Montazur Rahman Akbar
Montazur Rahman Akbar | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistan (till 1971) Star Plus Founder of Prochesta Founder of Drama Circle Founder of Furniture Village |
Political party | Bangladesh Students Union(before 1980s) |
Movement | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Spouse |
Mariam Rahman (m. 1978) |
Awards | full list |
Film | 70 |
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Television film | 4 |
Television series | 3 |
Documentary | 1 |
Music videos | 1 |
Theatre | 7 |
Advertising | 3 |
Montazur Rahman Akbar (
After directing multiple plays, Akbar worked as an assistant director on the films Chhutir Ghonta and Janata Express under directors Matin Rahman and Azizur Rahman, respectively. He worked as an assistant director from 1979 to 1990.[6][7]
Akbar became a director in 1991. He has worked with actor
His film Chakor, Coolie, Shanto Keno Mastan, Kukkhato Khuni, Mastaner Upor Mastan was listed in highest-grossing Bangladeshi films.
Personal life
Family
Akbar's parents were Kabir Uddin Mondol and Rupjan Bibi. His father was a businessman and two-time elected union council member for the
Akbar married Mariam Rahman on 13 March 1978, and they have three sons. Akbar's oldest son, Apu Monwar, is a news editor for Ekattor Television.
Military career
Akbar fought in the
Education
Akbar attended Akkelpur FU Pilot High School in 1973 and Akkelpur MR Degree College in 1975. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Joypurhat Government College in 1977. While in college, he worked in his father's fish business and distributed fish across northern Bangladesh.[2][3] He was also an active member of Bangladesh Chatro Union at that time.[5][24]
Philanthropy
Akbar is the executive director of a non-governmental organization (NGO), Prochesta. He founded Prochesta in 2000 in his hometown, Joypurhat.[25] Prochesta works with various partner organizations to improve sanitation, drinking water supply, and infrastructure in Joypurhat and nearby districts.[26] Prochesta also spreads information about basic hygiene practices such as hand washing.[27]
Career
1970–1989
During the 1970s, Akbar participated in his local theater group, Chantara Club, and his college theater group, Akkelpur MR College Club. Between 1973 and 1978, he directed many stage dramas, including Pagla Garod, Sidur Niyona Muche, Ek Mutho Vat, Dayie Ke, Malar Prem and Nowab Siraj Ud Dowla. Akbar was an active member of the Bangladesh Chatro Union in the 1970s. He was also worked for his father's fish wholesale business at that time.[7] In the 1980s, Akbar worked as assistant director under Azizur Rahman on several films, including Chhutir Ghonta, Janata, Express, Mayer Achol, Mehman, Mohanogor, Jontor Montor and Sonar Tori.[28] He also worked for Matin Rahman on various films, including Lal Kajol, Jibon Dhara, Radha Kishna and Birangona Sokhina. He worked with Zillur Rahman on Tokdirer Khela, Miss Lolita, Achol Bondi, and Sukh Tara.[29] In 1989, Akbar was a special correspondent for Weekly Nipoon, a weekly entertainment magazine published in Dhaka.[30][31][32]
1990–2000
