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Dino Shafeek was born on 21 March 1930 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Mind Your Language (1977), It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) and High Road to China (1983). He died on 10 March 1984 in London, England, UK.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Jashim was born on 15 August 1951 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Kaliya (1994), Tiger (1997) and Banglar Nayok (1995). He was married to Suchorita and Nasrin. He died on 8 October 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Monwar Hossain Dipjol was born on 15 June 1958 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and producer, known for Gono Gushmon (2001), Bostir Rani Suriya (2004) and Ammajan (1999).- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Ritwik Ghatak was born on 4 November 1925 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Reason, Debate and a Story (1974), Musafir (1957) and The Cloud-Capped Star (1960). He was married to Surama Ghatak. He died on 6 February 1976 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Actress
- Art Department
- Writer
Bipasha Hayat was born on 23 March 1971 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress and writer, known for Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), Joyjatra (2004) and Brishty (2000). She has been married to Tauquir Ahmed since 1999. They have two children.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909 - January 8, 1966) was an Indian film director. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films such as Do Bigha Zamin (1953), Bandini (1963), Biraj Bahu (1954), Madhumati (1958) which he employed to portray realism. He won a number of awards throughout his career, including eleven Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and the International Prize of the Cannes Film Festival. Madhumati won 9 Filmfare Awards in 1958, a record held for 37 years.- Producer
- Writer
Anthony C. Bartley was born on 28 March 1919 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a producer and writer, known for Chevron Theatre (1952), Fireside Theatre (1949) and Assignment Foreign Legion (1956). He was married to Victoria Mann and Deborah Kerr. He died on 5 April 2001 in Cork, Ireland.- Actress
Shabnam was born on 17 August 1946 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Aaja Sanam (1968), Sajan (1969) and Lady Commando (1989). She was previously married to Robin Ghosh.- Shahid Hasan Misha (known by his stage name Misha Shawdagor) is a Bangladeshi film actor.He has appeared in more than 800 films.Sawdagor won the "actor hunt" contest arranged by BFDC in 1986. He was cast as a hero in Chhotku Ahmed's movie Chetona in 1990. He also appeared in Omorshongi as a hero, but was not successful. Directors advised him to act in villain roles. He successfully appeared as a villain in Jachche Bhalobasha in 1994.
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- Art Director
- Music Department
Zafar Iqbal was born on 25 September 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and art director, known for Shuktara (1988), Mastan (1975) and Noyoner Alo (1984). He died on 8 January 1992 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Bulbul Ahmed was born on 15 September 1941 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Rajlokkhi Srikanto (1987), Shimana Periye (1977) and Bodhu Biday (1978). He was married to Daisy Ahmed. He died on 15 July 2010 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Asit Sen was born on 24 September 1922 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Safar (1970), Deep Jweley Jai (1959) and Mehndi (1983). He died on 25 August 2001 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Actress
- Producer
- Music Department
Suborna Mustafa was born on 2 December 1960 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress and producer, known for Gohin Baluchor (2017), Notun Bou (1983) and Khondo Golpo 1971 (2011). She has been married to Badrul Anam Saud since 7 July 2008. She was previously married to Humayun Faridi.- Producer
- Director
- Actress
Afsana Karim Mimi aka Afsana Mimi has been the mastermind and core flowing energy of a number of companies. A graduate from the University of Dhaka, she embarked into the arena of performing arts with particular focus on drama. After reaching the apex in her acting career, Mimi decided to go a step higher. She moved into producing and directing different audiovisual productions ranging from television commercials to documentaries to dramas (both one-off and serials) to telefilms. Finally, she moved on to directing feature film. Since her first appearance as an actor in theatre and audio-visual industry in 1990, Afsana Mimi is having a long career of almost 30 years. She has starred over hundreds of TV fictions. She also had a career as a dubbing voice artist in Bangladesh Film Develop Corporation.
Mimi started directing in 2000. She directed mega serials adapted from novels like Kachher Manush, Poush Faguner Pala . She has worked as a producer-director of almost above 1500 episodes of fictions and non-fictions altogether for television. Mimi serves as the director of Ichchhetola, a cultural centre for children including teenagers at Uttara in Dhaka.- Actor
- Music Department
- Producer
On this day in 1952, actor Humayun Faridi was conceived. The jewel of an actor left his impact in every acting genre in Bangladesh, from theater to commercial Bangla films.
Over the course of a four-decade career, Faridi rose to an elite level. His distinctive acting technique is still referenced in jokes, tribute videos, and social media posts.
