Humayun Ahmed

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Bhatir Purush (2008)

Directed

1. Pleasure Boy Komola (2012) — Director
2. Aguner Poroshmoni (1995) — Director
3. Shyamol Chhaya (2004) — Director
4. Srabon Megher Din (1999) — Director
5. Kothao Keu Nei (1990) — Director
6. Chandrokotha (2003) — Director
7. Amar Ache Jol (2008) — Director
8. Noy Number Bipod Shongket (2007) — Director
9. Dui Duari (2000) — Director
10. Somudro Bilash Private Limited (1999) — Director
11. Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master (2007) — Director
12. Tara Tinjon (2003) — Director
13. Greho Sukh Private Limited (2000) — Director
14. Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi (2004) — Director
15. Nokkhotrer Raat (1994) — Director
16. Bohubrihi (1988) — Director
17. Amra Jege Achi (2010) — Director
18. Brikkho Manob (2005) — Director
19. Hablonger Bazarey (2004) — Director
20. Openti Bioscope (2007) — Director
21. Bonur Golpo (1999) — Director
22. Agun Majid (1999) — Director
23. Ditiyo Jon (1999) — Director
24. Mrittur Opare (1999) — Director
25. Chele Dekha — Director
26. Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi (1999) — Director
27. Madina (2000) — Director
28. Jaitore — Director
29. Aj Jorir Biye (2009) — Director
30. Kala Koitor — Director
31. Tithi's Blue Towel (2015) — Director