Zafar Iqbal (actor)
| Jafar Iqbal | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 September 1950 Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Died |
27 April 1991 (aged 40) Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–1991 |
Zafar Iqbal was an actor in the cinema of Bangladesh. He was considered a romantic hero in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a frequent collaborator of Bobita. Iqbal was a singer in addition to being an actor. His sister Shahnaz Rahmatullah and brother Anwar Parvez are both singers. His most notable film was Abujh Hridoy (1989) with co-stars Babita and Champa.
Biography
Personal life
Iqbal was a singer and actor. His playback of the song "Hoy Jodi Badnam" is a Bengali movie song. He also performed some Bangla songs like "Sukhe Thako O Amar Nondini," "Je Bhabey Bachi Beche To Achhi," and "Bidesh Theke Deshe Ele Bhai Bondhu Sobai Bole."
Career
His first film was Apon Por with Kabori. Most of his roles were as a romantic hero, sometimes in a rural setting. He was associated with Bobita; they were co-stars in many films. For a time they were involved in a relationship. Iqbal worked in over 150 films.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ferari | Action, Love Story |
| 1975 | Mastan | Action |
| 1976 | Ek Mutho Bhat | Social, Love story |
| 1976 | Surjo Grohon | Social, Love story |
| 1984 | Noyoner Alo | Social, Love story |
| 1989 | Abujh Hridoy | Triangle Love story |
| 1990 | Bhai Bondhu | A story of two friends |
| 1990 | Shontrash | Action |
| 1991 | Chorer Bou | A story of one struggling couple |
| 1991 | Obodan | Social, Romantic |
| 1991 | Mama Bhagne | Action, Love Story |
| 1992 | Shonkhonil Karagar | Drama |