Nawazish Ali Khan

Nawazish Ali Khan (নওয়াজীশ আলী খান) is a Bangladeshi television director and producer.[1] His notable productions are Bohubrihi (1988-89) and Ayomoy (1990-91), Jalsha (1994). He is currently serving as the CEO at Global Television .[1] He won National Award for Best Producer in 1975 and 1976 consecutively for his production of Bornali.[1] (বর্ণালী)

Nawazish Ali Khan
Khan in 2018
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationCurrently working as the CEO of Global TV. Formerly worked as the General Manager, TV Producer and Director of Bangladesh Television. Former Chief Advisor of ATN Bangla. Former Head of Program of Ekushey Television.

Career

Khan started his career in 1967 with Pakistan Television.[2] He joined Bangladesh Television in 1972 and retired as the general manager in 2000. He worked as the head of program at Ekushey Television during 2000-2002.[1]

Works

Khan produced Jalsha (জলসা), featured prominent Bangladeshi bands, and Eid special program Anondomela (আনন্দমেলা) , hosted by Annisul Huq, Abed Khan, Sanjida Akhter, Abdullah Abu Sayeed and Jewel Aich. Khan produced the first South Asian Games for Bangladesh Television, planned by Mustafa Monwar. He collaborated with Humayun Ahmed in multiple projects, including his first television drama Prothom Prohor (প্রথম প্রহর) in 1983. The duo created some memorable TV productions like Janani (জননী), Gach Manush (গাছ মানুষ), Kobi (কবি), Matir Pinjirae Bondi Hoia (মাটির পিঞ্জিরায় বন্দী হইয়া), Himu (হিমু), Ojatra (অযাত্রা), Esho Nipo Bone (এসো নীপবনে), Ouija Board (ওইজা বোর্ড), Nimful (নিমফুল) and many more. Mr. Khan also produced Shoptoporna (সপ্তপর্ণা) hosted by Abdullah Abu Sayeed and Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren (যদি কিছু মনে না করেন) hosted by Fazle Lohani.[1]

Awards
  • National Award for best Television Program- "Bornali" [বর্ণালী] (1975 & 1976)
  • Sher-E-Bangla Literary Award (1992)
  • Dhaka Youth Foundation Award (1995)
  • Kalodhwani Independence Gold Medal (1995)
  • National Personality Award (1995)
  • TDF Lifetime Achievement Award (2004)
  • A-1 Telemedia and Silk Line Independence Award (2005)
  • Bijoy Barta Shommanona Award (2017)[1]

References
  1. Sanjida Chowdhury (2018-05-19). "Nawazish Ali Khan - 50 Years in Television". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  2. Ershad Komol (2008-10-11). "TV icon on current state of the industry". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
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