Raisul Islam Asad
Raisul Islam Asad | |
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রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ | |
 Asad in 2016 | |
| Born | Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam 15 July 1953 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka Collegiate School University of Dhaka |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam (known as Raisul Islam Asad; born 15 July 1953)[1] is a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and an actor in radio, theatre, television and film.[2] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor four times for his roles in the films Padma Nadir Majhi (1992), Anya Jibon (1995), Dukhai (1997) and Lalsalu (2001).[3] Besides, he won Best Supporting Actor award twice for the roles in Ghani: The Cycle (2006) and Mrittika Maya (2013).[4] As of 2016, he acted in more than 50 films.[4] He was a member of the Crack Platoon an elite urban guerilla, intelligence and commando unit of the Mukti Bahini.[5]
Early life and career
[edit]Asad studied in Dhaka Collegiate School.[6] He completed his bachelor's degree and masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka.[7] 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.[8] His first acted feature film was Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973) directed by Khan Ataur Rahman.[8]
As a Freedom Fighter he received Rahe Bhander Ennoble Award in 2016.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]Asad married Tahira Dil Afroz in 1979. Together they have a daughter, Rubaina Zaman.[4] He has a sister named Nurjahan.[2]
Filmography
[edit]- Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973)
- Ghuddi (1980)
- Suruj Miah (1985)
- Padma Nadir Majhi (1992)
- Nodir Naam Modhumoti (1996)
- Anya Jibon (1995)
- Sotter Mrittu Nei (1996)
- Dukhai (1997)
- Lal Darja (1997)
- Hothat Brishti (1998)
- Kittonkhola (2000)
- Lalsalu (2001)
- Adhiar (2003)[11]
- Lalon (2004)
- Duratta (2006)
- Moner Manush (2010)
- Amar Bondhu Rashed (2011)
- Kaler Putul (2018)[12]
- Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo (2019)
- Mission Extreme (2021)
- Adam (2023)
- Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)†
References
[edit]- ^ Zaima Zahra (15 July 2016). "I want to work till the end - Raisul Islam Asad". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ a b Shah Alam Shazu (17 May 2010). "'We saved money to buy kites'... Raisul Islam Asad". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "National Film Award Best Actors Yearwise List (1975 – 2007)" (PDF). Ministry of Information. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2008.
- ^ a b c "Mzamin" ৬৪-তে রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ [Raisul Islam Asad at 64]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Gallant Urban Guerrillas of 1971". Star Weekend Magazine.
- ^ রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ: শুভ জন্মদিন [Raisul Islam Asad: Happy Birthday]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ Shahbaz Zahed (2 April 2015). অনন্য রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ [Unique Raisul Islam Asad]. Dhaka Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ a b রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 16 January 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "13th Universal Sufi Fest held". The Daily Observer. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ রাহে ভান্ডারের ১৩ তম মহাত্মা সম্মেলনে বক্তারা. Daily Azadi (in Bengali). 24 March 2016. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ Mallick, Sadya Afreen (25 September 2003). "A tapestry of joy and sorrow of our common man". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Murder mystery film 'Kaler Putul' premieres Friday". Dhaka Tribune. 28 March 2018.
External links
[edit]- 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