Abdur Razzak (actor)

For other people with the same name, see Abdur Razzak (disambiguation).

Nayak Raj
Abdur Razzak
আব্দুর রাজ্জাক
Razzak in 2016
Born(1942-01-23)23 January 1942
Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India
Died21 August 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 75)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1964–2017
OrganizationRajlokkhi Productions
Spouse
Khairun Nesa Lokkhi
​
(m. 1962)​
Children5, including Bapparaj
HonoursIndependence Award (2015)

Mohammad Abdur Razzak (23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017), known professionally as Razzak, was a Bangladeshi actor, producer, and director who predominantly worked in Dhallywood cinema.[1] Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Bangladeshi cinema, he was referred to in the media as "Nayak Raj Razzak" (Razzak: The King of Heroes), a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the film magazine Chitrali.[2] Razzak won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films Ki Je Kori (1976), Ashikkhito (1978), Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Chandranath (1984), and Jogajog (1988). He was awarded the Independence Award in 2015 by the government of Bangladesh.[2][3] He acted in more than 300 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali and Urdu films, and also directed 16 films.[4][5]

His debut film as a producer was with the film Akankha (1976), directed by Subhash Dutta, and it was produced under his own production company, Rajlokkhi Productions.[6][7]

Early life

Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata.[8] His parents, Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa, died at early ages.[8][9] He joined the troupe Rongo Shobha Natya Dal, led by Chhabi Biswas.[8] In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute.[8] The 1964 Calcutta riots made work difficult. That year, he moved to Dacca to try to break into the nascent East Pakistani film industry.[3]

In Dhaka, Razzak found work at Abdul Jabbar Khan's Iqbal Films, and assisted in Kamal Khan's Ujala. He then worked in small roles in the films Akheri Station and Tero Nombor Feku Ostagor Lane.[8]

Career

In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role in his new film Behula. He chose Razzak, who was then serving as one of his assistants.[8] Razzak went on to act in films including Abirbhab, Moynamoti, Taka Ana Pai, Dorpochurno, and Jibon Theke Neya (1970). After the 1971 Liberation War, he continued working on the films Manusher Mon, Ora Egaro Jon, and Osru Diye Lekha.[8]

Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action film Rongbaj (1974), directed by Zahirul Haq.[10]

Razzak acted in leading roles with many prominent actors and actresses, including Anwar Hossain, Bulbul Ahmed, Sohel Rana, Ilias Kanchan, Shuchanda, Shabana, Bobita, Kabori, Sujata, Shabnam, and others. He appeared in a number of films opposite actress Shabana.

Razzak went on to make more than 300 appearances in Bengali and Urdu movies.

Razzak made his directorial debut in 1977 with the film Ononto Prem.[8] He created his own production company, Rajlokkhi Productions. He went on to become the first Bangladeshi actor to be a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. He later founded the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.[8]

He was given the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[11]

Personal life

On 2 March 1962, Razzak married Khairun Nesa "Lokkhi" out of love.[12] Together they had three sons, Bapparaj, Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughters, Nasrin Pasha and Afrin Alam.[9][13] He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka.[14][15]

