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 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] 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][3] He acted in more than 300 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali and Urdu films, and also directed 16 films.[4][5]

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.[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.[3]

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

Filmography

  • All films are in Bangladeshi Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.
More information Year, Title ...
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1960Ratan Lal BangaliPickpocketUncredited role; Indian Bengali film [16]
1961PankatilakStudent [17]
Shilalipi Himself [18]
1965Aakhri StationMushtaqSupporting role; Pakistani film [17]
1966 Kar BouBabytaxi driverUncredited role [17]
Kagojer NoukaDrunk man [17]
Daak BabuCourt Clark [17]
13 Feku Ostagar LanePintuSupporting role [17]
BehulaLakhindarDebut in as lead role [19]
1967Agun Niye KhelaRazzak [20]
AnwaraNur Islam [20]
Julekha Yusuf [21]
OporajeoRaja [21]
1968 Nishi Holo Bhor Raj [20]
Dui BhaiJibon [20]
SongsarBadsha Talukder [21]
AbirbhabRashed [8]
Sokhina [22]
Etotuku AshaKabir [20]
Shuorani DuoraniShahzada [20]
BanshoriManik [21]
Kuchbaran KonnaRazzak [22]
Gori Abdul Pakistani Urdu film [23]
1969 Moner Moto Bou [20]
Moina MotiMoti [8]
Agontuk [20]
Nil Akasher NicheMamun [20]
Shesh Porjonto [24]
1970 OdhikarMonir [21]
Pitch Dhala PathMohammad Khaled Ali [25]
PayalPakistani Urdu film; Bengali version as Nupur [26]
Choddo Beshi [25]
Je Aguney Puri [25]
Meena [26]
Aka Baka [20]
Jibon Theke NeyaFaruk [25]
Dorpochurno [8]
Pita PutroRaja [a]
Boro Bou [b]
Taka Ana PaiShahid [8]
Modhu MilonMilon [20]
Kaach Kata HireyHafiz [20]
Ka Kha Ga Gha UmoMontu [25]
Dheu Er Pore DheuForid / Babar [20]
Koto Je Minoti [31]
Deep Nebhe Nai [20]
Jog Biyog [25]
Somapati [25]
1971MeherbanMilonPakistani Urdu film [32]
Gayer Bodhu [21]
Sritituku ThakRobi [20]
ShorolipiShafique Mahmud [33]
Nacher PutulFiroz [20]
1972 ProtishodhKamal Hossain Chowdhury / Amar Singh Chowdhury [21]
Manusher MonMonowar Hossain Chowdhury "Mono" [8]
Ora Egaro JonParvez [8]
Abujh MonMasum [33]
Chowdhury Bari [21]
Jibon SangeetMilon [34]
Osru Diye LekhaAsad Chowdhury [8]
Komol Ranir Dighi [21]
Shapath Nilam Raju [35]
Chhondo Hariye GeloManik [20]
Erao Manush [20]
1973 Priyotoma [21]
Slogan [21]
Ke Tumi [36]
Jhorer PakhiSelim Chowdhury [20]
Ekhane Akash Nil
Amar Jonmobhumi [36]
Otithi [36]
Sonali AkashMohit
Swapno Diye GheraSharif
RangbaazRaja [10]
Khelaghar [36]
1974 Abak Prithibi [36]
Alor MichilRana [20]
Beiman [37]
Chokher Jole
Vul Jokhon Bhanglo [20]
Badi Theke Begum [20]
Masud RanaClub singerSpecial appearance
TriratnaBidyut
Porichoy [20]
1975 Onek Prem Onek Jala [20]
Aponjon [36]
Alo Tumi Aleya [20]
Bandi Theke BegumAli Nawsher [20]
Daak Peon [36]
Shadu Soytan [20]
Ovagi [36]
1976 Shetu [36]
Mayar Badhon [20]
Anirban [36]
AkankhaDebut as producer
GundaBahadur [20]
Agun [20]
Ki Je KoriBadshahWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [36]
Somadhi [36]
1977 Ashadharan
Ononto PremAlso director and producer [37]
Jadur BashiMohor Ali [21]
Moti MahalImran / Shamsher Daku [21]
Amor Prem [20]
1978 Bajimaat
Pagla Raja
Bondhu
AshikkhitoRahmatWon — Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor [20]
AngaarChanchal [36]
AlankarMamunur Rahman [36]
Agnishikha [20]
Ashami
Shohag [20]
1979Anuraag
Sonar Horin
Matir GharAlauddin
JinjirRajon / Bandit Farhad [21]
Ami Ratan Indian Bengali film [38]
1980Chhutir GhontaAbbas Mia [37]
Sokhi Tumi Kar
Danpite Chhele [39]
Anarkali [20]
1981 Putrobodhu [40]
Nagin
Ghoroni
Mouchor Also director and producer [41]
MohanagarHeera [36]
Bhanga Ghora
Allah Meherbaan
Shukhe Thako
1982 Kajol Lata
Ashar Alo [36]
Naat Bou [42]
RajanigandhaWahid Malik Topon
