C. B. Zaman (; 1945 – 20 December 2024) was a Bangladeshi film director, actor and model who directed many

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films.

Life and career

Zaman was born in Gauripur,

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to Imadur Rahman Chowdhury and Sharifa Khatun Chowdhury. He was a student of M C College. Zaman directed films between 1973 and 1990. His direction ''

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'' won

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in 1983 in five categories. He also directed films like ''Ujan Bhati''. ''Kusum Koli'', his last direction, was released in 1990. Besides direction Zaman also acted in films. He made his acting career debut with ''Arun Barun Kiron Mala''. He also appeared in two television commercials as a model. Zaman was married to Fatema Zaman. Chowdhury Farhaduzzam is their only son. Zaman died from a heart attack in

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, India, on 20 December 2024. He was buried at the

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Selected filmography

Director

* ''Jhorer Pakhi'' * ''Ujan Bhati'' * ''

'' * ''Shuvoratri'' * ''Hasi'' * ''Lal Golap'' * ''Kusum Koli''

Actor

* ''Orun Borun Kiron Mala'' * ''Iye Kore Biye'' * ''Chena Ochena'' * ''Din Jay Kotha Thake'' * ''Trirotno'' * '' Ek Takar Bou'' * ''Neel Achol'' * ''Valobasar Shesh Nei'' * ''Biyer Prostab''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Zaman, C. B. 1945 births 2024 deaths Bangladeshi film directors Bangladeshi male film actors Bangladeshi male models Murari Chand College alumni People from Sylhet Division People from Assam Date of birth missing