Montazur Rahman Akbar
| Montazur Rahman Akbar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 31, 1957 Hastabosonto Pur, Akkelpur Joypurhat, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | Akkelpur MR Degreee College |
| Occupation |
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Social Worker Executive Director of Prochesta |
| Years active | 1979 - present |
| Home town | Akkelpur Upazila, (Greater Bogra) now Joypurhat, Bangladesh |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Mariam Rahman (m. 1978) |
| Children |
Apu Monwar Minhazur Rahman Nayan Mahfuzur Rahman Apon[1] |
| Parent(s) |
Kabir Uddin Mondol Rupjan Bibi |
| Relatives | Istofa Rahman (brother) |
| Awards |
Zia Sommonona Podok (2003) Janatar Niswas Personality Award (2009) |
Montazur Rahman Akbar (Bengali: মনতাজুর রহমান আকবর, born 31 July 1957, Joypurhat, Bangladesh) is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter, producer, Social activities and entrepreneur. He was most successful action based commercial film director in Dhallywood most of the film was successful business at box office.[2]
He was also a freedom fighter in the Bangladesh Liberation War fighting against the Pakistan Army in 1971 in Sector Number 7 under the command of Sector Commander Quazi Nuruzzaman. After the war, he was founded local theater group Akkelpur Adorsho Club and directed a number of plays. He subsequently moved to Dhaka to pursue a film career.
He started his career as an assistant director under prominent film directors Matin Rahman, Azizur Rahman, Zillur Rahman, Saiful Azam Kashem, and Narayan Ghosh Mita. He was working as an assistant of successful film like Chhutir Ghonta, Janata Express and many more. He was working as an assistant from 1979 to 1990.[3]
His first film as director was Takar Pahar, starring Dipjol, but its release was delayed. His first film to be released was Nayjudhdhu in 1991 starring Ilias Kanchan. Akbar written a single song in his film Big Boss 2003. His sibling Istofa Rahman is a cinematographer in Dhallywood. He was turned producer with film Kukhato Khuni in 2000 was blockbuster, film was produce under the banner Nayan-Apon Production and partnership with Swedish producer. After split he was produce as a single in 2008 with action hero Manna starring Babar Junno Judhdhu under the Banner Starplus.[4] Montazur Rahman Akbar has collaborated with action hero Manna in 22 films. His films have introduced Dipjol, Popy, Keya, Riya Sen, Shakiba, Songita, Antara Biswas, and Pushpi to Dhallywood.[5][6]
He was also founded a development NGO Prochesta in Joypurhat, Bangladesh, working sanitation, higene, village low income people develop in rural area in Joypurhat district across Rajshahi division.[7]
He has directed television commercials for companies like Greenland Training Center, Decent Holding, and Hiton TV and television drama and drama serial like Pakhal, Golden Swarna, Pakhi Ebong Manushera etc. He guest judged television channel program like Super Hero Super Heroin, Voice Of The Nation, Mirakkel Akkel Challenger.[8]
He was also starting a business in her Hometown Joypurhat as an Apu Electronics Bazar, Mariam Traders, Furniture Village.
Biography
Montazur Rahman Akbar Schooling from Akkelpur FU Pilot High School, with her two sibling, he was attendant here Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) Exam, then he moved to college Akkelpur F.U, Pilot High School, he was attendant Higher Secondary Certificate exam, at this college he was joining theater activities and direction number of play whole year with her friends. Then he moved to Joypurhat Degree college get BA Certificate. Her father Kabir Uddin Mondol was a local fish wholesale agent and onetime Union Council Parishad (or council) Member that's period. In this College period he was look her father business also. Montazur Rahman Akbar Married Mariam Rahman they have three son.
