হুমায়ূন আহমেদ Humayun Ahmed Born 13 November 1948 Mohongonj, Netrokona , East Bengal (now Bangladesh ) Died 19 July 2012 (aged 63)[1] New York City, United States Resting place Nuhash Palli, Pirujali Village, Gazipur District, Bangladesh [2] Occupation Writer, film director, professor of Chemistry Nationality Bangladeshi Ethnicity Bengali Education PhD in polymer chemistry Alma mater University of Dhaka North Dakota State University Genre Novel, short story, drama, screenplay, autobiography, column Subject Magic realism, social life, natures mystery, wish- fulfillment Notable works Jostnya O Jononeer Golpo (The Story of a Mother and a Moonlit Night) Notable awards Bangla Academy Award Ekushey Padak Years active 1972–2012 Spouse Gultekin Ahmed (1973–2003; divorced) Meher Afroz Shaon (2005–2012; till his death) Children Nova, Sheela, Bipasha, Nuhash, Nishad, Ninit Relatives Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (brother) Ahsan Habib (brother) Sufia Haider (sister) [3] Momtaz Shahid (sister) [3] Rukhsana Ahmed (sister) [3] Humayun Ahmed (Bengali: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. [4] Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh. [5] 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, [6] 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. [7] 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 . [8][9] Ahmeds writing style was characterized as magic realism. [10] Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century[11] and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay . [12] Ahmeds books have been the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during the 1990s and 2000s. [13] Biography Early life Humayun Ahmed with a Magician at Nuhash Palli Humayun Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948 in Mohongonj, Netrokona, but his village home is Kutubpur, Mymensingh, [14] 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. [15] Another brother, Ahsan Habib , is a painter and the editor of Unmad, a cartoon magazine. Education and early career 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 the mid 1990s he left the faculty job to devote all his time to writing and film production. Marriages and Personal life In 1973, Humayun Ahmed married Gultekin, granddaughter of Principal Ibrahim Khan. [16][17] They had three daughters – Nova, Sheela, Bipasha and one son – Nuhash. Humayun started to have an affair with Meher Afroz Shaon from the middle of the 1990s. Shaon is a TV actress and then friend of his second daughter. [17] Later, in 2003, Humayun divorced Gultekin and married Shaon in 2005. From the second marriage he had two sons – Nishad and Ninit. [18] Death 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. [19] He was buried in Nu hash Palli . [2] Career Ahmed gossiping at Nuhash Polli (2010) Television and film His first television drama was Prothom Prohor (first moment) in 1983, directed by Nawazesh Ali Khan. [20] 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 Poroshmoni , based on the liberation war , won the National Film Award in total eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Director. [16][17] 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 . [21] 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. [22] In 2012 he was appointed as a special adviser to the Bangladesh Mission in the United Nations. [23] Works Bibliography 1. 1971 2. Aaj Ami kothao Jabo Naa 3. Aaj Chitrar Biye 4. Aaj Dupure Tomar Nimantron 5. Aaj Dupurey Tomaar Nimontron 6. Aaj Himur Biye 7. Achinpur 8. Adbhut Sob Golpo 9. Ahok 10. Akash Jora Megh 11. Amar Ache Jol 12. Amar Chelebela 13. Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 1 14. Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 2 15. Amar Priyo Voutic Golpo_Part 3 16. Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti 17. Ami Ebong Amra 18. Ami-ee Misir Ali 19. Andhokarer Gaan 20. Angul Kata Jaglu 21. Anonto Nakhotro Bithi 22. Anyodin 23. Aporahnyo 24. Ashabori 25. Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 1 26. Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 2 27. Asmanira Tin Bon_Part 3 28. Ayna Ghor 29. Ayomoy_Part 1 30. Ayomoy_Part 2 31. Badol diner ditiyo kadam ful 32. Baghbondi Misir Ali 33. Ballpoint 34. Basor 35. Bhoy 36. Bipod 37. Bohubrihi 38. Botol Vut 39. Brihonnola 40. Brishti Bilash 41. Bristi O Meghomala_Part 1 42. Bristi O Meghomala_Part 2 43. Chander Aloy Koekjon Jubok 44. Chayabithi 45. Cheleta 46. Chokkhe Amar Trishna 47. Chole Jay Bosonter Din 48. Choto golpo 49. Daruchinir Dip 50. Debi 51. Dekha Na Dekha 52. Dighir Jole Kaar Chayago 53. Ditiyo Manob 54. Doiroth 55. Dorjar Opashe 56. Dui Duari 57. Deyal 58. Ebong Hemu 59. Ei Ami_Part 1 60. Ei Ami_Part 2 61. Ei Megh Roudro Chaya 62. Ei Shubro Ei! 63. Eki Kando! 64. Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka 65. Ekjon mayaboti 66. Elebele 67. Ele-Bele.1 68. Ele-Bele.2 69. Ema 70. Epitaph 71. Fiiha Somikoron 72. Fountainpen 73. Gouripur Jongshon 74. Grihotyagi Josna 75. Hartan Ishkapon 76. Himu 77. Himu Mama 78. Himu Remand-E 79. Himur Ditiyo Prohor 80. Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar 81. Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo 82. Himur Madhyadupur 83. Himur Rupali Ratri 84. Holud Himu Kalo Rab 85. Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo 86. Ireena 87. Ishtishon 88. Jalil Shaheber Petition 89. Jibonkrishno Memorial High School 90. Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.1] 91. Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.2] 92. Jochna_O_Jononir_Golpo[Part.3] 93. Jodiyo Sandhya 94. Jol Jochona 95. Jolpoddmo_Part 1 96. Jolpoddmo_Part 2 97. Kalo JAdukor 98. kathpencil 99. Ke Kotha Koy 100. Kichu Shoishob 101. Kichukkhan 102. Kobi_Part 1 103. Kobi_Part 2 104. Kobi_Part 3 105. Kohen kobi Kalidas_Part 2 106. kohen kobi kalidash_Part 1 107. Kothao Keu Nei[Part.1] 108. Kothao Keu Nei[Part.2] 109. KrishnoPokkho 110. Kuhak 111. Kutu Mia 112. Lilaboti_[Part.1] 113. Lilaboti_[Part.2] 114. Lilaboti_[Part.3] 115. Lilua Batash 116. Maddhanya.1[Part.1] 117. Maddhanya.1[Part.2] 118. Maddhanya.2[Part.1] 119. Maddhanya.2_[Part.2] 120. Magic Munshi 121. Manobi 122. Matal Haowa 123. Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo[Part.1] 124. Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo[Part.2] 125. Megher Chaya 126. Mirar Gramer Bari 127. Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay 128. Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya 129. Misir Alir Choshma 130. Mojar Bhoot 131. Moyurakkhi 132. Moyurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu 133. Mrinmoyee 134. Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei 135. Nalini Babu BSc 136. Nandito Noroke 137. Nee 138. Neel hati 139. Neel Manush 140. Neel Oporajita 141. Neel Poddo 142. Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo 143. Nirbason 144. Nishad 145. Nishithini 146. Noboni 147. Nokkhotrer Raat 148. Nondito Noroke 149. Omanush 150. Omega Point 151. Onish 152. Onno Vubon 153. Opekkha[Part.1] 154. Opekkha[Part.2] 155. Paap 156. Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi 157. Parapar 158. Parul O Tinti Kukur_Part 1 159. Parul O Tinti Kukur_Part 2 160. Pilkhana Hottakando 161. Poka 162. Priotomeshu 163. Putro Nishad 164. Putul 165. Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss 166. Rupa 167. Rupar Palanko 168. Sajghor 169. Sanaullar Mohabipod 170. Se Ashe Dhire 171. Se O Nortoki 172. Sedin Choitramas 173. Sheet O Onnanno Golpo_Part 1 174. Sheet O Onnanno Golpo_Part 2 175. Shonkhoneel Karagar 176. Shunya 177. Shuvro 178. Shuvro Gechhe Bone 179. Shyamol Chaya 180. Sobai Gechhe Bone 181. Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 1 182. Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 2 183. Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore_Part 3 184. Sourov 185. Tara Tin Jon 186. Tetul Bone Jochna 187. The Exorcist 188. Tithir Neel Toale 189. Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa 190. Tomake 191. Tondrabilas 192. Tumi Amai Dekechile Chutir Nimontrone 193. Uralpankhi 194. Uthon Periye Dui Paa Nabiji (incomplete) [24] Filmography Humayun Ahmed signing books (2010) Year Film Credited as Director Writer 1992 Shankhanil Karagar Yes 1994 Aguner Poroshmoni Yes Yes 1999 Srabon Megher Din Yes Yes 2000 Dui Duari Yes Yes 2003 Chandrokotha Yes Yes 2004 Shyamol Chhaya Yes Yes 2006 Duratto Yes 2006 Nondito Noroke Yes 2006 Nirontor Yes 2006 Noy Number Bipod Sanket Yes Yes 2007 Daruchini Dip Yes 2007 Saaj Ghor Yes 2008 Amar Ache Jol Yes Yes 2009 Priotomeshu Yes 2012 Ghetuputra Kamola Yes Yes Other interests In 1987 Humayun Ahmed founded an estate called Nuhash Polli near Pijulia village, in Gazipur Sadar Upazila of Gazipur District , [25] which grew to cover 40 bigha[25] (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. [25] Awards 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 Awards (Bangladesh) (Best Story 1993, Best Film 1994, Best Dialogue 1994) (Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Story Writer, 2012) Ekushey Padak (1994) Sheltech Award (2007) [26] References 1. ^ Humayun Ahmed dies . Bdnews24 . 19 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-19. 2. ^ a b Humayun Laid to Rest at Nuhash Polli . Taza Khobor . 24 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 3. ^ a b c হুমায়ূনের কবরে স্বজনেরা . Prothom Alo. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-13. 4. ^ priyodesk (13 November 2011). Humayun Ahmed turns 63- Absence makes the heart grow fonder . priyo . Priyo. Retrieved 23 March 2012. 5. ^ AFP (20 July 2012). Bangladesh mourns death of cultural legend Humayun Ahmed . Dawn.Com. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 6. ^ Hafez Ahmed @ daily-sun (4 September 2012). education | Nondito Noroke . daily sun. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 7. ^ Tears for Humayun Ahmed . Newagebd. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 8. ^ Rashidul Bari (16 August 2012). Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh – Times Of India . Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 9. ^ Rashidul Bari (16 August 2012). Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh – Times Of India . Timesofindia.indiatimes. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 10. ^ Faizul Latif Chowdhury (2007), Review of Lilaboti , Prothom Alo , Dhaka. 11. ^ Mustafa, Sabir (20 July 2012). BBC News – Bangladeshs most enduring storyteller . Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 12. ^ End of a new era in Bengali literature . Web.archive.org. 22 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 13. ^ Ahsan, Shamim (21 February 2004). A Grand Convergence of Minds . The Daily Star. Retrieved 2009-06-11. 14. ^ Earlier Netrokona was a sub-division of Mymensingh district. 15. ^ Shamim Ahsan : Igniting Childrens Imagination, The Daily Star, Vol. 1, No. 112, 2003, Dhaka 16. ^ a b Culture Desk. Humayun Ahmeds first death anniversary today . The Daily Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-29. 17. ^ a b c New York Correspondent. Humayun Ahmed passes away . BanglaNews24. Retrieved 2013-11-29. 18. ^ Humayun Ahmeds life history | History of Famous peoples lifestyles . Zahid.x10.mx. Retrieved 2013-07-20. 19. ^ Tears for Humayun Ahmed . New Age. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-25. 20. ^ < prothom-alo/detail/ date/2012-07-26/news/276774 > 21. ^ Shukla Mirza, Kudos to Humayun Ahmed, The Daily Star, 10 december 2004, Dhaka . 22. ^ Humayuns Ghetuputra Kamola to compete for Oscar . Daily Star . 18 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
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