Masud Ali Khan (6 October 1929 – 31 October 2024) was a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2023 by the government of Bangladesh.[2]
Masud Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
মাসুদ আলি খান | |
| Born | 6 October 1929 |
| Died | 31 October 2024 (aged 95) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2014 |
Early life
editKhan was born in Singair, Manikganj, Bengal Presidency, British India on 6 October 1929.[3][4][5] He first took to the stage at Manikganj.[6] He completed a part of his education in Kolkata and passed his Matriculation exam from Comilla Victoria College. Later, he studied at Jagannath College and Sir Salimullah College.[7]
Career
editKhan debuted his acting career in 1956 by joining the theater troupe Drama Circle.[6] He performed for Drama Circle till the 1990s.[8]
Khan's television debut was through a play Bhai Bhai Shobai by Nurul Momen. It was a verse play and he played the role of the protagonist Dr. Bashir.[citation needed]
Khan made his debut in film acting with "Nadi O Nari" (1965).[9] Later he performed in other films including "Jonakir Alo" (2014), Dipu Number Two (1996), Matir Moina (2002), Dui Duari (2000), and Molla Barir Bou (2005).[9]
Death
editKhan died on 31 October 2024, at the age of 95, in the Green Road area in Dhaka.[9] He was buried in his ancestral village of Paril, Singair Upazila, Manikganj District.[9]
Works
edit- Films
- Dipu Number Two (1996)
- Dui Duari (2000)
- Matir Moina (2002)
- Molla Barir Bou (2005)
- Priyotomeshu (2009)
- Television drama serials
- Kothao Keu Nei (1990)
- Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985)
- Television drama
- Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Ful
- 69 (2005)
- Shukhi Manush Project (2007)
- Din Choley Jaye (2008)
- Madhur Jhamela (2008)
- Gulshan Avenue (2008)
- Madhur Jhamela (2008)
- Shada Kalo Mon (2009)
- Shapmochon (2009)
- Fifty-Fifty (2010)
- Poush Phaguner Pala (2010)
- Pavilion (2014)
Awards
edit- Ekushey Padak 2023[2]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by TV Drama Artiste and Playwright's Association (TENASINAS)[3]
- Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award 2023[4]
References
edit- ^ Fayza Haq (23 July 2010). "A Man for All Seasons". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Bidyanondo Foundation to get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Tenasinas Awards Conferred Honouring the best in television". The Daily Star. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Masud Ali Khan gets Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award". Prothom Alo. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Masud Ali Khan out of acting for illness". The New Nation. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ a b Shazu, Shah Alam (22 November 2021). "'It really hurts that I cannot act anymore'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ Mohammad Zahidul Islam (19 July 2014). "Masud Ali Khan". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Ershad Kamol (5 May 2005). "Favourite "father figure" on small screen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Masud Ali Khan no more". The Daily Star. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
External links
edit- Masud Ali Khan at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- Masud Ali Khan at IMDb
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