Abdur Razzak (actor)
Nayak Raj Abdur Razzak | |
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আব্দুর রাজ্জাক | |
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Born | |
Died | 21 August 2017 Dhaka,Bangladesh | (aged 75)
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
Years active | 1964–2017 |
Spouse | Khairunnesa Laxmi |
Children | 5, includingBapparajand Samraat |
Abdur Razzak(23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017),[1][2]known asRazzak,was a Bangladeshi actor and film director.[3]He was dubbedNayak Raj Razzak(King of Heroes), a term introduced byAhmed Zaman Chowdhury,editor of the magazineChitrali.[4]Razzak won theBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actorfive times for his roles in the filmsKi Je Kori(1976),Ashikkhito(1978),Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo(1982),Chandranath(1984) andJogajog(1988). He was awarded theIndependence Day Awardin 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4][5]He acted in more than 300 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali and Urdu films and also directed 16 films. He is considered one of the greatest actors inBangladeshi film industry.[6]
Early life
[edit]Razzak was born inNaktala,South Kolkata.[1]His parents Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa died at early ages.[1][7]He joined the troupeRongo Shobha Natya Dalled byChhabi Biswas.[1]In 1961, he went toMumbaito get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute.[1]1964 Calcutta riotsmade work difficult. That year he moved to Dacca to try to break into the nascent East Pakistani film industry.[5]
In Dhaka, Razzak found work atAbdul Jabbar Khan's Iqbal Films, and assisted in Kamal Khan'sUjala.He then worked in small roles in the filmsAkheri StationandTero Nombor Feku Ostagor Lane.[1]
Career
[edit]In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role of his new filmBehula.He chose Razzak who was then serving as one of his assistants.[1]Razzak went on to act in films includingAbirbhab,Moynamoti,Taka Ana Pai,DorpochurnoandJibon Theke Neya(1970). After the1971 Liberation Warhe continued working on the filmsManusher Mon,Ora Egaro JonandOsru Diye Lekha.[1]
Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action filmRongbaj(1974), directed by Zahirul Haq.[8]
Razzak acted in leading roles with many prominent actors and actresses, includingAnwar Hossain,Bulbul Ahmed,Sohel Rana,Ilias Kanchan,Shuchanda,Shabana,Bobita,Kabori,Sujata,Shabnamand others. He appeared in a number of films opposite actress Shabana.
Razzak went on to make more than 300 appearances inBengaliandUrdumovies.
Razzak made his directorial debut in 1977 with the filmOnonto Prem.[1]He created his own production companyRajlokkhi Productions.He went on to become the first Bangladeshi actor to be aUNFPAGoodwill Ambassador. He later founded the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Razzak was married to Khairunnesa (nicknamed Laxmi). Together they had three sons,Bapparaj,Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughters, Nasrin Pasha and Afrin Alam.[7][9]He died on 21 August 2017 inDhaka.[10][11]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Director | Co-artist | Notes |
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1960 | Ratan Lal Bangali | ||||
