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Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal
Born
Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal

(1946-04-28) 28 April 1946 (age 78)
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1968–present

Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal (known by the stage name Uzzal; 28 April 1946)[1] is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer and director.[2] In the film, he made his film debut with Subhash Dutta directed film Binimoy. In addition to acting in the film, he also produced and directed films. He acted in over 100 films and also in about 100 television plays.[2] Notable films in which he starred include Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi and Nalish. His directorial films are Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.

Early life

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Uzzal was born in Jantihar village, Shahzadpur, Pabna District in the then British India.[1] He was a student of the University of Dhaka.[3] He passed MA in international relations in 1970 from Dhaka University. While staying at the SM hall of Dhaka University in 1967–69, he played the role of a hero in the play of the university or in the drama played by TSC and Sujata or Rubina was his co-artist.

Career

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From 1967 to 1969 he used to play drama on Dhaka Television. In 1970, Uzzal debuted his acting career in Subhash Dutta's film Binimoy. He made his first film debuted with actress Kabori.[4] Then in 1972, he played role in Yousuf Zahir's directed comedy-dramatic film Ieye Korey Biye with Bulbul Ahmed and Bobita. In the same year, he played role in Subhash Dutta directed film Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi based on Bangladesh War of Liberation. Over the years he acted with actresses like Kabori, Rozina, Bobita, Shabana, Shabnam, Sucharita and Dolly Anwar.[2] He got a leg injury during the shooting of the film Oporadh.[3] He acted in the roles of films like Janata Express, Kudraat and Phooler Shori after the accident.[3]

Uzzal also directed the films Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.[2]

Uzzal is involved in the Film Producers and Distributors Association and a member of the Film Censor Board.[5]

Political career

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He is very active in politics. He was senior vice president of Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (Jasas), cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[6]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Note
1970 Binimoy Munir First film
Megher Pore Meg Mohsin
1972 Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi Asad The first film opposite Babita
Kach er Sworgo
Lalon Fakir Lalon
Samadan Shelim
Shikriti
1973 Ieye Korey Biye Tenu
Duti Mon Duti Asha
Paye Cholar Path
Balaka Mon
1974 Shonibarer Chithi
1975 Donnhi Meye
1976 Gormil
Samadi
1977 Onuvob
Dom Maro Dom
Pinjor
Rupali Soykothe
1978 Agnishika
Ochena Othiti
Dabi
Bondhu
Fakir Majnu Shah
Mohesh Khalir Bake
1979 Onuragh
Bela Sesher Gaan
1980 Ekhoni Somoy
1981 Janata Express
1982 Nalish
Lal Kajol
Kudrat
Nijere Haraye Khuji
Opobad
Banglar Mukh
Bedin
Dosti
Amir Fakir Ujjal Produced
Ushila
Nasir Ujjal Produced
Ghor-Songsar
Karon
Niyot
Bishal
Chor Dakat Police
Chitter Number One
Raj Shinghason
1989 Birangona Shokona
1990 Nalish Gitin Gosh
2009 Jaan Amar Jaan
Sobar Upore Tumi
2011 Wanted
King Khan Ashraf Iqbal
2012 Don Number One
Durdorsho Premik
Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna
Raja Surjo Kha Jang Bahadur Sher Khan
2014 Kothin Protishodh
Hero: The Superstar
2015 Rajababu - The Power
2020 Shahenshah
As director
  • Shokti Porikkha (1994)
  • Tibro Protibad
  • Paper Shasti

References

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  1. ^ a b Liakat Hossain Khan (2010-12-31). কিংবদন্তি : মেগাস্টার উজ্জ্বল [Legend : Megastar Ujjal]. Amar Desh (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2016-05-21. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  2. ^ a b c d Novera Deepita (31 January 2005). "Ujjal on his silver-screen co-actresses". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Talking nostalgic days with Ujjal". The Daily Star. 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  4. ^ Afsar Ahmed (6 May 2005). "Tit Bits - The celebrity name game". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  5. ^ Novera Deepita (12 May 2005). ""We need to weed out obscene films" -Ujjal". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  6. ^ জাসাসের ৩৪৫ সদস্যের নতুন কমিটি. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-11-13.
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