Humayun Ahmed (Bengali: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker.Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh. Humayun reached peak of his fame with the publication of his novel Nondito Noroke (In Blissful Hell) in 1972, which remains one of his most famous works, winning admiration from literary critics, including Dr. Ahmed Sarif. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, all of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh. In recognition to the works of Humayun, Times of India wrote Humayun was a custodian of the Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka without any war or revolution. Ahmeds writing style was characterized as magic realism.Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Ahmeds books have been the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during the 1990s and 2000s. Biography[edit] Early life[edit] Humayun Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948 in Mohongonj, Netrokona, but his village home is Kutubpur, Mymensingh,Bangladesh (then East Pakistan). His father, Faizur Rahman Ahmed, a police officer and writer, was killed by Pakistani military during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, and his mother is Ayesha Foyez. Humayuns younger brother, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, a university professor, is also a writer of mostly science fiction genre and a newspaper columnist. Another brother, Ahsan Habib, is a painter and the editor of Unmad, a cartoon magazine. Education and early career[edit] Ahmed went to schools in Sylhet, Comilla, Chittagong, Dinajpur and Bogra as his father lived in different places upon official assignment. Memories of these places have often been depicted in his writings. Ahmed passed SSC exam from Bogra Zilla School in 1965. He stood second in the merit list in Rajshahi Education Board. He passed HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1967. He studied Chemistry in Dhaka University and earned BSc (Honors) and MSc with First Class distinction. Upon graduation Ahmed joined Bangladesh Agricultural University as a lecturer. After six months he joined Dhaka University as a faculty of the Department of Chemistry. Later he attended North Dakota State University for his PhD studies. He grew his interest in Polymer Chemistry and earned his PhD in that subject. He returned to Bangladesh and resumed his teaching career in Dhaka University. In mid 1990s he left the faculty job to devote all his time to writing and film production. Marriages and Personal Life[edit] In 1973, Humayun Ahmed married Gultekin, granddaughter of Principal Ibrahim Khan. They had three daughters — Nova, Sheela, Bipasha and one son — Nuhash. Humayun started to have an affair with Meher Afroz Shaon from middle of 1990s. Shaon is a TV actress and then friend of his second daughter. Later, in 2003, Humayun divorced Gultekin and married Shaon in 2005. From the second marriage he had two sons — Nishad and Ninit. Death[edit] In 2011 Ahmed had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died on 19 July 2012 at 11.20 PM BST at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He was buried in Nu hash Palli. Career[edit] Television and film[edit] His first television drama was Prothom Prohor (first moment) in 1983, directed by Nawazesh Ali Khan. His first drama serial was Ei Shob Din Ratri (Tale of our daily lives). It was followed by the comedy series Bohubrihi, the historical drama series Ayomoy, and the urban drama series Kothao Keu Nei (There is no one in anywhere). The last one featured a fictional character of an idealistic gang leader named Baker Bhai, who was wrongly convicted and executed. Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Parashmoni, based on the liberation war, won the National Film Award in total eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Director. The theme of the Liberation War often came across in his stories, often drawing upon Ahmeds memories of that war and his fathers execution during the war. Ahmeds film Shyamal Chhaya was based on the liberation war of 1971. Ahmed also wrote songs for few of his own films and plays. Some of the notables are titled as Ami Aaj Bhejabo Chokh Somudrer Joley, Chadni Poshor Ratey and Amaaar Achey Jol. His 2012 film Ghetuputra Kamola was selected as the Bangladeshi entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. In 2012 he was appointed as a special adviser to the Bangladesh Mission in the United Nations. Works[edit] List of Books[edit] 1971 Aaj Ami kothao Jabo Naa Aaj Chitrar Biye Aaj Dupure Tomar Nimantron Aaj Dupurey Tomaar Nimontron Aaj Himur Biye Achinpur Adbhut Sob Golpo Ahok Akash Jora Megh Amar Ache Jol Amar Chelebela Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 1 Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 