1965 | Pankatilak | Student (uncredited) | |||
Unknown | Pagla Raja | Azharul Islam | Olivia, Nuton | ||
Priyotoma | Bobita | ||||
Protishodh | Babul Chowdhury | Suchorita | |||
Putro Bodhu | Kamal Ahmed | Shabana | |||
Sona Bou | Bobita | ||||
Shetu | Babul Chowdury | Shabana, Bulbul Ahmed, Anjana | |||
Slogan | Kabir Anwar | Bobita | |||
Talaq | Azharul Islam | ||||
1965 | Aakhri Station | Mushtaq, Assistant Station Master | |||
Nagin | Sheikh Nazrul | Suchorita, Nuton | |||
Odhikar | Kabori | ||||
Onek Prem Onek Jala | Nazmul Huda | Shabana | |||
1966 | Ghoroni | Hafiz Uddin | |||
Bajimaat | Chashi Nazrul Islam | ||||
Kabin | Shabana | ||||
Kajol Lata | Mostafa Anwar | Suchorita | |||
Kalo Golap | Akbar Kabir | Bobita | |||
Ke Tumi | M S Rahman | Kobori | |||
Kar Bou | Babytaxi driver | ||||
Daak Babu | Court Clark | ||||
Behula | Lakhindar | ||||
Kagojer Nouka | Drunk man | ||||
13 Number Feku Ostagar Len | Pintu | Bashir Hussain | Sujata | ||
1967 | Agun Niye Khela | ||||
Oporajeo | |||||
Chaowa Paowa | |||||
Anowara | Nur Islam | Zahir Raihan | Suchonda | ||
Songshar | Mostafa | Suchonda | |||
Abak Prithibi | Mustafa Mehmud | Kobori | |||
Abokash | |||||
Aponjon | Suchorita | ||||
Ashadharan | Rahim Newaz | ||||
Bondhu | Dilip Biswas | ||||
1968 | Dui Bhai | Jibon | Zahir Raihan | ||
Abirbhab | Subhash Dutta | First film withKabori[1] | |||
Kuchbaran Konna | |||||
Songshar | |||||
Shuorani Duorani | Zahir Raihan | Suchonda | |||
Pitch Dhala Path | Shahzada | Ehtesham | Bobita | [12] | |
Payal | Mustafiz | [13] | |||
Eto Tuku Asha | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Sujata | |||
Banshori | Jabbar Kha | ||||
1969 | Moynamoti | Moti | Kazi Zahir | Shabana | [1] |
Nil Akasher Niche | Mamun | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Kobori | ||
Shesh Porjonto | |||||
Moner Moto Bou | Rahim Newaz | Suchonda | |||
1970 | Charro Beshi | Q. M. Zaman | [12] | ||
Je Aguney Puri | Amir Hussain | [12] | |||
Meena | Kazi Zahir | [13] | |||
Aka Baka | |||||
Jibon Theke Neya | Faruk | Zahir Raihan | Suchonda | [12] | |
Dorpochurno | Shabnam | [1] | |||
Pita Putro | |||||
Boro Bou | |||||
Taka Ana Pai | Shahid | Bobita | [1] | ||
Modhu Milon | Kazi Zahir | Shabana | |||
Kaach Kata Hirey | Hafiz | Jabbar Khan | Kobori | ||
Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo | Montu | Narayan Ghosh Mita | [12] | ||
Dheu Er Pore Dheu | Mohsin | Kobori | |||
Deep Nebhe Nai | Kobori | ||||
Jog Biyog | Fazal Haq | [12] | |||
Somapati | Manzur Hussain | Shabana | [12] | ||
1971 | Meherban | Kazi Zahir | [14] | ||
Gayer Bodhu | |||||
Sritituku Thak | Alamgir Kumkum | ||||
Shorolipi | Shafi Mahmud | Nazrul Islam | Bobita | ||
Nacher Putul | Firoz | Ashok Ghosh | Shabnam | ||
1972 | Manusher Mon | Mostafa Mehmud | Bobita | [1] | |
Erao Manush | |||||
Ora Egaro Jon | Parvez | Chashi Nazrul Islam | [1] | ||
Obuj Mon | Kazi Zahir | Shabana | |||
Chowdhury Bari | |||||
Jibon Sangeet | Mustafa Mehmud | Suchonda | |||
Osru Diye Likha | Asad Chowdhury | Kamal Ahmed | Sujata, Suchonda | [1] | |
Chhondo Hariye Gelo | Manik | S M Shafi | Shabana | ||
1973 | Jhorer Pakhi | Selim Chowdhury | Zaman | Shabana | |
Ekhane Akash Nil | |||||
Amar Jonmobhumi | |||||
