced by Azam Faruk, featuring Mahfuz Ahmed, Bipasha Hayat, Azizul Hakim, Ahsan Habib Nasim, and others. The film is set in the period of the ...
'' (2004) - Pocha
*''Matritwa'' (2005) - Jabbar
*''Taka
The Bangladeshi taka ( bn, টাকা, sign: , code: BDT, short form: Tk) is the currency of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. In Unicode, it is encoded at .
Issuance of bank notes 10 and larger is controlled by Bangladesh Bank, while ...
'' (2005) - Arman Chowdhury
*''Duratta'' (2006)
*''Bangla'' (2006)
*'' Mayer Morjada'' (2006)
*''Rupkothar Golpo'' (2006) - Drunk man in broken down car
*''Bindur Chhele'' (2006) - Jadab
*'' Aha!'' (2007) - Kishlu
*''His Dream, His Nightmare'' (2007) - Ajmol Hossain
*''Ki Jadu Korila
''Ki Jadu Korila'' ( bn, কি যাদু করিলা) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language film directed by Chandan Chowdhury. Chowdhury has worked as assistant director with Bangladeshi filmmaker Abdullah Al Mamun. This was Chandan Chowdhu ...
'' (2008) - Kamal Chairman
*''Priotomeshu'' (2009) - Nishad's Brother-in-law
*''Chehara: Vondo-2'' (2010) - Prince
*''Phirey Esho Behula'' (2011)
*''Meherjaan
''Meherjaan'' ( bn, মেহেরজান) is the feature-length début film of Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain. The film was pulled from theatres due to the hostile response of some segments of the audience after its release in January ...
'' (2011) - Khonkar
*''Ek Cup Cha'' (2014) - Afzal Chowdhury
*''Hulia''
*''Bachelor''
*''Teg''
*''Return Ticket''
*''Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti''
*''Takar Ohonkar''
*''Utthan-Poton''
*''Sottru Voyonkor''
*''Ajker Hitler''
*''Atto-Ohongkar''
*''Shukher Sorgoh''
*''Nil Sagorer Tire''
*''Shashon''
*''Sotru Voyonkor''
*''Lat Shaheb''
*''Kuli''
*''Hingsha''
*''A Desh Kar''
*''Mittar Mrityu''
*''Nor Pishach''
*''Bhalobashi Tomake''
*''Shukher Sorgoh''
*''Churmar''
*''Prem Mane Na Badha''
*''Nistur''
*''Bager Thaba''
*''Premer Jala''
*''Palabi Kuthai''
*''Kalo Choshma''
*''Paharadar''
Television dramas
Theatrical plays
*''Montasir Fantasy''
*''Kirtonkhola''
*''Keramot Mongol''
*''Durto wee''
References
External links
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1952 births
2012 deaths
Jahangirnagar University alumni
Bangladeshi male film actors
Bangladeshi male stage actors
Bangladeshi male television actors
Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
Recipients of the Ekushey Padak