Montazur Rahman Akbar founded a NGO, PROCHESTA, in her hometown Joypurhat district in 2000.[7] working for development in whole district across north Bengal. PROCHESTA working in urban development project with local donor, supporter and partner organization like Democracy Watch, NGO Forum, Aristocat Society. Akbar Executive Director of this organization.[7][9]
Career
Montazur Rahman Akbar directing theater in college period. This time he was activities of Bangladesh Students Union in akkelpur thana branch. He direction number of play in Joypurhat, Bogra region. After return from liberation war in 1971 against Pakistan. Montazur Rahman Akbar start her directorial work as a stage drama director. He was active in theatre direction from 1973 to 1978. He was founder & member of many Stage group. In this time he was work & member of Akkelpur Adarsho Club, Akkelpur MR College Club, Chantara Club. He was also work as an organizer of theater play, then he moved to dhaka for her dream land dhallywood. Montazur Rahman Akbar come to dhaka for her dream make film. He starting as an Assistant director. He become a Director film Takar Pahar, her first released film as a director Nayjuddho in 1991. He was produce film in 2000. He was also adviser director of Helal Khan's 1999 film Asha Amar Asha.[10] After longtime direction Akbar turned producer in 2000 with help from some people. Montazur Rahman Akbar open production company Nayan-Apon Production,[11]Star Plus[12] for producing film. He was produced first film Kukkhato Khuni with Multi starrer cast like Manna, Moushumi, Razzak, Dipjol, Razib and other. Akbar Directed & First Produced this film with and co producer and lots of struggle and mortgage. Kukkhato Khuni was become a blockbuster at box office. Kukkhato Khuni was released as 35mm negative format. Film print was hijacked in gabtoli, Mirpur road, then re print and delivered to booked hall, then he produce Bhoyanok Songghorso, Top Somrat, Action Lady under the banner Nayan-Apon Production with co-produce. Nayan-Apon production was first film Production Company by her film career due financial crises he was left film producing in 2003 with last released Bhayanok Songghorso. Akbar back to own producing in 2008 with Manna in Babar Jonno Joddho under her own banner Star Plus, film was commercial success but critical response for actor Manna death.[13] After huge straggle he was produce Top Hero with Shakib Khan in 2010, film was successful business in box office but due financial crisis & fallen dhallywood industries he was left producing.[14][15]
After actor Manna death Dhallywood industry fallen day by day, theater are closed whole the country, akbar moved the television channel he was directed first TV drama Pakhal, but channel doesn't accept quickly on aired after two year later. He was directed drama Golden Swarna, Bracelate drama serial Kaji Saheber Tin Putro, some of them couldn't be accept at Television channel authority, he was back to Film direction and Setup other business.
Montazur Rahman Akbar looking for establish a business beside film career. He was business experience from her father business dealing. He was look her father business at college life. He want business setup when fallen film industry. He was many of time take a step for setup a company but some of time he was unsuccessful. Finally he was took distributorship of electronics brand Walton in joypurhat her hometown. Showroom running successfully 14 years, then he want to setup her own product and brand.
Stage play
| Period | Play | Writer | Theater Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 - 1978 | Pagla Garod | Bhairab Nath Gangopadhaya | Chantara Club
Akkelpur Adarsho Club Akkelpur MR College Club |
| Sidur Niona Muche | Ranjan Debnat | ||
| Dayi Ke | Rnjan Debnath | ||
| Malar Prem | - | ||
| Nowab Siraj-ud-Daulah | - |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nayjuddho | Director | |
| 1992 | Chakor | Director | |
| 1993 | Prem Diwana | Director | |
| 1993 | Takar Pahar | Director |
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| 1994 | Disco Dancer | Director | |
| 1995 | Babar Adesh | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1996 | Baghini Konna | Director | |
| 1996 | Khalnayak | Director | |
| 1996 | Bashira | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1996 | Soitan Manush | Director | |
| 1997 | Cooli | Director
Writer (dialogue, screenplay) |
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| 1997 | Amar Maa | Director | |
| 1997 | Ondha Bhalobasha | Director | |
| 1998 | Shanto Keno Mastan | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1998 | Moner Moto Mon | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1999 | K Amar Baba | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1999 | Moger Mullok | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 1999 | Lathi | Director | |
| 1999 | Bhoungkar Bishu | Director | |
| 2000 | Gunda Number One | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2000 | Mone Pore Tomake | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2000 | Kukkhato Khuni | Director | |
| 2001 | Bhoungkor Sonstrasi | Director | |
| 2001 | Kothin Bastob | Director | |
| 2001 | Chairman | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2001 | Rongbaz Badsha | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2002 | Dhakaiya Mastan | Director | |
