Nazir Ahmed (filmmaker)
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Nazir Ahmed (1925 – 1 February 1990) was a
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filmmaker. He served as the founding executive director of East Pakistan Film Development Corporation (later
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) during 1957–1962.


Background

Ahmed was born at 17 Ashik Lane, Islampur neighborhood in
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. Ahmed's grandfather Mirza Hayat performed as an actor for the
Nawabs of Dhaka The Nawab of Dhaka (Bengali: "ঢাকার নবাব"), originally spelt in English Nawab of Dacca, was the title of the head of largest Muslim zamindar in British Bengal and Assam, based in present-day Dhaka, Bangladesh. The title of ''na ...
. His father, Mirza Fakir and uncle, Mirza Kader were actors as well. Ahmed's elder brother, Abu Naser Ahmed, was one of the founders of East Bengal Film Association in 1952. His younger brother, Hamidur Rahman, an artist, who later was the architect of
Shaheed Minar, Dhaka The Shaheed Minar ( bn, শহীদ মিনার ''Shohid Minar'' lit. "Martyr Monument") is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in th ...
. Ahmed completed his bachelor's from 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 ...
in 1942.


Career

Ahmed was the creator of ''In Our Midst'' (1947), the first documentary film ever produced in Dhaka. The documentary was focused on the 10-day Dhaka visit of the then
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of Pakistan,
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Muhammad Ali Jinnah (, ; born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the ...
. Ahmed worked for
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in London during 1948–1952. He went on make other documentary films including ''Salamat'', ''Wheel'' and ''1955''. He was the writer of the story and dialogues for the 1960 film
Asiya Asiya bint Muzahim ( ar, آسِيَة بِنْت مُزَاحِم, Āsiya bint Muzāḥim) was, according to the Qur'an and Islamic tradition, the wife of the Pharaoh of the Exodus and adoptive mother of Moses, identified as Bithiah in the Jewis ...
. Ahmed directed a film ''Notun Diganta'' (1968) and served as the cinematographer of ''Bindu Theke Britto'' (1970).


Filmography

*''In Our Midst'' (1947) (documentary) *''Salamat'' *''Wheel'' *''1955'' *''
Asiya Asiya bint Muzahim ( ar, آسِيَة بِنْت مُزَاحِم, Āsiya bint Muzāḥim) was, according to the Qur'an and Islamic tradition, the wife of the Pharaoh of the Exodus and adoptive mother of Moses, identified as Bithiah in the Jewis ...
'' (1960) (writer) *''Notun Diganta'' (1968) (director) *''Bindu Theke Britto'' (1970) (cinematographer)


Awards

* Bachsas (Bangladesh Cine-Journalists' Association) Award - 1983Ahmed, Nazir, Banglapedia
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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahmed, Nazir 1925 births 1990 deaths People from Dhaka University of Dhaka alumni Bengali film directors