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Humayun Ahmed
Ahmed in 2010
Ahmed in 2010
Native name
হুমায়ূন আহমেদ
Born(1948-11-13)13 November 1948[1]
Netrokona,East Bengal,Pakistan(nowMymensingh,Bangladesh)
Died19 July 2012(2012-07-19)(aged 63)
New York City, United States
Resting placePirujali,Dhaka,Bangladesh[2]
OccupationWriter, film director, academic, dramatist
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma mater
Years active1972–2012
Notable awards
Spouse
  • Gultekin Khan
    ​
    ​
    (m.1976;div.2004)​
  • ​
    (m.2004)​
    [3]
Children
  • Nova
  • Shila
  • Bipasha
  • RashedNuhash
  • Nishad
  • Ninith
  • Lilaboti (deceased)
Relatives
Signature

Humayun Ahmed(Bengali:হুমায়ূন আহমেদ[ɦumajuːn aɦmed];13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012)[4][5]was a Bangladeshi novelist,dramatist,screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic.[6]His breakthrough was his debut novelNondito Norokepublished in 1972.[7]He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books.[8][9]He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh.[10]Pakistani English newspaperDawnreferred to him as the cultural legend ofBangladesh.[11]

In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films – each based on his novels. Some of his notable films are:Daruchini Dip,Aguner Poroshmoni,Srabon Megher Din,Shonkhonil Karagar,Dui Duari,Shyamol ChhayaandGhetuputra Komola.He was one of the most influential dramatist in Bangladesh during the 1990s, when he wrote the most popular soap operas. His works, such asKothao Keu Nei,Aaj Robibar,andBohubrihi,are still considered masterpieces by fans and critics.[12]Many Bangladeshi filmmakers are still inspired by his works.[13]His filmShyamol ChhayaandGhetuputra Komolawere gradually submitted for the78th Academy Awardsand85th Academy Awardsin theBest Foreign Language Filmcategory fromBangladesh.[14][15]Later he set up his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra.

Widely regarded as the greatest novelist in Bangladesh's history, he is considered one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali literature,[16]his works are characterized bynon-violence,realistic storylines,family drama,andhumor styles.In recognition of the works of Humayun,The Times of Indiawrote, "Humayun was a custodian of the Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature fromKolkatatoDhakawithout any war or revolution. "and entitled him" TheShakespeareof Bangladesh ".[17]Sunil Gangopadhyaydescribed him as the most popular writer in theBengali languagefor a century, and according to him(Sunil),Humayun Ahmed was even more popular thanSarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.[18]Humayun Ahmed's books have been the top sellers at theEkushey Book Fairduring every year of the 1990s and 2000s.[19]He won theNational Film Awardsa record 7 times in directing, screenplay and story for the filmsGhetuputra Komola,Aguner Poroshmoni,Shonkhonil Karagar,Daruchini DwipandAnil Bagchir Ekdin.He also won theBangla Academy Literary Awardin 1981 and theEkushey Padakin 1994 for his contribution to theBengali literature.

Early life and background

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Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948, in the Moulvi Bari ofKutubpurinNetrokona mahakuma,[note 1]which was then a part of theMymensingh districtofEast Bengalin theDominion of Pakistan(now Bangladesh).[20][4][21]His mother, Ayesha Foyez (néeKhatun) (1930–2014), was a homemaker.[22]His father,Foyzur Rahman Ahmed(1921–1971), was a sub-divisional police officer inPirojpur Districtand was killed in 1971 during theBangladesh Liberation War.[23]His grandfather, Azimuddin Ahmed, was the son of theSufipirJahangir Munshi.[24]Humayun's brother,Muhammad Zafar Iqbal,is a writer and academician. Another brother,Ahsan Habib,is a cartoonist. He had three sisters – Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid and Rukhsana Ahmed.[25]

During his childhood, Humayun Ahmed lived inSylhet,Comilla,Chittagong,Bogra,Dinajpurand where his father was on official assignment.[21]

Education and early career

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Ahmed studied inChittagong Collegiate School.[26]He passed theSSCexamination fromBogra Zilla Schoolin 1965.[21]He then passedHSCfromDhaka College.Humayun Ahmed earned his bachelor's and master's degrees inChemistryfrom theUniversity of Dhaka.[21]He joined as a faculty member of the same university.[21]Later he earned his PhD inpolymer chemistryfromNorth Dakota State University.He returned to Bangladesh and taught in the department of chemistry in University of Dhaka for several more years[21]

Works

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Novels

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Ahmed wrote his debut novelNondito Noroke(In Blissful Hell)during the1971 Bangladesh independence warwhile he was a university student.[27][28]The novel was published in 1972 by the initiative of writerAhmed Sofaunder Khan Brother's Publishers.[29][30]From his very first novel, his themes included the aspirations of average middle-class urban families and portrayed quintessential moments of their lives.[31]His second novel wasShonkhonil Karagar.[32]

