Abdur Razzak (actor)

Bangladeshi film actor and director (1942–2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mohammad Abdur Razzak (23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017), known professionally as Razzak, was a Bangladeshi actor, producer, and director who was predominantly worked in Dhallywood cinema.[1] Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Bangladeshi cinema, he was referred to in the media as "Nayak Raj Razzak" (Razzak: The King of Heroes), a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the film magazine Chitrali.[2]

Born(1942-01-23)23 January 1942
Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India
Died21 August 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 75)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Yearsactive1960–2017
Quick facts Nayak Raj, Born ...
Nayak Raj
Abdur Razzak
আব্দুর রাজ্জাক
Razzak in 2016
Born(1942-01-23)23 January 1942
Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India
Died21 August 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 75)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1960–2017
OrganizationRajlokkhi Productions
Spouse
Khairun Nesa Lokkhi
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(m. 1962)​
Children5, including Bapparaj
HonoursIndependence Award (2015)
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His debut film as a producer was with the film Akankha (1976), directed by Subhash Dutta, and it was produced under his own production company, Rajlokkhi Productions.[3][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 Award in 2015 by the government of Bangladesh.[2][5] He acted in more than 300 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali and Urdu films, and also directed 16 films.[6][7]

Early life

Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata.[8] His parents, Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa, died at early ages.[8][9] He joined the troupe Rongo Shobha Natya Dal, led by Chhabi Biswas.[8] In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute.[8] The 1964 Calcutta riots 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.[8]

Career

In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role in his new film Behula. He chose Razzak, who was then serving as one of his assistants.[8] 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.[8]

Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action film Rongbaj (1974), directed by Zahirul Haq.[10]

Razzak acted in leading roles with many prominent actors and actresses, 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.[8] 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.[8]

He was given the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[11]

Personal life

On 2 March 1962, Razzak married Khairun Nesa "Lokkhi" out of love.[12] Together they had three sons, Bapparaj, Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughters, Nasrin Pasha and Afrin Alam.[9][13]

Death

He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka.[14][15]