Dui Poisar Alta [20]
Boro Bhalo Lok ChhiloYasinWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [37]
1983 Kalo Golap
Badnam Also director and producer [41]
Laily MajnuKayes Amri / Majnu [43]
NazmaNadim Rahman [36]
Lalu BhuluBhulu [20]
1984 Talaq
Mayer Achol
Notun PrithibiJibon
ChandranathChandranathWon — National Film Award for Best Actor [20]
AbhijanRajuAlso director and producer [44]
1985 Shona Bou
Shot Bhai Also director and producer [41]
Kabin [36]
AwaraKanchan [36]
1986Tauba
ShuvodaSadanando [21]
1987Swami StreeSalauddin Badshah
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 [20]
1989Bidhata [50]
Raja Mistri Raja Also as producer [45]
Ram Rahim John Rahim [20]
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 [20]
Professor Professor Kabir Also director and producer [41]
Dongshon Rajan [57]
Somor [58]
Sroddha [59]
Jonmodata [36]
1993 Prem Shokti Rashed Also director and producer [41]
Mister Mawla [36]
Jonom Dokhi [36]
1994Sotiner Songsar [20]
Sobar Upore Ma [60]
1996 Bazigor [c]
1997 Uttor Falguni Also screenplay writer and director [41]
Judge Shaheb [20]
Baba Keno ChakorAlso director, producer and screenplay writer [41]
1998 Prithibi Tomar Amar [20]
Shanto Keno Mastan [36]
Sesh Prothikkha [64]
Baba Keno Chakar Rajnarayan Babu Indian Bengali film; remake of 1997 his own same name film [41]
1999Shontan Jokhon SotruAlso director and producer [65]
Hridoye Lekha Nam [66]
Ragi [67]
Santan Jakhan Satru Indian Bengali film; remake of 1999 his own same name film [68]
2000 Baba Keno Ashami [20]
Jibon Chabi [69]
Janer Jaan [70]
Gunda Number One [71]
Kukkhato Khuni Aminul Haque [72]
2001 Kothin Bastob [73]
Moron Niye Khela Inspector Rashed Chowdhury Also director and producer [41]
Bap Betir Juddho [74]
Imandar Mastan [75]
2002 Dhakaiya Mastan
Lal Doriya Doriya's father [76]
Samaj Ke Bodle Dao [20]
Major Saheb [77]
Ashanto Agun [78]
Shami Strir Juddho [79]
Arman [80]
Aghat Palta Aghat [81]
Mayer Jihad [82]
AnnadataAmar ChowdhuryIndian Bengali film
KurukshetraRaj Shekhar Chowdhury
2003 Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti Nodi's brother
Top Shomrat [83]
Badshah Keno Chakor [84]
2004 Bap Betar Lorai [20]
Amader Shontan [85]
2006 Pitar Ashon [20]
Nayak The Real HeroJanardhanIndian Bengali film
HeroHead constable Bhabani Shankar Roy
Koti Takar Kabin Aslam Shikdar [86]
2007 Ei Je Duniya [51]
Ami Bachte Chai Also director, screenplay writer and producer [41]
Eroi Naam Bhalobasha [87]
Jiboner Cheyeo Dami Raihan Chowdhury [88]
2008 Maa Babar Shopno [89]
Babar Jonno Juddho [90]
[91]
Biyer Prostab [92]
Ek Takar Bou [20]
Pitamatar Amanat [20]
Koti Takar Fokir Fokir Also director, screenplay writer and producer [41]
Jamidarer Meye [20]
Mone Prane Acho Tumi Anam [93]
Mayer Moto Bhabi [94]
Akash Chhoa BhalobasaMir Amzad Ali
Tomake Bou Banabo [95]
2009 Tumi Amar Swami Shamsher Chowdhury [96]
Miya Barir Chakor [20]
Biye Bari [97]
Ma Boro Na Bou Boro [98]
Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay [99]
Bhalobashar Shesh Nei [20]
Mon Diyechi TomakeAlso director, screenplay writer and producer [41]
Piritir Agun Jole Digun [100]
2010 Chachchu Amar Chachchu Rafique Mallick [101]
Rikshawalar Chele [36]
Bap Boro Na Shashur Boro [20]
Panch Takar Prem [102]
2011Hridoy Bhanga Dheu [103]
2012Most Welcome [103]
Bhalobasar RongShamsuddin Chowdhury [104]
2013Ayna KahiniHimselfSpecial appearance; also as director [105]
Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniSamad Shikdar [106]
Nishwartha BhalobasaHayder [107]
Judge Barrister Police CommissionerJudge Asad Chowdhury [108]
Onnorokom BhalobashaKarim Chowdhury [109]
2014Ek Cup ChaCollege PrincipalSpecial appearance [110]
Akash Koto DureBichchu's grandfather [111]
2015 Kartooz Asad Chowdhury Also as producer [112]
2016 Mon Janena Moner Thikana Judge Shaheb [113]
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Television drama

