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Sen is one of his nation's most politically active filmakers. After having studied physics at university in Calcutta, Sen worked as a freelance journalist, a salesman of patent medicines and a sound technician in a film studio. In the mid-1940s he joined the Indian People's Theatre Association and at that time began to read about and study film. The association had links to the Communist Party of India and this heralded the beginning of Sen's involvement with Marxist politics. In 1956 Sen made his debut with Raat Bhore (1956), the first of his 30 (as of 2002) films. Although his first film was openly political, he achieved national status as the director of a comedy, Bhuvan Shome (1969). Influenced by Italian neorealism and the work of fellow countryman Satyajit Ray, Sen used location shooting and non-professional casts in his early films. By the 1970s he was making wider use of symbolism and allegory. Although he remains politically committed, Sen feels that the "difference between party Marxists and a private Marxist like me is that others think they pocketed truth, whereas I am always in search of truth... " Sen's films have won numerous international awards. The Case Is Closed (1982), a scathing look at the hypocritical reaction of a bourgeois Calcutta family to the death of a servant boy, took home the Jury Prize from the 1983 Cannes Film Festival.- Music Artist
- Music Department
- Actress
Geeta Dutt was born in Faridpur District in East Bengal in 1930. Music Director Hanuman Prasad gave her chance to sing two lines in the film Bhakt Prahlad (1946). Her major assignment came the following year, 1947, with Do Bhai. From 1947-1949 Geeta Duttt was number playback singer in Mumbai. Initially Geeta was a singer well known for bhajans and weepy, weepy sad songs. But in 1951 after the release of a film, Baazi revealed a new facet. During the recording of the song she met Guru Dutt and later in 1953 they got married. However in 1957 they had some problems. Due to marriage problems she was not readily available for rehearsals and found solace in drink. She suffered a nervous breakdown but resumed singing again. But her drinking problems were not over and she died of cirrhosis of the liver in 1972.- Actor
- Producer
Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique, often credited simply as Riaz born on 26 October, 1972 in Faridpur district, is a popular film actor of Bangladesh. Riaz started out his career is a air craft pilot of "Bangladesh Air Force" in the period 1991-1994. He was later dismissed from the Air Force due to a misunderstanding with the authority. After a few days to start a new life in Dhaka moved to lives, and the film industry of Bangladesh joined by actor Jashim. He made his film debut with the commercially successful Banglar Nayok (1995) directed by Dewan Nazrul. For it Inspired by his cousin actress Bobita. He second stepped into the limelight in the career Praner Cheye Priyo (1997) directed by film maker Mohammad Hannan. He has not only film actor, he is a famous model as well as a television host and film producer. His first produced film Hridoyer Kotha (2006) under banner "Pathik". It was beyond Riaz's imagination that he would become a heartthrob to millions of people in the country. He has won best actor of the National Film Awards in the years of 2000, 2007 and 2009 for acting in the films Dui Duari (2000), Daruchini Dwip (2007) and Ki Jadu Korila (2008) respectively.
He began to achieve success at the box office from his lover boy roles in films like Praner Cheye Priyo (1997), Biyer Phul (1999), Nishwase Tumi Biswase Tumi (2001), Eri Naam Dosti (2001), Premer Taj Mahal (2002), Moner Majhe Tumi (2003), Shasti (2004), Wrong Number (2004), Taka (2005), Na Bolona (2006), Hridoyer Kotha (2006), Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008), Bajaw Biyer Bajna (2010). He also acted some feature film based on novella such as Dui Duari (2000), Shasti (2004), Megher Pore Megh (2004), Haajar Bachhar Dhorey (2005), Bidrohi Padma (2006), Khelaghor (2006), Ekjon Songe Chhilo (2007), Daruchini Dwip (2007), Madhumati (2011). Meanwhile, he has acted in more than one hundred Bengali language films.
Riaz was born in Faridpur district but his paternal home is in Jessore district. Riaz was born in a aristocratic Muslim family, and brought up in the CNB staff quarters of Faridpur. His father, late Zainuddin Ahamed Siddique and mother Arzumand Ara Begum. He has six sisters all are married, and a brother Raisuddin Ahamed Siddique. Riaz married in 18 December, 2007 simple model and "Binodon Bichitra Photo Sundori" 2004 champion Mushfika Tina. Riaz run a see food product company called "Yes Corporation Ltd" in Banani, Dhaka. He also Director & CEO of "Ashiyan Group" in Gulshan circle 2, Dhaka.- Writer
- Director
- Music Department
Tareque Masud was born in Nurpur Village of Faridpur District in Bangladesh. At an early age he was sent off to madrassa (Islamic school) by his deeply religious father. He studied in the madrassa system until 1971, when the upheaval brought about by the 9-month Liberation War interrupted his education. After Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan, he entered general education, completing his HSC from Adamjee Cantonment College and eventually graduating from Dhaka University with a degree in History.
