Humayun Ahmed
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Occupation | Writer, film director, academic, dramatist |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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Years active | 1972–2012 |
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Humayun Ahmed ( [ɦumaiyun aɦmed]; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012)[4][5] was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic.[6] His breakthrough was his debut novel Nondito Noroke published in 1972.[7] He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books.[8][9] He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh.[10] Pakistani English newspaper Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.[11]
In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films – each based on his novels. Some of his notable
Later he set up his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra.Widely regarded as the greatest novelist in Bangladesh's history, He is considered one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali
Early life and background
Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948 in the Moulvi Bari of
During his childhood, Humayun Ahmed lived in Sylhet, Comilla, Chittagong, Bogra, Dinajpur and where his father was on official assignment.[21]
Education and early career
Ahmed studied in
Works
Novels
Ahmed wrote his debut novel
Ahmed wrote fictional series featuring recurring characters such as
Ahmed wrote autobiographies - Amar Chelebela, Ballpoint, Fountain Pen, Hiji-biji, Hotel Graver Inn, May Flower, Kath Pencil, Lilabotir Mrityu, New York-er Nil Akashe Jhokjhoke Rod and Rong Pencil.[35][36][37][38]
Television and film
Ahmed's first television drama was Prothom Prohor (1983), directed by
Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film,
In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khude Gaanraj.[47]
Actor Affan Mitul debuted with his drama Nuruddin Swarna Padak. It was produced and directed by Humayun Ahmed himself.
Music
Ahmed composed around 40 songs which he used in his films and television dramas.
Critical response
Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus assessed Ahmed's overall impact saying: "Humayun's works are the most profound and most fruitful that literature has experienced since the time of Tagore and Nazrul."[9] Similarly, according to poet Al Mahmud, "one golden age of Bengali literature ended with Tagore and Nazrul and another began" with Ahmed.[9] Writer Imdadul Haq Milan considered him to be "the almighty lord of Bengali literature, controlling all their actions and thoughts".[9] Dawn, Pakistan's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper, referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.[49] Times of India credited Humayun as "the person who single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka".[9] Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century[50] and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.[51] However, during his lifetime author Shahriar Kabir dismissed him for "always speaking for the establishment."[52] Literary critic Azfar Hussain said: "I am not surprised he talks like a pro-establishment writer. I find him ignorant."[52]
Controversy
On 11 May 2012, two chapters of Ahmed's future novel Deyal were published in the daily
Personal life
Ahmed married Gultekin Khan in 1973.
Ahmed was a
Death
Ahmed had open-heart surgery at
On 12 May 2012, Ahmed returned to Bangladesh for two weeks.
Nuhash Palli
In 1987, Ahmed founded an estate, Nuhash Palli, named after his son Nuhash, near Pirujali village, 25 km from
Legacy
Exim Bank, a commercial bank and Anyadin, an entertainment magazine jointly introduced an award program, Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puruskar, which would be conferred to two writers every year on Ahmed's birth anniversary – 12 November.[67]
Several cinematographic adaptations of Ahmed's stories are made after his death. Anil Bagchir Ekdin (2015), directed by Morshedul Islam, won six Bangladesh National Film Awards.[68] Krishnopokkho (2016) was directed by Meher Afroz Shaon.[69] In October 2016, she announced the production of her next film based on Nokkhotrer Raat.[70] Debi (2018) is produced by a grant from the Government of Bangladesh.[71][72]
Filmography
Year | Film | Director | Screenwriter | Notes |
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1992 | Shonkhonil Karagar | Mustafizur Rahman | Yes | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story |
1994 | Aguner Poroshmoni | Yes | Yes | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue |
1999 | Srabon Megher Din | Yes | Yes | Bachsas Awards for Best Lyrics Bachsas Awards for Best Story |
2000 | Dui Duari | Yes | Yes | |
2003 | Chandrokotha | Yes | Yes | |
2004 | Shyamol Chhaya | Yes | Yes | Bangladeshi submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
|
2006 | Durotto |
Yes | ||
Nondito Noroke |
Belal Ahmed | Yes | ||
Nirontor |
Abu Sayeed | Yes | ||
Noy Number Bipod Sanket | Yes | Yes | ||
2007 | Daruchini Dwip | Tauquir Ahmed | Yes | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay |
Saajghor |
Yes | |||
2008 | Amar Ache Jol |
Yes | Yes | |
2009 | Priyotomeshu |
Yes | ||
2012 | Ghetuputra Komola | Yes | Yes | Bangladeshi submission for the Meril Prothom Alo Awards - Best Screenplay
|
2015 | Anil Bagchir Ekdin | the first film based on Ahmed's literary work after his death | ||
2016 | Krishnopokkho | Meher Afroz Shaon | ||
2018 | Debi | Anam Biswas |
Bibliography
This section needs additional citations for verification. (June 2015) |
- In Bengali
- 1971[73] - short story or novelette, later expanded into a novel with the ending changed
- Aaj Ami Kothao Jabo Naa [74]
- Aaj Chitrar Biye[44]
- Aaj Dupurey Tomar Nimontron[75]
- Aaj Himur Biye[76]
- Achinpur[77]
- Adbhut Sob Golpo[78]
- Ahok[79]
- Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran[32]
- Akash Jora Megh
- Amar Ache Jol
- Amar Chelebela
- Aguner Poroshmoni[80]
- Amar Priyo Bhoutik Golpo
- Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti
- Ami Ebong Amra
- Ami-ee Misir Ali
- Andhokarer Gaan
- Angul Kata Jaglu
- Anonto Nakhotro Bithi
- Anyodin
- Aporahnyo
- Ashabori
- Asmanira Tin Bon
- Ayna Ghor
- Ayomoy
- Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool[32]
- Badol Diner Ditiyo Kadam Ful
- Badshah Namdar[32]
- Baghbondi Misir Ali
- Ballpoint
- Basor
- Bhoy[81]
- Bipod
- Bohubrihi
- Botol Bhoot
- Brihonnola
- Brishti Bilash[44]
- Bristi O Meghomala
- Chader Aloi Koikjon Jubok[44]
- Chayabithi
- Cheleta
- Chokkhe Amar Trishna
- Chole Jay Bosonter Din
- Choto Golpo
- Daruchini Dwip[82]
- Debi[83]
- Dekha Na Dekha
- Dighir Jole Kaar Chayago
- Dwitiyo Manob
- Doiroth
- Dorjar Opashe
- Dui Duari
- Deyal[83]
- Ebong Hemu
- Ei Ami
- Ei Megh Roudro Chaya
- Ei Shuvro Ei!
