Humayun Faridi

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Humayun Faridi
Native name হুমায়ুন ফরীদি
Born (1952-05-29)29 May 1952
Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
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Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Education Economics
Alma mater Jahangirnagar University
Occupation Actor
Years active 1952 – 2012
Spouse(s)
Parent(s)
  • ATM Nurul Islam
  • Begum Farida Islam

Humayun Faridi (29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organizer.[2] He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre.

Early life

Faridi was born in Narinda, Dhaka on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.[2] In the same year, he entered the University of Dhaka to study organic chemistry. However, due to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, study became impossible. Later he was admitted to Jahangirnagar University to study Economics and during his time there he was a close associate of Selim Al-Deen.[3]

Acting career

Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. From this moment on, he became famous. He became a member of the Dhaka Theatre during his student life in the university. He later acted on numerous drama on the country's television.

Personal life

In the 1980s, Faridi was married to Minu. They had one daughter  Debojani. The couple got divorced after four years. Faridi then married the actress Suborna Mustafa. This marriage also ended in 2008.

Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.[2] He was suffering from chronic lungs disease.

Awards

Faridi was awarded National Film Award in 2004 for his acting in Matritva.[2]

Filmography

TV drama

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Cinema

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Theatrical plays

  • Montasir Fantasy
  • Kirtonkhola
  • Keramot Mongol
  • Durto wee

References

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