Tareque was involved in the film society movement from his university days and started his first film Adam Surat (1991) (The Inner Strength), a documentary on the legendary Bangladeshi painter S.M. Sultan, in 1982. His 1995 feature length documentary on the '71 Liberation War, Muktir Gaan (1995) (Song of Freedom) brought record audiences and became a cult classic. He also made many other films on the war, including Muktir Kotha (1999) (Words of Freedom), Narir Kotha (Women and War) (2000) and Naroshundor (The Barbershop)(2009) . In 2002, he completed his feature film The Clay Bird (2002) (The Clay Bird), which was based on his childhood experience in the Madrassa. The film won the Critics' Prize (FIPRESCI Prize) at the Cannes Film Festival (2002), was the first Bangladeshi film to compete in the Oscars, and was released in many countries around the world.
In addition to his film making work, he was also a pioneer of the independent film movement in Bangladesh. Tareque was a founding member of the Short Film Forum, the leading platform for independent filmmakers. In 1988, he organized the country's first International Short and Documentary Film Festival, which is held on a biannual basis to this day. He was also known as the 'Cinema Feriwalla' (Vendor of Movies) for the way in which he showed his films, touring remote towns and villages throughout the country with his mobile projection unit. His wife, American-born Catherine Masud, was his creative and life partner. They met at the time he was completing work on Adam Surat (1991)and spent the next two decades making films together through their production house 'Audiovision [bd]'. Together they wrote scripts, often co-directed, and toured the country and the world with their films. Catherine also edited all of their work. Masud died on August 13, 2011 in a tragic road accident while returning from work on location for his upcoming feature film Kagojer Phul (The Paper Flower), on the 1947 partition of Bengal. Also killed in the accident was his longtime cinematographer and friend Mishuk Muneer, along with three other colleagues. Catherine Masud and four others survived the accident. Since his death, Catherine has established the 'Tareque Masud Memorial Trust', which is dedicated to the task of archiving and memorializing Masud's work through publications, educational projects, screening programs, and the completion of their unfinished oeuvre.- Writer
- Actor
- Music Department
Sunil Gangopadhyay was born on 7 September 1934 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was a writer and actor, known for Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013), Sabuj Dwiper Raja (1979) and Kakababur Protyaborton (2022). He was married to Swati Bandopadhyay. He died on 23 October 2012 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Pijush Bandyopadhyay was born on 23 September 1950 in Faridpur, East Pakistan [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He is an actor, known for Nirwana (2014), Ekattorer Jishu (1993) and Buno Haansh (2014).- Bina Dasgupta was born in 1952 in Faridpur, East Pakistan [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Guru Shisya (2001) and Satru Mitra (1999). She died on 8 April 2005 in Bardhaman, West Bengal, India.
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Nazrul Sangeet legend Feroza Begum was born as the third child of a respectable Muslim family in Faridpur, Bangladesh. Her father, Khan Bahadur Mohammad Ismail was an eminent lawyer. Her mother's name was Kowkabunnesa Begum.
Feroza Begum formally started learning music at the age of 13 from Chitta Roy in Kolkata. After one year, she started her training in music under the direct supervision of the legendary music director and composer of the Indian subcontinent, Kamal Dasgupta. At the age of 14 her first album was released from Columbia Records, Kolkata. At that time, Feroza Begum came across national poet of Bangladesh, also known as the rebel poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the studio of the music company His Masters Voice (HMV). She sang a few songs in the presence of Kazi Nazrul Islam, who immediately took notice of her and called Kamal Dasgupta to train her under his guidance. Kazi Nazrul Islam relied on Kamal Dasgupta for tuning many of his famous songs.
Feroza Begum also sang Hindi geet and modern Bengali songs. But she was slowly drawn to Nazrul Songs and later concentrated entirely on Nazrul Songs. Her relentless efforts enabled her to transform Nazrul Geeti to Nazrul Sangeet during her lifetime. Feroza Begum was known as "the rebel disciple of the rebel poet". Her famous songs "Shawono Rate Jodi" was a super hit and for that she received the "Golden Disk" award. She also popularized modern Bengali songs tuned by Kamal Dasgupta- e.g. "Emoni Borosha Chilo Shedin" "Ei Kigo Shesh Daan" "Potho Hara Pakhi" amongst many others.
Feroza Begum performed in many solo stage performances in West Bengal-over 300 programs. She also travelled to USA, Europe and Australia to perform on the stage and enthralled the audience with her melodious rendering of famous songs.
Feroza Begum remained in Kolkata after independence in 1947 but later moved to Bangladesh with her family and continued her singing career. She married Kamal Dasgupta, who converted to Islam before the marriage and took the name Kamal Uddin Ahmed, in 1956. They were married till Kamal Dasgupta passed away in 1974. They had three sons together, Tahsin Ahmed who is a musician and resides in USA, Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed. Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed are professional musicians. They are members of popular Bangladeshi rock band Miles. Shafin Ahmed is also a talented Nazrul sangeet singer.
