Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 4 April 1950), better known as simply Alamgir,[3] is a Bangladeshi film actor and television host. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor a record nine times for his roles in the films Ma O Chhele (1985), Apekka (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Moroner Pore (1990), Pita Mata Santan (1991), Andha Biswas (1992) and Desh Premik (1994), Jibon Moroner Sathi (2010) and Ke Apon Ke Por (2011).[4]
Alamgir | |
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আলমগীর | |
 Alamgir in 2016 | |
| Born | Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir 4 April 1950 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, presenter |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Akhi Alamgir |
| Parent |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2024) [2]See full list |
Early life
editMohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir was born on 4 April 1950 at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in East Bengal to a Bengali Muslim family from Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria.[5] His father, Kalim Uddin Ahmed, was an executive producer of Mukh O Mukhosh, the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in Bangladesh.[5]
Career
editAlamgir made his debut with the film Amar Jonmobhumi (1972) directed by Alamgir Kumkum. He then went to star in Dasyurani alongside Shabana,[6] with whom he would later work in 130 films.[7] In 1975, Alamgir starred in Love In Shimla alongside Kabori, with whom he would later work in 26 films.[8] In 1986, he made his directorial debut with the film Nishpap.[5]
Alamgir has worked in television dramas and also as a presenter. Alamgir is the host of the game show Houseful on Maasranga Television.[9]
Personal life
editAlamgir was first married to lyricist Khoshnur Alamgir.[10] Together they had a daughter singer Akhi Alamgir and a son Tasvir Hassan. He later married singer Runa Laila.[11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Amar Jonmovumi | Alamgir Kumkum | [12] |
| 1973 | Dassurani | [13] | |
| 1975 | Chashir Meye | [13] | |
| Joy Porajoy | [13] | ||
| 1975 | Love in Simla | [12] | |
| 1976 | Shapmukti | [12] | |
| 1976 | Monihar | [12] | |
| 1978 | Madhumita | [12] | |
| 1980 | Koshai | Amjad Hossain | [13] |
| Ostad Saagred | [13] | ||
| 1982 | Rajanigandha | [12] | |
| 1982 | Protigya | ||
| 1984 | Bhat De | Amjad Hossain | [13] |
| Ma o Chele | Kamal Ahmed | ||
| 1987 | Apekkha | [4] | |
| 1988 | Pothe Holo Dekha | Hafiz Uddin | |
| 1990 | Moroner Pare | [4] | |
| 1992 | Satya Mithya | A K Mintu | |
| Ranga Vabhi | |||
| 1993 | Mayer Ashirbad | Himself | [14][15] |
| 1996 | Sotter Mrittu Nei | ||
| 2012 | Se Amar Mon Kereche | Sohanoor Rahman Sohan | [16] |
| 2013 | Judge Barrister Police Commissioner | F. I. Manik | [17] |
| 2015 | Dui Prithibi | ||
| 2017 | Dhaka Attack | Dipankar Dipon | |
| 2018 | Ekti Cinemar Golpo | Himself | |
| 2019 | Ahaa Re | Ranjan Ghosh | |
| 2020 | Bishwoshundori | Chayanika Chowdhury |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Ma o Chele | Won |
| 1987 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Opekkha | Won |
| 1989 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Khati Puron | Won |
| 1990 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Moroner Pore | Won |
| 1991 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Pita Mata Sontan | Won |
| 1992 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Andho Biswas | Won |
| 1994 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Actor | Desh Premik | Won |
| 2010 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jibon Moroner Sathi | Won |
| 2011 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ke Apon Ke Por | Won |
| 2024 | Ekushey Padak | Arts | (Acting) | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Alamgir". The Top Celebrity.
- ^ https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vk5fam4g3p/
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (2022-04-03). "Stars pay tribute to Alamgir on 72nd birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ a b c জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c উপস্থাপনা করতে আমি স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যবোধ করি (in Bengali). Daily Amar Desh. 2013-04-24. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Alamgir's 73rd birthday today". The Daily Sun. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "A starry evening". Dhaka Tribune. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Alamgir: 'I have countless memories of Kabori'". The Business Standard. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Housefull on maasranga from today -". reflectionnews.com.
- ^ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ মিডিয়া পাড়ার কিছু ২য় বিয়ের গল্প [Stories of second marriages in the media]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Shamsuzzaman, Abul Fazal (1992). Who's Who in Bangladesh Art Culture Literature (1901-1991). Tribhuj Prakashani. p. 36. OCLC 28114771.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alamgir turns 67 today". The Independent. Dhaka. 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Mayer Ashirbad (1993)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Mayer Aasirbad". www.hoichoi.tv. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ ঈদের পাঁচ ছবি [Five Eid pictures]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013.
- ^ ১০ মে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে শাকিব-পূর্ণিমার নতুন ছবি [New picture of Shakib-Purnima will be released on May 10]. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013.