In a newspaper article, Faridi's close friend and fellow director Shaer Khan affectionately referred to the actor as "Pagla" and "Genius." Shaer penned: "Humayun Faridi is one of a rare breed of actors. Similar to how Hollywood is still looking for the next Gregory Peck, we will have to wait 100 years for the next Faridi." Humayun Faridi was referred to as the "Gregory Peck of Bangladesh" by Shaer. His eulogy wouldn't be an exaggeration, given Faridi is widely recognized as one of Bangladesh's all-time best actors.
In Bangla movies, Faridi has played a range of parts, some of which were adversarial. But despite playing a villain, he still stole the show. His portrayal of "Kan kata Ramjan" has become legendary in our nation's TV history. One of his best performances, albeit slightly less well known, was as the chauvinist and abusive manager Mr. Hawladar in the cult classic movie Palabi Kothay. The movie seems more timely in the MeToo era, and it was undoubtedly ahead of its time.- Actor
- Producer
Farooque was born on 18 August 1948 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and producer, known for Lathial (1975), Sujon Sokhi (1975) and Mia Bhai (1990). He was married to Farhana Pathan . He died on 15 May 2023 in Singapore.- Music Department
Azam Khan was born on 28 February 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is known for Dost Dushman (1977). He died on 5 June 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Khotipuron (1989), Ma o Chhele (1985) and Moroner Pore (1990). He has been married to Runa Laila since 1999. He was previously married to Khoshnur Alamgir.- Faria Alam was born on 13 February 1966 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Cash and Curry (2008), The Weakest Link (2000) and Svennis (2024).
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Suman Kalyanpur was born on 28 January 1937 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is known for Naseeb (1981), Veerana (1988) and Geet (1970).- Lily Chakraborty is mainly a Bengali actress who has earned accolades for her natural way of acting skill and has acted in many Bollywood films also.In large number of films she portrayed character roles but has acted as heroine in several pictures as well.She has acted as heroine of one Malayalam film 'Priya' in 1970.She has acted in Bhojpuri films,Assamese films etc also. She used to act in stage plays and in TV serials.
Lily Chakraborty was born on August 8, 1941 in Dhaka and her Father's name was Kesab Chandra Chakraborty and Mother was Dipti Chakraborty.Her debut film was as a supporting actress in the film " Bhanu Pelo Lottery' in 1958.She then used to appear continuously in Bengali films like 'Adwitiya,Fuleswari,Mukhjay Paribar,Janani' etc. In 1973 Gulzar directed a sensitive subject 'Achanak' which told the story of an Army Officer who was very handsome, smart and home loving person eagerly returning home after the 1971 war to see his beloved wife.He was shocked to find that his wife was in love with another person.Vinod Khanna was the hero as the Army Officer and Lily Chakraborty was the heroine of this film.Iftekhar acted as a Police Officer and Farida Jalal as a nurse. In 1975 she acted in another film of 'Gulzar' named 'Mausam' which was a super hit film.Sanjeev Kumar, Sharmila Tagore Om Shiv puri etc acted. She acted along with Mallika Sarabhai in 'Mutti Bhar Chawal(75) directed by Surendra Shailaj. In the Super hit film 'Chupke Chupke' in which Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore were the main pair Lily Chakraborty portrayed the character 'Lata Kumar Srivastav'.Hrishikesh Mukherjee was the director. In another famous film of Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1977 'Alaap' she acted as one of the heroine as 'Geeta. A. Prasad, wife of Amitabh Bachchan's character 'Alok Prasad'. In 1989 she acted in 'Ek Din Achanak' which was directed by Mrinal Sen in which Shabana Azmi was the heroine. In 1976 she acted in the Satyajit Ray's Bengali film 'Jana Aranya' and later in another Satyajit Ray film 'Shakha Proshaka'. In 1970 she was the heroine of Malayalam film 'Priya' which was directed by Madhu.It was the debut venture of Madhu as a director.Madhu acted as the hero of this movie which was adopted from the novel of C.Radhakrishnan. In 2009 she has acted in the Assamese film 'Basundhara' which got National Award for Best feature film in Assamese.It handled the theme of man-elephant conflicts faced by forest range inhabitants.Director'Producer was Hiren Bora. - Actor
- Writer
Max Robertson was born on 28 August 1915 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Four Desperate Men (1959), Friends and Neighbours (1959) and Oh in Colour (1970). He was married to Elisabeth Beresford and Nancy Suttor. He died on 20 November 2009 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Aarti Mukherjee was born on 18 July 1943 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is known for Masoom (1983), Fuleswari (1974) and Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli (1971).- Actress
Dolly Johur was born on 17 July 1953 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is an actress, known for Ghani (2006), Shongkhonil Karagar (1992) and Bikkhov (1994). She was previously married to Johurul Islam.- Actor
- Casting Department
Barun Chanda was born on 30 May 1945 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor, known for Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023), Robber (2013) and Chorabali (2016).- Qazi Anwar Husain was born on 19 July 1936 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a writer, known for Masud Rana (1974), MR-9: Sky Dancer and MR-9: Do or Die (2023). He was married to Farida Yasmin. He died on 19 January 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Muqeed Majumdar Babu was born on 25 October 1955 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is a director, known for Nature and Life (2013). He has been married to Keka Ferdousi since 1980. They have two children.
