Abdur Razzak (actor)

Abdur Razzak (23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi actor and film director.[3] He was dubbed Nayak Raj Razzak (King of Heroes), a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the magazine Chitrali.[4] Razzak won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films Ki Je Kori (1976), Ashikkhito (1978), Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Chandranath (1984) and Jogajog (1988). He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4][5] He acted in more than 300 Bengali and Urdu films and also directed 16 films. He is considered one of the greatest actors in Bangladeshi film industry.[6]

For other people with the same name, see Abdur Razzak (disambiguation).

Nayak Raj

Abdur Razzak
আব্দুর রাজ্জাক
Born(1942-01-23)23 January 1942
Naktala, South Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died21 August 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 75)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationActor, producer, director
Years active1964–2017
Spouse(s)Khairunnesa Laxmi
Children5, including Bapparaj

Early life

Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata.[1] His parents Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa died at early ages.[1][7] He joined the troupe Rongo Shobha Natya Dal led by Chhabi Biswas.[1] In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute.[1] Communal violence in Calcutta in 1964 made work difficult. That year he moved to Dacca to try to break into the nascent East Pakistani film industry.[5]

In Dhaka, Razzak found work at Abdul Jabbar Khan's Iqbal Films, and assisted in Kamal Khan's Ujala. He then worked in small roles in the films Akheri Station and Tero Nombor Feku Ostagor Lane.[1]

Career

In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role of his new film Behula. He chose Razzak who was then serving as one of his assistants.[1] Razzak went on to act in films including Abirbhab, Moynamoti, Taka Ana Pai, Dorpochurno and Jibon Theke Neya (1970). After the 1971 Liberation War he continued working on the films Manusher Mon, Ora Egaro Jon and Osru Diye Lekha.[1]

Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action film Rongbaj (1974), directed by Zahirul Haq.[8]

Razzak acted in leading roles with many prominent actors, including Anwar Hossain, Bulbul Ahmed, Sohel Rana, Ilias Kanchan, Shuchanda, Shabana, Bobita, Kabori, Sujata, Shabnam and others. He appeared in a number of films opposite actress Shabana.

Razzak went on to make more than 300 appearances in Bengali and Urdu movies.

Razzak made his directorial debut in 1977 with the film Ononto Prem.[1] He created his own production company Rajlokkhi Productions . He went on to become the first Bangladeshi actor to be a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. He later founded the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.[1]

