Amol Bose
| Amol Bose | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Amalendu Biswas[1] 1943 Faridpur, Bangladesh |
| Died |
23 January 2012 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Residence | Dhaka |
| Other names | Amolendu, Amol Da, Nana |
| Occupation |
Film actor Theater actor TV actor Radio Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Sati Bose |
| Children | Mondira Bose |
| Parent(s) | Binod Behari Bose and Ashalata Bose |
Amal Bose (born Amalendu Bose[2] Bengali: অমল বোস) (1943 – 23 January 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor who appeared in theater, TV, and radio performances.[2] He began his career in stage acting in 1963.[3] His first film appearance was in Raja Sannasi (1966).[1]
Early life
Amol Bose was born in 1943 in Boalmari, Faridpur, Bangladesh. He started acting in the early 1960s in stage, television, film, and radio. He spent the majority of his career in Dhaka. He was married to Sati Bose(Born:bengali 1346). Among the other members of the family are his only daughter, Mandira Bose, and son-in-law, Indrajit Sarkar.[4][5] He served as a senior officer of Jute Mills Corporation and retired in 1995.
Acting career
While a student of class seven, Bose first performed in a school play, which ignited his interest in acting. Later, he joined a professional Jatra troupe, 'Milon Shangha', in Boalmari, Faridpur.
Theater
Bose began his career in theatre in Dhaka in 1963 as a theatre director and performer.[6] The then Finance Minister of East Pakistan gave him a gold medal for his performance in a play. Plays directed by Bose were popular at home and abroad. Over 25,000 people saw the London productions of Siraj-ud-Daulah and Roopban, both Rangdhonu Natya Goshthi productions directed by Bose.[3]
Film
Bose's first film role was in Raja Sanyashi in 1966. He has appeared in over 400 movies.[6] He directed the film Keno Emon Hoy in the early 1960s. He appeared in the movies Abichar, Neel Akasher Nichey, Sonali Akash, Mohua, Phulshojja, Rangin Gunai Bibi, Chandra Dwiper Rajkonya, Rajlokkhi Srikanto, Hothat Brishti, Ami Shei Meye, Tomakey Chai, and Mon Maney Na. He won a National Film Awards (Bangladesh) for his work in the movie Aajker Protibad.[1]
TV appearances
Bose acted in a number of TV plays on the Bangladesh Television network starting in 1964. His regular skit "Nana-Nati" in the TV show Ittyadi was popular. He appeared in many TV dramas over his 38-year career.[7]
Notable films and characters
- Raja Sannasi
- Neel Akasher Neechey
- Mohua
- Sonali Akash
- Chondon Diper Rajkonna
- Gunai Bibi
- Rajlokkhi Srikanto
- Abisar
- Ajker Protibad
- Ami Sei Meye
- Ajante – Akbor
- Mon Mane Na – British uncle
- Kajer Meye – M. Ali
- Ami Tomari – Chowdhury
- Tumi Shudhu Tumi
- shontan Jokhon Sotru
- Biyer Ful – Kashem Mallik
- Tomar Jonno Pagol
- Milon Hobe Kotodine – Syed Bodrujjaman
- Khepa Basu – Basu's uncle
- Mon – Noyon's father
- Bhalobasha Kare Koy – Police inspector
- Hothath Bristi – Telephone operator
- Soshurbari Jindabad – Mr. Mojumdar
- Mayer Somman – Kashem
- Wrong Number – Awlad (Abir's father)
- Kusum Kusum Prem – Ojha / Gunin
Awards
Amal Bose won the National Film Awards for best co-artist' in the film Ajker Protibad, directed by Chashi Najrul Islam.[2]
Death
Amal Bose died of a heart attack at the age of 75 on 23 January 2012 in Apollo Hospitals, Dhaka. He was 75.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 প্রকাশকঃ দৈনিক প্রথম আলো অমল বোসের পথ বদলে গেল চির প্রস্থানের দিকে সংগৃহীত হয়েছেঃ জানুয়ারি ২৪, ২০১২
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 জানুয়ারি ২৪, ২০১২, যায় যায় দিন এক নজরে অমল বোস সংগৃহীত হয়েছেঃ ২৪ জানুয়ারি, ২০১২
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 জানুয়ারি ২৩ ২০১২, (বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম) অভিনেতা অমল বোস আর নেই সংগৃহীত হয়েছেঃ জানুয়ারি ২৪, ২০১২
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_24-01-2012_Amol-Bose-no-more_34_1_1_1_9.html
- ↑ দৈনিক প্রথম আলো, ঢাকা, মুদ্রিত সংস্করণ, ২৬ জানুয়ারি, ২০১২ইং, পৃষ্ঠা-১৯
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.dhakamirror.com/metropolitan/actor-amol-bose-dies/
- ↑ দৈনিক যুগান্তর, আনন্দনগর, মুদ্রিত সংস্করণ, ২৪ জানুয়ারি, ২০১২ইং, পৃষ্ঠাঃ ১৩