Akbar's worked as a director for the film Nyay Juddho in 1991. In 1992, Ilias Kanchon and Diti acted in Akbar's film Chakor. Akbar's first job as a director was for the film Takar Pahar, which had a delayed debut in 1993. Takar Pahar was produced by Anwar Hossain Afjal, the older brother of Dipjol.[33][34] Also in 1993, he directed Prem Dewana, produced by A. K. M. Jahangir Khan under his banner Alamgir Pictures. He also directed Disco Dancer and Babar Adesh for Alamgir Pictures.[35][36] In 1996, Akbar directed the films Baghini Konna, Khalnayok, Bashira and Shoitan Manush. In 1997, he directed Coolie. The film grossed 70 million Bangladeshi taka ($1.7M as of 1997) with a budget of 12 million, making it the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of 1997.[37] The actress Sadika Parvin Popy made her debut in Coolie.[38] Later in 1996, Akbar cast Mousumi for the romantic film Andha Bhalobasha and the Alamgir Pictures film Amar Maa.[39][40] In 1998, Akbar directed Shanto Keno Mastan, starring Manna. The film grossed 50 million against a budget of 9 million. Akbar also directed 5 films for Arman Production.[41] Akbar directed the Indo-Bangla joint venture film Moner Moto Mon, it didn't do well commercially. Moner Moto Mon was Akbar's third collaboration with Bony Pictures, after his earlier work as an assistant director on the Bony Picture films Miss Lolita and Radha Kishno.[37][42] In 1999, he was the advisor director for Helal Khan's film Asha Amar Asha. That same year, Akbar directed the films Ke Amar Baba, Bhoyongkor Bishu, Moger Mulluk and Lathi.[43]
2000–2009
In 2000, Akbar and Monjurul Hassan co-founded the production company
2010–2020
In 2010, Akbar directed and produced
2021–present
As of 2021[update] he is producing the films My Darling, Ayna, Kajer Chele, Manush Keno Omanush, Banglar Hercules, Jemon Jamay Temon Bow, Ghor Vanga Songsar.[60][61][62][63][64] Kazi Shaheber Tin Putro premiered in YouTube.[65]
Board memberships
Organization | Position | Year | Note |
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Bangladesh Film Directors Association | Member | 1992-1993
2023-2024 |
[66] |
Treasurer | 1999-2001 | [14] | |
Vice-President | 2017-2018 | [67] |
Works
As theater director
Play | English Meaning | First Production | House | Notes |
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Pagla Garod | Mental Asylum | 1973 | Chantara Club
Akkelpur MR Collage Club Akkelpur Adarsha Club United Club |
[7] |
Sidur Diyona Muche | Don't remove the vermilion | 1974 | [7] | |
Ek Mutho Vat | One fist of rice | 1975 | [7] | |
Dayi Ke ? | 1976 | [7] | ||
Malar Prem | Mala's love | 1977 | [7] | |
Nawab Siraj-Ud-Dowla | 1978 | [7] | ||
Swadhinota Amar Maa | Freedom is my mother | 2018 | Drama Circle | [16] |
As television director
Title | Year | Network | Notes |
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Pakhal | 2013 | Mohona TV
|
[68] |
Bracelet | 2013 | SA TV | [68] |
Pakhi Ebong Manushra | 2013 | RTV
|
[69] |
Golden Swarna | 2014 | Channel I | [70] |
Ekdin Protidin | 2018 | Asian TV | (51st to 104th episode) |
Kuasha | 2019 | RTV
|
[71] |
Kazi Shaheber Tin Putro | 2021 | YouTube | [65] |
As producer, director, writer
Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Note |
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1991 | Nyay Juddho | Yes | |||
1992 | Chakor | Yes | Yes | highest-grossing films of the year. | |
1993 | Prem Deewana | Yes | |||
Takar Pahar | Yes | Yes | His directorial debut film, but the release was delayed; introduction of Dipjol | ||
1994 | Disco Dancer | Yes | Yes | ||
1995 | Babar Adesh | Yes | Yes | ||
1996 | Baghini Konna | Yes | |||
Kholnayok | Yes | Yes | |||
Bashira | Yes | Yes | |||
Shoitan Manush
|
Yes | Yes | |||
1997 | Coolie | Yes | Yes | Introduction of the actress Popy , highest-grossing films of the year.
