Mahfuz Ahmed

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Mahfuz Ahmed
মাহফুজ আহমেদ
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Ahmed in 2018
Born (1967-10-23) 23 October 1967 (age 56)
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer
Years active1990–present
Notable work Megher Pore Megh, Srabon Megher Din, Joyjatra
Spouse
Ishrat Jahan Qader
(m. 2000)
Children2
Relatives
Awards full list

Mahfuz Ahmed (born 23 October 1967) [1] is a Bangladeshi television and film actor. He is also a television presenter, model and television producer. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor twice for his roles in Laal Sobuj (2005) and Zero Degree (2015). [2] [3]

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Early life

Ahmed was born on 23 October 1967 at Jagatpur village in Ramganj Upazila of Lakshmipur District. [4]

Career

In 1990, Ahmed started his career inspired by Humayun Ahmed. His notable work is Humayun Ahmed's directed films Srabon Megher Din and Dui Duari , Mohammad Hannas's Bhalobashi Tomake, Chashi Nazrul Islam's film Megher Pore Megh and Taukir Ahmed's Joyjatra . [5] He has his own production house named "Nokshikatha". [6]

Personal life

Since 17 November 2000, Ahmed is married to Ishrat Jahan Quader, a daughter of politician GM Quader. She is a senior lecturer at a private university in Bangladesh. [4] [7] [8] Together they have a daughter, Mourin Aradhya Ahmed (b. 2012), and a son, Marvin Ahmed Aritra (b. 2015). [4] [9] [10]

Filmography

YearFilm TitleRoleDirectorNoteRef.
2000 Srabon Megher Din Suruj Humayun Ahmed Debut in film
Dui Duari Shafiq Ahmed Humayun Ahmed based on the novel of Humayun Ahmed's same titile
2004 Megher Pore Megh Nishan Chashi Nazrul Islam based on Liberation War
Joyjatra Boidhon Tauquir Ahmed based on Liberation War and novel of Amjad Hossain
2005Lal SabujSobuj Shahidul Islam Khokon Winner: Best Actor National Film Award [11]
2014Shabnam Shibli Sadik released on June 6, 2014 [12]
2015 Zero Degree Amit Animesh Aich [13] [14] [15] [16]
2023 Prohelika Mona Chayanika Chowdhury [17]

Television appearances

Acted TV drama

YearTitlePlaywright & DirectorCo-starsAired onNote & Source
1989Kon Kanoner Phool Imdadul Haq Milon BTV
1990 Kothao Keu Nei Humayun Ahmed
Mohammad Barkatullah
Asaduzzaman Noor BTV
1997BodhChayanika Chowdhury
Fariya Hossain
Shomi Kaiser BTVfirst playwright of Chayanika Chowdhury [18]
Kobe Hobe DekhaRatri
2003Digontey Digholiwon Golden Nest Cultural Reporter's Award for Best TV Actor
Ekannobortiwon Golden Nest Cultural Reporter's Award for Best TV serial
Uttor PurushTauquir Ahmed (both)won Golden Nest Cultural Reporter's Award for Best Telefilm Production [19]
2004JonokAranyo AnwarHumayun Faridi, Bijori Barkatullah, Ishita, Mir SabbirBTV
2005Tomake ChhuyeShomi Kaiser
Nurul Huda Ekoda Valobeshe ChiloAranyo AnwarIpshita Shabnam Srabanti, ShahedBTVWon Meril Prothom Alo award for the best actor in a drama series
2006Otopor Nurul HudaAranyo AnwarTisha, Mir SabbirBTV
2008Amader Nurul HudaAranyo Anwar
Aranyo Anwar & Mahfuz Ahmed
Zahid Hasan, Joya, Ishita, Tisha ATN Bangla TV serial [20]
2009Ekti Purono GolpoArif Khan Raisul Islam Asad, Tarin Banglavision telefilm, aired on Eid day
Saat Sagor Tero Nodi Prova ntv telefilm, aired on Eid Day
BhalobasaHumayun Ahmed
Mazharul Islam
Shaon, Hasan Masud, Marzook Russel Channel i TV play, aired on Eid day
Amar Bou Daroga
Ferdous Hasan
Tarin Ahmed Channel iTV play, aired on 2nd day of Eid [21]
2010Tomar Doway Bhalo Achhi MaATN Bangla
2011Choita Pagol Brindabon Das
Mahfuz Ahmed
Joya Ahsan
Ekjon ChhayabotiTV play
DehorakhhiIqbal Hossain Chowdhury ATM Shamsuzzaman, Bhabna, MishuTV play [22]
2013Beche Thako Sobuj PataATN Bangla5 episode TV serial,
Mayanigomntv
SangrilaTauquir Ahmed
Shahiduzzaman Selim
Zahid Hasan, Joya Ahsan [23]
Sukhi Manusher Bhire
Al Hajen
Babu, Chanchal, Rumana [24]
SorisripIraz Ahmed
Mahfuz Ahmed
Richi Solaiman Channel 9 telefilm, aired on 3rd day of Eid [25]
Pora MonMotia Banu Shukur
Chayanika Chowdhury
Farah Ruma Maasranga Television TV play, aired on 4th day of Eid [26]
Dure Jabo BoleAnimesh Aich (both) Farah Ruma Channel 9Single episode TV play [27]
Adharer OboshanMaruf Rahman
Mahfuz Ahmed
nipun, Arsha, Rakhintvtelefilm [28]
2014Mago Tomar JonnoPrasun Rahman
Mahfuz Ahmed
Babu, Mir Sabbir, Tanvin Swity, Tamalika ATN BanglaTV serial, squeal of Tomar Doway Bhalo Achhi Ma [29] [30]
Amader Chhoto Nodi Chole Banke Banke
Mahfuz Ahmed
Babu, Misha Sawdagor, Richi, Sumaiya Shimu Channel iTV serial, aired on Saturday and Sunday
Bibha Rabindranath Tagore
Sumon Anowar
Joya Ahsanntvsingle episode TV play, adaptation of Tagore's Robibar [31]
Surjaster AageMaruf Rehman
Mahfuz Ahmed
Richi Solaiman, Mithilantv [32]
Train Jay Train AseMahfuz Ahmed (both)Richi, Sporshia Channel i aired on Eid
Hello BangladeshMahfuz AhmedRichi Banglavision aired on Eid
2015Onumuti Parthona
Chayanika Chowdhury
Shomi Kaiser, Milon, Mithila NTV telefilm, shoot in Nepal, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr [33]
Vanity BagAli Fida Akram Tozo Zahid Hasan, Mahfuz Ahmed, Richi Solaiman, Tariq Anam Khan, Urmila Srabanti Kar, Sazu Khadem, Orchita Sporshia NTV aired on Eid
Oikhane Jeyonako TumiBadrul Anam Saud
Arif Khan
Purnima NTV telefilm, aired on Eid-Ul-Adha [34]

