Alamgir (actor)
Alamgir | |
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আলমগীর | |
Alamgir in 2024 | |
| Born | Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir 3 April 1950 |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupations | Actor, director, presenter |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Akhi Alamgir, Tasveer Ahmed |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2024) [1] See full list |
Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 3 April 1950), better known as simply Alamgir,[2] is a Bangladeshi film actor and television host. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor a record nine times for his roles in the films Ma O Chhele (1985), Apekka (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994), Jibon Moroner Sathi (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011).[3]
Early life
Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir was born on 3 April 1950 at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in East Bengal.[4] His father, Kalim Uddin Ahmed, was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh, the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in Bangladesh.[4] Alamgir studied political science at the University of Dhaka.[5]
Career
Alamgir made his debut with the film Amar Jonmobhumi (1972) directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He then went on to star in Dasyurani alongside Shabana,[6] with whom he would later work in 130 films.[7] In 1975, Alamgir starred in Love In Shimla alongside Kabori, with whom he would later work in 26 films.[8] In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap.[4]
Alamgir has worked in television dramas and also as a presenter. Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television.[9]
Personal life
Alamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur Alamgir.[10] Together they had a daughter singer Akhi Alamgir and a son Tasvir Hassan. He later married singer Runa Laila.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Amar Jonmovumi | [12] | ||
| 1973 | Dassurani | [13] | ||
| 1975 | Chashir Meye | [13] | ||
| Joy Porajoy | [13] | |||
| Love in Simla | [12] | |||
| 1976 | Shapmukti | [12] | ||
| Monihar | [12] | |||
| 1978 | Madhumita | [12] | ||
| 1980 | Koshai | [13] | ||
| Ostad Saagred | [13] | |||
| 1982 | Rajanigandha | [12] | ||
| Protigya | ||||
| 1984 | Bhat De | [13] | ||
| Ma o Chele | ||||
| 1987 | Apekkha | [3] | ||
| 1988 | Pothe Holo Dekha | |||
| 1990 | Moroner Pare | [3] | ||
| 1992 | Satya Mithya | |||
| Ranga Vabhi | ||||
| 1993 | Mayer Ashirbad | [14] [15] | ||
| 1994 | Judge Barrister | Barrister Sojib Chowdhury | [16] | |
| 1996 | Sotter Mrittu Nei | |||
| Nirmom | ||||
| 2012 | Se Amar Mon Kereche | [17] | ||
| 2013 | Judge Barrister Police Commissioner | [18] | ||
| 2015 | Dui Prithibi | |||
| 2017 | Dhaka Attack | |||
| 2018 | Ekti Cinemar Golpo | Akash | Also as screen writer and director | |
| 2019 | Ahaa Re | Indian Bengali film | ||
| 2020 | Bishwoshundori |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Ma o Chele | Won |
| 1987 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Opekkha | Won |
| 1989 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Khati Puron | Won |
| 1990 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Moroner Pore | Won |
| 1991 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Pita Mata Sontan | Won |
| 1992 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Andho Biswas | Won |
| 1994 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Desh Premik | Won |
| 2010 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jibon Moroner Sathi | Won |
| 2011 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ke Apon Ke Por | Won |
| 2024 | Ekushey Padak | Arts | (Acting) | Won |
References
- ^ "21 individuals get Ekushey Padak". Prothom Alo. 13 February 2024.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (2022-04-03). "Stars pay tribute to Alamgir on 72nd birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ a b c জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c উপস্থাপনা করতে আমি স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যবোধ করি. Amar Desh (in Bengali). 2013-04-24. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Shakil, Salman Tarek (14 September 2016). কোন তারকার বিদ্যা কতদূর! [How far is the knowledge of a star!]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ "Alamgir's 73rd birthday today". Daily Sun. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "A starry evening". Dhaka Tribune. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Alamgir: 'I have countless memories of Kabori'". The Business Standard. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Housefull on maasranga from today -". reflectionnews.com.
- ^ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ মিডিয়া পাড়ার কিছু ২য় বিয়ের গল্প [Stories of second marriages in the media]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Shamsuzzaman, Abul Fazal (1992). Who's Who in Bangladesh Art Culture Literature (1901-1991). Tribhuj Prakashani. p. 36. OCLC 28114771.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alamgir turns 67 today". The Independent. Dhaka. 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Mayer Ashirbad (1993)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Mayer Aasirbad". hoichoi.tv. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Judge Barrister 1 | জজ ব্যারিস্টার ১ – Bangladesh Film Archive". Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ ঈদের পাঁচ ছবি [Five Eid pictures]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 17 August 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ ১০ মে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে শাকিব-পূর্ণিমার নতুন ছবি [New picture of Shakib-Purnima will be released on May 10]. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013.
External links
- Media related to Alamgir (actor) at Wikimedia Commons
- Alamgir at IMDb