Ataur Rahman (actor)
Bangladeshi stage and television actor
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Ataur Rahman (born 18 June 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Award in 2021 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to drama.[1][3]
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Ataur Rahman | |
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আতাউর রহমান | |
Ataur in 2022 | |
| Born | 18 June 1941 Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Education | M.Sc (Soil Science) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Actor, director, writer |
Education
Rahman earned his master's degree in science in 1964 from the University of Dhaka.[4]
Career
Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[5][6] He is the founder general secretary of the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[1] He is a former chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.[1][7]
Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[1][8]
In August 2019, Rahman was appointed as an Awami League Advisory Council member.[4]
Awards
- Independence Award (2021)[9]
- Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Award
- “Chakrabak” award as best stage director
- “Loko Natyadal” Gold Medal for stage direction.
- Anyadin & Impress Telefilm award for best character role.
- Alliance Francaise award for contribution in theatre
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Chanel I Rabindra Mela
- Life time achievement of "Bangladesh Group Theater Federation" .
- Life time achievement of Award of International Theatre Institute (ITI).
- Kazi Mahbubullah Lifetime Award
- Ekushey Padak (2001)