Masud Ali Khan Explained
| Masud Ali Khan |
| Native Name: | মাসুদ আলি খান |
| Native Name Lang: | bn |
| Birth Date: | 6 October 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Manikganj, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Death Place: | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Years Active: | 1956–2014 |
Masud Ali Khan (6 October 1929 – 31 October 2024) was a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2023 by the government of Bangladesh.[2]
Early life
Khan was born in Singair, Manikganj, Bengal Presidency, British India on 6 October 1929.[3] He first took to the stage at Manikganj. He completed a part of his education in Kolkata and passed his Matriculation exam from Comilla Victoria College. Later, he studied at Jagannath College and Sir Salimullah College.[4]
Career
Khan debuted his acting career in 1956 by joining the theater troupe Drama Circle.[5] He performed for Drama Circle till the 1990s.[6]
Khan's television debut was through a play Bhai Bhai Shobai by Nurul Momen. It was a verse play and he played the role of the protagonist Dr. Bashir.
Khan made his debut in film acting with "Nadi O Nari" (1965). Later he performed in other films including "Jonakir Alo" (2014), Dipu Number Two (1996), Matir Moina (2002), Dui Duari (2000), and Molla Barir Bou (2005).
Death
Khan died on 31 October 2024, at the age of 95, in the Green Road area in Dhaka.[7] He was buried in his ancestral village of Paril, Singair Upazila, Manikganj District.[7]
Works
- Films
- Television drama serials
- Television drama
- Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Ful
- 69 (2005)
- Shukhi Manush Project (2007)
- Din Choley Jaye (2008)
- Madhur Jhamela (2008)
- Gulshan Avenue (2008)
- Madhur Jhamela (2008)
- Shada Kalo Mon (2009)
- Shapmochon (2009)
- Fifty-Fifty (2010)
- Poush Phaguner Pala (2010)
- Pavilion (2014)
Awards
- Ekushey Padak 2023[2]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by TV Drama Artiste and Playwright's Association (TENASINAS)[8]
- Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award 2023[9]
Notes and References
- News: A Man for All Seasons . 23 July 2010 . 14 March 2016 . The Daily Star . Fayza Haq.
- News: 12 February 2023 . Bidyanondo Foundation to get Ekushey Padak . 12 February 2023 . The Daily Star . en.
- News: Masud Ali Khan out of acting for illness . 10 May 2022 . The New Nation . en.
- News: Masud Ali Khan. 19 July 2014 . 14 March 2016 . The Daily Star . Mohammad Zahidul Islam .
- News: Shazu . Shah Alam . 22 November 2021 . 'It really hurts that I cannot act anymore' . 4 December 2021 . The Daily Star . en.
- News: Favourite "father figure" on small screen . 5 May 2005 . 14 March 2016 . The Daily Star . Ershad Kamol.
- News: Masud Ali Khan no more . 31 October 2024 . The Daily Star . 31 October 2024.
- News: Tenasinas Awards Conferred Honouring the best in television . 29 June 2014 . 14 March 2016 . The Daily Star.
- News: 24 May 2024 . Masud Ali Khan gets Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award . 24 May 2024 . Prothom Alo . en.
