Bulbul Ahmed

Bulbul Ahmed
Born Tabarruk Ahmed[1]
(1940-09-04)September 4, 1940[2]
Dhaka, East Bengal[1]
Died July 14, 2010(2010-07-14) (aged 69)[2]
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater Dhaka University[1]
Occupation actor, director, producer, banker
Years active 1965-2009[1]
Spouse(s) Daisy Ahmed[1]
Children Wasif Ahmed Shubho, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma,[3] Tazrin Farhana Oindrila[1]
Parent(s) Khalil Ahmed
Awards National Film Award

Bulbul Ahmed (4 September 1940 – 14 July 2010) was a Bangladeshi actor and director.[4]

Early life and career

Bulbul's father, Khalil Ahmed, was a government employee and amateur actor.[2] Bulbul started his acting career through stage drama in 1965.[2] He began acting in television roles in 1968.[2] He first appeared in films in 1973 as a supporting actor in Iye Korey Biye.[4] He directed a total of four films, Rajlakkhi Srikanto (1987), Akarshan, Gorom Hawa and Koto Je Apon. He also produced a film titled Jibon Niye Jua. [5]

Filmography

  • Iye Korey Biye (1973)
  • Dhire Bohe Meghna (1973)
  • Surjokonna - 1975
  • Jibon Niye Jua
  • Shimana Periye (1977)
  • Rupali Shoikotey (1979)
  • Mohona- 1982
  • Mohanayok - 1985
  • Dipu Number Two
  • Devdas (1987)[1]
  • Shesh Uttar
  • Badhubiday
  • Bodnaani
  • Jonmo Theke Jolsi
  • Nawab Siraj Ud Doulla (Color)
  • Dui Jibon
  • RajLaxmi Srikanto (1987)
  • The Father
  • Shuvoda
  • Wada( The Promise)
  • Valo Manush
  • Akorshon
  • Gorom Haowa
  • Koto Je Apon
  • Dui Noyoner Alo
  • Dipu Number Two

Awards

Bulbul received four National awards in his lifetime.[3][6]

Death

Bulbul died on July 15, 2010 in Square Hospital in Dhaka.[4] He was suffering from diabetes and cardiac diseases.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Monzur Zia (2010-07-14). "দেবদাসের করুণ প্রস্থান". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bulbul Ahmed no more". The Daily Star. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
  3. 1 2 "Tilottoma's tribute to Bulbul Ahmed". The Daily Star. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  4. 1 2 3 "Bulbul Ahmed dies at 70". The Daily Star. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  5. "বাংলাদেশের সদ্যপ্রয়াত চলচ্চিত্র অভিনেতা বুলবুল আহমেদ স্মরণে". Voice of America. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  6. "এক নজরে বুলবুল আহমেদ". Daily JaiJai DIn. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2015.

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