Otithi | Azizur Rahman | Shabana | |||
Sonali Akash | Mohit | A Matin | |||
Swapno Diye Ghera | Sharif | Hashmat | |||
Rangbaaz | Raja | Zahirul Haque | Kabori | [8] | |
Khelaghar | |||||
1974 | Alor Michil | Rana | Narayan Ghosh Mita | ||
Beiman | Ruhul Amin | Kobori | [15] | ||
Chokher Jole | Aziz Azhar | ||||
Masud Rana | Club singer | Sohel Rana | |||
Triratna | Bidyut | ||||
Porichoy | Azizur Rahman | Kobori | |||
1975 | Bandi Theke Begum | Ali Nawsher | Mohsin | Bobita | |
Daak Peon | |||||
Shadu Soytan | Shabana | ||||
Ovagi | Hafiz Uddin | Shabana | |||
1976 | Anirban | Kamal Ahmed | |||
Akankha | |||||
Gunda | Bahadur | Alamgir Kumkum | Kobori | ||
Agun | |||||
Ki Je Kori | Badshah | Zahirul Haque | Bobita | National Film Award for Best Actor | |
Somadhi | Dilip Biswas | ||||
1977 | Ananta Prem | Abdur Razzak | Bobita | [15] | |
Jadur Bashi | Mohor Ali | ||||
Moti Mahal | Imran / Shamsher Daku | Ashok Ghosh | Kobori | ||
Amor Prem | hurtAzizur Rahman | Shabana | |||
1978 | Oshikkhito | Rahmat | Azizur Rahman | National Film Award for Best Actor | |
Angaar | Chanchal | ||||
Alankar | Mamunur Rahman | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Bobita | ||
Agnishikha | |||||
Ashami | Dilip Biswas | Shabana | |||
Mayar Badhon | Mustafiz | ||||
Shohag | Saiful Azam | Bobita | |||
1979 | Anuraag | Kamal Ahmed | |||
Sonar Horin | |||||
Matir Ghar | Alauddin | Azizur Rahman | Shabana | ||
Jinjir | Rajon / Bandit Farhad | Dilip Biswas | |||
1980 | Chhutir Ghonta | Abbas Mia | Azizur Rahman | Shabana, Sujata | [15] |
Sokhi Tumi Kar | |||||
Anarkali | Dilip Biswas | Bobita | |||
1981 | Mohanagar | Heera | Azizur Rahman | ||
Bhanga Ghora | |||||
Allah Meherbaan | |||||
Shukhe Thako | Azharul Islam | ||||
1982 | Ashar Alo | Nurul Haque | |||
Naat Bou | S Ahmed | Bobita | |||
Rajanigandha | Wahid Malik Topon | Kamal Ahmed | Shabana | ||
Dui Poyshar Alta | Amjad Hossain | Shabana | |||
Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo | Yasin | Mohd Mohiuddin | National Film Award for Best Actor[15] | ||
1983 | Laily Majnu | Kayes Amri / Majnu | Bobita | ||
Nazma | Nadim Rahman | Subhash Dutta | Shabana | ||
Lalu Bhulu | |||||
1984 | Mayer Achol | ||||
Notun Prithibi | Jibon | Sheikh Nazrul | Shabana | ||
Chandranath | Chandranath | Chashi Nazrul Islam | National Film Award for Best Actor | ||
Avijan | Raju | Abdur Razzak | Kobori | ||
1985 | Awara | Kanchan | |||
1986 | Tauba | ||||
Shuvoda | Sadanando | Chashi Nazrul Islam | |||
Chapa Dangar Bou | Abdur Razzak | Shabana,ATM Shamsuzzaman,Bapparaj,Aruna Biswas | |||
1987 | Swami Stree | Salauddin Badshah | |||
Sondhi | Monu Miah / L Chowdhury | ||||
Rajlokkhi Srikanto | Kumar Bahadur | Special Appearance | |||
1988 | Dhaka 86 | ||||
Jogajog | Shahed Chowdhury | Moinul Hossain | National Film Award for Best Actor | ||
Agomon | Shaker | ||||
1989 | Bidhata | ||||
Durnam | Shaker | ||||
Biroho Byatha | |||||
1992 | Ondho Biswas | Mr. Raja / Raju | |||
1994 | Sotiner Songsar | ||||
1997 | Baba Keno Chakor | ||||
1998 | Shanto Keno Mastan | Montazur Rahman Akbar | |||
Baba Keno Chakor | Swapan Saha | ||||
1999 | Santan Jakhan Satru | Swapan Saha | |||
Jibon Chabi | Alamgir Kumkum | Purnima,Ferdous Ahmed,Shakil Khan,Popy,Shakil Khan,Bulbul Ahmed,Anwar Hossain,Dolly Zahur | |||
