Humayun Faridi

Humayun Faridi
Humayun Faridi
হুমায়ুন ফরীদি
Born	29 May 1952; Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
Died	13 February 2012 (aged 59); Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Education	Economics
Alma mater	Jahangirnagar University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1952 – 2012
Spouses	Minu (m. 1980; div. 1984); Suborna Mustafa (m. 1984; div. 2008);
Parents	ATM Nurul Islam; Begum Farida Islam;

Humayun Faridi (29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organizer.^[2] He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre.

Early life

Faridi was born in Narinda, Dhaka on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.^[2] In the same year, he entered the University of Dhaka to study organic chemistry. However, due to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, study became impossible. Later he was admitted to Jahangirnagar University to study Economics and during his time there he was a close associate of Selim Al-Deen.^[3]

Acting career

Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. From this moment on, he became famous. He became a member of the Dhaka Theatre during his student life in the university. He later acted on numerous drama on the country's television.

Personal life

In the 1980s, Faridi was married to Minu. They had one daughter Debojani. The couple got divorced after four years. Faridi then married the actress Suborna Mustafa. This marriage also ended in 2008.

Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.^[2] He was suffering from chronic lungs disease.

Awards

Faridi was awarded National Film Award in 2004 for his acting in Matritva.^[2]

Filmography

TV drama

5

Cinema

6

Theatrical plays

Montasir Fantasy
Kirtonkhola
Keramot Mongol
Durto wee

References

^ "2012 In The Rear-view Mirror". The Daily Star. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Md Saiful Islam. "Faridi, Humayun". Banglapedia. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
^ Hasan Santanu (February 13, 2012). "হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই". AmaderDesh Online. Retrieved July 30, 2015.

External links

Humayun Faridi at IMDb

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[1] "2012 In The Rear-view Mirror". The Daily Star. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2012-12-30.

[bpedia-2] Md Saiful Islam. "Faridi, Humayun". Banglapedia. Retrieved July 30, 2015.

[3] Hasan Santanu (February 13, 2012). "হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই". AmaderDesh Online. Retrieved July 30, 2015.

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