Ahmed wrote fictional series featuring recurring characters such asHimu(21 novels),Misir Ali(19 novels and 11 short stories),Shuvro(6 novels)[32][33][34]Other important non-rucurring characters areBaker Bhai,Tuniand more. He wrote several novels based on theBangladesh Liberation War–Aguner Poroshmoni,Matal Hawa,Paap,1971,Jochona O Jononir Golpo.,[32]andDeyal.He also wrote many romantic novels includingSrabon Megher Din,Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool,Noboni,Krishnopoksho,Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran,andTumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane.[32]His novelGouripur Junctionwas translated in nine languages.[32]

Ahmed wrote autobiographies –Amar Chelebela,Ballpoint,Fountain Pen,Hiji-biji,Hotel Graver Inn,May Flower,Kath Pencil,Lilabotir Mrityu,New York-er Nil Akashe Jhokjhoke RodandRong Pencil.[35][36][37][38]

Television and film

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Ahmed's first television drama wasProthom Prohor(1983), directed byNawazish Ali Khan.[39]His first drama serial wasEi Shob Din Ratri(1985). This was followed by the comedy seriesBohubrihi(1988), the historical drama seriesAyomoy(1988), the urban drama seriesKothao Keu Nei(1990),Nokkhotrer Raat(1996), andAaj Robibar(1999). In addition, he made single episode dramas, most notablyNimful(1997).[40]Recurring characters in dramas directed and screenplayed by him areTara Tin Jonand Alauddiner Cherager Doitto.

Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film,Aguner Poroshmoni(1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the19th Bangladesh National Film Awardsin a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.[41][42]Another filmShyamal Chhaya(2005) was also based on the same war.[43]His last directed film,Ghetuputra Kamola(2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set inthe British colonial period.[44]

Shyamol ChhayaandGhetuputra Kamolawere selected as the Bangladeshi entries for theAcademy Award for Best Foreign Language Filmin 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated.[45][46]

In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khude Gaanraj.[47]

ActorAffan Mituldebuted with his dramaNuruddin Swarna Padak.It was produced and directed by Humayun Ahmed himself.

Music

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Ahmed composed around 40 songs which he used in his films and television dramas.[48]The songs were based on the folk music of the north-eastern part of Bangladesh.[48]His notable singles include "Ekta Chhilo Shonar Konya","Pubali Batashey","O Amar Ural Ponkhi Rey","Jodi Mon Kadey","Ke Porailo Amar Chokh-e Kolonko Kajol","Chadni Poshor Raite Ke Anay Shoron Kore","Ami Aaj Bhejabo Chokh Somudrer Joley","Cholona Brishtitey Bhiji","Channi Poshor Raite Jeno Amar Moron Hoy","Hablonger Bajarey Giya", "Boroshar Prothom Dine", Thikana Amar Notebook E Ache "," Baje Bongshi "," Aaj Jorir Biye "," Cholo Na Jai "," Chika Maro "and"Konya Nachilo Rey" etc.[48]The songs were rendered bySubir Nandi,Selim Chowdhury,S I Tutul,Meher Afroz Shaon,Sabina Yasmin,Agun,Kuddus Boyatiand others.[48]In his most films and TV dramas, the music composer wasMaksud Jamil Mintu.

Critical response

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Nobel laureate economistMuhammad Yunusassessed Ahmed's overall impact saying: "Humayun's works are the most profound and most fruitful that literature has experienced since the time ofTagoreandNazrul."[9]Similarly, according to poetAl Mahmud,"one golden age of Bengali literature ended with Tagore and Nazrul and another began with Ahmed".[9]WriterImdadul Haq Milanconsidered him to be "the almighty lord of Bengali literature, controlling all their actions and thoughts".[9]Dawn,Pakistan's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper, referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.[49]Times of Indiacredited Humayun as "the person who single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka".[9]Sunil Gangopadhyaydescribed him as the most popular writer in theBengali languagefor a century[50]and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular thanSarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.[51]However, during his lifetime authorShahriar Kabirdismissed him for "always speaking for the establishment."[52]Literary criticAzfar Hussainsaid: "I am not surprised he talks like a pro-establishment writer. I find him ignorant."[52]

Controversy

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On 11 May 2012, two chapters of Ahmed's future novelDeyalwere published in the dailyProthom Alo.[53]3 days later, Attorney General of BangladeshMahbubey Alamdrew attention of theHigh Courton a discrepancy about a detail of the historical event of killingSheikh Russelin Ahmed's writing.[54][53]The court later issued asuo motorule and asked the authorities to provide Ahmed copies of relevant documents and judgements of the killing case, so that Ahmed could rectify the writing.[55][53]

