Dipjol
Bangladeshi actor (born 1962)
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Monowar Hossain Dipjol (Bengali: মনোয়ার হোসেন ডিপজল; born 6 April 1962)[1] known by his stage name as Dipjol, is a Bangladeshi actor, businessman, producer, and activist.[4][5] businessman,[6][7] and politician.[8][9] He is the current general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association.[10][11]
April 6, 1962[1]
Bangladesh Awami League (2009–2024)[2][3]
Dipjol | |
|---|---|
ডিপজল | |
Dipjol in 2024 | |
| Born | Monowar Hossain Dipjol April 6, 1962[1] |
| Other names | Bishu |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1991–2007) Bangladesh Awami League (2009–2024)[2][3] |
| Spouse | Rumana Monowar |
Widely regarded as one of the greatest villains in Dhallywood, he first started his career as a hero but was unsuccessful. Later, in the mid 1990's, he reemerged as a leading negative character in the film industry. His notable films as a negative character include Teji, Dhar, Ammajan, Koshto, Kukkhato Khuni, Bortoman, Dhakaiya Mastan, Kothin Shimar, Bhaier Shotru Bhai, Major Shaheb, Swami Strir Juddho, Ali Baba, Bostir Rani Suriya, Itihas, Bipodjonok, Mogher Mullok, Bhoyonker Bishu, Khepa Basu and Dhawa.[12]
Career
Dipjol is a Dhallywood film actor.[13][14][15] In the mid 2000's, he resurged his career as a lead hero with blockbuster high grossing films such as Koti Takar Kabin, Chachchu, Mayer Hate Behester, Chabi and Dadima.[16] He also owns Dipjol Food Industries Limited.[17] He is best known for his style of dialogue and action. He was also BNP politician and ward councillor of Dhaka City Corporation ward No.9 in 1994 to 2007.[18][19][20]
He was sentenced to jail in 2007 on an arms charge.[18][19] He was later convicted of numerous charges, including amassing and concealing illegal wealth, and was given a 41-year term.[21] According to an investigation by a team of the Jail Directorate led by Commander M Zakaria Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Shamsul Haider Siddique was found guilty of violating 15 codes of the jail in February 2009.[22] He was found favoring convict Monowar Hossain Dipjol in prison and giving him special privileges, such as allowing 200 visitors for Dipjol in 52 days.[22] He was released after securing his bail from the Bangladesh High Court on 1 June 2009.[23]
In September 2017, he fell ill and, after being taken to hospital, was diagnosed as having had a heart attack and suffering from water on the lungs. He underwent heart surgery at Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.[24][25]
Along with his acting career, he was also successful in producing high budget films, many of which became blockbusters and high grossing films. This established him as a successful producer and engaged him in various organizations, businesses, wards, and other enterprises. He is also known for his involvement in various humanitarian work such as gifting buses for largest religious congestion in the country Bishwa Ijtema or giving huge sums of money during floods.[26]
On 28 January 2022, Dipjol became a vice-president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association after bagging 219 votes.[27] In April 2024, Dipjol was elected General secretary of this association.[28][29]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Soti Komola | |||
| 1993 | Takar Pahar | Also producer | ||
| 1995 | Kata Rifle | Jummon | Also producer | |
| 1998 | Teji | Bishu | Also story writer | |
| 1999 | Moger Mulluk | |||
| Ammajan | Kalam | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bhoyonkor Bishu | Bishu | Also producer | ||
| Ke Amar Baba | Also producer | |||
| Dhor | ||||
| 2000 | Kukkhato Khuni | Torofdar | ||
| Golam | Tiger | |||
| Koshto | Sonamia | |||
| Hira Chuni Panna | Moharani / Dragon Aslam | |||
| Ajker Kedar | ||||
| Dhawa | Pagla Matin | |||
| Bortoman | ||||
| Dushmon Dorodi | ||||
| Janer Jaan | ||||
| Gunda Number One | Police Officer Mokarram | |||
| Tero Panda Ek Gunda | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Jinda Dafon | ||||
| Sabdhan | ||||
| Tumi Je Amar | ||||
| Londo Vondo | ||||
| 2001 | Shikari | Dayaban | ||
| Kothin Bastob | Bokkor | |||
| Bhoyonkor Sontrashi | ||||
| Thekao Mastan | Dipu Sardar | |||
| Chairman | ||||
| Kata Lash | ||||
| Kothin Shasti | ||||
| Panja | ||||
| Gono Dushmon | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Kodom Ali Mastan | ||||
| 2002 | Boma Hamla | |||
| Nayok | ||||
| Khepa Basu | Basu | |||
| Bhoyonkor Porinam | ||||
| Dhakaiya Mastan | Billal Mishouri | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bipodjonok | ||||
| Major Shaheb | ||||
| Itihas | Sobhan | |||
| Dolopoti | Also story writer and producer | |||
| 2003 | Mon | Doyal Dada | ||
| Kothin Shimar | Akram | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Nater Guru | ||||
| Bouer Somman | Dhakaiya Mamun | |||
| Chai Khomota | ||||
| 2004 | Boro Malik | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bostir Rani Suriya | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Bhaier Shotru Bhai | Bitla Bishu / Bishal Chowdhury | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2005 | Kala Manik | Kala Manik | ||
| Badha | Abbas | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2006 | Vondo Ojha | Dengue Ojha | ||
| Koti Takar Kabin | Sultan Talukder | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Pitar Ason | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Chachchu | Raja Mia / Chachchu | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Dadima | Sultan Khan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2009 | Lattu Koshai | |||
| Mayer Hate Behester Chabi | Lakhpoti | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Kajer Manush | Kaju / Kajer Manush | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2010 | Mayer Chokh | Jibon | Also story writer and producer | |
| Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Zamidar | Murad | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Rickshawalar Chele | Rustom | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Ek Joban | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2011 | Chotto Songsar | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | |
| Goriber Bhai | ||||
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | Sultan | |||
| Ongko | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2012 | Swami Bhaggo | Sultan | ||
| Manik Ratan Dui Bhai | Manik | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bazarer Coolie | Also story writer | |||
| 2016 | Onek Dame Kena | Imrose Mirza | ||
| 2017 | Dulabhai Zindabad | Sultan / Dulabhai | ||
| 2021 | Souvaggo | Souvaggo | Also producer | |
| E Desh Tomar Amar | Also producer | |||
| 2022 | Banglar Hercules | Also producer | ||
| Jemon Jamai Temon Bou | Also producer | |||
| Ghar Bhanga Songshar | Sultan | Also producer | ||
| Aakrosh | Also producer | |||
| 2023 | Something Like an Autobiography | Himself | Special appearance | [30] |
| 2024 | Omanush Holo Manush | Abul | Also producer | [31] |
| Jimmi | Also producer and director | [32][33][34] |
Web series
| Year | Title | OTT | Character | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kabadi | Bioscope | Mathakata Roton | Rubayet Mahmud | [35] |