| 2002 | Bhoyanok Songghorso | Director | |
| 2002 | Major Saheb | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2002 | Arman | Director | |
| 2002 | Mastaner Upor Mastan | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2002 | Aghat Palta Aghat | Director | |
| 2003 | Bouer Somman | Director | Originally titled Ami Tomake Bhalobashi |
| 2003 | Bigboss | Director, Lyrics
Writer (screenplay) |
Also written a song Lyrics |
| 2003 | Kothin Shimar | Director | |
| 2003 | Top Somrat | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2004 | Bhaier Sotro Bhai | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2004 | Jiboner Gurrenty Nai | Director | |
| 2004 | Bostir Rani Suriya | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2004 | Bhondo Neta | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2005 | Action Lady | Director | |
| 2005 | Bhoungkor Raja | Director | |
| 2006 | Dushman Khotom | Director | |
| 2007 | Kukkhato Nuru | Director | |
| 2008 | Babar Jonno Joddho | Director, Producer
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2009 | Tumi Amar Shami | Director | |
| 2009 | Kajer Manush | Director |
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| 2010 | Mayer Chokh | Director | |
| 2010 | Rikshahawaler Chele | Director | |
| 2010 | Top Hero | Director, Producer | |
| 2010 | Evabey Bhalobasha Hoi | Director
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2011 | Chotto Sangsar | Director | |
| 2011 | Bajarer Coole | Director | |
| 2013 | Tobou Bhalobashi | Director | |
| 2014 | Age Jodi Jantam Tui Hobi Por | Director | |
| 2014 | My Name Is Simi | Director | |
| 2015 | Bojhena Se Bojhena | Director, Producer
Writer (screenplay) |
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| 2015 | My Darling | Director | Filming |
[16][2][17][18][19] [20][21][22][23]
Adviser director
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Asha Amar Asha | Adviser director | Film was directed by Helal Khan, Akbar working as an adviser director of this film |
Assistant Director
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Year |
Film | Director | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Chhutir Ghonta | Azizur Rahman | Moscow Film Festival |
| 1981 | Jonata Express | Azizur Rahman | International Film Festival in Taskhand |
| 1981 | Mohanogor | Azizur Rahman | |
| 1981 | Sonartori | Azizur Rahman | |
| 1982 | Jontor Montor | Azizur Rahman | |
| 1983 | Lal Kajol | Matin Rahman | Bachsas Award |
| 1984 | Mayer Achol | Azizur Rahman | |
| 1985 | Duniya Dari | Saiful Azom Kashem | |
| 1985 | Miss Lolita | Zillur Rahman | |
| 1989 | Birangona Sokhina | Matin Rahman | |
| 1989 | Achol Bondi | Zillur Rahman | |
| 1992 | Radha Khishno | Matin Raman | |
| Sukh Shanti | Zillur Rahman | ||
| 1981 | Sukher Songsar | Narayan Ghosh Mita |
Television
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Documentary
- Greenland Training Center
- Greenland Polytechnic Institute
- Greenland Group (company profile)
Business
- proprietor - Star Plus, Film production and distribution company (2010 - 2015)
- proprietor - Apu Electronics Bazar, Electronic product distributor (walton, Hiton etc.) (2001 - 2014), Joypurhat
- proprietor - Nayan-Apon Production, Film production and distribution company (2007–present)
- proprietor - Mariam Traders, grossery distribution firm (2014–present), Joypurhat
- proprietor - Furniture Village, Furniture manufacturer-Supply-Retail (2015–present) Joypurhat
- proprietor - Cholte Cholte, Fashion, Shoe & accessories (2016- present) Joypurhat
Awards
Janatar Niswas Personality Award
- 2009, Best director, Kajer Manush
Zia Sommonona Podok
- 2003, Best director
References
- ↑ "Montazur Rahman Akbar".
- 1 2 Montazur Rahman Akbar Filmography. Imdb
- ↑ "Bangladeshi Film ছুটির ঘণ্টা directed by Azizur Rahman". BMDB.
- ↑ "Star Plus Bangladeshi production company". IMDb.
- ↑ "Nayan-Apon Production নয়ন-আপন প্রোডাকশন Bangladeshi production company". BMDB.
- ↑ "Star Plus স্টার প্লাস Bangladeshi Film Production Company". BMDB.
- 1 2 3 "Prochesta Joypurhat Based NGO Working For Sanitation and Water Supply". Facebook.
- ↑ Kamol, Ershad (15 June 2008). "'Super Hero Super Heroine': Talent hunt for film industry". The Daily Star.
- ↑ "Ngo forum for drinking water supply & sanitation, partner organization".
- ↑ আকবরের ছবিতে আরিফিন শুভ. Dhallywood24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Nayan-Apon Production Bangladeshi Film Production Company".
- ↑ "Star Plus Bangladeshi Film Production Company".
- ↑ Montazur Rahman Akbar Say About Late Dhallywood Megastar Manna In Amar Chobi (CH-I-28-02-2008). YouTube. 6 October 2012.
- ↑ মনতাজুর রহমান আকবরের নতুন ছবি. Mzamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ "Our film industry lacks professionalism: Popy". Ittefaq. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ↑ "Bangladeshi Movie Review and Info".
- ↑ Four movies to hit big screen in Eid in 2011
- ↑ "Film Actress Archives - Celebrities of Bangladesh". Celebrities of Bangladesh.
- ↑ Evan Ahmed (3 May 2015). "Bojhena Se Bojhena (2015) Bangla Movie Official Trailer Download". BDmusicCafe.com.
- ↑ "Star Plus Bangladeshi Production".
- ↑ "Nayan-Apon Production Bangladeshi Production Company".
- ↑ "Actor Helal Khan held".
- ↑ "Asha Amar Asha Full Movie". YouTube.