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Year Name Role Notes Ref.
1964 Ghoroa Rajaa Urdu drama serial on Pakistan Television [114]
2004 Sritisotta Aziz Mandol Released on BTV
2012 Biday Store Karim [115]
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 [41]
1976 Akankha No Yes No Debut in as producer [7]
1977 Ononto Prem Yes Yes No Debut in as director [8]
1981 Mouchor Yes Yes No [41]
1983 Badnam Yes Yes No [41]
1985 Shot Bhai Yes Yes No [41]
1984 Abhijan Yes Yes No [44]
1986 Chapa Dangar Bou Yes Yes Yes No casting [116]
1988 Raja Mistri No Yes No [44]
1990 Jiner Badshah Yes Yes Yes No casting [41]
1992 Professor Yes Yes No [41]
1993 Prem Shakti Yes Yes No [41]
1997 Uttor Falguni Yes No Yes [41]
Baba Keno Chakor Yes Yes Yes [117]
1999 Shontan Jokhon Sotru Yes Yes Yes [41]
2000 Premer Nam Bedona Yes Yes Yes No casting [41]
2001 Moron Niye Khela Yes Yes No [41]
2007 Ami Bachte Chai Yes Yes Yes [41]
2008 Koti Takar Fokir Yes Yes Yes [41]
2009 Mon Diyechi Tomake Yes Yes Yes [41]
2013 Ayna Kahini Yes No No [118]
2015 Kartooz No Yes No [112]
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[119]
2009Bachsas AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[120]
2012Ifad Film Club AwardLife Time AchievementWon
2012Babisas AwardLife Time Achievement[121]Won
2014Meril Prothom Alo AwardsLife Time AchievementWon[122]
2017Tele Cine Awards in KolkataLife Time AchievementWon[123]
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Notes

  1. [a]
    Pita Putro 1970 film directed by Amjad Hossain and it is starring Abdur Razzak and Kabori Sarwar[27][28]
  2. [b]
    Boro Bou 1970 film directed by Nurul Haque Bachchu and it is starring Abdur Razzak and Sujata[29][30]
  3. [c]
    Bazigor 1996 film directed by Hafiz Uddin and it is starring Helal Khan, Shabnur and Abdur Razzak[61][62][63]

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