Personal life

Razzak was married to Khairunnesa (nicknamed Laxmi). Together they had three sons, Bapparaj, Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughters, Nasrin Pasha and Afrin Alam.[7][9] He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka.[10][11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Director Co-artist Notes
Pagla RajaAzharul IslamOlivia, Nuton
PriyotomaBobita
ProtishodhBabul ChowdhurySuchorita
Putro BodhuKamal AhmedShabana
SomaptiMonjur HossainShabana
Sona BouBobita
Laili MajnuBobita
ShetuBabul ChowduryShabana, Bulbul Ahmed, Anjana
SloganKabir AnwarBobita
TalaqAzharul Islam
1965NaginSheikh NazrulSuchorita, Nuton
Natun PrithibiSheikh NazrulShabana
NazmaSubhash DuttaShabana
OdhikarKobori
Onek Prem Onek JalaNazmul HudaShabana
OvagiHafiz UddinShabana
1966Dheuer Por DheuMohsinKobori
Dui Paysar AltaAmjad HossainShabana
GhoroniHafiz Uddin
BajimaatChashi Nazrul Islam
GundaAlamgir KumkumKobori
Jeeban SangeetMustafa MehmudSuchonda
Jhorer PakhiZamanShabana
KabinShabana
Kaach Kata HeereyJabbar KhanKobori
Kajol LataMostafa AnwarSuchorita
Kalo GolapAkbar KabirBobita
Ke TumiM S RahmanKobori
MohanagarAzizur Rahman
MotimoholAshok GhoshKobori
Naat BouS AhmedBobita
Tero Nombor Feku Ostagar LenBashir HussainSujata
1967AnowaraZahir RaihanSuchonda
ShongsharMostafaSuchonda
Abak PrithibiMustafa MehmudKobori
Abokash
AponjonSuchorita
AshadharanRahim Newaz
Ashar AloNurul Haque
ObhijaanAbdur RazzakKobori
BashoriJabbar Kha
BondhuDilip Biswas
1968AbirbhabSubhash DuttaFirst film with Kabori [1]
Dui BhaiZahir Raihan
Eto Tuku AshaNarayan Ghosh MitaSujata
Pich Dhala PathEhteshamBobita
Shuo Rani Duo RaniZahir RaihanSuchonda
1969Moner Moto BouRahim NewazSuchonda
MoynamotiKazi ZahirShabana[1]
Nil Akasher NicheNarayan Ghosh MitaKobori
1970Charro BeshiQ. M. Zamman[12]
Deep Nebhe NaiKobori
DorpochurnoShabnam[1]
Jey Aguney PuriAmir Hussain[12]
Jibon Theke NeyaZahir RaihanSuchonda[12]
Jog BiyogFazal Haq[12]
Kokho GochoNarayan Ghosh Mita[12]
MainaKazi Zahir[13]
Modhu MilonKazi ZahirShabana
PayalMustafiz[13]
Peech Dhala PathEhteshamBobita[12]
SamapatiManzur Hussain[12]
ShorolipiNazrul IslamBobita
Taka Ana PaiBobita[1]
1971MeherbanKazi Zahir[14]
Nacher PutulAshok GhoshShabnam
Sritituku ThakAlamgir Kumkum
1972Abuj MonKazi ZahirShabana
Chhondo Hariye GeloS M ShafiShabana
Manusher MonMostafa MehmudBobita[1]
Ora Egaro JonNazrul Islam[1]
Osru Diye LikhaKamal AhmedSujata, Suchonda[1]
1973OtithiAzizur RahmanShabana
RangbaazZahirul HaqueKobori[8]
Shopno Diye GheraHashmat
Sonali AkashA Matin
1974Alor MichilNarayan Ghosh Mita
BeimanRuhul Amin
Chokher JoleAziz Azhar
PorichoyAzizur RahmanKobori
1975Baadi Theke BegumMohsinBobita
Shadu SoytanShabana
1976AnirbanKamal Ahmed
Ki Je KoriZahirul HaqueBobitaNational Film Award for Best Actor
SomadhiDilip Biswas
1977Ananta PremAbdur Razzak
Omor PremAzizur RahmanShabana
1978AlankarNarayan Ghosh MitaBobita
AshamiDilip BiswasShabana
AshikkhitoAzizur RahmanNational Film Award for Best Actor
Mayar BadhonMustafiz
ShohagSaiful AzamBobita
1979AnuragKamal Ahmed
Matir GharAzizur RahmanShabana
1980Chhutir GhontaAzizur RahmanShabana, Sujata
AnarkaliDilip BiswasBobita
1981Shukhe ThakoAzharul Islam
1982Boro Bhalo Lok ChhiloMohd MohiuddinNational Film Award for Best Actor
Rajani GandhaKamal AhmedShabana
1984ChandranathChashi Nazrul IslamNational Film Award for Best Actor
1986ShuvodaChashi Nazrul Islam
1988JogajogMoinul HossainNational Film Award for Best Actor
1998Baba Keno ChakorSwapan Saha
2008Akash Chhoa BhalobasaS A Haque Olike
2009Mon Diyechi TomakeAbdur Razzak
2011Hridoy Bhanga DheuGazi Mazharul Anwar
2012Most WelcomeAnonno Mamun
Bhalobasar RongShahin Sumon
2013Ayna KahiniAbdur Razzak
Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniShafi Uddin Shafi
Nishwartha BhalobasaAnanta Jalil
JudgeBarristerPoliceCommissionerF I Manik
Onnorokom BhalobashaShahin Sumon
2014Ek Cup Cha
Akash Koto Dure

Awards and achievements

Film
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1976National Film AwardsBest ActorKi Je KoriWon
1978National Film AwardsBest ActorAshikkhitoWon
1982National Film AwardsBest ActorBoro Bhalo Lok ChiloWon
1984National Film AwardsBest ActorChandranathWon
1988National Film AwardsBest ActorJogajogWon

Other
Year Award Category Result
2003Indo-Bangla Kala Music AwardKhan Ataur Rahman Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[15]
2009Bachsas AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[16]
2012Ifad Film Club AwardLife Time AchievementWon
2012Babisas AwardLife Time Achievement[17]Won
2014Meril Prothom Alo AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[18]
2017Tele Cine Awards in KolkataLife Time AchievementWon[19]

References
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  2. "Legendary film star Razzak passes away". The Daily Star. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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  6. এক নজরে রাজ্জাক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
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  9. রাজ্জাক হাসপাতালে. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
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  15. Shilpi Mahalanobish (23 April 2004). "Bridging the cultural divide: Indo-Bangla Kala Music Award 2003 held in New York". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
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