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- Writer
- Director
Tauquir Ahmed was born on 5 March 1966 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Joyjatra (2004), The Unnamed (2016) and Haldaa (2017). He has been married to Bipasha Hayat since 23 July 1999.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Shahnaz Rahmatullah was born on 2 January 1953 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is known for Chhutir Phande (1990), Osru Diye Lekha (1972) and Binimoy (1970). She was married to Abul Bashar Rahmatullah. She died on 23 March 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Pijush Ganguly was born on 2 January 1965 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Abar Byomkesh (2012), Hatey Roilo Pistol (2011) and Bhalobasar Anek Naam (2006). He was married to Pamela. He died on 25 October 2015 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Ashutosh Mukherjee was born on 7 September 1920 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a writer, known for Sabarmati (1969), Deep Jweley Jai (1959) and Safar (1970). He died on 4 May 1989 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Leading stage/TV/cinema actor of Bangladesh. Famous TV play "Ekhane Nongor" gave him high fame. Also appeared in some famous films like "Lal Darja" (The Red Door) and "Nadir Nam Modhumoti". Leading stage performer in Bangladesh. Worked in some famous stage-plays of "Dhaka Theatre". Fought actively in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971.
- Director
- Actor
- Composer
Bishnu Prasad Rabha was born on 31 January 1909 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and actor, known for Siraj (1948) and Era Bator Sur (1956). He was married to Mohini Rabha. He died on 20 June 1969 in Tezpur, Assam, India.- Challenger was born in 1959 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Daruchini Dwip (2007), Lal Sobuj (2005) and Shyamol Chhaya (2004). He died on 12 October 2010 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Subhas Chakraborty was born on 18 March 1942 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. Subhas was married to Ramala Chakraborty. Subhas died on 3 August 2009 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Director
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- Producer
Narayan Ghosh Mita was born on 24 January 1932 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Lathial (1975), Alor Michil (1974) and Harano Sur (1987). He died on 3 March 2002 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Monica Ali was born on 20 October 1967 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is a writer, known for Love Marriage, Brick Lane (2007) and Faulks on Fiction (2011). She is married to Simon Torrance. They have two children.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Chashi Nazrul Islam was born on 23 October 1941 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a director and actor, known for Hangor Nodi Grenade (1997), Shuvoda (1986) and Devdas (1982). He was married to Jotsna Kazi. He died on 11 January 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Famous Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin was born on 4 September 1954 in Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Her father, Lutfar Rahman, was a Provincial Civil Service, and her mother, Begum Mouluda Khatun, was a vocal artist. From an early age, she liked music and when her older sister studied music with Dourgapasad Roy, she used to present there. Sabina attended her first stage show at age 7. She studied music with P.C. Gomez for 13 straight years. She enrolled in Dhaka University and completed her Master's in Social Science. She first rendered her voice for the film 'Jibon Theke Neya (1970)' to high acclaim, and went on to give her voice to more than 1500 songs in over 250 films. She received Bangladesh's National Film Award in Best Female Playback Singer category 13 times. She also received that country's highest honorary award, Ekushey Padak, in 1984.- Music Department
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Mita Haque was born on 6 September 1962 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She is known for Shuvaa (2006), Aguner Poroshmoni (1994) and Priyo Podorekha (1992). She was married to Khaled Khan. She died on 11 April 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Rawshan Zamil was born on 8 May 1931 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Chitra Nodir Pare (1999), Nayanmoni (1976) and Surja Dighal Bari (1979). She was married to Gawhar Zamil. She died on 14 May 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Soundtrack
Lucky Akhand was born on 18 June 1956 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a composer, known for Ghuddi (1980), Zaki (2018) and Last Man in Dhaka Central: The Young Man Was, Part III (2015). He died on 21 April 2017 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney was born on 3 October 1938 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Paye Cholar Path (1973), Megh Bijlee Badal (1983) and Daan Pite Chele (1980). He was married to Suraiya Ahsan. He died on 14 February 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Bhupesh Guha was born on 7 June 1902 in Bajrajogini, De Dacca, India. He was an actor, known for Science Fiction Theatre (1955), Bwana Devil (1952) and The Man Called X (1956). He died on 17 February 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Azharul Islam Khan was born on 3 January 1935 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Sahajatri (1987), Touba (1986) and Dhoka (2007). He died on 8 May 2009 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Ehtesham (1927-2002) was an acclaimed film producer, director, distributor and screenwriter. He was born in Dhaka on 12 October 1927 of then British India (now Bangladesh). His full name is Abu Nur Muhammad Ehteshamul Haq but he was commonly known as Ehtesham. His father, Mohammad Yusuf, was a professor at Islamia College and his mother's name was Mosammat Kaniz Fatema. Popular film director Mustafizul Haq is his younger brother.