2002 | Annadata (2002 film) | Amar Chowdhury | Ravi Kinagi | Prosenjit Chatterjee,Sreelekha Mitra,Anuradha Ray,Dulal Lahiri | |
2002 | Kurukshetra | Raj Shekhar Chowdhury | Swapan Saha | Prosenjit Chatterjee,Rachana Banerjee,Tapas Paul,Kaushik Banerjee | |
2006 | Nayak The Real Hero | Janardhan | Sujit Guha | Prosenjit Chatterjee,Swastika Mukherjee,Sayantani Ghosh,Ashish Vidyarthi,Anamika Saha | |
2006 | Hero | Bhabani Shankar Roy | Swapan Saha | Jeet,Koel Mallick,Tapas Paul,Laboni Sarkar | |
2008 | Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa | SA Haque Olike | |||
2009 | Mon Diyechi Tomake | Abdur Razzak | |||
2011 | Hridoy Bhanga Dheu | Gazi Mazharul Anwar | |||
2012 | Most Welcome | Anonno Mamun | |||
Bhalobasar Rong | Shaheen Sumon | ||||
2013 | Ayna Kahini | Abdur Razzak | |||
Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini | Shafi Uddin Shafi | ||||
Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Ananta Jalil | ||||
Judge Barrister Police Commissioner | F I Manik | ||||
Onnorokom Bhalobasha | Shaheen Sumon | ||||
2014 | Ek Cup Cha | ||||
Akash Koto Dure |
Awards and achievements
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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1976 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Ki Je Kori | Won |
1978 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Ashikkhito | Won |
1982 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo | Won |
1984 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Chandranath | Won |
1988 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Jogajog | Won |
Other
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2003 | Indo-Bangla Kala Music Award | Khan Ataur Rahman Lifetime Achievement Award | Won[16] |
2009 | Bachsas Awards | Life Time Achievement | Won[17] |
2012 | Ifad Film Club Award | Life Time Achievement | Won |
2012 | Babisas Award | Life Time Achievement[18] | Won |
2014 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Life Time Achievement | Won[19] |
2017 | Tele Cine Awards in Kolkata | Life Time Achievement | Won[20] |
References
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- ^Shilpi Mahalanobish (23 April 2004)."Bridging the cultural divide: Indo-Bangla Kala Music Award 2003 held in New York".The Daily Star.Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved7 October2015.
- ^বাচসাস চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার পেলেন রাজ্জাক-কবরী জুটি.Kaler Kantho(in Bengali). 27 December 2014.Retrieved7 October2015.
- ^যুগপূর্তি ও বাবিসাস এ্যাওয়ার্ড ২০১২–আজীবন সম্মাননা পাচ্ছেন নায়করাজ রাজ্জাক(in Bengali). Archived fromthe originalon 27 December 2013.Retrieved28 December2013.
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External links
[edit]- 1942 births
- 2017 deaths
- Bengali male actors
- Film directors from Kolkata
- Male actors in Bengali cinema
- Male actors from Kolkata
- Bangladeshi male film actors
- Recipients of the Independence Day Award
- National Film Award (Bangladesh) for Lifetime Achievement recipients
- 21st-century Bangladeshi male actors
- 20th-century Bangladeshi male actors
- Burials at Banani Graveyard
- Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award winners
- Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners