Khalil Ullah Khan
| Khalil Ullah Khan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | খলিল উল্লাহ খান |
| Born |
2 February 1934 Sylhet, British India |
| Died |
7 December 2014 (aged 80) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Actor |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Khalil Ullah Khan (February 2, 1934 – December 7, 2014) was a Bangladeshi film actor. Khalil Ullah began his acting career as a theater activist while he made his debut on the silver screen with Sonar Kajol, directed by Zahir Raihan and Kalim Sharafi. He then went on to star in about 800 films.[1] His first national award came for Alamgir Kumkum's Gunda where he acted opposite to Sumita Devi and Sultana Zaman while in 2012 he won 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.[2]
Biography
Khalil Ullah Khan, widely known as Khalil, was born on 2 February 1934. He is a powerful actor both on silver and small screens. Beginning his acting career as a theater activist, he made his debut in Zahir Raihan's Sonar Kajol. His acted films include Preet Na Jane Reet, Bhawal Sannashi, Jongli Phool, Bini Sutar Mala, Wada, Bou Kotha Kow, Sonar Cheye Dami, Megher Pore Megh, Modhumoti and many others. Besides acting in more than 800 films, Khalil earned appreciation for his 'Mia' role on BTV play Sangsaptak. He was also the president of Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association. In recognition of his contribution to the country's film industry, veteran actor Khalil Ullah Khan was honoured with the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Gunda.[3]
Awards
Death
Khalil died of heart ailments on 7 December 2014 around 10 am at Square hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4][5][6] He had been suffering from lung, liver and kidney ailments for some years and was hospitalized several times after falling critically ill.[7]
References
- ↑ Banglanews24.com.bd
- ↑ The Daily Prothom Alo
- ↑ Dhaka Tribune
- ↑ "Noted actor Khalilullah passes away". The Daily Star. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ "খলিলুল্লাহ খান আর নেই". Daily Manobjamin. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ "অভিনেতা খলিলুল্লাহ খান আর নেই". Daily Jugantor. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ bdnews24.com
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