Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam (known as Raisul Islam Asad; born 15 July 1953)[1] is a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and an actor in radio, theatre, television and film.[2] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor four times for his roles in the films Padma Nadir Majhi (1992), Anya Jibon (1995), Dukhai (1997) and Lalsalu (2001).[3] Besides, he won Best Supporting Actor award twice for the roles in Ghani: The Cycle (2006) and Mrittika Maya (2013).[4] As of 2016, he acted in more than 50 films.[4] He was a member of the Crack Platoon an elite urban guerilla, intelligence and commando unit of the Mukti Bahini.[5]
Raisul Islam Asad | |
|---|---|
রাইসুল ইসলাম আসাদ | |
.jpg) Asad in 2016 | |
| Born | Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam 15 July 1953 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka Collegiate School University of Dhaka |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Early life and career
editAsad studied in Dhaka Collegiate School.[6] He completed his bachelor's degree and masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka.[7] In 1972, Asad debuted in acting through his roles on the stage dramas Ami Raja Hobo Na and Shorpo Bishoyok Golpo on the same day.[8] His first acted feature film was Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973) directed by Khan Ataur Rahman.[8]
As a Freedom Fighter he received Rahe Bhander Ennoble Award in 2016.[9][10]
Personal life
editAsad married Tahira Dil Afroz in 1979. Together they have a daughter, Rubaina Zaman.[4] He has a sister named Nurjahan.[2]
Filmography
edit- Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973)
- Ghuddi (1980)
- Suruj Miah (1985)
- Padma Nadir Majhi (1992)
- Nodir Naam Modhumoti (1996)
- Anya Jibon (1995)
- Sotter Mrittu Nei (1996)
- Dukhai (1997)
- Lal Darja (1997)
- Hothat Brishti (1998)
- Kittonkhola (2000)
- Lalsalu (2001)
- Adhiar (2003)[11]
- Lalon (2004)
- Duratta (2006)
- Moner Manush (2010)
- Amar Bondhu Rashed (2011)
- Kaler Putul (2018)[12]
- Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo (2019)
- Mission Extreme (2021)
- Adam (2023)
- Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023)†