Marzuk Russell (born 15 August 1973) is a

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poet, lyricist, model, and actor. He made his television debut in the TV play ''Ayna Mohol'' directed by

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. He got mainstream acclaim after the self-titled role in the film ''

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'' in 2004. Since then he acted in many television dramas and worked for numerous

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. Marzuk also appeared on several music videos, such as ''Ghuri Tumi Kar Akashe Oro'' (2012), ''Smrity Katha'' (2017) etc.

Early life

Marzuk Russell was born on August 15, 1973, in his mother's village at Gopalganj District, Bangladesh. He grew up in Daulatpur, Khulna. His father worked at a jute mill in Khulna. He attended Govt. Krishnamohan Primary School; after elementary school, his father decided to enroll him in a

madrasa Madrasa (, also , ; Arabic: مدرسة , ), sometimes Romanization of Arabic, romanized as madrasah or madrassa, is the Arabic word for any Educational institution, type of educational institution, secular or religious (of any religion), whet ...

. In 1993, he moved to

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Acting

In the early 2000s, Marzuk started acting through video-fiction ''Aynamohol'' directed by

. He continues to collaborate with Farooki till date.

Literature

Marzuk started writing poems while studying in the eighth class of Madrasa. His first poem was published in "Janabarta," a local magazine from Khulna. He then gradually started freelance-writing in different newspapers and magazines. His first published poetry was ''Shanting Chara Songjog Nishidhwa''. He then wrote three poetry respectively, ''Chander Budir Boyosh Jokhon Sholo'' (2003), ''Bainji Bari Road,'' and ''Chotto Kothay Tennis Ball''. "Alternative" is one of the most popular poetry of his creation.

Bibliography

Filmography

As lyricist

Guru James: Hauzi, Rakhe Allah Mareke (Marzuk Russel O Sumon), De Dour, Potro Dio (Marzuk Russel O Loknath), Kotha Noy Mukhemukhe (Mesher Mondol, Loknath, Marzuk Russel), Epitaph (Je Din Bondhu) (Marzuk Russel, Mesher Mondol O Loknath), Mirabai (Marzuk Russel O Mesher Mondol), Pakhi Ure Ja (Marzuk Russel O Loknath), Ha-du-du (Mesher Mondol, Loknath O Marzuk Russel), Sharabe Sharab (Marzuk Russel, Loknath O Mesher Mondol), Jaat Jay (Mesher Mondol, Loknath O Marzuk Russel), Sadakalo, Dukkho Urai, Ter Nodi Satsamuddur, Shuru Holo Valobasha, Chawa Pawa, Prem Jamunar Kole, Aurangzeb Babu: Phul Tokka, Chondro Mollika, Sokhi Tumi Kar, Dhun Hoy Ferar Shomoy, Pakha Gajabe, Porajito Soinik, Tumi Eshechile, Bodhua, Hasle Tumi, Shondhya, Aro Kichu, Manush Chena Day, Valo Thakar Upay Nei Hasan Masud: Ekti Porir Golpo, Ki Karone, Kon Ke Keno, Phul Bonamali, Beshe Jawar Gan, Porinoti, Ultorothe, She, Ajkal Tomake, Ayub Bachchu: Bonolota Sen, La-La-Na, Mone Ache Naki Nai, Phisphashphis, Cleopatra, Bishesh Dine Bishesh Tumi, Bhabsutra, Ishaan Koner Bayu, Tomar Chokhe Dekhle Bondhu, Ami To Preme Porini Asif Akbar: Songe Nio, Sharaboshor Ashar-Srabon, Pagla Ghora, Khun, Nari, Jolkanna, Mil, Iti, Foo, Baundule, Bokbok Togbog, Machh O Boroshi, Sadarghater Pan, Ebarer Chhuti, Jhuki Nile Shuki, Mukhostho Koro, Lamppost, Sobar Bangladesh, Nichutan Partho Borua: Separation, To-let Hasan (Ark): Jaye Hariye Jaye Habib Wahid: Dwidha Nancy: Dolna, Dwidha, Arfin Rumi: Dolna, Hijibiji Pantha Kanai: Golla, Dam, Ekdin, Ahladi, Red Signal, Karo Somoy Tishma: Dotana Tintana, Chander Meye Josna Ami, Brishti Tomar Paye Pori Bappa Mazumder: Bangladesher Grishsho Kumar Bishwajit: Ichchhe Korei Hari Nasir: Diner Belay Rashta Bondho Sanbhim: Purte Chaile Leemon: Ami Kaar? Niger sumi: Omon Polare Momtaz: Ami Tomar Director

Television

Web series

Discography

* ''Ha Do Do'' performed by James * ''Vashbo Je Jole'' (''Prem Jomunar Kule'') performed by James * ''Lolona'' performed by

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* ''Tomar Cokhe Dekhle'' performed by Ayub Bachchu * ''Baundule'' performed by Asif Akbar (2016) * ''Mil'' performed by Asif Akbar * ''Myth'' performed by Asif Akbar * ''Jolkonna'' performed by Asif Akbar * ''Foo'' (2018) performed by Asif Akbar * ''Purte Chaile'' * ''Bhab Sutra'' (2019) performed by Ayub Bachchu

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