Directed TV drama

YearTitlePlaywrightCo-starsAired onNote & Source
Bonolota Sen
Goni Saheber Shesh Kichhu DinHumayun Ahmed (both) Abul Hayat, Aupee Karim
Khela
All The Best
Bahadur Doctor
HOIMONTIFalguni Hamid.তনিমা হামিদ
2008Amader Nurul HudaAranyo AnwarZahid Hasan, Joya, Ishita, Tisha ATN Bangla TV serial
2010Tomar Doway Bhalo Achhi MaATN Bangla
2011Choita PagolBrindabon DasJoya Ahsan104 episode TV serial [35]
2013SorisripIraz AhmedRichi SolaimanChannel 9telefilm, aired on 3rd day of Eid [25]
Adharer OboshanMaruf RahmanMahfuz Ahmed, nipun, Arsha, Rakhintvtelefilm
Buno Chaltar GayeProshun RahmanTarin, Monalisa, Babu, Mir Sabbir ATN Bangla TV serial, aired every Sunday to Tuesday from September 23, 2013 [36]
2014Mago Tomar JonnoPrasun RahmanBabu, Mir Sabbir, Tanvin Swity, Tamalika ATN Bangla TV serial, started from January 21, 2014 [37]
Amader Chhoto Nodi Chole Banke BankeBabu, Misha Sawdagor, Richi, Sumaiya Shimu Channel iTV serial, aired on Saturday and Sunday [38]
Surjaster AageMaruf RehmanMahfuz, Richi, Mithila ntv aired on Eid
Train Jay Train AseMahfuz AhmedMahfuz, Richi, Sporshia Channel i aired on Eid
Sattled MarriageBabu, Runa Khan, Prasun AzadATN Banglaaired on Eid
Hello BangladeshMahfuz, Richi Banglavision aired on Eid [39]

TV programs

YearProgramAnchorCo-starsAired on
2014Humayun Ahmed er Nil Podder Chhoya Meher Afroz Shaon Zahid Hasan Banglavision [40]
2015Shudui AddaFarhana Nisho Boishakhi TV [41]

Awards and nominations

YearAward TitleCategoryFilm/DramaResult
2003 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Best TV Actor (Popular Choice)Won
Golden Nest Cultural Reporter's AwardBest TV ActorDigontey DigholiWon
2005 National Film Awards Best ActorLal SabujWon [42] [11]
Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest TV Actor (Popular Choice)Won
2006Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest TV Actor (Popular Choice)Otopor Nurul HudaWon
2008Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest TV Actor (Popular Choice)Amader Nurul HudaWon
2011Meril Prothom Alo AwardsBest TV Actor (Popular Choice)Choita PagolNominated
2015National Film AwardsBest ActorZero DegreeWon

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