Alamgir (actor)

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Alamgir
আলমগীর
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Alamgir in 2024
Born
Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir

(1950-04-03) 3 April 1950 (age 75)
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Alma mater University of Dhaka
OccupationsActor, director, presenter
Years active1972–present
Spouses
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    (m. 1973⁠–⁠1999)​
  • ​
    (m. 1999)​
Children Akhi Alamgir, Tasveer Ahmed
Awards Ekushey Padak (2024) [1] See full list

Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 3 April 1950), better known as simply Alamgir, [2] is a Bangladeshi film actor and television host. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor a record nine times for his roles in the films Ma O Chhele (1985), Apekka (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994), Jibon Moroner Sathi (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011). [3]

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Early life

Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in East Bengal. [4] His father, Kalim Uddin Ahmed, was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh , the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in Bangladesh. [4] Alamgir studied political science at the University of Dhaka. [5]

Career

Alamgir made his debut with the film Amar Jonmobhumi (1972) directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He then went on to star in Dasyurani alongside Shabana, [6] with whom he would later work in 130 films. [7] In 1975, Alamgir starred in Love In Shimla alongside Kabori, with whom he would later work in 26 films. [8] In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap. [4]

Alamgir has worked in television dramas and also as a presenter. Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television. [9]

Personal life

Alamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur Alamgir. [10] Together they had a daughter singer Akhi Alamgir and a son Tasvir Hassan. He later married singer Runa Laila. [11]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
1972Amar Jonmovumi [12]
1973Dassurani [13]
1975Chashir Meye [13]
Joy Porajoy [13]
Love in Simla [12]
1976Shapmukti [12]
Monihar [12]
1978Madhumita [12]
1980Koshai [13]
Ostad Saagred [13]
1982 Rajanigandha [12]
Protigya
1984 Bhat De [13]
Ma o Chele
1987Apekkha [3]
1988Pothe Holo Dekha
1990Moroner Pare [3]
1992Satya Mithya
Ranga Vabhi
1993Mayer Ashirbad [14]
[15]
1996 Sotter Mrittu Nei
Nirmom
2012 Se Amar Mon Kereche [16]
2013 Judge Barrister Police Commissioner [17]
2015 Dui Prithibi
2017 Dhaka Attack
2018 Ekti Cinemar Golpo AkashAlso as screen writer and director
2019 Ahaa Re Indian Bengali film
2020 Bishwoshundori

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1985 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best ActorMa o CheleWon
1987Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest ActorOpekkhaWon
1989Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest ActorKhati PuronWon
1990Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest ActorMoroner PoreWon
1991Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest ActorPita Mata SontanWon
1992Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest ActorAndho BiswasWon
1994Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest Actor Desh Premik Won
2010Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorJibon Moroner SathiWon
2011Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest Supporting Actor Ke Apon Ke Por Won
2024 Ekushey Padak Arts(Acting)Won

References

  1. ↑ "21 individuals get Ekushey Padak". Prothom Alo. 13 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Shazu, Shah Alam (2022-04-03). "Stars pay tribute to Alamgir on 72nd birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  3. 1 2 3 জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 উপস্থাপনা করতে আমি স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যবোধ করি. Amar Desh (in Bengali). 2013-04-24. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  5. ↑ Shakil, Salman Tarek (14 September 2016). কোন তারকার বিদ্যা কতদূর! [How far is the knowledge of a star!]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
  6. ↑ "Alamgir's 73rd birthday today". Daily Sun. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "A starry evening". Dhaka Tribune. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "Alamgir: 'I have countless memories of Kabori'". The Business Standard. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "Housefull on maasranga from today -". reflectionnews.com.
  10. ↑ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
  11. ↑ মিডিয়া পাড়ার কিছু ২য় বিয়ের গল্প [Stories of second marriages in the media]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shamsuzzaman, Abul Fazal (1992). Who's Who in Bangladesh Art Culture Literature (1901-1991). Tribhuj Prakashani. p. 36. OCLC   28114771.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alamgir turns 67 today". The Independent. Dhaka. 3 April 2016.
  14. ↑ "Mayer Ashirbad (1993)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
  15. ↑ "Mayer Aasirbad". hoichoi.tv. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
  16. ↑ ঈদের পাঁচ ছবি [Five Eid pictures]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 17 August 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013.
  17. ↑ ১০ মে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে শাকিব-পূর্ণিমার নতুন ছবি [New picture of Shakib-Purnima will be released on May 10]. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013.
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