Syed Hasan Imam (actor)
| Syed Hasan Imam | |
|---|---|
| Native name | সৈয়দ হাসান ইমাম |
| Born |
27 July 1935 Bardhaman, British India (now India) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, television director |
| Spouse(s) | Laila Hasan[1] |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Syed Hasan Imam (born July 27, 1935) is an actor, film director, television director and cultural personality in Bangladesh.[2] Imam is also well respected for his contribution to the clandestine Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, the Radio Station run by the Bangladesh government in exile in India during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Early life
Imam's father died when he was two years old. He passed matriculation exam from Bardhawan Town School. He then graduated from Bardhawan Raj College.[2]
Career
Imam started his film career with the film Dharapat (1961). He went on to act in films like Raja Elo Shohorey, Shiit Bikel, Janajani, Ujala, Kagojer Nouka, Anarkoli, Ghuddi and Sareng Bou.[3]
He debuted in direction with the film Lalon Fakir (1972).[3]
Awards and honors
- Ekushey Padak (1999)[4]
- Bangla Academy Honorary Fellowship (2013)[4]
References
- ↑ "A tale of two sisters". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). February 27, 2015.
- 1 2 "Childhood memories-Syed Hasan Imam: The errant school boy". The Daily Star. May 30, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
- 1 2 "Syed Hasan Imam to get Lifetime Achievement". The Daily Star. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- 1 2 "সম্মানসূচক ফেলোশিপ-২০১৩ পেলেন হাসান ইমাম". Retrieved January 13, 2014.
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