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Masud Ali Khan (6 October 1929 – 31 October 2024) was a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2023 by the government of Bangladesh.

Early life

Khan was born in Singair, Manikganj, Bengal Presidency, British India on 6 October 1929. He first took to the stage at Manikganj. He completed a part of his education in Kolkata and passed his Matriculation exam from Comilla Victoria College. Later, he studied at Jagannath College and Sir Salimullah College.

Career

Khan debuted his acting career in 1956 by joining the theater troupe Drama Circle. He performed for Drama Circle till the 1990s.

Khan's television debut was through a play Bhai Bhai Shobai by Nurul Momen. It was a verse play and he played the role of the protagonist Dr. Bashir.

Khan made his debut in film acting with "Nadi O Nari" (1965). Later he performed in other films including "Jonakir Alo" (2014), Dipu Number Two (1996), Matir Moina (2002), Dui Duari (2000), and Molla Barir Bou (2005).

Death

Khan died on 31 October 2024, at the age of 95, in the Green Road area in Dhaka. He was buried in his ancestral village of Paril, Singair Upazila, Manikganj District.

Works

Films

• Dipu Number Two (1996)
• Dui Duari (2000)
• Matir Moina (2002)
• Molla Barir Bou (2005)
• Priyotomeshu (2009)

Television drama serials

• Kothao Keu Nei (1990)
• Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985)

Television drama

• Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Ful
• 69 (2005)
• Shukhi Manush Project (2007)
• Din Choley Jaye (2008)
• Madhur Jhamela (2008)
• Gulshan Avenue (2008)
• Madhur Jhamela (2008)
• Shada Kalo Mon (2009)
• Shapmochon (2009)
• Fifty-Fifty (2010)
• Poush Phaguner Pala (2010)
• Pavilion (2014)

Awards

• Ekushey Padak 2023
• Lifetime Achievement Award by TV Drama Artiste and Playwright's Association (TENASINAS)
• Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

References

1. Fayza Haq (23 July 2010). "A Man for All Seasons". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
2. ^ "Bidyanondo Foundation to get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
3. ^ "Tenasinas Awards Conferred Honouring the best in television". The Daily Star. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
4. ^ "Masud Ali Khan gets Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award". Prothom Alo. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
5. "Masud Ali Khan out of acting for illness". The New Nation. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
6. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (22 November 2021). "'It really hurts that I cannot act anymore'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
7. Mohammad Zahidul Islam (19 July 2014). "Masud Ali Khan". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
8. Ershad Kamol (5 May 2005). "Favourite "father figure" on small screen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
9. ^ "Masud Ali Khan no more". The Daily Star. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.

External links

• Masud Ali Khan at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
• Masud Ali Khan at IMDb

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