Bulbul Ahmed
| Bulbul Ahmed | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Tabarruk Ahmed[1] September 4, 1940[2] Dhaka, East Bengal[1] |
| Died |
July 14, 2010 (aged 69)[2] Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University[1] |
| Occupation | actor, director, producer, banker |
| Years active | 1965-2009[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Daisy Ahmed[1] |
| Children | Wasif Ahmed Shubho, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma,[3] Tazrin Farhana Oindrila[1] |
| Parent(s) | Khalil Ahmed |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Bulbul Ahmed (4 September 1940 – 14 July 2010) was a Bangladeshi actor and director.[4]
Early life and career
Bulbul's father, Khalil Ahmed, was a government employee and amateur actor.[2] Bulbul started his acting career through stage drama in 1965.[2] He began acting in television roles in 1968.[2] He first appeared in films in 1973 as a supporting actor in Iye Korey Biye.[4] He directed a total of four films, Rajlakkhi Srikanto (1987), Akarshan, Gorom Hawa and Koto Je Apon. He also produced a film titled Jibon Niye Jua. [5]
Filmography
- Iye Korey Biye (1973)
- Dhire Bohe Meghna (1973)
- Surjokonna - 1975
- Jibon Niye Jua
- Shimana Periye (1977)
- Rupali Shoikotey (1979)
- Mohona- 1982
- Mohanayok - 1985
- Devdas (1987)[1]
- Shesh Uttar
- Badhubiday
- Bodnaani
- Jonmo Theke Jolsi
- Nawab Siraj Ud Doulla (Color)
- Dui Jibon
- RajLaxmi Srikanto (1987)
- The Father
- Shuvoda
- Wada( The Promise)
- Valo Manush
- Akorshon
- Gorom Haowa
- Koto Je Apon
- Dui Noyoner Alo
Awards
Bulbul received four National awards in his lifetime.[3][6]
- 1977- National Film Award - Best Actor - Shimana Periye
- 1978 - National Film Award - Best Actor - Bodhu Bidaay
- 1980 - National Film Award - Best Actor - Shesh Uttar
- 1987 - National Film Award - Best Director - RajLaxmi Srikanto
Death
Bulbul died on July 15, 2010 in Square Hospital in Dhaka.[4] He was suffering from diabetes and cardiac diseases.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Monzur Zia (2010-07-14). "দেবদাসের করুণ প্রস্থান". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Bulbul Ahmed no more". The Daily Star. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tilottoma's tribute to Bulbul Ahmed". The Daily Star. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Bulbul Ahmed dies at 70". The Daily Star. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ↑ "বাংলাদেশের সদ্যপ্রয়াত চলচ্চিত্র অভিনেতা বুলবুল আহমেদ স্মরণে". Voice of America. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "এক নজরে বুলবুল আহমেদ". Daily JaiJai DIn. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.