Kazi Hayat
| Kazi Hayat | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gopalganj, Bangladesh |
| Residence | Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation |
Film Director, Film Producer Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Notable work | Ammajan, Itihas, Dayi Ke |
Kazi Hayat is a National and International Award winning renowned Bangladeshi film director, film producer, screenwriter, script writer, story writer, dialogue writer and actor. In a career of more than three decades his films have covered many themes and genres-political and social crisis. He always wants to create awareness in the society through his films. He is considered one of the most popular and influential commercial filmmakers in the history of Bengali cinema. Hayat's performances in films in a variety of genres have generally earned him praise and awards, which include a record of the National Film Award for best director (two times), best story and dialogue writer (six times) and several international honors. He participated in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Career
Kazi Hayat started his film career as an assistant director in 1973 while he was studying for master's degree in Commerce. In 1981 he directed a feature film entitled "The Father". "The Father" was sent by Bangladesh Government for Exhibition in Indonesian Film Festival. From 1982 to 1987, he made half a dozen movies. But all of his films were of different and uncommon thoughts and ideas. In 1987 he joined Karlovyvary Film Festival with his film "The Last Kick" (Dayee Ke).
In 1989, he joined Moscow Film Festival with one of his film "The Tormented" (Jontrona). 'Nattyasabhha' the renowned cultural dramatic organization gave him three prizes for his work as the best film producer, best film director and as the best screenplay and dialogue writer.
In 1991, he made "The Strife" (Danga). In 1992, he attended with this film in the third Pyang Yang Film Festival, "The Strife" (Danga) was bestowed with Afro Asian Solidarity Committee Award.
In 1993, he got three awards as the best film makers from three different social cultural organizations of Bangladesh. It can be remembered that the people and film goers along with all the critics of Bangladesh called him as one of the best film makers who cares social problems of Bangladesh and almost all of his films remind about the freedom fights of 1971.
He also attended Tehran Film Festival with his films "Toll Collector" (Chadabaj) and "The Strife" (Danga). He gained International Indo-Bengali Kala Music Award as a best director for his excellent work in the movie "Andhokar" (April 17, 2004 at Manhattan, New York). He made a film which was based on a poor blind child and the message of the movie was- blind and visual impaired children can also get education and they can lead an ordinary life. Still today he is working as director, film actor and film producer. He directed 43(forty four) full-length feature film and produced nine full-length feature film.
Kazi Hayat has been involved with so many social welfare issues. He donated his land in his village to build a school in the year 1985.
Filmography
Directed films
- The Father (1979)
- Dildar Ali (1980)
- Khokon Shona (1982)
- Raajbari (1984)
- Mona Pagla (1984)
- Pagli (1985)
- Berohom (1985)
- Dayi Ke (1987)
- Jontrona (1988)
- Ain Adalat (1989)
- Danga (1991)
- Traash (1992)
- Chadabaz (1993)
- Shipahi (1994)
- Desh Premik (1994)
- Love Story (1995)
- Deshodrohi (1997)
- Loot Toraz (1997)
- Pagla Babul (1997)
- Tezi (1998)
- Ammajan (1999) [1]
- Jobor Dokhol (1999)
- Dhor (1999)
- Jokhom (2000)
- Kosto (2000)
- Jhor (2000)
- Dhawa (2000)
- Bortoman (2000)
- Krodh (2001)
- Abbajan (2001)
- Panja (2001)
- Tandoblila (2001)
- Itihash (2002)
- Minister (2003)
- Andhokar (2003)
- Anno Manush (2004)
- Somaj Ke Bodle Dao (2005)
- Kabuliwala (2006) [2]
- Captain Maruf (2007)
- Shromik Neta (2009)
- Oshanto Mon (2010)
- Amar Shopno (2010)
- Boroloker Dosh Din Garbiber Ek Din (2010)
- Ora Amake Bhalo Hote Dilona (2010)
- Pita Putrer Golpo (2011) [3]
- Manik Roton Dui Bhai (2012) [4]
- Eve Teasing (2013)
- Shorbonasha Ya ba (2014)
See also
References
- ↑ Arts & Entertainment (6 July 2011). "Shabnam to return to films after 12 years". The Dailystar (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ↑ Buzz (3 August 2006). "'Kabuliwala' comes alive on celluloid". The Dailystar (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ↑ বিনোদন (15 September 2011). "ঈদের জন্য প্রস্তুত ‘পিতা-পুত্রের গল্প’". দৈনিক মানবজমিন (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ↑ বিনোদন (5 May 2011). "ডিপজল-মারুফ কাজী হায়াতের ‘মানিক রতন’". দৈনিক মানবজমিন (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Retrieved 25 December 2013.
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