Farooque
| Farooque | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akbar Hossain Pathan 18 August 1948 [1] Dhaka, East Bengal (Now Bangladesh) |
| Residence | Uttora, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Mia Bhai |
| Years active | 1971s – 1993[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Farjana Pathan |
| Children | Fariha Tabassum Pathan (Daughter) Rowshon Hossain (Son) |
| Awards | National Film Award |
Akbar Hossain Pathan (known by the stage name Farooque; born 18 August 1948) is a Bangladeshi actor.[1] He is also a freedom fighter.[3] He earned National Film Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film Lathial in 1975 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
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Early life
Farooque was associated with politics in Choy Dofa Andolon in 1966 and accused in 37 cases. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was his political idol.
Career
Farooque started his career in silver screen through th film Jolchobi in 1971.[1] Most of Farooque's work was associated with the actress Bobita.[4] He was founder member of Film Artist Association and acting president of Bongobondhu Sanskritik Jote.
Business career
He is also a businessman except his acting career. He is the Managing Director of Farooque Kniting and Dying Manufacturing Company situated in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.[5]
Filmography
His notable works are
| Year | Film | Director | Role | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jolchhobi | H. Akbar | Kabori Sarwar | debut film released on March 22, 1971[5] | |
| 1973 | Abar Tora Manush Ho | Khan Ataur Rahman | Bobita | ||
| 1974 | Alor Michil | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Razzak, Bobita | ||
| 1975 | Lathial | Narayan Ghosh Mita | Anwar Hossain, Bobita | won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Sujon Sokhi | Sujon | Kabori Sarwar | screened at cinema halls over six months[2] | ||
| 1976 | Surjogrohon | ||||
| Noyonmoni | Amjad Hossain | Noyon | Bobita | ||
| 1978 | Golapi Ekhon Traine | Amjad Hossain | Bobita, Anwar Hossain | based on the novel of Amjad Hossain titled "Droupodi Ekhon Traine" | |
| Sareng Bou | Abdullah al Mamun | Sareng | Kabori Sarwar | based on the novel of Sahidullah Kaiser's same title[6] | |
| 1979 | Surjo Songram | Abdus Samad | Bobita | ||
| 1980 | Sokhi Tumi Kar | Abdullah al Mamun | Shabana | ||
| 1985 | Shimul Parul | Delowar Jahan Jhontu | Shimul | Sunetra | |
| 1987 | Mia Bhai | Chashi Nazrul Islam | |||
| 1990 | Palki | Delowar Jahan Jhontu | Sunetra | ||
| 1991 | Padma Meghna Jamuna | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Bobita | ||
| 1996 | Jibon Songsar | Bobita, Salman Shah, Shabnur | |||
| 1997 | Ekhono Onek Raat | Khan Ataur Rahman | Bobita | ||
| 2006 | Ghorer Lokkhi | Azadi Hasnat Firoz | Suchorita | Last film[7] |
Television appearances
| Year | Program | Anchor | Co-artist(s) | Aired on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sujon Sokhi | Chashi Nazrul Islam | Kabori Sarwar | Bangla Vision[8] |
Awards
- National Film Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1975
- Bachsas Awards[9]
Personal life
Farooque married Farjana Pathan.[7] They have two children - daughter Fariha Tabassum Pathan and son Rowshon Hossain.[10]
References
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External links
- Farooque at the Internet Movie Database
- Farooque at the Bangla Movie Database