Filmography

  • All films are in Bangladeshi Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.
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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1960Ratan Lal BangaliPickpocketUncredited role; Indian Bengali film [16]
1961PankatilakStudent [17]
Shilalipi Himself [18]
1966 Kar BouBabytaxi driverUncredited role [17]
Aakhri StationMushtaqSupporting role; Pakistani Urdu film [17]
13 Feku Ostagar LanePintuSupporting role [17]
Kagojer NoukaDrunk man Uncredited role [17]
Parwana Himself Uncredited role; Pakistani Urdu film [19]
Daak BabuCourt Clark Uncredited role [17]
BehulaLakhindarDebut in as lead role [20]
1967 OporajeoRaja [21]
Agun Niye KhelaAlamgir [22]
AnwaraNur Islam [22]
Julekha Yusuf [21]
1968 Dui BhaiJibon [22]
SongsarBadsha Talukder [21]
Nishi Holo Bhor Raj [22]
AbirbhabRashed [8]
Sokhina Shawkat [23]
Gori Abdul Pakistani Urdu film [24]
BanshoriManik [21]
Etotuku AshaKabir [22]
Shuorani DuoraniShahzada [22]
Kuchbaran KonnaRazzak [23]
1969 Moner Moto BouJibon [22]
Moina MotiMoti [8]
Agontuk Babul [22]
Shesh PorjontoSagar [25]
Nil Akasher NicheMamun [22]
MeherbanMilonPakistani Urdu film [26]
1970 MainaMotiPakistani Urdu film [27]
Je Agune PuriRahat [28]
ShomaptiManik [28]
PayalChote Sarkar "Babu"Pakistani Urdu film; Bengali version as Nupur [27]
Ka Kha Ga Gha UmoMontu [28]
AkabakaRaja [22]
Jibon Theke NeyaFaruk [28]
Pitch Dhala PathMohammad Khaled Ali [28]
Jog BiyogRaihan [28]
DorpochurnoKhokon [8]
Choddo BeshiSujon [28]
ShorolipiShafique Mahmud [29]
Koto Je Minoti Hasan Chowdhury [30]
Modhu MilonMilon [22]
OdhikarMonir [21]
Dheu Er Pore DheuForid / Babar [22]
Pita PutroRaja [a]
Taka Ana PaiShahid [8]
Kaach Kata HireyHafiz [22]
Deep Nebhe Nai [22]
Boro Bou [b]
1971 Nacher PutulFiroz [22]
Sritituku ThakRobi [22]
Gayer Bodhu [21]
1972 ProtishodhKamal Hossain Chowdhury / Amar Singh Chowdhury [21]
Manusher MonMonowar Hossain Chowdhury "Mono" [8]
Ora Egaro JonParvez [8]
Abujh MonMasum [29]
Chowdhury Bari [21]
Jibon SangeetMilon [34]
Osru Diye LekhaAsad Chowdhury [8]
Komol Ranir Dighi [21]
Shapath Nilam Raju [35]
Chhondo Hariye GeloManik [22]
Erao Manush [22]
1973 Priyotoma [21]
Slogan [21]
Ke Tumi [36]
Jhorer PakhiSelim Chowdhury [22]
Ekhane Akash Nil [31]
Amar Jonmobhumi [36]
Otithi [36]
Sonali AkashMohit [31]
Swapno Diye GheraSharif [31]
RangbaazRaja [10]
Khelaghar [36]
1974 Abak Prithibi [36]
Alor MichilRana [22]
Beiman [37]
Chokher Jole [31]
Vul Jokhon Bhanglo [22]
Badi Theke Begum [22]
Masud RanaClub singerSpecial appearance [38]
TriratnaBidyut [31]
Porichoy [22]
1975 Onek Prem Onek Jala [22]
Aponjon [36]
Alo Tumi Aleya [22]
Bandi Theke BegumAli Nawsher [22]
Daak Peon [36]
Shadu Soytan [22]
Ovagi [36]
1976 Shetu [36]
Mayar Badhon [22]
Anirban [36]
AkankhaDebut as producer [4]
GundaBahadur [22]
Agun [22]
Ki Je KoriBadshahWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [36]
Somadhi [36]
1977 Ashadharan [31]
Ononto PremAlso director and producer [37]
Jadur BashiMohor Ali [21]
Moti MahalImran / Shamsher Daku [21]
Amor Prem [22]
1978 Bajimaat [31]
Pagla Raja [31]
Bondhu [31]
AshikkhitoRahmatWon — Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor [22]
AngaarChanchal [36]
AlankarMamunur Rahman [36]
Agnishikha [22]
Ashami [31]
Shohag [22]
1979Anuraag [31]
Sonar Horin [31]
Matir GharAlauddin [31]
JinjirRajon / Bandit Farhad [21]
Ami Ratan Indian Bengali film [39]
Badla Raju [31]
1980Chhutir GhontaAbbas Mia [37]
Sokhi Tumi Kar [31]
Danpite Chhele [40]
AnarkaliShahzada Selim [22]
1981 Putrobodhu [41]
Nagin [31]
Ghoroni [31]
Mouchor Also director and producer [19]
MohanagarHeera [36]
Bhanga Ghora [31]
Allah Meherbaan [31]
Shukhe Thako [31]
1982 Kajol Lata [31]
Ashar Alo [36]
Naat BouTarun [42]
RajanigandhaWahid Malik Topon [31]
Dui Poisar Alta [22]
Boro Bhalo Lok ChhiloYasinWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [37]
1983 Kalo Golap [31]
Badnam Also director and producer [19]
Laily MajnuKayes Amri / Majnu [43]
NazmaNadim Rahman [36]
Lalu BhuluBhulu [22]
1984 Talaq [31]
Mayer Achol [31]
Notun PrithibiJibon [31]
ChandranathChandranathWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [22]
AbhijanRajuAlso director and producer [44]
