Afzal Hossain (born 19 July 1954)[1] is a Bangladeshi actor, director, writer and painter.[2] He was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh, in 2022.[3]
Early life
Hossain was born in Parulia, Satkhira in erstwhile East Bengal. His father, Ali Ashraf Hossain, was a medical officer. He has a brother, Alfaz Hossain and a sister, Rumana Afroz.[4]
Career
Hossain started his acting career in theatrical productions in the mid-1970s. Later, he was enlisted as an actor of BTV and acted in dramas produced by BTV.[2] He also starred in three movies including box office hit Dui Jibon, Notun Bou and Palabi Kothay. Since 1984, he became busy with making TVC and has contributed a lot in this sector to develop in today's level.[5]
Personal life
Hossain is married to Tazeen Halim Mona.[2]
Works
Television
Year | Title | Director/Scriptwriter | Co-stars | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | Bohubrihi | Humayun Ahmed | BTV | |
Chehara | ||||
Vokatta | Afsana Mimi | |||
Hotath Brishti | Faria Hossen | Sadia Islam Mou | ||
1995 | Shudhu Tomar Jonney | Suborna Mustafa | ||
Mon Moyuri | Shomi Kaiser | |||
Bhalobasha Tomar Amar | Rehnuma, Shampa Reza | |||
Shukher Chharpotro | Lubna Ahmed | |||
Tumi Ki Shei Tumi | Sadia Islam Mou, Shimul | |||
Shudhu Ekbar Bolo | Tarana Halim | |||
Parle Na Tumi | Shampa Reza | |||
Niloy Na Jani | Suborna Mustafa | |||
Montro Dilam Praner | Tania Ahmed | |||
Sudhu Tomar Jonno | Suborna Mustafa | |||
Aronner Sukh Dukkho | Suborna Mustafa | Drama Serial | ||
Shohochor | Sitima Enam | |||
Shako | Shomi Kaiser | |||
Hitongkor | Suborna Mustafa | |||
Hridoy Theke Paoa | ||||
2006 | U-Turn | Tarin Ahmed | TV play | |
Phuler Bagane Shap | Tarin Ahmed | |||
Golpo Ti Sotto | Tarin Ahmed | |||
2012 | Prem Bachite Jane | Arif Khan | Suborna Mustafa, Mou | Aired on NTV |
RashidKarimerBibahoBishayakJatilata | Badrul Anam Soud | Aired on Channel 9 | ||
Gabbu O Professor Rifat | Morshedul Islam | Aired on Eid[6] | ||
2013 | Coxbazarer Kakatua | Faridur Reza Sagar | Orsha, Simanto | Serial, aired on Channel i |
2014 | Golpoti Shotti | Noim Imtiaz Neyamul | Tarin Ahmed | Aired on SA TV[7] |
Late Korey Sylhet-e | Afzal Hossain | Naziba Basher, Orsha, Probal | Serial, aired on Channel i[8] | |
2015 | Raag Kore Rangamati | Faridur Reza Sagar | Serial, aired on Channel i[9] | |
Din Dupure Dinajpur | Faridur Reza Sagar | Orsha, Shimanto, Probal | Serial, aired on Channel i[10] | |
Kobita Sundor | Bipasha Hayat | Mahfuz Ahmed, Bipasha Hayat | Aired on Channel i[11] | |
Hingsha | Sadia Islam Mou, Nobel | |||
Shunnota | Sadia Islam Mou | |||
Shororitu | Israfil Rafat | Mehazabien Chowdhury | ||
Sedino Bikel Chilo | Sumaiya Shimu | |||
Harano Patay Prem | Tarin Ahmed | |||
2012 | Bipashar Otithi | Bipasha Hayat | Bangla Vision[12] |
Films
Year | Title | Notes |
---|---|---|
1983 | Notun Bou | [5] |
1988 | Dui Jibon | |
1997 | Palabi Kothay | |
2017 | Dhaka Attack |
Web series
Year | Title | Platform | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | Ladies & Gentleman | ZEE5 | |
2022 | Pett Kata Shaw | Chorki | Episode: "Misti Kisu'' |
Refugee | Hoichoi | ||
Karagar | |||
Bodh |
References
- ^ "Chhotokaku's birthday celebrated". The Daily Star. 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ a b c Rafi Hossain (2015-01-24). "Afzal Hossain Expressions Unbound". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ^ "24 personalities to get Ekushey Padak". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ Afzal Hossain (2015-09-23). "ঈদ জোয়ারের টান" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ a b Patracia Moutushi (2013-07-29). "Afzal on stage again". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ Khairul Amin (2012-08-15). "Afzal stages comeback in Eid plays". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ Patracia Moutushi (2014-01-04). "Afzal and Tarin pair up after 8 years". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "Eid Special Drama on "Chotokaku" Series". The Daily Star. 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "Afzal Hossain in Choto Kaku". The Daily Star. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "Choto Kaku coming up with 8th installment this Eid". The Daily Ittefaq. 2015-09-19. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "Bipasha-Afzal-Mahfuz in "Kobita Sundor"". The Daily Star. 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ Sharmaluna (2012-03-01). "Afzal at 'Bipashar Otithi'". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-10-20.