Farooque

Farooque
Born Akbar Hossain
(1948-08-18) August 18, 1948[1]
Dhaka, East Bengal (Now Bangladesh)
Residence Uttora, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Other names Mia Bhai, Dulu
Years active 1971s – 1993[2]
Spouse(s) Farjana Hossain
Children Fariha Tabassum Hossain (Daughter)
Rowshon Hossain (Son)
Awards National Film Award

Akbar Hossain (known by the stage name Farooque; born August 18, 1948) is a Bangladeshi actor.[1] He is also a freedom fighter.[3] He earned National Film Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film Lathial in 1975 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]

Early life

Farooque was associated with politics in Choy Dofa Andolon in 1966 and accused in 37 cases. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was his political idol.

Career

Farooque started his career in silver screen through th film Jolchobi in 1971.[1] Most of Farooque's work was associated with the actress Bobita.[4] He was founder member of Film Artist Association and acting president of Bongobondhu Sanskritik Jote.

Business career

He is also a businessman except his acting career. He is the Managing Director of Farooque Kniting and Dying Manufacturing Company situated in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.[5]

Filmography

His notable works are

YearFilmDirectorRoleCo-starsNotes
1971JolchhobiH. AkbarKabori Sarwardebut film released on March 22, 1971[5]
1973Abar Tora Manush HoKhan Ataur RahmanBobita
1974Alor MichilNarayan Ghosh MitaRazzak, Bobita
1975LathialNarayan Ghosh MitaAnwar Hossain, Bobitawon Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sujon SokhiChashi Nazrul IslamSujonKabori Sarwarscreened at cinema halls over six months[2]
1976Surjogrohon
NoyonmoniAmjad HossainNoyonBobita
1978Golapi Ekhon TraineAmjad HossainBobita, Anwar Hossainbased on the novel of Amjad Hossain titled "Droupodi Ekhon Traine"
Sareng BouAbdullah al MamunSarengKabori Sarwarbased on the novel of Sahidullah Kaiser's same title[6]
1979Surjo SongramAbdus SamadBobita
1980Sokhi Tumi KarAbdullah al MamunShabana
1985Shimul ParulDelowar Jahan JhontuShimulSunetra
1987Mia BhaiChashi Nazrul Islam
1990PalkiDelowar Jahan JhontuSunetra
1991Padma Meghna JamunaChashi Nazrul IslamBobita
1996Jibon SongsarBobita, Salman Shah, Shabnur
1997Ekhono Onek RaatKhan Ataur RahmanBobita
2006Ghorer LokkhiAzadi Hasnat FirozSuchoritaLast film[7]

Awards

Personal life

    Farooque married Farjana Hossain.[7] They have two children - daughter Fariha Tabassum Hossain and son Rowshon Hossain.[9]

    References

    1. 1 2 3 Liakat Hossain Khokon (January 16, 2011). গ্রামীণ ছবির প্রবাদপুরুষ ফারুক (in Bengali). Retrieved August 27, 2015.
    2. 1 2 3 Shah Alam Shazu (August 28, 2015). "I quit acting out of disillusionment: Farooque". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
    3. ↑ Luna Sharma (June 13, 2012). "Film actor Faruk leaves for Bangkok tomorrow". Priyo News. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
    4. ↑ "My heroes: Babita on her silver-screen co-actors". The Daily Star. August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
    5. 1 2 ব্যস্ততা আর অবসর সমানে সমান. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). April 17, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
    6. ↑ Mithu Halder (May 13, 2015). রঙিলা নায়ের মাঝি..... banglamail24 (in Bengali). Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
    7. 1 2 সেরে উঠছেন ফারুক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). May 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
    8. ↑ চিত্রনায়ক ফারুক চলচ্চিত্রের সাহেব. Dainik Amader Somoy (in Bengali). October 26, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
    9. ↑ উন্নত চিকিত্সার জন্য সিঙ্গাপুর যাচ্ছেন জনপ্রিয় নায়ক :ফারুক (in Bengali). Somoyer Konthosor. August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
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