Fakhrul Islam Khan
| Fakhrul Islam Khan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
9 February 1925 Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Died | May 13, 2007 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship |
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| Occupation | Journalist, film producer and director |
| Known for | Editor, journalist, playwright, producer and director |
| Spouse(s) | Syeda Sakina Islam |
| Children | Amirul Islam Khan Bulbul, Shabnam Owadud Keya, Sagufa Khanam Jowardar |
Fakhrul Islam Khan (FI Khan) (February 9, 1925 - May 13, 2007) was an editor, journalist, cultural organizer, playwright, producer, and director from Bangladesh. He was the editor of Gulista (1950), a monthly Bengali magazine, and Kadem (1966), a weekly magazine. He was the joint news editor with Shah Azizur Rahman of the monthly magazine Inqilab (published from Kolkata). Khan has made a special contribution to Barisal's cultural activities, cultural heritage, literary councils, journalism and Barisal Press Club. He was the first Bengal Musli film producer. He established Barisal Natya Niketan in 1964. [1]
Early life and education
Khan was born on February 9, 1925 in Barisal. His father, Khan Bahadur Hasem Ali Khan, was a social worker, politician, and member of the cabinet led by Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq in 1941. Khan started his education at AK School in Barisal and later was admitted to Ripon School & College in Kolkata. He led several student movements. He was the editor of a magazine in Ripon School, for which he also wrote.[2]
Career
FI Khan was a journalist, and a film producer and director. His production company is Kolkata Azad Chitrapat. In 1944 Purabasha (পূর্বাশা), Kalocaya (কালোছায়া), Hanabari (হানাবাড়ি) and Jago Hua Sabera (জাগো হুয়া সাবেরা) were released by his production. The director of these films was Premendra Mitra, with Khan as joint director. In 1947, the film received the Best Film Award. Hospital was released under the Bulbul Production Banner in 1956. During this time he was elected as the joint secretary of Kolkata Motion Pictures Association and joint editor of Kolkata Writer Journalist Sangha. His production began in Ananya under the direction of film director Sushil Majumder in a joint venture in India in 1972. He was the founding editor of Barisal Sahitya Parishad. He was the editor of the monthly Gulista, weekly Khadem and Inqilab.
Personal life
Fakhrul Islam Khan married to Syeda Sakina Islam, who was a member of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad two times. The couple has one son, Amirul Islam Khan Bulbul; and two daughters, Shabnam Wadud Kaya and Saguafa Khanam Joardar.[3]
References
- ↑ Fakhrul Islam Khan (2nd ed.). Akib Memorial Foundation, Amirul Islam Khan. 12 May 2013. p. 29.
- ↑ Hashem Ali Khan (2nd ed.). Vashkor Publisher, Siraz Uddin Ahmed. 30 November 2005. p. 197. ISBN 984-32-2822-7.
- ↑ "Syeda Sakina Islam, Former MP". Tiger News. Retrieved 5 February 2018.