Bulbul Ahmed
Bulbul Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tabarruk Ahmed[1] September 4, 1940[2] |
| Died | July 14, 2010 (aged 69)[2] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University[1] |
| Occupation(s) | actor, director, producer, banker |
| Years active | 1965-2009[1] |
| Spouse | Daisy Ahmed[1] |
| Children | Wasif Ahmed Shubho, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma,[3] Tazrin Farhana Oindrila[1] |
| Parent | Khalil Ahmed |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Bulbul Ahmed (4 September 1940 – 14 July 2010) was a Bangladeshi actor and director.[4]
Early life and career
Bulbul's father, Khalil Ahmed, was a government employee and amateur actor.[2] Bulbul started his acting career through stage drama in 1965.[2] He began acting in television roles in 1968.[2] He first appeared in films in 1973 as a supporting actor in Iye Korey Biye.[4] He directed a total of four films, Rajlakkhi Srikanto (1987), Akarshan, Gorom Hawa and Koto Je Apon. He also produced a film titled Jibon Niye Jua. [5]
Filmography
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Awards
Bulbul received four National awards in his lifetime.[3][6]
- 1977- National Film Award - Best Actor - Shimana Periye
- 1978 - National Film Award - Best Actor - Bodhu Bidaay
- 1980 - National Film Award - Best Actor - Shesh Uttar
- 1987 - National Film Award - Best Director - RajLaxmi Srikanto
Death
Bulbul died on July 15, 2010 in Square Hospital in Dhaka.[4] He was suffering from diabetes and cardiac diseases.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Monzur Zia (2010-07-14). "দেবদাসের করুণ প্রস্থান". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bulbul Ahmed no more". The Daily Star. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
- ^ a b "Tilottoma's tribute to Bulbul Ahmed". The Daily Star. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ a b c "Bulbul Ahmed dies at 70". The Daily Star. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশের সদ্যপ্রয়াত চলচ্চিত্র অভিনেতা বুলবুল আহমেদ স্মরণে". Voice of America. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "এক নজরে বুলবুল আহমেদ". Daily JaiJai DIn. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
External links
- Bulbul Ahmed at IMDb