Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal (known by the stage name Uzzal; 28 April 1946) is a

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i film actor, producer and director. In the film, he made his film debut with

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directed film ''Binimoy''. In addition to acting in the film, he also produced and directed films. He acted in over 100 films and also in about 100 television plays. Notable films in which he starred include ''

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'' and '' Nalish''. His directorial films are ''Shakti Porikkha'', ''Tibro Protibad'', and ''Paaper Shasti''.

Early life

Uzzal was born in Jantihar village, Shahzadpur, Pabna District in the then

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. He was a student of the

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. He passed MA in International Relations in 1970 from Dhaka University. While staying at the SM hall of Dhaka University in 1967–69, he played the role of a hero in the play of the university or in the drama played by TSC and Sujata or Rubina was his co-artist.

Career

From 1967 to 1969 he used to play drama on Dhaka Television. In 1970, Uzzal debuted his acting career in

's film ''Binimoy''. He made his first film debuted with actress

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. Then in 1972, he played role in Yousuf Zahir's directed comedy-dramatic film ''Ieye Korey Biye'' with

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and Babita. In the same year, he played role in Subhash Dutta directed film ''

'' based on Bangladesh War of Liberation. Over the years he acted with actresses like

, Rozina,

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and

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. He got a leg injury during the shooting of the film ''Oporadh''. He acted in the roles of films like ''Janata Express'', ''Kudraat'' and ''Phooler Shori'' after the accident. Uzzal also directed the films ''Shakti Porikkha'', ''Tibro Protibad'', and ''Paaper Shasti''. Uzzal is involved in the Film Producers and Distributors Association and a member of the Film Censor Board.

Political career

He is very active in politics. He was senior vice president of Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (Jasas), cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Filmography

;As director *''Shokti Porikkha'' (1994) *''Tibro Protibad'' *''Paper Shasti''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Uzzal Living people 1946 births People from Pabna District University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi male television actors Bangladeshi male film actors Bangladeshi film directors