Feroza Begum has been able to successively establish Nazrul Sangeet and win the hearts of millions of Bengali speaking people around the world. Nazrul song became synonym with Feroza Begum. Her quest for excellence in performing Nazrul Sangeet brought her many awards. The Government of Bangladesh honouredFeroza Begum with 'Independence Award' in 1979. The Government of West Bengal, India honoured Feroza Begum with 'Banga Samman Award' in 2012 and conferred upon her the title of 'Mahaguru' in 2013 for her lifelong contribution to music. In 2015 she was given the highest award in West Bengal 'Banga Bibhushan' in music. Besides, Feroza Begum received numerous awards throughout her 78 years of music career. A few notable ones amongst them are: 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Sammanona', 'Satyajit Ray Award' (1992), Doctor of Literature (D. Litt) from the University of Burdwan, "Golden Disk" award from the famous Japanese record company CBS.
To a true artist awards and accolades are not as important as to reign over people's hearts. Feroza Begum acquired a permanent place in the hearts of millions of her fans. Feroza Begum breathed her last on 9th September 2014 leaving her fans in tears around the world. Her songs are archived in 'Feroza Begum YouTube Channel'. Feroza Begum Website is established cataloging her life's work.
Every year University of Dhaka is awarding "Feroza Begum Gold Medal", honouring a nationally deserving vocal artist.
Feroza Begum is an epitome of excellence. She is an institution that will live forever in the heart and minds of our generation and for generations to come as a gold standard of what a true artist could be.- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Bijon Bhattacharya was born on 17 July 1917 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and writer, known for Nagin (1954), Sharey Chuattar (1953) and Dharti Ke Lal (1950). He was married to Mahasweta Devi. He died on 19 January 1978 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Nirendranath Chakraborty was born in 1924 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was a writer, known for Sunday Suspense Bangla (2019). He died on 25 December 2018 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Fakir Alamgir was born on 21 February 1950 in Faridpur, East Pakistan [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He is known for Shei Raater Kotha Bolte Eshechi (2002). He was married to Suraiya Alamgir. He died on 23 July 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
Sagar Sen was born on 15 May 1932 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He is known for Paka Dekha (1980), Mantramugdha (1977) and Debika (1987). He died on 4 January 1983 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Actress
- Production Manager
Shobha Sen was born in September 1923 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. She was an actress and production manager, known for Asli-Naqli (1962), Sabar Uparey (1955) and Surya Sikha (1963). She was married to Utpal Dutt. She died on 14 August 2017 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Actor
- Director
Amol Bose was born in 1943 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Ajker Protibad (1994), Keno Emon Hoy (1975) and Nawab Sirajuddaula (1989). He was married to Swaty Bose. He died on 23 January 2012 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Premankur Attorthy was born on 1 January 1890 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Bhikharan (1935), Sarala (1936) and Sudhar Prem (1950). He died on 13 October 1964 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Narendranath Mitra was born on 30 January 1916 in Sadardi, Faridpur, East Bengal, British India. Narendranath was a writer, known for The Big City (1963), Bilambita Lay (1970) and Poush Masher Pireet (2016). Narendranath died in 1975 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
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Phani Majumdar was born on 28 December 1911 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Faridpur, Bangladesh]. He was a director and writer, known for Hang Tuah (1956), Dev Anand in Goa (Alias Farar) (1955) and Oonche Log (1965). He died on 16 May 1994 in Bombay [now Mumbai], Maharashtra, India.- Music Department
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- Writer
Mohini Choudhury was born on 5 September 1920 in Kotalipara, Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India. She was a director and writer, known for Sadhana (1956), Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole (2024) and Nayika Sangbad (1967). She died on 21 May 1987 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Writer
- Music Department
Jasimuddin was born on 1 January 1903 in Faridpur, East Bengal, British India. He was a writer, known for Sojan Badiar Ghat, Beder Meye (1969) and Darpan Bishorjon (2016). He died on 14 March 1976 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
Partho Protim Bhowmick (Born 15th January 2000) is a young Bangladeshi travel filmmaker. He's making travel related content from 2015. Besides he has been made several of short films & TVC. Currency he's working with his project Bangladesh in Motion. He's also a part of Bangladeshi content making community named Digital Content Creators.- Composer
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Tamal Hadiul is a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, the founder and the publisher of Karnodhar. He is also well known as a composer and a music producer. He was born on 24 October 2002 in Faridpur district of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He entered the music scene in 2016 and started his journey as a music producer and director from 2019. On 17 November 2014, he was named Heemadrit. Which is known as his pseudonym (nickname).
On 3 September 2022, his first music video titled 'Tumio Bishakto' was released by Bangladeshi record label Soundtek. He gained quite a lot of popularity as the music video was very mysterious. Most of Tamal Hadiul's songs fall under the Pop, Soft rock, EDM and R&B genres. But some of his songs are of Country and Indie genre.