Filmography

  • All films are in Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1960 Ratan Lal Bangali Pickpocket Uncredited role; Indian Bengali film [16]
1961 Pankatilak Student [17]
Shilalipi Himself [18]
1965 Aakhri Station Mushtaq Supporting role; Pakistani Urdu film [17]
1966 Kar Bou Babytaxi driver Uncredited role [17]
Kagojer Nouka Drunk man [17]
13 Feku Ostagar Lane Pintu Supporting role [17]
Daak Babu Court Clark Uncredited role [17]
Behula Lakhindar Debut as lead role [19]
1967 Agun Niye Khela Razzak [20]
Anwara Nur Islam [20]
Oporajeo Raja [21]
Julekha Yusuf [21]
1968 Dui Bhai Jibon [20]
Abirbhab Rashed [8]
Kuchbaran Konna Razzak [22]
Songsar Badsha Talukder [21]
Shuorani Duorani Shahzada [20]
Etotuku Asha Kabir [20]
Nishi Holo Bhor Raj [20]
Banshori Manik [21]
Gori Abdul Pakistani Urdu film [23]
1969 Moina Moti Moti [8]
Agontuk [20]
Nil Akasher Niche Mamun [20]
Shesh Porjonto [24]
Moner Moto Bou [20]
1970 Odhikar
Pitch Dhala Path Mohammad Khaled Ali [25]
Payal Pakistani Urdu film; Bengali version as Nupur [26]
Choddo Beshi [25]
Je Aguney Puri [25]
Meena [26]
Aka Baka [20]
Jibon Theke Neya Faruk [25]
Dorpochurno [8]
Pita Putro
Boro Bou
Taka Ana Pai Shahid [8]
Modhu Milon Milon [20]
Kaach Kata Hirey Hafiz [20]
Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo Montu [25]
Dheu Er Pore Dheu [20]
Deep Nebhe Nai [20]
Jog Biyog [25]
Somapati [25]
1971 Meherban [27]
Gayer Bodhu
Sritituku Thak [20]
Shorolipi Shafique Mahmud [28]
Nacher Putul Firoz [20]
1972 Protishodh Kamal Hossain Chowdhury / Amar Singh Chowdhury
Manusher Mon [8]
Erao Manush [20]
Ora Egaro Jon Parvez [8]
Obuj Mon Masum [28]
Chowdhury Bari
Jibon Sangeet
Osru Diye Likha Asad Chowdhury [8]
Chhondo Hariye Gelo Manik [20]
1973 Priyotoma
Slogan
Ke Tumi
Jhorer Pakhi Selim Chowdhury [20]
Ekhane Akash Nil
Amar Jonmobhumi
Otithi
Sonali Akash Mohit
Swapno Diye Ghera Sharif
Rangbaaz Raja [10]
Khelaghar
1974 Abak Prithibi
Alor Michil Rana [20]
Beiman [29]
Chokher Jole
Masud Rana Club singer Special appearance
Triratna Bidyut
Porichoy [20]
1975 Onek Prem Onek Jala
Aponjon
Bandi Theke Begum Ali Nawsher [20]
Daak Peon
Shadu Soytan [20]
Ovagi
1976 Shetu
Anirban
Akankha Also as producer
Gunda Bahadur [20]
Agun [20]
Ki Je Kori Badshah Won — National Film Award for Best Actor
Somadhi
1977 Ashadharan
Ononto Prem Also as director and producer [29]
Jadur Bashi Mohor Ali
Moti Mahal Imran / Shamsher Daku
Amor Prem [20]
1978 Bajimaat
Pagla Raja
Bondhu
Ashikkhito Rahmat Won — Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor [20]
Angaar Chanchal
Alankar Mamunur Rahman
Agnishikha
Ashami
Mayar Badhon
Shohag [20]
1979 Anuraag
Sonar Horin
Matir Ghar Alauddin
Jinjir Rajon / Bandit Farhad
1980 Chhutir Ghonta Abbas Mia [29]
Sokhi Tumi Kar
Anarkali [20]
1981 Putrobodhu [30]
Nagin
Ghoroni
Mohanagar Heera
Bhanga Ghora
Allah Meherbaan
Shukhe Thako
1982 Kajol Lata
Ashar Alo
Naat Bou
Rajanigandha Wahid Malik Topon
Dui Poisar Alta [20]
Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo Yasin Won — National Film Award for Best Actor [29]
1983 Kalo Golap
Laily Majnu Kayes Amri / Majnu
Nazma Nadim Rahman
Lalu Bhulu Bhulu [20]
1984 Talaq
Mayer Achol
Notun Prithibi Jibon
Chandranath Chandranath Won — National Film Award for Best Actor [20]
Abhijan Raju Also as director and producer [31]
1985 Shona Bou
Kabin
Awara Kanchan
1986 Tauba
Shuvoda Sadanando
1987 Swami Stree Salauddin Badshah
Sondhi Monu Miah / L Chowdhury
Rajlakshmi Srikanta Kumar Bahadur Special appearance
1988 Dhaka 86 [32]
Jogajog Shahed Chowdhury Won — National Film Award for Best Actor
Agomon Shaker
Shakkhor Biplob Ali Miah [33]
Raja Mistri Raja Also as producer [32]
1989 Bidhata
Durnam Shaker
Biroho Byatha
1990 Shadhin SP Shajjad Hossain [34]
1991 Shomman [35]
1992 Ondho Biswas Mr. Raja / Raju [20]
1993 Prem Shakti Also director and producer [36]
1994 Sotiner Songsar [20]
1996 Bazigor [a]
1997 Baba Keno Chakor Also director, producer and screenplay writer [36]
1998 Shanto Keno Mastan
Baba Keno Chakar Rajnarayan Babu Indian Bengali film; remake of 1997 his own same name film [36]
1999 Santan Jakhan Satru
Jibon Chabi
2000 Baba Keno Ashami [20]
2001 Moron Niye Khela [20]
2002 Samaj Ke Bodle Dao [20]
Annadata Amar Chowdhury Indian film
Kurukshetra Raj Shekhar Chowdhury
2004 Bap Betar Lorai [20]
2006 Pitar Ashon [20]
Nayak The Real Hero Janardhan
Hero Head constable Bhabani Shankar Roy
2007 Ei Je Duniya [34]
2008 Ek Takar Bou [20]
Pitamatar Amanat [20]
Jamidarer Meye [20]
Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa Mir Amzad Ali
2009 Miya Barir Chakor [20]
Bhalobashar Shesh Nei [20]
Mon Diyechi Tomake
2010 Bap Boro Na Shashur Boro [20]
Chachchu Amar Chachchu Rafique Mallick [40]
2011 Hridoy Bhanga Dheu [41]
2012 Most Welcome [41]
Bhalobasar Rong Shamsuddin Chowdhury [42]
2013 Ayna Kahini Himself Special appearance; also as director [43]
Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini Samad Shikdar [44]
Nishwartha Bhalobasa Hayder [45]
Judge Barrister Police Commissioner Judge Asad Chowdhury [46]
Onnorokom Bhalobasha Karim Chowdhury [47]
2014 Ek Cup Cha College Principal Special appearance [48]
Akash Koto Dure Bichchu's grandfather [49]
2015 Kartooz Asad Chowdhury Also as producer [50]

