Abdur Razzak (actor)

Abdur Razzak (Bengali: আব্দুর রাজ্জাক; 23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi actor and film director.[3] He is referred to as Nayak Raj Razzak (King of Heroes), a title given by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the magazine Chitrali.[4] Razzak won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films Ki Je Kori (1976), Ashikkhito (1978), Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Chandranath (1984) and Jogajog (1988). He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4][5] He acted more than 300 Bengali and Urdu film, also directed 16 film.[6]

Abdur Razzak
আব্দুর রাজ্জাক
Born(1942-01-23)23 January 1942
Naktala, South Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died21 August 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 75)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationActor, producer, director
Years active1964–2017
Spouse(s)Khairunnesa Laxmi
Children
  • Bapparaj
  • Nasrin Pasha
  • Roushan Hossain
  • Afrin Alam
  • Khalid Hossain Samrat

Early life

Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata.[1] His parents Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa died at early ages.[1][7] He joined the troupe Rongo Shobha Natya Dal led by Chhabi Biswas.[1] In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute.[1] Communal violence in Calcutta in 1964 made work difficult. That year he moved to Dacca to try to break into the nascent East Pakistani film industry.[5]

In Dhaka, he found work at Abdul Jabbar Khan's Iqbal Films, and assisted in Kamal Khan's Ujala. He then worked in small roles in the films Akheri Station and Tero Nombor Feku Ostagor Lane.[1]

Career

In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role of his new film Behula. He chose Razzak who was then serving as one of his assistants.[1] Razzak went on to act in films including Abirbhab, Moynamoti, Taka Ana Pai, Dorpochurno and Jibon Theke Neya (1970). After the 1971 Liberation War he continued working on the films Manusher Mon, Ora Egaro Jon and Osru Diye Lekha.[1]

Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action film Rongbaj (1974), directed by Zahirul Haq.[8]

He has acted in leading roles with many prominent actors, including Anwar Hossain, Bulbul Ahmed, Sohel Rana, Ilias Kanchan, Shuchanda, Shabana, Bobita, Kabori, Sujata, Shabnam and others. He appeared in a number of films opposite actress Shabana.

He went on to make more than 300 appearances in Bengali and Urdu movies.

Razzak made his directorial debut in 1977 with the film Ononto Prem.[1] He created his own production company Rajlokkhi Productions . He went on to become the first Bangladeshi actor to be a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. He later founded the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.[1]

