Dipjol
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Dipjol | |
|---|---|
| ডিপজল | |
| Born | Monowar Hossain Dipjol |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Bishu,patkhet |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, producer, politician, businessman |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Organization(s) | Dipjol Food Industries Fahim Shooting Spot Asia Cinema Hall Parbat Cinema Hall Jobeda Films Parbat Pictures-2 Ami Boni Kathachitra |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1994) Bangladesh Awami League |
Monowar Hossain Dipjol (Bengali: মনোয়ার হোসেন ডিপজল) is a Bangladeshi actor, businessman, and former ward commissioner. He is a current vice-president of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association.
Early life
He is married to Rumana Monowar.[1][2]
Career
He is a Dhallywood film actor,[3][4] and owns Dipjol Food Industries Limited.[5] He is best known for his style of dialogue and action. He is a supporter of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and was elected ward commissioner of Dhaka[6][1] ward number 9 in 1994.[citation needed]
In September 2017, he fell ill and after being taken to hospital was diagnosed as having had a heart attack and suffering from water on the lungs. He underwent heart surgery at Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.[7]
On 28 January 2022, Dipjol became a vice-president of the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association after bagging 219 votes. Masum Parvez Rubel also became.[8]
Controversy
He was sentenced to jail in 2007 on an arms charge.[6][1] He was later convicted of numerous charges, including amassing and concealing illegal wealth, and was given a 41-year term.[9] He was released after securing his bail from Bangladesh High court on 1 June 2009.[10]
Filmography
Web Series
| Year | Title | OTT | Character | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Jimmi | Barood/Retd. Inspector | Montazur Rahman Akbar |
References
- ^ a b c "200 BD politicians, others jailed on corruption charges". Dawn. 19 October 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dhaka city ward commissioner and BNP leader Monawar Hossain Dipjol, also an actor, was jailed for 17 years.
- ^ "Dipjol, wife get 7yrs in arms case". The Daily Star. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ "Dipjol surrenders". bdnews24.com. 28 November 2010.
- ^ "NIPUN Kolkata calling". The Daily Star. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
[Nipun:] in 2006. Dipjol asked me to do a film with him.
- ^ "Saifur's son Naser gets 9yrs for extortion". The Daily Star. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dipjol, proprietor of Dipjol Food Industries Limited.
- ^ a b "Fugitive Dipjol gets 17 yrs in arms case". The Daily Star. 27 July 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
sentenced Dhaka City Corporation's pro-BNP ward commissioner and film actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol to 17 years' rigorous imprisonment for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition.
- ^ "Dipjol's heart surgery on Monday". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (29 January 2022). "Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "DIG-Prisons violated code, abused power". The Daily Star. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dipjol is sentenced for 41 years in connection with a plethora of crimes including possession of illegal arms, and amassment and concealment of illegal wealth.
- ^ "Actor Dipjol freed on bail". The Daily Star. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2017.