Television drama

Year Name Role Notes Ref.
1964 Ghoroa Rajaa Urdu drama serial on Pakistan Television [51]
2004 Sritisotta Aziz Mandol Released on BTV
2012 Biday Store Karim [52]
2015 Mahesh Gafur Released on Channel i; also as director and producer
2016 Chairmaner Choritro Fuler Moto Pobitro Chairman Released on Channel i; also as producer

Other credits

Year Title Director Producer Screenplay Notes Ref.
1966 Ujala — — — Urdu film; as assistant director [11]
Parwana — — — [36]
1976 Akankha No Yes No Debut in as producer [7]
1977 Ononto Prem Yes Yes No Debut in as director [8]
1984 Abhijan Yes Yes No [31]
1986 Chapa Dangar Bou Yes Yes Yes [53]
1988 Raja Mistri No Yes No [31]
1997 Baba Keno Chakor Yes Yes Yes [54]
2013 Ayna Kahini Yes No No [55]
2015 Kartooz No Yes No [50]
Mahesh Yes Yes No Television drama on Channel i
2016 Chairmaner Choritro Fuler Moto Pobitro No Yes No

Awards and achievements

Film

Year Award Category Film Result
1976 National Film Awards Best Actor Ki Je Kori Won
1978 National Film Awards Best Actor Ashikkhito Won
1982 National Film Awards Best Actor Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo Won
1984 National Film Awards Best Actor Chandranath Won
1988 National Film Awards Best Actor Jogajog Won

Other

Year Award Category Result
2003 Indo-Bangla Kala Music Award Khan Ataur Rahman Lifetime Achievement Award Won[56]
2009 Bachsas Awards Life Time Achievement Won[57]
2012 Ifad Film Club Award Life Time Achievement Won
2012 Babisas Award Life Time Achievement[58] Won
2014 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Life Time Achievement Won[59]
2017 Tele Cine Awards in Kolkata Life Time Achievement Won[60]

Notes

  1. ^ Bazigor 1996 film directed by Hafiz Uddin and it is starring Helal Khan, Shabnur and Abdur Razzak[37][38][39]

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