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'''Humayun Faridi''' (29 May 1952{{snd}}13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organiser.<ref name=bpedia>{{cite web|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Faridi,_Humayun|title=Faridi, Humayun|author=Md Saiful Islam|accessdate=30 July 2015|publisher=[[Banglapedia]]}}</ref> He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his lead role in film ''Matritto'' (2004).<ref name=bpedia/>
'''Humayun Faridi''' (29 May 1952{{snd}}13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organiser.<ref name=bpedia>{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Sirajul |year=2012 |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]|chapter=Faridi, Humayun|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Faridi,_Humayun |editor2-first=Md|editor2-last=Islam}}</ref> He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his lead role in film ''Matritto'' (2004).<ref name=bpedia/>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Faridi was born in Narinda, [[Dhaka]] on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of her sisters.<ref name=reaction>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-222354|title=Reactions|date=2012-02-14|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-23|language=en}}</ref> In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.<ref name=bpedia/> In the same year, he entered the [[University of Dhaka]] to study organic chemistry. However, due to the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted to [[Jahangirnagar University]] to study economics and became a close associate of [[Selim Al-Deen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amardeshonline.com/pages/details/2012/02/14/131587|title=হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই|publisher=AmaderDesh Online|date=13 February 2012|accessdate=30 July 2015|author=Hasan Santanu|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514122531/http://www.amardeshonline.com/pages/details/2012/02/14/131587|archivedate=14 May 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Faridi was born in Narinda, [[Dhaka]] on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of her sisters.<ref name=reaction>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-222354|title=Reactions|date=2012-02-14|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-23|language=en}}</ref> In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.<ref name=bpedia/> In the same year, he entered the [[University of Dhaka]] to study organic chemistry. However, due to the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted to [[Jahangirnagar University]] to study economics and became a close associate of dramatist [[Selim Al-Deen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-02-13/news/224351|title=হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই|language=bn|trans-title=Humayun Faridi is no more|date=2012-02-13|access-date=2017-12-13}}</ref>

== Career ==
== Career ==


Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. He joined as a member of the ''Dhaka Theatre''. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the ''[[Shakuntala]]'' rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character, ''Tokkhok''. After that, he performed in ''Phoni Monsha'' in 1980, ''Kirtankhola'' as Chaya Ranjan in 1981 and ''Keramat Mangal'' as Keramat in 1985.<ref name=reaction/> Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid 1990s in a play called ''Bhut''.<ref name=reaction/>
Faridi was discovered by dramatist [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]], who went to serve as a judge to Jahangirnagar University where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged.<ref name=complete>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2012/02/04/tribute.htm|title=A Complete Actor|newspaper=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-12-13|date=2012-02-24|first=Tamanna|last=Khan}}</ref> Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. He joined as a member of the ''Dhaka Theatre''. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the ''[[Shakuntala]]'' rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character, ''Tokkhok''. After that, he performed in ''Phoni Monsha'' in 1980, ''Kirtankhola'' as Chaya Ranjan in 1981 and ''Keramat Mangal'' as Keramat in 1985.<ref name=reaction/> Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid 1990s in a play called ''Bhut''.<ref name=reaction/>


Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in ''Nil Nakshar Shandaney'' in 1982.<ref name=rem>{{cite news|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2017/05/30/remembering-humayun-faridi/|title=Remembering Humayun Faridi|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=June 19, 2017|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune|author=Rumpa Syeda Farzana Zaman}}</ref> He went on to act in ''Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni'', ''[[Songsoptok]]'' (1987–88), ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989), ''Dui Bhai'' (1990), ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991), ''[[Kothao Keu Nei]]'' (1992–93), ''Shomudrey Gangchil'' (1993), ''Kachher Manush'', and ''[[Doll's House (TV series)|Doll's House]]'' (2007–08).<ref name=legacy>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/remembrance/the-legacy-humayun-faridee-1358500|title=The Legacy of Humayun Faridee|date=10 February 2017|accessdate=10 February 2017|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref>
Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in ''Nil Nakshar Shandaney'' in 1982.<ref name=rem>{{cite news|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2017/05/30/remembering-humayun-faridi/|title=Remembering Humayun Faridi|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=June 19, 2017|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune|author=Rumpa Syeda Farzana Zaman}}</ref> He went on to act in ''Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni'', ''[[Songsoptok]]'' (1987–88), ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989), ''Dui Bhai'' (1990), ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991), ''[[Kothao Keu Nei]]'' (1992–93), ''Shomudrey Gangchil'' (1993), ''Kachher Manush'', and ''[[Doll's House (TV series)|Doll's House]]'' (2007–08).<ref name=legacy>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/remembrance/the-legacy-humayun-faridee-1358500|title=The Legacy of Humayun Faridee|date=10 February 2017|accessdate=10 February 2017|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref>

