Abdullah al Mamun
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Abdullah Al Mamun was a renowned playwright, actor and filmmaker of Bangladesh. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Jamalpur District
. He completed his honours and masters in history from Dhaka University. Mamun wrote his first stage play, Niotir Parihas, in 1950. Subsequently, under the guidance of Shaheed Muneir Chowdhury, he further developed his skills as a playwright, director and actor. He was associated with the then Pakistan Television (PTV), later renamed Bangladesh Television
(BTV), from its very start in 1965. Mamun wrote 25 dramas and seven novels, an autobiography Amar Ami and a travelogue Manhattan. His literature mostly depicts the middle-class lifestyle of Bangladesh. Ekhono Kritadas, Tomari, Amader Sontanera, Kokilara, Bibisab, Meraj Fakirer Maa and Mayik Master are few of his popular plays. Mamun founded drama group Theatre (Bailey Road) and was an adviser to quarterly magazine Theatre. Plays produced by Mamun include Songsoptok
, Pathar Somoy, Jibon Chhobi and Baba.
Abdullah Al Mamun was also an established filmmaker. He made his debut as a filmmaker with Angikar in 1972 and earned much critical acclaim for movies like Sareng Bou, released in 1978. His other acclaimed films include Ekhoni Somoy, Dui Jibon, Sokhi Tumi Kaar and Bihanga.
Mamun served many important positions in several civil admin roles including deputy director general of BTV, director general of the National Institute of Mass Communication (Nimco) and director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
. He won many awards including the prestigious Ekushey Padak
, National Film Award and Bangla Academy Award
.
We lost him few years ago.Mamun died on August 21, 2008 in Dhaka.Absence of him there is a gape in our important sectors.Now his coworkers are also feeling very bad without him to do their works.They always remember him.Many play directors follow his plays,movies etc.We are also inspired to see his famous plays,writing etc.He stills in our heart with his services,works
which he served many important and many several sectors.
Abdullah Al Mamun was a renowned playwright, actor and filmmaker of Bangladesh. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Jamalpur District
Jamalpur District
Jamalpur is a district in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. The main Jamalpur town consists of 12 wards and 80 mahallas. The municipality was established in 1869. The area of the town is 53.28 km². The town has a population of 116754; male 51.06%, female 48.94%. Density of population is 2191 per...
. He completed his honours and masters in history from Dhaka University. Mamun wrote his first stage play, Niotir Parihas, in 1950. Subsequently, under the guidance of Shaheed Muneir Chowdhury, he further developed his skills as a playwright, director and actor. He was associated with the then Pakistan Television (PTV), later renamed Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television , also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence in 1971. Broadcasts in full...
(BTV), from its very start in 1965. Mamun wrote 25 dramas and seven novels, an autobiography Amar Ami and a travelogue Manhattan. His literature mostly depicts the middle-class lifestyle of Bangladesh. Ekhono Kritadas, Tomari, Amader Sontanera, Kokilara, Bibisab, Meraj Fakirer Maa and Mayik Master are few of his popular plays. Mamun founded drama group Theatre (Bailey Road) and was an adviser to quarterly magazine Theatre. Plays produced by Mamun include Songsoptok
Songsoptok
Songsoptok is a drama serial, aired on Bangladesh Television, based on the novel by Shahidullah Kaiser....
, Pathar Somoy, Jibon Chhobi and Baba.
Abdullah Al Mamun was also an established filmmaker. He made his debut as a filmmaker with Angikar in 1972 and earned much critical acclaim for movies like Sareng Bou, released in 1978. His other acclaimed films include Ekhoni Somoy, Dui Jibon, Sokhi Tumi Kaar and Bihanga.
Mamun served many important positions in several civil admin roles including deputy director general of BTV, director general of the National Institute of Mass Communication (Nimco) and director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Shilpakala Academy
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is the principal state-sponsored national cultural center of Bangladesh. It is a successor to the former Pakistan Arts Council....
. He won many awards including the prestigious Ekushey Padak
Ekushey Padak
Ekushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 that took place on February 21, 1952.-2001:*Shah Abdul Karim...
, National Film Award and Bangla Academy Award
Bangla Academy Award
Bangla Academy Award is a literary award given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh in recognition of creative genius in advancement and overall contribution in the field of Bangla language and literature....
.
We lost him few years ago.Mamun died on August 21, 2008 in Dhaka.Absence of him there is a gape in our important sectors.Now his coworkers are also feeling very bad without him to do their works.They always remember him.Many play directors follow his plays,movies etc.We are also inspired to see his famous plays,writing etc.He stills in our heart with his services,works
which he served many important and many several sectors.