Humayun Ahmed
Born: 1948-11-13 in Mohangonj, Bangladesh
Died: 2012-07-19
Known For: Writing
Biography
Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation. Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period. Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated. In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khudey Gaanraaj.
Filmography
2026
- Bonolota Express ... (Novel)
2018
- Debi ... (Novel)
2016
- Krishnopokkho ... (Novel)
2015
- Tithi's Blue Towel ... (Director)
- A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi ... (Novel)
2012
- Pleasure Boy Komola ... (Director)
- Khela ... (Story)
2010
- Amra Jege Achi ... (Director)
2009
- Love and Repulsion ... (Novel)
- Aj Jorir Biye ... (Director)
2008
- Amar Ache Jol ... (Director)
- Bhatir Purush
2007
- Shajghor ... (Novel)
- Openti Bioscope ... (Director)
- Daruchini Dwip ... (Novel)
- Noy Number Bipod Shongket ... (Director)
- Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master ... (Writer)
2006
- In Blissful Hell ... (Novel)
- The Alienation ... (Novel)
- Forever Flows ... (Novel)
2005
- Brikkho Manob ... (Director)
2004
- Shyamol Chhaya ... (Director)
- Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi ... (Writer)
- Hablonger Bazarey ... (Writer)
2003
- Chandrokotha ... (Director)
- Tara Tinjon ... (Director)
2002
- Chader Aloy Koyekjon Jubok ... (Story)
2000
- Dui Duari ... (Director)
- Greho Sukh Private Limited ... (Story)
- Madina ... (Director)
1999
- Somudro Bilash Private Limited ... (Director)
- Agun Majid ... (Writer)
- Mrittur Opare ... (Writer)
- Ditiyo Jon ... (Director)
- Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi ... (Director)
- Srabon Megher Din ... (Director)
- Bonur Golpo ... (Writer)
1996
- Aaj Robibar ... (Writer)
1995
- Aguner Poroshmoni ... (Director)
1994
- Nokkhotrer Raat ... (Story)
1992
- Shonkhonil Karagar ... (Screenplay)
1990
- Kothao Keu Nei ... (Director)
1986
- Ekdin Hothath ... (Director of Previsualization)