Personal life

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Ahmed married Gultekin Khan in 1973.[41][42][56]Together they had three daughters,Bipasha Ahmed,Shila Ahmed,Nova Ahmedand one son,Nuhash Humayun.Shila went on to become a television and film actress and Nuhash became a writer, film director, and producer.[57]Bipasha also acted in a supporting role inNokkhotrer Raatand starred inMayaboti.On 6 June 2004, Ahmed divorced Gultekin.[58]He then married actressMeher Afroz Shaonin 2004. He had two sons from the second marriage, Nishad Humayun and Ninith Humayun. He later had a daughter, Lilaboti, who suffered a neonatal death. A lake in Nuhash Palli was named after her.[59]

Ahmed was not religious, he drankred wineand had non-halal foods.[60]

Death

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Ahmed had open-heart surgery atMount Elizabeth Hospitalin Singapore.[61]A few years later, during a routine checkup, doctors found a cancerous tumor in his colon. On 14 September 2011, he was flown toMemorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Centerin New York City for treatment.[61]During his stay there, he wrote the novel,Deyal,based on the life ofSheikh Mujibur RahmanandZiaur Rahmanafter the period of Bangladesh Liberation War.[62]In January 2011, he was appointed as a senior special adviser of the Bangladesh Mission to the United Nations.[63]

On 12 May 2012, Ahmed returned to Bangladesh for two weeks.[64]He died on 19 July 2012, at 11:20 pmBSTatBellevue Hospitalin New York City.[8]There was some tension in the family over the selection of his burial site, but eventually his estate, Nuhash Palli was selected.[2]

Nuhash Palli

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Ahmed at Nuhash Palli (2010)

In 1987, Ahmed founded an estate,Nuhash Palli,named after his son Nuhash, near Pirujali village, 25 km fromGazipur City,inGazipur District,[65]which grew to cover 40bigha(approximately 14 acres).[66]He would spend much of his time at the estate when he was in Bangladesh. He formed a collection of statues there by local artist Asaduzzaman Khan and another of plants from around the world, particularly medicinal and fruit-bearing trees.[65]

Legacy

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Exim Bank,a commercial bank and Anyadin, an entertainment magazine jointly introduced an award program,Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puruskar,which would be conferred to two writers every year on Ahmed's birth anniversary – 12 November.[67]

Several cinematographic adaptations of Ahmed's stories are made after his death.Anil Bagchir Ekdin(2015), directed byMorshedul Islam,won sixBangladesh National Film Awards.[68]Krishnopokkho(2016) was directed by Meher Afroz Shaon.[69]In October 2016, she announced the production of her next film based onNokkhotrer Raat.[70]Debi(2018) is produced by a grant from theGovernment of Bangladesh.[71][72]

Filmography

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Year Film Director Screenwriter Notes
1992 Shonkhonil Karagar Mustafizur Rahman Yes Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story
1994 Aguner Poroshmoni Yes Yes Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue
1999 Srabon Megher Din Yes Yes Bachsas Awards for Best Lyrics
Bachsas Awards for Best Story
2000 Dui Duari Yes Yes
2003 Chandrokotha Yes Yes
2004 Shyamol Chhaya Yes Yes Bangladeshi submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2006 Durotto Yes
Nondito Noroke Belal Ahmed Yes
Nirontor Abu Sayeed Yes
Noy Number Bipod Sanket Yes Yes
2007 Daruchini Dwip Tauquir Ahmed Yes Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Saajghor Yes
2008 Amar Ache Jol Yes Yes
2009 Priyotomeshu Yes
2012 Ghetuputra Komola Yes Yes Bangladeshi submission for theAcademy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Film
Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Director
Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Screenplay
2015 Anil Bagchir Ekdin the first film based on Ahmed's literary work after his death
2016 Krishnopokkho Meher Afroz Shaon
2018 Debi Anam Biswas

