Amjad Hossain (14 August 1942 – 14 December 2018) was a Bangladeshi film director, actor, scriptwriter and lyricist.[1] He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director twice, for the films Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978) and Bhat De (1984).[2] He also won Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2004 and Ekushey Padak in 1992.[3][4]
Amjad Hossain | |
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| আমজাদ হোসেন | |
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| Born | 14 August 1942 |
| Died | 14 December 2018 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Actor, Scriptwriter, Lyricist |
| Years active | 1961 - 2018 |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | full list |
Early life
editAmjad was born in Jamalpur, Bengal Presidency (now Bangladesh). He began his creative journey through writing, starting with poetry. His first poem was published in the renowned magazine Desh. Hossain also wrote numerous stories, poems, and novels for children. Additionally, he authored works related to Bangladesh's Liberation War.[5]
Career
editHe began his film career in 1961 with a role in the movie "Tomar Amar." That same year, he also acted in the film "Harano Din," directed by Mustafiz. Director Salahuddin adapted his play Dharapat into a film, which was released in 1963, marking his debut as a screenwriter. He also played a lead role in the film. Later, he joined Zahir Raihan's team and worked as an assistant on several films, including the notable Behula (1966),[1] which was based on folklore. The production of Behula began in 1962, and he contributed to the dialogue writing and acted in the film. While working on this film, he developed a close friendship with actor Razzak, a bond that lasted until Razzak's death. He also acted alongside Razzak in Zahir Raihan's film Anowara (1967).[6]
He made debut as film director with the film Agun Niye Khela (1967), which he co-directed with Nurul Haque Bacchu. His first solo directorial venture was Julekha (1967). The following year, he collaborated with Nurul Haque Bacchu, Mostafa Mehmud, and Rahim Nawaz to direct the film Dui Bhai, with Zahir Raihan serving as the producer and screenwriter. Additionally, he independently directed the film Balya Bandhu (1968).
In 1970, he wrote the dialogues for Zahir Raihan's iconic film Jibon Theke Neya and portrayed the character Madhu. This film later became immensely popular in Bangladesh.[7] Throughout the 1970s, he directed several notable films, including Noyonmoni (1976), Golapi Ekhon Train-e (1978), and Sundori (1979). Noyonmoni was based on his novel Nirakkhor Sworge, and it earned him his first National Film Award for Best Screenwriter. Golapi Ekhon Train-e brought him widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally, winning National Awards in 10 categories, including Best Film. Amjad Hossain set a record by winning five awards in a single year, including Best Film (as producer), Director, Screenwriter, Dialogue Writer, and Lyricist. Following the success of Golapi Ekhon Train-e, he continued his streak with the film Sundori, which won National Film Awards in seven categories, and Hossain received two awards for Best Dialogue Writer and Lyricist. In the 1980s, Amjad directed several notable Bengali films, including Koshai (1980), Jonom Theke Jolchi (1982), Dui Poishar Alta (1982), and Bhat De (1984). Bhat De was particularly distinguished, winning National Film Awards in nine categories, including Best Film. Amjad himself received three awards for Best Director, Screenwriter, and Dialogue Writer for the same film.[8]
Political career
editHe participated in the 1969 mass uprising and the Bangladesh Liberation War. Additionally, he was associated with the political activities of the Nationalist Cultural Organization (JASAS), an affiliate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[9][10]
Personal life
editAmjad Hossain had two sons, Sajjad Hossain Dodul and Sohel Arman, both of whom are directors and screenwriters.[11][12] In November 2018, he suffered an ischemic stroke and was admitted to Impulse Hospital in Dhaka. Subsequently, on November 27, he was transferred to Bangkok for advanced treatment with government funding.[13] Amjad Hossain died on December 14, 2018, at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok at the age of 76. His body was returned to Bangladesh on December 20, and after his burial, he was buried in the municipal cemetery in Jamalpur.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Tomar Amar | |
| 1967 | Agun Niye Khela | |
| 1967 | Julekha | |
| 1967 | Anwara (film) | |
| 1968 | Balyo Bandhu | |
| 1970 | Pitaputra | |
| 1970 | Jibon Theke Neya | |
| 1973 | Abar Tora Manush Ho | Bachsas Award for Best Story |
| 1976 | Noyonmoni | Bachsas Award for Best Dialogue |
| 1978 | Golapi Ekhon Traine | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Script Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director Bachsas Award for Best Dialogue |
| 1979 | Sundori | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics |
| 1980 | Koshai | |
| 1982 | Dui Poisar Alta | [15] |
| 1982 | Jonmo Theke Jolchi | Bachsas Award for Best Lyrics |
| 1984 | Bhat De | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director Bachsas Award for Best Dialogue |
| 1984 | Sokhinar Juddha | |
| 1988 | Hiramoti | Bachsas Award for Best Director |
| 1994 | Golapi Ekhon Dhakay | [15] |
| 1995 | Adorer Sontan | |
| 2002 | Sundori Bodhu | |
| 2003 | Praner Manush | |
| 2005 | Kal Sokale | |
| 2010 | Golapi Ekhon Bilatey | [15] |
| 2017 | Premi O Premi | First film with Arifin Shuvoo, Nusraat Faria, Director: Jakir Hossain Raju |
| 2018 | Bhalo Theko | Last film, Director: Jakir Hossain Raju |
Awards
edit- Fazlul Haque Memorial Award (2009)[16]
- Uro Shishu Shahitya Puroshkar (2008)[17]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2004)
- Ekushey Padak (1992)
- Bangladesh National Film Award 1978, 1979, 1984
References
edit- ^ a b "Our Talents". The Daily Star. 5 November 2004. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Film director Amjad Hossain laid in Jamalpur". The Daily Star. BSS. 23 December 2018.
- ^ "রাজ্জাককে নিয়ে বন্ধু আমজাদ হোসেনের মূল্যায়ন". Priyo.com (in Bengali). 23 January 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "আমজাদ হোসেনের 'জীবন থেকে নেয়া'". NTV (in Bengali). 20 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018.
- ^ Shawon, Rashed. "চার দশকে আমাদের সেরা চলচ্চিত্রগুলো". bdnews24. Archived from the original on 28 December 2012.
- ^ "আমাদের সংস্কৃতিকে বিশ্বে ছড়িয়ে দিতে হবে : খালেদা জিয়া". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "জাসাসের প্রতিষ্ঠা বার্ষিকী সোমবার". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Film director Amjad Hossain dies at 76". bdnews24.com. 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 2016-06-05. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ "আমজাদ হোসেনের অবস্থার অবনতি". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "জামালপুরে পৌঁছেছে আমজাদ হোসেনের মরদেহ". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 23 December 2018. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ a b c "Amjad Hossain passes away". New Age. 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Syed Shamsul Huq and Amjad Hossain honoured". The Daily Star. 27 October 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Asad Chowdhury, Amjad Hossain and Anwara Syed Haque receive Uro Shishu Shahitya Puroshkar '08". The Daily Star. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2016.