- Eki Kando!
- Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka
- Ekjon Mayaboti
- Ekattor Ebong Amar Baba[32]
- Elebele
- Ema
- Epitaph
- Fera[32]
- Fiiha Somikoron
- Fountain Pen[38]
- Gouripur Jongshon
- Grihotagi Jyotsna[32]
- Hartan Ishkapon
- Himu
- Himu Ebong Ekti Russian Pori[38]
- Himu Ebong Howard Ph.D Boltu Bhai
- Himu Mama
- Himu Remand-E
- Himur Achhe Jol[84]
- Himur Ditiyo Prohor
- Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar
- Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo
- Himur Maddyha Dupur[85]
- Himur Rupali Ratri
- Holud Himu, Kalo RAB[31]
- Hotel Graver Inn
- Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo
- Ireena
- Ishtishon
- Jalil Shaheber Petition
- Jibonkrishno Memorial High School
- Jochona O Jononir Golpo[32]
- Jodiyo Sandhya
- Jol Jochona
- Jolpoddmo
- Jonom Jonom[32]
- Kalo Jadukor
- Kathpencil
- Ke Kotha Koy
- Kichu Shoishob
- Kichukkhan
- Kobi
- Kohen Kobi Kalidas
- Kothao Keu Nei
- Krishnopokkho[69]
- JibonKrishnopur Memorial High School[32]
- Kuhak
- Kutu Mia
- Lilaboti
- Lilabotir Mrittu[32]
- Lilua Batash
- Magic Munshi
- Manobi
- Matal Hawa[32]
- Mayurakkhi (1990)[86]
- Mayurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu
- Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo
- Megher Chaya
- Mirar Gramer Bari
- Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay
- Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya
- Misir Alir Choshma
- Misir Ali Unsolved[86]
- Moddhanho[31]
- Mojar Bhoot
- Mrinmoyee
- Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei
- Nalini Babu BSc
- Nee
- Neel Hati
- Neel Manush
- Neel Oporajita
- Neel Poddo
- Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo
- Nirbason
- Nishad
- Nishithini
- Noboni[32]
- Nokkhotrer Raat
- Nondito Noroke
- Omanush
- Omega Point
- Onish
- Onno Bhubon
- Opekkha
- Paap[32]
- Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi
- Parapar
- Parul O Tinti Kukur
- Poka
- Priyotomeshu
- Pufi
- Putro Nishad
- Putul
- Quantum Roshayon
- Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss
- Rodonbhora E Boshonto
- Rupa[84]
- Rupar Palanko
- Sajghor
- Sanaullar Mohabipod
- Se Ashe Dhire
- Se O Nortoki
- Sedin Choitramas
- Sheet O Onyanno Golpo[87]
- Shonkhonil Karagar
- Shunya
- Shuvro
- Shuvro Gechhe Bone
- Shyamol Chaya
- Sobai Gechhe Bone
- Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore
- Sourov
- Tara Tin Jon
- Tetul Bone Jochna
- The Exorcist
- Tithir Neel Toale
- Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa
- Tomake
- Tondra Bilash
- Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane[32]
- Uralpankhi
- Uthon Periye Dui Paa
- Nabiji (incomplete)[88][89]
- In English
Translations
Awards
- Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1981)
- Shishu Academy Award
- Zainul Abedin Gold Medal
- Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987)
- Bachsas Award for Best Story(1988)
- Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story (1994)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film (1994)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue (1994)
- Ekushey Padak (1994)
- Sheltech Award (2007)[94]
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2007)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director (2012)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2012)
- Meril-Prothom Alo Award for best director (2013)
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue (2015)[95]
References
Footnotes
- Netrokona district region was a mahakuma under Mymensingh Districtduring 1882–1984.
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- ISBN 9789844100138.
- ISBN 9789844580459.
- ISBN 9844120365.
- ISBN 9789848684382.
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Further reading
- "Humayun Ahmed, 1948–". The South Asian Literary Recordings Project. The Library of Congress. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- Tamanna Khan (27 July 2012). "People's Writer". Star Weekend Magazine. Vol. 11, no. 30. The Daily Star.
External links
- Humayun Ahmed at IMDb