Humayun Ahmed
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- November 13, 1948, Mohangonj, Bangladesh
- Died
- July 19, 2012
- Movies
- 26
Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation.
Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period.
Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated.
Upcoming Humayun Ahmed Movies
Chele Dekha
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Jaitore
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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2008 | Bhatir Purush |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2012 | Pleasure Boy Komola | Director, Screenplay |
| 2010 | Amra Jege Achi | Director |
| 2009 | Aj Jorir Biye | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | Amar Ache Jol | Director, Screenplay |
| 2007 | Daruchini Dwip | Screenplay |
| 2007 | Noy Number Bipod Shongket | Director, Screenplay |
| 2007 | Openti Bioscope | Director, Writer |
| 2007 | Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master | Writer, Director |
| 2005 | Brikkho Manob | Director, Screenplay |
| 2004 | Hablonger Bazarey | Writer, Director |
| 2004 | Shyamol Chhaya | Director, Screenplay |
| 2003 | Chandrokotha | Director, Screenplay |
| 2003 | Tara Tinjon | Director |
| 2000 | Madina | Director, Screenplay |
| 2000 | Greho Sukh Private Limited | Screenplay, Director |
| 2000 | Dui Duari | Director, Screenplay |
| 1999 | Srabon Megher Din | Director, Screenplay |
| 1999 | Somudro Bilash Private Limited | Director, Writer |
| 1999 | Bonur Golpo | Writer, Director |
| 1999 | Agun Majid | Writer, Director |
| 1999 | Ditiyo Jon | Director, Writer |
| 1999 | Mrittur Opare | Writer, Director |
| 1999 | Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1995 | Aguner Poroshmoni | Director, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Shonkhonil Karagar | Screenplay |
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