Personal life

Razzak was married to Khirunnesa (but she was called by Laxmi by Rajjak). Together they had three sons, Bapparaj, Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughter, Nasrin Pasha & Afrin Alam.[7][9] He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka.[10][11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Director Notes Ref(s)
Pagla RajaAzharul Islam
Priyotoma
ProtishodBabul Chowdhury
Putro BodhuKamal Ahmed
SomaptiMonjur Hussain
Sona Bou
Laili Majnu
ShetuBabul Chowdury
SloganKabir Anwar
TalaqAzharul Islam
1965NaginSheikh Nazrul
Natun PrithibiSheikh Nazrul
NazmaSubhash Dutta
Odhikar
Onek Prem Onek JalaNazmul Huda
OvagiHafiz Uddin
1966Deuer Por DeuMohsin
Dui Paysar AltaAmzad Hussain
GhoroniHafiz Uddin
BajimaatChashi Nazrul Islam
GundaAlamgir K
Jeeban SangeetMustafa Mehmud
Jhorer PakhiZaman
Kabin
Kaach Kata HeereyJabbar Khan
Kajol LataMostafa Anwar
Kalo GolapAkbar Kabir
Ke TumiM S Rahman
MohanagarAzizur Rahman
MotimoholAshok Ghosh
Naat BouS Ahmed
Tero Nombor Feku Ostagar Len Bashir Hussain
1967AnowaraZahir Raihan
ShongsharRahim, Mostafa, Nurul
Abak PrithibiMustafa Mehmud
Abokash
Aponjon
AshadharanRahim Newaz
Ashar AloNurul Haque
AvijanRazzak
BashoriJabbar Kha
BondhuDilip Biswas
1968AbirbhabSubhash DuttaFirst film with Kabori[1]
Dui BhaiZahir Raihan
Eto Tuku AshaN G Mita
Pich Dhala PathEhtesham
Shuo Rani Duo RaniZahir Raihan
1969Moner Moto BouRahim Newaz
MoynamotiKazi Zahir[1]
Nil Akasher NicheN G Mita
1970Charro BeshiQ. M. Zamman[12]
Deep Nebhe Nai
Dorpochurno[1]
Jey Aguney PuriAmir Hussain[12]
Jibon Theke NeyaZahir Raihan[12]
Jog BiyogFazal Haq[12]
Kokho GochoNarayan Ghosh Mita[12]
MainaKazi Zahir[13]
Modhu MilonKazi Zahir
PayalMustafiz[13]
Peech Dhala PathEhtesham[12]
SamapatiManzur Hussain[12]
ShorolipiNazrul Islam
Taka Ana Pai[1]
1971MehrbanKazi Zahir[14]
Nacher PutulAshok Ghosh
Sritituku ThakAlamgir K
1972Abuj MonKazi Zahir
Chhondo Hariye GeloS M Shafi
Manusher MonMostafa Mehmud[1]
Ora Egaro JonNazrul Islam[1]
Osru Diye LikhaKamal Ahmed[1]
1973OtithiAzizur Rahman
RangbaazZahirul Haque[8]
Shopno Diye GheraHashmat
Sonali AkashA Matin
1974Alor MichilN G Mita
BeimanRuhul Amin
Chokher JoleAziz Azhar
PorichoyAzizur Rahman
1975Baadi Theke BegumMohsin
Shadu Soytan
1976AnirbanKamal Ahmed
Ki Je KoriZahirul HaqueBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
ShomadhiDilip Biswas
1977Anonto PremAbdur Razzak
Omor PremAzizur Rahman
1978AlankarNarayan Ghosh Mita
AshamiDilip Biswas
AshikkhitoAzizur RahmanBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
Mayar BadhonMustafiz
ShohagSaiful Azam
1979AnuragKamal Ahmed
Matir GharAzizur Rahman
1980Chhutir GhontaAzizur Rahman
AnarkaliDilip Biswas
1981Shukhe ThakoAzharul Islam
1982Boro Bhalo Lok ChhiloMohd MohiuddinBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
RajaniGhandhaKamal Ahmed
1984ChandranathChashi Nazrul IslamBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
1986ShuvodaChashi Nazrul Islam
1988JogajogShahed ChowdhuryMoinul HusainBangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
1998Baba Keno ChakarSwapan Saha
2008Akash Chhoa BhalobasaS A Haque Alique
2011Hridoy Bhanga DheuGazi Mazharul Anwar
2012Most WelcomeAnonno Mamun
Bhalobasar RongShaheen, Sumon
2013Ayna KahiniAbdur Razzak
Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniShafi Uddin Shafi
Nishwartha BhalobasaAnanta Jalil
Judge Barrister Police CommissionerF I Manik
Onnorokom BhalobashaShaheen, Sumon
2014Ek Cup Cha
Akash Koto Dure

Awards and achievements

Film
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1976National Film AwardsBest ActorKi Je KoriWon
1978National Film AwardsBest ActorAshikkhitoWon
1982National Film AwardsBest ActorBoro Bhalo Lok ChiloWon
1984National Film AwardsBest ActorChandranathWon
1988National Film AwardsBest ActorJogajogWon

Other
Year Award Category Result
2003Indo-Bangla Kala Music AwardKhan Ataur Rahman Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[15]
2009Bachsas AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[16]
2012Ifad Film Club AwardLife Time AchievementWon
2012Babisas AwardLife Time Achievement[17]Won
2014Meril Prothom Alo AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[18]
2017Tele Cine Awards in KolkataLife Time AchievementWon[19]

References
  1. Fahmim Ferdous and Shah Alam Shazu (22 January 2016). "Nayak Raj forever". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. "Legendary film star Razzak passes away". The Daily Star. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  3. 'হ্যালো, রাজ্জাক ভাই জন্মদিনের শুভেচ্ছা (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  4. Shah Alam Shazu (19 June 2015). "'I want to die when I'm working'". The Daily Star.
  5. "Fans bid farewell to legendary actor 'Nayak Raj' Razzak". bdnews24.com. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  6. "এক নজরে রাজ্জাক". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  7. Shah Alam Shazu (23 January 2014). "Razzak on screen and beyond". The Daily Star.
  8. "How Razzak became 'Nayak Raj'". The Daily Star. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  9. রাজ্জাক হাসপাতালে. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  10. "Abdur Razzak, the Nayak Raj of Bangla films, dies". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  11. "Nayakraj exits the scene". The Daily Star. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  12. Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 268. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 266. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 269. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. Shilpi Mahalanobish (23 April 2004). "Bridging the cultural divide: Indo-Bangla Kala Music Award 2003 held in New York". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  16. বাচসাস চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার পেলেন রাজ্জাক-কবরী জুটি. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 27 December 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  17. যুগপূর্তি ও বাবিসাস এ্যাওয়ার্ড ২০১২–আজীবন সম্মাননা পাচ্ছেন নায়করাজ রাজ্জাক (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  18. এক নজরে মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০১৩. Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
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