Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam (known as Raisul Islam Asad; born 15 July 1953) is a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and an actor in radio, theatre, television and film. He won

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four times for his roles in the films ''

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'' (1993), ''

Anya Jibon ''Anya Jibon'' ( bn, অন্য জীবন) is a Bangladeshi Bengali language film that was released in 1995. The film's screenplay and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sheikh Niamat Ali and also produced the film from his own banner S Niamot ...

'' (1995), ''

Dukhai ''Dukhai'' ( bn, দুখাই) is a Bangladeshi film written and directed by Morshedul Islam. The film got National Film Awards in 9 different categories. Plot This film shows the struggle of the people of the shore in the natural calamity. C ...

'' (1997) and '' Lalsalu'' (2001). Besides, he won Best Supporting Actor award twice for the roles in '' Ghani: The Cycle'' (2006) and ''

Mrittika Maya ''Mrittika Maya'' is a Bangladeshi film about the heartbreaking life of an old potter. The film's script, screenplay and direction was done by Gazi Rakayet and produced by Faridur Reza Sagar and Gazi Rakaet himself. The star casts of this film inc ...

'' (2013). As of 2016, he acted in more than 50 films. He was a member of the

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an elite urban guerilla, intelligence and commando unit of the

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Early life and career

Asad studied in

Dhaka Collegiate School Dhaka Collegiate School is a secondary school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the oldest schools in Bangladesh. The students of collegiate school are called Collegiatian. History The school was established in Dhaka on 21 June 1835 as Dhaka E ...

. He completed his bachelor's degree and masters in sociology 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 1972, Asad debuted in acting through his roles on the stage dramas ''Ami Raja Hobo Na'' and ''Shorpo Bishoyok Golpo'' on the same day. His first acted feature film was ''

Abar Tora Manush Ho ''Abar Tora Manush Ho'' ( bn, আবার তোরা মানুষ হ) is a 1973 Bangladeshi film starring Maruf Ahmed, Bobita, Farooque and Raisul Islam Asad. Khan Ataur Rahman earned both Best Film and Best Director Award at Bangladesh N ...

'' (1973) directed by

Khan Ataur Rahman Khan Ataur Rahman (known as Khan Ata; 11 December 1928 – 1 December 1997) was a Bangladeshi film actor, director, producer, screenplay writer, music composer, and singer, best known for his role in the film '' Jibon Theke Neya'' (1970). He r ...

. As a Freedom Fighter he received Rahe Bhander Ennoble Award in 2016.

Personal life

Asad married Tahira Dil Afroz in 1979. Together they have a daughter, Rubaina Zaman. He has a sister named Nurjahan.

Filmography

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Asad, Raisul Islam Living people 1953 births People from Dhaka University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi male film actors Bangladeshi male television actors Bangladeshi male stage actors Bangladeshi male voice actors Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Best Supporting Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Dhaka Collegiate School alumni National Film Award (Bangladesh) for Lifetime Achievement recipients