In 1950, Ehtesham started his career as a distributor in the film industry. In 1956-57 he formed a film distribution company named Leo Films. His directorial debut film, Ae Desh Tomar Amar (1959), was premiered on 25th December 1959. Zahir Raihan and Kamal Ahmed was his assistant directors in this movie, both of whom became famous film director later on. At the beginning of the history of film industry in Bangladesh, this movie was very popular and earned him fame and awards. This movie first introduced the tradition of romantic pair in Bangladeshi film by pairing Khan Ataur Rahman and Sumita Devi. Through this movie, Shabnam, Rahman and Subhash Dutta made their debut in the film and contributed to the growth of the film industry throughout their career. In coming years, he made films like Rajdhanir Buke (1960), Harano Din (1961), Chanda (1962) (first Urdu movie in Bangladesh), Notun Sur (1962), Talash (1963), Sagar (1965) (second coloured movie in Bangladesh after Zahir Raihan's Sangam (1964)), Chakori (1967), Pitch Dhala Path (1968), Chand Aur Chandni (1968), Payal (1968), Anari (1969), Daagh (1969), Shakti (1984), Chandni (1991), Chandni Raatey (1993), Moumachi (1996) etc.
Ehtesham produced films in a time of tough competition. At that time there were plenty of Indian Bangla/Hindi and Pakistani Urdu movies in vogue in Bangladesh. He broke some long-established customs of Bangladeshi films. Rahman was the villain in his first film but was cast as hero in his next film - this heralded a new trend in Bangladeshi film. He choose relatively unknown singer Nadeem Baig to play the lead role in Chakori (1967) as Anu. Nadeem shot to stardom in both Pakistan and Bangladesh after this film, cementing his career as film hero in Pakistan. Nadeem Baig later became Ehtesham's son-in-law, marrying his only daughter Farzana Baig (née Ehtesham) in 1969.
He enriched the film industry of Bangladesh by introducing a number of talents through his films. He gave breakthrough to producers/directors like Zahir Raihan, Mustafizul Haq, Azizur Rahman, IR Khan, Kamal Ahmed, Shibli Sadique, music director Robin Ghosh, singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah, introduced actors and actresses like Shabnam, Rahman, Nadeem Baig, Shabana, Chitra Zahir, Shabnaz, Nayeem, Shabnur, Sabbir, Shams, Munmun and many more.
Ehtesham played a leading role as the organiser of 'Purba Pakistan Chalachchitra Samiti' (East Pakistan Cinematic Society). His pioneering efforts led to the establishment of film studios and other technical facilities in Dhaka which is now known as Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
Ehtesham passed away in Dhaka on 17 February 2002 in his sleep.- Music Department
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Happy Akhand was born on 12 October 1960 in Dacca, East Pakistan [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Krantikaal, Ghuddi (1980) and Zaki (2018). He died on 28 December 1987 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
Utpala Sen was born on 12 March 1924 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. Utpala is known for Bicharak (1959), Jaydev (1954) and Babla (1951). Utpala was married to Satinath Mukherjee. Utpala died on 13 May 2005 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Reba Devi was born on 11 February 1911 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Pather Panchali (1955), Suktara (1940) and Kavi (1949). She died on 14 November 1988.
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Samar Das was born on 10 December 1925 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. He was a composer, known for Matir Pahar (1959), Mukh O Mukhosh (1956) and Asiya (1960). He died on 25 September 2001 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.