| |
Amar Maa | Yes | ||||
Ondho Bhalobasha | Yes | ||||
1998 | Shanto Keno Mastan | Yes | Yes | highest-grossing films of the year. | |
Moner Moto Mon | Yes | Yes | Bangladesh-India joint venture, known as Raja Rani in India. Also released in the Odia language in Odisha. | ||
1999 | K Amar Baba | Yes | Yes | ||
Moger Mullok | Yes | Yes | |||
Lathi | Yes | Yes | |||
Bhoyongkar Bishu | Yes | ||||
Asha Amar Asha | No | No | No | As adviser director | |
2000 | Gunda Number One | Yes | Yes | ||
Mone Pore Tomake | Yes | Yes | Riya Sen's first Bangladeshi film | ||
Kukkhato Khuni | Yes | Yes | Yes | highest-grossing films of the year. | |
2001 | Bhoyongkor Sonstrasi | Yes | |||
Kothin Bastob | Yes | ||||
Chairman | Yes | Yes | |||
Rongbaz Badsha | Yes | Yes | |||
2002 | Dhakaiya Mastan | Yes | Yes | ||
Bhoyanok Songhorsho | Yes | Yes | |||
Major Saheb | Yes | Yes | |||
Arman | Yes | ||||
Mastaner Upor Mastan | Yes | Yes | highest-grossing films of the year. | ||
Aghat Palta Aghat | Yes | ||||
2003 | Bouer Somman | Yes | Yes | Originally titled Ami Tomake Bhalobashi | |
Bigboss | Yes | Yes | Also wrote song lyrics | ||
Kothin Simar | Yes | ||||
Top Somrat | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Bachao | No | Yes | No | ||
2004 | Bhaier Shotru Bhai | Yes | Yes | ||
Jiboner Gurranty Nai | Yes | ||||
Bostir Rani Suriya | Yes | Yes | |||
Bhondo Neta | Yes | Yes | |||
2005 | Action Lady | Yes | |||
Bhoyogkor Raja | Yes | ||||
2006 | Dushman Khotom | Yes | |||
2007 | Kukkhato Nuru | Yes | |||
2008 | Babar Jonno Joddho | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2009 | Tumi Amar Shami | Yes | |||
Kajer Manush | Yes | Won the Janatar Niswas Personality Award | |||
2010 | Mayer Chokh | Yes | |||
Rikshahawaler Chele | Yes | ||||
Top Hero | Yes | Yes | |||
Evabey Bhalobasha Hoi | Yes | Yes | S.D. Rubel's first introduction as a lead role | ||
2011 | Chotto Songshar | Yes | |||
Bazarer Coolie | Yes | ||||
2013 | Tobuo Bhalobashi | Yes | |||
2014 | Age Jodi Jantam Tui Hobi Por | Yes | Yes | ||
My Name Is Simi | Yes | ||||
2015 | Bojhena Se Bojhena
|
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2017 | Dulabhai Zindabad | Yes | |||
2018 | Riksawalar Shopno | Yes | Short film | ||
Obohela | Yes | Short film | |||
Mobile Recharge | Yes | Short film | |||
Ekti Premer Mrittu | Yes | Short film | |||
Ekjon Medhabi Chatrir Mrittu | Yes | Short film | |||
Dance Teacher | Yes | Short film | |||
2023 | Jemon Jamay Temon Bou | Yes | Yes | ||
Ghor Vanga Songsar | Yes | Yes |
As assistant director
Title | Year | Director | Notes |
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Chhutir Ghonta | 1980 | Azizur Rahman | Moscow International Film Festival |
Jonota Express | 1981 | Azizur Rahman | Taskhand International Film Festival |
Mohanogor | 1981 | Azizur Rahman | |
Sonar Tori | 1981 | Azizur Rahman | |
Jontor Montor | 1982 | Azizur Rahman | |
Lal Kajol | 1982 | Motin Rahman | Baschas Award |
Mehman | 1983 | Azizur Rahman | |
Mayer Achol | 1984 | Azizur Rahman | |
Duniya Dari | 1985 | Saiful Azom Kashem | |
Miss Lolita | 1985 | Zillur Rahman | |
Aynamoti | 1986 | Zillur Rahman | |
Jibon Dhara | 1988 | Motin Rahman | |
Sukhtara | 1988 | Zillur Rahman | |
Achol Bondi | 1989 | Zillur Rahman | |
Sukher Songsar | 1989 | Narayon Ghosh Mita | |
Birangana Shokhina | 1989 | Motin Rahman | |
Takdirer Khela | 1989 | Zillur Rahman | |
Radha Kishna | 1992 | Motin Rahman | National Film Awards |
As television commercial director
Title | Agency | Ref |
---|---|---|
Greenland Training Center | Greenland Group | [72] |
Hiton TV | Hiton Electronics | [72] |
Decent Holdings | Decent Holdings Ltd | [72] |
Awards and honours
Year | Film / Work / Honorary | Award | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | Honorary | Jamalgonj United Club[7] | Won |
2017 | Honorary | Film Related Freedom Fighter's Reception[73][74] | Won |
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External links
- Montazur Rahman Akbar at IMDb
- Montazur Rahman Akbar on Bangla Movie Database (in Bangla)
- Montazur Rahman Akbar on Facebook