1985 Shona Bou [31]
Shot Bhai Also director and producer [19]
Kabin [36]
AwaraKanchan [36]
1986Tauba [31]
ShuvodaSadanando [21]
1987Swami StreeSalauddin Badshah [31]
SondhiMonu Miah / L Chowdhury [36]
Rajlakshmi SrikantaKumar BahadurSpecial appearance [36]
1988 Nitiban [36]
Kusumpurer Kodom Ali Kodom Ali [36]
JogajogShahed ChowdhuryWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [36]
Dhaka 86 [45]
Orpon [46]
Asroy [47]
Agni Konna [48]
AgomonShaker [36]
Shakkhor Biplob Ali Miah [49]
Jamana [22]
1989Bidhata [50]
Raja Mistri Raja Also as producer [45]
Ram Rahim John Rahim [22]
DurnamShaker [36]
Biroho Byatha [21]
1990 Shadhin SP Shajjad Hossain [51]
Prayashchitto [52]
Mala Moti Moti [53]
1991 Shomman [54]
Adorer Bon [55]
Shopno [56]
1992 Darbare Khaja [36]
Ondho BiswasMr. Raja / Raju [22]
Professor Professor Kabir Also director and producer [19]
Dongshon Rajan [57]
Somor [58]
Sroddha [59]
Jonmodata [36]
1993 Prem Shokti Rashed Also director and producer [19]
Mister Mawla [36]
Jonom Dokhi [36]
1994Sotiner Songsar [22]
Sobar Upore Ma [60]
1996 Bazigor [c]
1997 Uttor Falguni Also screenplay writer and director [19]
Judge Shaheb [22]
Baba Keno ChakorRakib AhmedAlso director, producer and screenplay writer [19]
1998 Prithibi Tomar Amar [22]
Shanto Keno Mastan [36]
Sesh Prothikkha [31]
Baba Keno Chakar Rajnarayan Babu Indian Bengali film; remake of 1997 his own same name film [19]
1999Shontan Jokhon SotruAlso director and producer [63]
Hridoye Lekha Nam [64]
Ragi [31]
Santan Jakhan Satru Indian Bengali film; remake of 1999 his own same name film [65]
2000 Baba Keno Ashami [22]
Jibon Chabi [66]
Janer Jaan [31]
Gunda Number One [67]
Kukkhato Khuni Aminul Haque [31]
2001 Kothin Bastob [31]
Moron Niye Khela Inspector Rashed Chowdhury Also director and producer [19]
Bap Betir Juddho [68]
Imandar Mastan [69]
2002 Dhakaiya Mastan [31]
Lal Doriya Doriya's father [31]
Samaj Ke Bodle Dao [22]
Major Saheb [31]
Ashanto Agun [31]
Shami Strir Juddho [70]
Arman [71]
Aghat Palta Aghat [72]
Mayer Jihad [31]
AnnadataAmar ChowdhuryIndian Bengali film [19]
KurukshetraRaj Shekhar Chowdhury [73]
2003 Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti Nodi's brother [74]
Top Shomrat [31]
Badshah Keno Chakor [75]
2004 Bap Betar Lorai [22]
Ram Laxman Subhankar Sanyal Indian Bengali film [19]
Devdoot [19]
Amader Shontan [76]
2006 Pitar Ashon [22]
Nayak The Real HeroJanardhanIndian Bengali film [19]
HeroHead constable Bhabani Shankar Roy [19]
Koti Takar Kabin Aslam Shikdar [77]
Sarthopar Indian Bengali film [19]
Eri Naam Prem [19]
Agni Pariksha [19]
2007 Ei Je Duniya [51]
Ami Bachte Chai Also director, screenplay writer and producer [19]
Jiboner Cheyeo Dami Raihan Chowdhury [31]
2008 Eroi Naam Bhalobasha [31]
Janmadata Bhavani Chowdhury Indian Bengali film [19]
Maa Babar Shopno [78]
Babar Jonno Juddho [31]
Biyer Prostab [79]
Ek Takar Bou [22]
Pitamatar Amanat [22]
Koti Takar Fokir Fokir Also director, screenplay writer and producer [19]
Jamidarer Meye [22]
Mone Prane Acho Tumi Anam [80]
Mayer Moto Bhabi [81]
Akash Chhoa BhalobasaMir Amzad Ali [82]
Tomake Bou Banabo [83]
2009 Tumi Amar Swami Shamsher Chowdhury [84]
Miya Barir Chakor [22]
Biye Bari [31]
Ma Boro Na Bou Boro [31]
Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay [31]
Bhalobashar Shesh Nei [22]
Mon Diyechi TomakeAlso director, screenplay writer and producer [19]
Piritir Agun Jole Digun [31]
2010 Chachchu Amar Chachchu Rafique Mallick [85]
Rikshawalar Chele [36]
Bap Boro Na Shashur Boro [22]
Panch Takar Prem [31]
2011Hridoy Bhanga Dheu [86]
2012Most Welcome [86]
Bhalobasar RongShamsuddin Chowdhury [87]
2013Ayna KahiniHimselfSpecial appearance; also as director [88]
Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniSamad Shikdar [89]
Nishwartha BhalobasaHayder [90]
Judge Barrister Police CommissionerJudge Asad Chowdhury [91]
Onnorokom BhalobashaKarim Chowdhury [92]
2014Ek Cup ChaCollege PrincipalSpecial appearance [93]
Akash Koto DureBichchu's grandfather [94]
2015 Kartooz Asad Chowdhury Also as producer [95]
2016 Mon Janena Moner Thikana Judge Shaheb [96]
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Television drama

