Farooque
Farooque | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akbar Hossain Pathan August 18, 1948[1] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Mia Bhai, Dulu |
| Years active | 1971s – 1993[2] |
| Spouse | Farjana Pathan |
| Children | Fariha Tabassum Pathan (Daughter) Rowshon Hossain (Son) |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Akbar Hossain Pathan (known by the stage name Farooque; born August 18, 1948) is a Bangladeshi actor.[1] He is also a freedom fighter.[3] He earned National Film Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film Lathial in 1975 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Early life
Farooque was associated with politics in Choy Dofa Andolon in 1966 and accused in 37 cases. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was his political idol.
Career
Farooque started his career in silver screen through th film Jolchobi in 1971.[1] Most of Farooque's work was associated with the actress Bobita.[4] He was founder member of Film Artist Association and acting president of Bongobondhu Sanskritik Jote.
Business career
He is also a businessman except his acting career. He is the Managing Director of Farooque Kniting and Dying Manufacturing Company situated in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.[5]
Filmography
His notable works are
| Year | Film | Director | Role | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jolchhobi | H. Akbar | Kabori Sarwar | debut film released on March 22, 1971[5] | |
| 1973 | Abar Tora Manush Ho | Khan Ataur Rahman | Bobita | ||
| 1974 | Alor Michil | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Razzak, Bobita | ||
| 1975 | Lathial | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Anwar Hossain, Bobita | won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Sujon Sokhi | Sujon | Kabori Sarwar | screened at cinema halls over six months[2] | ||
| 1976 | Surjogrohon | ||||
| Noyonmoni | Amjad Hossain | Noyon | Bobita | ||
| 1978 | Golapi Ekhon Traine | Amjad Hossain | Bobita, Anwar Hossain | based on the novel of Amjad Hossain titled "Droupodi Ekhon Traine" | |
| Sareng Bou | Abdullah al Mamun | Sareng | Kabori Sarwar | based on the novel of Sahidullah Kaiser's same title[6] | |
| 1979 | Surjo Songram | Abdus Samad | Bobita | ||
| 1980 | Sokhi Tumi Kar | Abdullah al Mamun | Shabana | ||
| 1985 | Shimul Parul | Delowar Jahan Jhontu | Shimul | Sunetra | |
| 1987 | Mia Bhai | Chashi Nazrul Islam | |||
| 1990 | Palki | Delowar Jahan Jhontu | Sunetra | ||
| 1991 | Padma Meghna Jamuna | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Bobita | ||
| 1996 | Jibon Songsar | Bobita, Salman Shah, Shabnur | |||
| 1997 | Ekhono Onek Raat | Khan Ataur Rahman | Bobita | ||
| 2006 | Ghorer Lokkhi | Azadi Hasnat Firoz | Suchorita | Last film[7] |
Television appearances
| Year | Program | Anchor | Co-artist(s) | Aired on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sujon Sokhi | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Kabori Sarwar | Bangla Vision[8] |
Awards
- National Film Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1975
- Bachsas Awards[9]
Personal life
Farooque married Farjana Pathan.[7] They have two children - daughter Fariha Tabassum Pathan and son Rowshon Hossain.[10]
References
- ^ a b c Liakat Hossain Khokon (January 16, 2011). গ্রামীণ ছবির প্রবাদপুরুষ ফারুক (in Bengali). Retrieved August 27, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ a b c Shah Alam Shazu (August 28, 2015). "I quit acting out of disillusionment: Farooque". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Luna Sharma (June 13, 2012). "Film actor Faruk leaves for Bangkok tomorrow". Priyo News. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ^ "My heroes: Babita on her silver-screen co-actors". The Daily Star. August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ a b ব্যস্ততা আর অবসর সমানে সমান. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). April 17, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ Mithu Halder (May 13, 2015). রঙিলা নায়ের মাঝি..... banglamail24 (in Bengali). Retrieved November 6, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ a b সেরে উঠছেন ফারুক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). May 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ আবারও সুজন সখী জুটি. Daily Prothom Alo (in Bengali). March 30, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ চিত্রনায়ক ফারুক চলচ্চিত্রের সাহেব. Dainik Amader Somoy (in Bengali). October 26, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ উন্নত চিকিত্সার জন্য সিঙ্গাপুর যাচ্ছেন জনপ্রিয় নায়ক :ফারুক (in Bengali). Somoyer Konthosor. August 30, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
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External links
- Farooque at IMDb
- Farooque at the Bangla Movie Database