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In February, March and June 2014, he was interviewed by [[Nadia Ali (broadcaster)|Nadia Ali]] on [[BBC Asian Network]].<ref name="bb1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03txbp0|title=Director of Shongram, Munsur Ali|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=9 February 2014|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rk3nm|title=Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=24 March 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="bbc2">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02yj2m8|title=Nadia Ali, 23/06/2013|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=23 June 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> |
In February, March and June 2014, he was interviewed by [[Nadia Ali (broadcaster)|Nadia Ali]] on [[BBC Asian Network]].<ref name="bb1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03txbp0|title=Director of Shongram, Munsur Ali|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=9 February 2014|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rk3nm|title=Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=24 March 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="bbc2">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02yj2m8|title=Nadia Ali, 23/06/2013|publisher=[[BBC Asian Network]]|date=23 June 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> |
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Ali is working on two new films |
Ali is working on two new films: ''Cinema'' which is about a young actor who enters the world of cinema and discovers a whole world of xploitation, corruption, drugs, thugs and betrayal, and ''The Final Message'' which is a supernatural horror based around [[Hebrew Bible|Hebrew scriptures]], [[Bible|Christian scriptures]] and the [[Quran]].<ref name="bbwhoswho15">{{cite book |last1=Karim|first1=Mohammed Abdul|last2=Karim|first2=Shahadoth|title=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|url=http://www.bbwhoswho.co.uk/images/Publication_old.pdf|date=October 2015|publisher=British Bangla Media Group|page=12|isbn= |accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> |
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On 23 March 2017, Ali was elected a councillor for the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] in his home town of the [[City of London]].<ref name="prothom-alo2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.en.prothom-alo.com/international/news/143641/Bangladeshi-origin-Munsur-elected-London|title=Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Prothom Alo]]''|date=28 March 2017|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> where Labour won five seats.<ref name="dhakatribune2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/2017/03/28/london-gets-first-british-bangladeshi-councillor/|title=Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=28 March 2017|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> Ali's decision to contest came after he was unhappy with the recent multimillion pound housing development plans that is affecting his community's future.<ref name="prothom-alo2"/> |
On 23 March 2017, Ali was elected as a councillor for the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] in his home town of the [[City of London]].<ref name="prothom-alo2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.en.prothom-alo.com/international/news/143641/Bangladeshi-origin-Munsur-elected-London|title=Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Prothom Alo]]''|date=28 March 2017|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> where Labour won five seats.<ref name="dhakatribune2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/2017/03/28/london-gets-first-british-bangladeshi-councillor/|title=Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=28 March 2017|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> Ali's decision to contest came after he was unhappy with the recent multimillion pound housing development plans that is affecting his community's future.<ref name="prothom-alo2"/> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
Revision as of 00:10, 1 June 2017
Munsur Ali | |
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মুনসুর আলী | |
Born | |
Nationality | British |
Education | BA Film and Broadcast Productions |
Alma mater | London Metropolitan University |
Occupation(s) | Film producer, screenwriter, director, social entrepreneur |
Years active | 2002–present |
Political party | Labour (2017–present) |
Spouse | |
Website | www |
Munsur Ali (
Early life
Ali was born in
From an early age Ali was influenced by film and in his late teens he took an interest in looking at alternative points of view in mainstream cinema.[6] Going to the cinema a lot as a teenager gave him his inspiration.[3][4]
Ali attended
Ali's father was born in
Career
After graduating, Ali made documentaries and short films on social issues such as policing, knife crime and gang violence.[10]
In 2003,[1] he set up an independent video and film production company Spotlight UK before formalising it as a company in 2005.[6][11] Since then he has worked alongside global US, UK and Bollywood names.[5] In September 2006, he founded Limelight Film Awards, an initiative to identify and celebrate emerging film talent. With the first event taking place in 2007, it is one of the largest independent short film awards ceremony.[10][12] In 2009, he founded Epic Media Wedding Productions and set about specialising in producing cinematic quality wedding videos.[7][13]
In 2014, Ali wrote, directed and produced his debut feature film Shongram.[7] The film is a romantic drama set during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.[14] He worked on the project for three years[8] and it was the first time a British film was simultaneously written, produced and directed by a British Bangladeshi.[14]
In February, March and June 2014, he was interviewed by Nadia Ali on BBC Asian Network.[15][16][17]
Ali is working on two new films: Cinema which is about a young actor who enters the world of cinema and discovers a whole world of xploitation, corruption, drugs, thugs and betrayal, and The Final Message which is a supernatural horror based around Hebrew scriptures, Christian scriptures and the Quran.[18]
On 23 March 2017, Ali was elected as a councillor for the Labour Party in his home town of the City of London.[19] where Labour won five seats.[20] Ali's decision to contest came after he was unhappy with the recent multimillion pound housing development plans that is affecting his community's future.[19]
Awards
In 2012, Ali was presented with a Civic Award by Tower Hamlets, in recognition for his contribution of promoting young artists through the Limelight Film Awards.[10]
Personal life
Ali is a
Filmography
Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
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2014 | Shongram | Writer, director, producer | |
Spirit2Power | Editor |
See also
- British Bangladeshi
- List of British Bangladeshis
References
- ^ a b c d e f Islam, Zia Nazmul (29 March 2014). "Munsur Ali -The Man Behind Shongram". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
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(help) - ^ Hayes, Simon (5 January 2012). "War of independence has been largely forgotten despite its significant impact" (PDF). London: The Wharf. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
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- ^ a b c d Brooke, Mike (29 March 2014). "Limelight awards ready to name winners of 240 hopeful young film-makers" (PDF). London: Lifestyle. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b c Mutambara, Cherish. "Writer/Director – Munsur Ali". Shongram. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Munsur Ali: CEO, Spotlight UK". Guide & Inspire. 30 June 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ a b c Sainbhee, Kiran (28 June 2013). "Love And Loss". Asiana.tv. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b Ullah, Ansar Ahmed (11 February 2014). "Shongram has its first screening". GBNEWS24.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b Singh, Shiv Sahay (23 November 2015). "'A craving for my identity'". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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(help) - ^ a b c "Multinational stars starred Shongram releases soon". Bangladesh: New Age. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Munsur Ali". Tower Hamlets. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ Allen, Annika (16 June 2011). "Nominations announced for Limelight, East London's Oscars". Flavour Magazine. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Box Office Superstars". Asiana.tv. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b "Grape Vine". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Director of Shongram, Munsur Ali". BBC Asian Network. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ "Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations". BBC Asian Network. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Nadia Ali, 23/06/2013". BBC Asian Network. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Karim, Mohammed Abdul; Karim, Shahadoth (October 2015). British Bangladeshi Who's Who (PDF). British Bangla Media Group. p. 12. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor". Bangladesh: Prothom Alo. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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(help) - ^ "Bangladesh-origin Munsur elected London councillor". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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(help) - ^ Raybe, Tovonya (11 January 2012). "Shongram". Flavour Magazine. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b Mansoor Chatak, Hasan (2 September 2014). "Ruhee's new journey". Bangladesh: Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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(help) - ^ Moutushi, Patracia (2 September 2014). "Ruhee's new journey". Priyo News. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Ruhi gets married". Bangladesh: Prothom Alo. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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(help) - ^ Mansoor Chatak, Hasan (25 August 2014). "Dilruba Yasmin Ruhi getting married". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Ruhi going to marry". Bangladesh: Takkizbd.com. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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(help) - ^ Islam, Dhorbin (28 August 2014). "Actress Ruhi and Mansur Ali gets married". Brill News. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
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