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Year Name Role Notes Ref.
1964 Ghoroa Rajaa Urdu drama serial on Pakistan Television [97]
2004 Sritisotta Aziz Mandol Released on BTV
2012 Biday Store Karim [98]
2015 Mahesh Gafur Released on Channel i; also as director and producer
2016 Chairmaner Choritro Fuler Moto Pobitro Chairman Released on Channel i; also as producer
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Other credits

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Year Title Director Producer Screenplay Notes Ref.
1966 Ujala N/a N/a N/a Urdu film; as assistant director [11]
Parwana N/a N/a N/a [19]
1976 Akankha No Yes No Debut in as producer [4]
1977 Ononto Prem Yes Yes No Debut in as director [8]
1981 Mouchor Yes Yes No [19]
1983 Badnam Yes Yes No [19]
1985 Shot Bhai Yes Yes No [19]
1984 Abhijan Yes Yes No [44]
1986 Chapa Dangar Bou Yes Yes Yes No casting [99]
1988 Raja Mistri No Yes No [44]
1990 Jiner Badshah Yes Yes Yes No casting [19]
1992 Professor Yes Yes No [19]
1993 Prem Shakti Yes Yes No [19]
1997 Uttor Falguni Yes No Yes [19]
Baba Keno Chakor Yes Yes Yes [100]
1999 Shontan Jokhon Sotru Yes Yes Yes [19]
2000 Premer Nam Bedona Yes Yes Yes No casting [19]
2001 Moron Niye Khela Yes Yes No [19]
2007 Ami Bachte Chai Yes Yes Yes [19]
2008 Koti Takar Fokir Yes Yes Yes [19]
2009 Mon Diyechi Tomake Yes Yes Yes [19]
2013 Ayna Kahini Yes No No [101]
2015 Kartooz No Yes No [95]
Mahesh Yes Yes No Television drama on Channel i
2016 Chairmaner Choritro Fuler Moto Pobitro No Yes No
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Awards and achievements

Film

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

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Year Award Category Result
2003Indo-Bangla Kala Music AwardKhan Ataur Rahman Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[102]
2009Bachsas AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[103]
2012Ifad Film Club AwardLife Time AchievementWon
2012Babisas AwardLife Time Achievement[104]Won
2014Meril Prothom Alo AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[105]
2017Tele Cine Awards in KolkataLife Time AchievementWon[106]
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Notes

  1. [a]
    Pita Putro 1970 film directed by Amjad Hossain and it is starring Abdur Razzak and Kabori Sarwar[31][32]
  2. [b]
    Boro Bou 1970 film directed by Nurul Haque Bachchu and it is starring Abdur Razzak and Sujata[31][33]
  3. [c]
    Bazigor 1996 film directed by Hafiz Uddin and it is starring Helal Khan, Shabnur and Abdur Razzak[61][62][31]

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