| Ashiqur Rahman | |
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| আশিকুর রহমান | |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology University of Dhaka University of Technology Sydney |
| Occupation | Director & Civil Engineer. |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Directing action films |
| Notable work | • Kistimaat • Musafir • Super Hero |
Ashiqur Rahman is a Bangladeshi television director, film maker, and screenwriter. He has directed five action films: Kistimaat, Gangster Returns, Musafir, Operation Agneepath and Super Hero . He wrote all except Kistimaat.
Early life
Ashiqur Rahman was born in Dhaka. He completed his Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Later Ashiqur Rahman graduated from University of Technology Sydney in Master of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He also completed Master in Television & Film Studies from the University of Dhaka.
Ashiqur Rahman is member of BFDC Cinematographers Association and Member of BFDC Film Directors Association. He is also a member of Australian Director Guild and Engineers Australia.
Career
In April 2013, Rahman began shooting for TV a script he coauthored with Shimon Mahmud. The action story drama serial, tentatively titled Gangster, starred Ziaul Faruq Apurba, was being produced by Intract Film and Media, and was planned to be broadcast on satellite channel Asian TV. When Asian TV saw clips of the first phase of shooting, they suggested it be made as a movie instead, produced jointly by Asian TV and Saiful Azim. By November, the project was retitled Gangster Returns.
Meanwhile, Rahman began shooting action film Kistimaat, which was released in 2014. Gangster Returns eventually released on 27 November 2015.
Rahman's third film, which he also wrote, is action thriller Musafir. It released on 22 April 2016, and was well received by audiences. Fahmim Ferdous of The Daily Star praised the attempt to tell an original story, the dialog, and cinematography, but found that some scenes were unnecessary, and the plot didn't entirely hold together. He wrote, "Ashiqur Rahman has shown promise, and one can only hope he gets better." The Rahman-directed short musical film Sarangshe Tumi also premiered in April. After four years away from TV production, Rahman directed the action drama Princess for Asian TV. Late in 2016, he was filming Operation Agneepath.
Filmography
- Kistimaat (2014) – as director
- Gangster Returns (2015) – as director and screenwriter
- Musafir (2016) – as director and screenwriter
- Sarangshey Tumi- First Bangladeshi Musical Short Film (2016) – as director
- Operation Agneepath (not yet released) – as director and screenwriter
- Super Hero (2018) - as director and screenwriter
Career in documentary making
- Upokul- Documentary on Bangladesh Coast Guard (2016 & 2018) – as director
- Operation Safe Guard-Bangladesh Navy (2016) – as a Cinematographer
- SWAT in Action by SWAT Bangladesh Police (2017) – as director
Career in music video production
- Boltey Boltey Choltey Choltey (2014) – as director
- Hridoyer Ayna (2016) – as director
- Resmi Churi by Kona (2016) – as director & Cinematographer
References
- ^ বিয়ে করলেন পরিচালক আশিকুর রহমান. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 28 January 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- "Apurbo as action hero in small screen". The New Nation. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2017 – via HighBeam Research.
For the last 10 days Apurbo is taking part in shooting ... This serial is being made to broadcast on Asian TV under the banner of Intract Film and Media.
- "Apurbo in big screen". The New Nation. 4 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2017 – via HighBeam Research.
After completing shooting of the first phase ... 'Gangster' will be produced by Saiful Azim and Asian Television jointly.
- "Apurbo enthrals Sydney audience". The New Nation. 26 November 2013. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2017 – via HighBeam Research.
Within very short time he will start to take part in shooting of his first acted movie 'Gangster Return,' which will be directed by Ashiqur Rahman.
- "Arifin Shuvo with Warning". The New Nation. 7 January 2015. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- Shazu, Shah Alam (27 November 2015). "Apurbo's film journey begins with 'Gangster Returns'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- "Musafir - Finally Released". The Daily Star. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- Ferdous, Fahmim (4 May 2016). "Musafir: An action-packed affair". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- "Antu Kareem in country's first musical movie". The New Nation. 19 April 2016. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- "Bishwajit to watch 'Sarangshe Tumi' with 250 lucky viewers". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- "Ashiqur sets to return on TV with Princess". Dhaka Tribune. 10 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- "Shakib Khan Sheds Weight for Upcoming Film". The Daily Star. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2017.