Faridi debuted his film acting career in the film ''Din-Mojur'' directed by [[Shahidul Islam Khokon]].<ref name=complete/> He went on to act in ''Shantrash'', ''Top Rongbaz'' and ''Bish Daat''.<ref name=complete/>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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* ''Durbin Die Dekhun'' (1982)
* ''Bhangoner shabdha suni'' (1983)
* ''Bhangoner Shabdo Shuni'' (1983)
* ''Bakulpur koto Dur'' (1985)
* ''Bakulpur Koto Dur'' (1985)
* ''Dubhuboner Dui Bashinda''
* ''Dubhuboner Dui Bashinda''
* ''Ekti Laal shari''
* ''Ekti Laal Shari''
* ''Mohuar Mon'' (1986)
* ''Mohuar Mon'' (1986)
* ''Sat Ashmaner Shiri'' (1986)
* ''Sat Ashmaner Shiri'' (1986)
* ''Ekdin Hothat'' (1986)<ref name=rem/>
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* ''Chanmiar negative positive'' (1986)
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* ''Ojattra'' (1987)
* ''Karo Kono Neeti Nai''
* ''Aloknogor''
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* ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989)
* ''Osomoy''
* ''Dui bhai'' (1990)
* ''Dui bhai'' (1990)
* ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991)
* ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991)
* ''Kothao Keu Nei'' (1990)
* ''[[Kothao Keu Nei]]'' (1990)
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* ''Srinkhal'' (2010)
* ''Srinkhal'' (2010)
* ''Prioy Jon Nibash'' (2011)
* ''Prioy Jon Nibash'' (2011)
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*''[[Taka (film)|Taka]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Mayer Morjada]]'' (2006)
*''[[Aha! (film)|Aha!]]'' (2007)
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*''Stree Hotta''
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Revision as of 21:46, 13 December 2017

Humayun Faridi
হুমায়ুন ফরীদি
Born(1952-05-29)29 May 1952
Narinda, Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Died13 February 2012(2012-02-13) (aged 59)
Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materJahangirnagar University
OccupationActor
Years active1952 – 2012
Spouses
  • Nazmun Ara Begum Minu
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1980; div. 1984)​
  • ​
    ​
    (m. 1984; div. 2008)​
    [1]

Humayun Faridi (29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organiser.[2] He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in film Matritto (2004).[2]

Early life

Faridi was born in Narinda, Dhaka on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of her sisters.[3] In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.[2] In the same year, he entered the University of Dhaka to study organic chemistry. However, due to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted to Jahangirnagar University to study economics and became a close associate of dramatist Selim Al-Deen.[4]

Career

Faridi was discovered by dramatist Nasiruddin Yousuff, who went to serve as a judge to Jahangirnagar University where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged.[5] Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. He joined as a member of the Dhaka Theatre. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the Shakuntala rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character, Tokkhok. After that, he performed in Phoni Monsha in 1980, Kirtankhola as Chaya Ranjan in 1981 and Keramat Mangal as Keramat in 1985.[3] Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid 1990s in a play called Bhut.[3]

Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in Nil Nakshar Shandaney in 1982.[6] He went on to act in Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni, Songsoptok (1987–88), Pathar Shomoy (1989), Dui Bhai (1990), Shiter Pakhi (1991), Kothao Keu Nei (1992–93), Shomudrey Gangchil (1993), Kachher Manush, and Doll's House (2007–08).[7]

Faridi debuted his film acting career in the film Din-Mojur directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon.[5] He went on to act in Shantrash, Top Rongbaz and Bish Daat.[5]

Personal life

In the 1980s, Faridi married Nazmun Ara Begum Minu. They had one daughter – Shararat Islam Devyani. The couple got divorced after four years. He was then married the actress Suborna Mustafa until 2008.[7]

Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.[2] He was suffering from chronic lungs disease.