2 Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 3 Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti Ami Ebong Amra Ami-ee Misir Ali Andhokarer Gaan Angul Kata Jaglu Anonto Nakhotro Bithi Anyodin Aporahnyo Ashabori Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 1 Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 2 Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 3 Ayna Ghor Ayomoy_Part 1 Ayomoy_Part 2 Badol diner ditiyo kadam ful Baghbondi Misir Ali Ballpoint Basor Bhoy Bipod Bohubrihi Botol Vut Brihonnola Brishti Bilash Bristi O Meghomala_Part 1 Bristi O Meghomala_Part 2 Chander Aloy Koekjon Jubok Chayabithi Cheleta Chokkhe Amar Trishna Chole Jay Bosonter Din Choto golpo Daruchinir Dip Debi Dekha Na Dekha Dighir Jole Kaar Chayago Ditiyo Manob Doiroth Dorjar Opashe Dui Duari Deyal Ebong Hemu Ei Ami_Part 1 Ei Ami_Part 2 Ei Megh Roudro Chaya Ei Shubro Ei! Eki Kando! Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka Ekjon mayaboti Elebele Ele-Bele.1 Ele-Bele.2 Ema Epitaph Fiiha Somikoron Fountainpen Gouripur Jongshon Grihotyagi Josna Hartan Ishkapon Himu Himu Mama Himu Remand-E Himur Ditiyo Prohor Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo Himur Madhyadupur Himur Rupali Ratri Holud Himu Kalo Rab Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo Ireena Ishtishon Jalil Shaheber Petition Jibonkrishno Memorial High School Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.1] Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.2] Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.3] Jodiyo Sandhya Jol Jochona Jolpoddmo_Part 1 Jolpoddmo_Part 2 Kalo JAdukor kathpencil Ke Kotha Koy Kichu Shoishob Kichukkhan Kobi_Part 1 Kobi_Part 2 Kobi_Part 3 Kohen kobi Kalidas_Part 2 kohen kobi kalidash_Part 1 Kothao Keu Nei[Part.1] Kothao Keu Nei[Part.2] KrishnoPokkho Kuhak Kutu Mia Lilaboti_[Part.1] Lilaboti_[Part.2] Lilaboti_[Part.3] Lilua Batash Maddhanya.1[Part.1] Maddhanya.1[Part.2] Maddhanya.2[Part.1] Maddhanya.2_[Part.2] Magic Munshi Manobi Matal Haowa Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo[Part.1] Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo[Part.2] Megher Chaya Mirar Gramer Bari Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya Misir Alir Choshma Mojar Bhoot Moyurakkhi Moyurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu Mrinmoyee Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei Nalini Babu B.Sc Nandito Noroke Nee Neel hati Neel Manush Neel Oporajita Neel Poddo Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo Nirbason Nishad Nishithini Noboni Nokkhotrer Raat Nondito Noroke Omanush Omega Point Onish Onno Vubon Opekkha[Part.1] Opekkha[Part.2] Paap Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi Parapar Parul O Tinti Kukur_Part 1 Parul O Tinti Kukur_Part 2 Pilkhana Hottakando Poka Priotomeshu Putro Nishad Putul Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss Rupa Rupar Palanko Sajghor Sanaullar Mohabipod Se Ashe Dhire Se O Nortoki Sedin Choitramas Sheet O Onnanno Golpo_Part 1 Sheet O Onnanno Golpo_Part 2 Shonkhoneel Karagar Shunya Shuvro Shuvro Gechhe Bone Shyamol Chaya Sobai Gechhe Bone Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 1 Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 2 Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 3 Sourov Tara Tin Jon Tetul Bone Jochna The Exorcist Tithir Neel Toale Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa Tomake Tondrabilas Tumi Amai Dekechile Chutir Nimontrone Uralpankhi Uthon Periye Dui Paa Nabiji (incomplete) Films[edit] Name of Film Director Story Shonkhonil Karagar No (Mustafizur Rahman) Yes Aguner Parashmoni Yes Yes Srabon megher din Yes Yes Dui Duari Yes Yes Chondrokotha Yes Yes Noi no. Bipod shonket Yes Yes Amar Ache Jol Yes Yes Nirontor No Yes Priotomeshu No Yes Daruchini Dip No Yes Shyamol Chhaya Yes Yes Ghetuputra Kamola Yes Yes Saaj Ghor No Yes Other interests[edit] In 1987 Humayun Ahmed founded an estate called Nuhash Polli near Pijulia village, in Gazipur Sadar Upazila of Gazipur District, which grew to cover 40 bigha (approximately 14 acres). He would spend much of his time at the estate when he was in Bangladesh, formed a collection of statues there by local artist Asaduzzaman Khan, and of plants from around the world, particularly medicinal and fruit-bearing trees. Awards[edit] Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973) Bangla Academy Award (1981) Shishu Academy Award Jainul Abedin Gold Medal Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987) Bacsas Prize (1988) Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990) National Film Award (Best Story 1993, Best Film 1994, Best Dialogue 1994) Ekushey Padak (1994) Sheltech Award (2007) References[edit] ^ Humayun Ahmed dies. Bdnews24. 2012-07-19. 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