Today marks the 13th death anniversary of the legendary writer, playwright, and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. Renowned as a cornerstone of modern Bengali literature, he passed away on 19 July 2012, after battling colorectal cancer.
To honour his legacy, various cultural organisations, along with his fans and admirers, are planning tributes throughout the day. Himu Paribahan, a dedicated fan group of Humayun Ahmed, will organise several events, including laying wreaths at his grave in Nuhash Palli.
Different TV channels, online platforms and radio stations have also lined up different programmes to pay tribute to Humayun.
Popular Television Channel i will broadcast a number of special programmes dedicated to Humayun Ahmed. Single-episode drama “Onno Konokhane”, directed by Abul Hayat, will be aired at 11:30am. A special programme titled “Tumi Chole Esho Ek Barshay” will be broadcast at 6:00pm.
Humayun Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948, in Kutubpur village, Mohanganj, Netrakona, to Foyzur Rahman Ahmed and Ayesha Foyez. His literary journey began with his debut novel, “Nondito Noroke” in 1972, which marked a significant breakthrough, paving the way for a prolific career. Over the years, the Ekushey Padak-winning author produced more than 200 fiction and non-fiction books, all of which have become best-sellers in Bangladesh.
He made his television debut in 1983 with the drama “Prothom Prohor” on Bangladesh Television (BTV), and his success continued with hit serials like “Ei Shob Din Ratri”, “Bohubrihi”, “Ayomoy”, “Nokkhotrer Raat”, “Aaj Robibar”, and the iconic series “Kothao Keu Nei”, which captivated audiences, particularly with the character ‘Baker Bhai’, played by veteran actor Asaduzzaman Noor.
In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed transitioned into filmmaking, producing eight films throughout his career, earning seven National Film Awards in different categories for works like “Shonkhonil Karagar” (as a screenwriter), “Aguner Poroshmoni”, and “Ghetuputra Komola”.
Additionally, he composed around 40 songs for his films and television dramas, with notable tracks including “Ekta Chhilo Shonar Konya”, “Pubali Batashey”, and “O Amar Ural Ponkhi Rey”.
Throughout his remarkable career, Humayun Ahmed has received numerous accolades, both nationally and internationally, such as the Bangla Academy Award, Lekhak Shibir Award, Shishu Academy Award, Michael Madhusudan Padak, and Bachsas Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Bengali literature and culture.
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