Works

Television dramas

  • Nil Nakshar Shandhany (1982)
  • Durbin Die Dekhun (1982)
  • Bhangoner Shabdo Shuni (1983)
  • Bakulpur Koto Dur (1985)
  • Dubhuboner Dui Bashinda
  • Ekti Laal Shari
  • Mohuar Mon (1986)
  • Sat Ashmaner Shiri (1986)
  • Ekdin Hothat (1986)[6]
  • Chanmiar Negative Positive (1986)
  • Poush Phagun-er Pala
  • Karo Kono Neeti Nai
  • Aloknogor
  • Ojattra (1987)[5]
  • Songsoptok (1987–88)
  • Pathar Shomoy (1989)
  • Osomoy
  • Dui bhai (1990)
  • Shiter Pakhi (1991)
  • Kothao Keu Nei (1990)
  • Shomudre Gangchil (1993)
  • Tini Akjon (2005)
  • Pret (2005)
  • Chandragrasto (2006)
  • Kachher Manush (2006)
  • Mohona (2006)
  • Vober Hat (2007)
  • J Jibon Hoyni Japon(2007)
  • Srinkhal (2010)
  • Prioy Jon Nibash (2011)
  • Arman Bhai The Gentle Man (2011)
  • Rater Otithi

Films

  • Padma Nadir Majhi (1993)[2]
  • Bir Soinik (2003)
  • Shyamol Chhaya (2005)
  • Taka (2005)
  • Mayer Morjada (2006)
  • Aha! (2007)
  • Meherjaan (2011)
  • Stree Hotta
  • Hulia
  • Dohon
  • Shontrash
  • Bachelor
  • JoyJatra
  • Shamolchaya
  • Ekattorer Jishu
  • Mayer Odhikar
  • Bishaw Premik
  • Odhikar Chai
  • Teg
  • Return Ticket
  • Praner Cheye Priyo
  • Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti
  • Duratta
  • Ghatok
  • Takar Ohonkar
  • Utthan-Poton
  • Sottru Voyonkor
  • Palabi Kothai
  • Ajker Hitler ?
  • Soitan Manush
  • Atto-Ohongkar
  • Shukher Sorgoh
  • Nil Sagorer Tire
  • Shashon
  • Sotru Voyonkor
  • Lat Shaheb
  • Kuli
  • Alo Amar Alo
  • Onek Diner Asha
  • Hingsha
  • A Desh Kar
  • Sneho
  • Mittar Mrityu
  • Nor Pishach
  • Bhalobashi Tomake
  • Tumi Shudu Tumi
  • Anondo Asru
  • Shukher Sorgoh
  • Churmar
  • Prem Mane Na Badha
  • Nistur
  • Bager Thaba
  • Premer Jala
  • Eri Nam Bhalobasha
  • Palabi Kuthai
  • Kalo Choshma
  • Paharadar

Theatrical plays

  • Montasir Fantasy
  • Kirtonkhola
  • Keramot Mongol
  • Durto wee

References

  1. ^ "2012 in the Rear-view Mirror". The Daily Star. 30 December 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Faridi, Humayun". In Islam, Sirajul; Islam, Md (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  3. ^ a b c "Reactions". The Daily Star. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  4. ^ "হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই" [Humayun Faridi is no more] (in Bengali). 13 February 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d Khan, Tamanna (24 February 2012). "A Complete Actor". The Daily Star. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  6. ^ a b Rumpa Syeda Farzana Zaman (30 May 2017). "Remembering Humayun Faridi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  7. ^ a b "The Legacy of Humayun Faridee". The Daily Star. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.


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