Bibliography

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In Bengali
  • 1971[73]– short story or novelette, later expanded into a novel with the ending changed
  • Aaj Ami Kothao Jabo Naa[74]
  • Aaj Chitrar Biye[44]
  • Aaj Dupurey Tomar Nimontron[75]
  • Aaj Himur Biye[76]
  • Achinpur[77]
  • Adbhut Sob Golpo[78]
  • Ahok[79]
  • Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran[32]
  • Akash Jora Megh
  • Amar Ache Jol
  • Amar Chelebela
  • Aguner Poroshmoni[80]
  • Amar Priyo Bhoutik Golpo
  • Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti
  • Ami Ebong Amra
  • Ami-ee Misir Ali
  • Andhokarer Gaan
  • Angul Kata Jaglu
  • Anonto Nakhotro Bithi
  • Anyodin
  • Aporahnyo
  • Ashabori
  • Asmanira Tin Bon
  • Ayna Ghor
  • Ayomoy
  • Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool[32]
  • Badol Diner Ditiyo Kadam Ful
  • Badshah Namdar[32]
  • Baghbondi Misir Ali
  • Ballpoint
  • Basor
  • Bhoy[81]
  • Bipod
  • Bohubrihi
  • Botol Bhoot
  • Brihonnola
  • Brishti Bilash[44]
  • Bristi O Meghomala
  • Chader Aloi Koikjon Jubok[44]
  • Chayabithi
  • Cheleta
  • Chokkhe Amar Trishna
  • Chole Jay Bosonter Din
  • Choto Golpo
  • Daruchini Dwip[82]
  • Debi[83]
  • Dekha Na Dekha
  • Dighir Jole Kaar Chayago
  • Dwitiyo Manob
  • Doiroth
  • Dorjar Opashe
  • Dui Duari
  • Deyal[83]
  • Ebong Hemu
  • Ei Ami
  • Ei Megh Roudro Chaya
  • Ei Shuvro Ei!
  • Eki Kando!
  • Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka
  • Ekjon Mayaboti
  • Ekattor Ebong Amar Baba[32]
  • Elebele
  • Ema
  • Epitaph
  • Fera[32]
  • Fiiha Somikoron
  • Fountain Pen[38]
  • Gouripur Jongshon
  • Grihotagi Jyotsna[32]
  • Hartan Ishkapon
  • Himu
  • Himu Ebong Ekti Russian Pori[38]
  • Himu Ebong Howard PhD Boltu Bhai
  • Himu Mama
  • Himu Remand-E
  • Himur Achhe Jol[84]
  • Himur Ditiyo Prohor
  • Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar
  • Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo
  • Himur Maddyha Dupur[85]
  • Himur Rupali Ratri
  • Holud Himu, Kalo RAB[31]
  • Hotel Graver Inn
  • Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo
  • Ireena
  • Ishtishon
  • Jalil Shaheber Petition
  • Jibonkrishno Memorial High School
  • Jochona O Jononir Golpo[32]
  • Jodiyo Sandhya
  • Jol Jochona
  • Jolpoddmo
  • Jonom Jonom[32]
  • Kalo Jadukor
  • Kathpencil
  • Ke Kotha Koy
  • Kichu Shoishob
  • Kichukkhan
  • Kobi
  • Kohen Kobi Kalidas
  • Kothao Keu Nei
  • Krishnopokkho[69]
  • JibonKrishnopur Memorial High School[32]
  • Kuhak
  • Kutu Mia
  • Lilaboti
  • Lilabotir Mrittu[32]
  • Lilua Batash
  • Magic Munshi
  • Manobi
  • Matal Hawa[32]
  • Mayurakkhi(1990)[86]
  • Mayurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu
  • Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo
  • Megher Chaya
  • Mirar Gramer Bari
  • Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay
  • Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya
  • Misir Alir Choshma
  • Misir Ali Unsolved[86]
  • Moddhanho[31]
  • Mojar Bhoot
  • Mrinmoyee
  • Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei
  • Nalini Babu BSc
  • Nee
  • Neel Hati
  • Neel Manush
  • Neel Oporajita
  • Neel Poddo
  • Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo
  • Nirbason
  • Nishad
  • Nishithini
  • Noboni[32]
  • Nokkhotrer Raat
  • Nondito Noroke
  • Omanush
  • Omega Point
  • Onish
  • Onno Bhubon
  • Opekkha
  • Paap[32]
  • Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi
  • Parapar
  • Parul O Tinti Kukur
  • Poka
  • Priyotomeshu
  • Pufi
  • Putro Nishad
  • Putul
  • Quantum Roshayon
  • Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss
  • Rodonbhora E Boshonto
  • Rupa[84]
  • Rupar Palanko
  • Sajghor
  • Sanaullar Mohabipod
  • Se Ashe Dhire
  • Se O Nortoki
  • Sedin Choitramas
  • Sheet O Onyanno Golpo[87]
  • Shonkhonil Karagar
  • Shunya
  • Shuvro
  • Shuvro Gechhe Bone
  • Shyamol Chaya
  • Sobai Gechhe Bone
  • Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore
  • Sourov
  • Tara Tin Jon
  • Tetul Bone Jochna
  • The Exorcist
  • Tithir Neel Toale
  • Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa
  • Tomake
  • Tondra Bilash
  • Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane[32]
  • Uralpankhi
  • Uthon Periye Dui Paa
  • Nabiji(incomplete)[88][89]
In English

Translations

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Awards

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Ahmed signing books (2010)

References

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Footnotes

  1. ^CurrentNetrokona districtregion was amahakumaunderMymensingh Districtduring 1882–1984.

Citations

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