Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam (known as Raisul Islam Asad; born 15 July 1953) is a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and an actor in radio, theatre, television and film.
He won
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor four times for his roles in the films ''
Padma Nadir Majhi'' (1993), ''
Anya Jibon'' (1995), ''
Dukhai
''Dukhai'' ( bn, দুখাই) is a Bangladeshi film written and directed by Morshedul Islam. The film got National Film Awards in 9 different categories.
Plot
This film shows the struggle of the people of the shore in the natural calamity.
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'' (1997) and ''
Lalsalu
''Lalsalu'' is a novel by Syed Waliullah published in 1948 by Comrade publishers. It is a classic of modern Bengali literature. Waliullah was conferred Bangla Academy Award for this debut novel in 1961. By 1981 the book's 10th edition was publish ...
'' (2001). Besides, he won
Best Supporting Actor award twice for the roles in ''
Ghani: The Cycle'' (2006) and ''
Mrittika Maya'' (2013).
As of 2016, he acted in more than 50 films.
[ He was a member of the Crack Platoon an elite urban guerilla, intelligence and commando unit of the ]Mukti Bahini
The Mukti Bahini ( bn, মুক্তিবাহিনী, translates as 'freedom fighters', or liberation army), also known as the Bangladesh Forces, was the guerrilla resistance movement consisting of the Bangladeshi military, paramilitary ...
.
Early life and career
Asad studied in Dhaka Collegiate School. He completed his bachelor's degree and masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
. In 1972, Asad debuted in acting through his roles on the stage dramas ''Ami Raja Hobo Na'' and ''Shorpo Bishoyok Golpo'' on the same day.[
As a Freedom Fighter he received Rahe Bhander Ennoble Award in 2016.]
Personal life
Asad married Tahira Dil Afroz in 1979. Together they have a daughter, Rubaina Zaman.[ He has a sister named Nurjahan.][
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Filmography
References
External links
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Living people
1953 births
People from Dhaka
University of Dhaka alumni
Bangladeshi male film actors
Bangladeshi male television actors
Bangladeshi male stage actors
Bangladeshi male voice actors
Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
Best Supporting Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
Recipients of the Ekushey Padak
Dhaka Collegiate School alumni
National Film Award (Bangladesh) for Lifetime Achievement recipients