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Farooque
ফারুক
Farooque in 2018
Member of Parliament
In office
3 January 2019 – 15 May 2023
Preceded bySM Abul Kalam Azad
Succeeded byMohammad A. Arafat
ConstituencyDhaka-17
Personal details
Born
Akbar Hossain Pathan

(1948-08-18)18 August 1948
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Died15 May 2023(2023-05-15) (aged 74)
Singapore
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
SpouseFarhana Farooque
Children2
OccupationActor, politician
Nickname(s)Mia Bhai, Dulu

Akbar Hossain Pathan Dulu (Bengali: আকবর হোসেন পাঠান দুলু; 18 August 1948 – 15 May 2023), known by the stage name Farooque (Bengali: ফারুক), was a Bangladeshi actor, politician, businessman and producer.[1] He was known as 'Mia Bhai' (respected brother) to mass people.[2] He appeared in over 150 films in a career spanning more than five decades.[1] Most of his films were commercially and critically successful.[3] Farooque was one of the most recognizable stars of the classical and golden era of Bangladeshi film industry.[4]

Farooque was the first awardee of the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Lathial in 1975 which he declined.[5][6][7][8][9][10] In addition, he was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2016. As one of the most dominant actors in the Bangladeshi movie scene during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, Farooque is widely considered one of the greatest and influential actors in the history of Bangladeshi cinema.[4][11]

During Operation Searchlight, 25 March 1971, he participated in the first resistance of the liberation war in Malitola, Old Dhaka as second in command of their own guerrilla force commanded by 'Nader Gunda'.[12][13] Later, Farooque succeeded as commander and continued the fighting.[14]

Farooque was a ruling Awami League member of Parliament (MP) for Dhaka-17 since 2018 Bangladeshi general election.[15][16]

Early life

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Akbar Hossain Pathan was born on 18 August 1948 to the Bengali Muslim Pathan family in Kaliganj, Gazipur, then a part of Dacca district, East Bengal.[17] Farooque was born on 18 August 1948,[15][18] His father, Azgar Hossain Pathan, was a medical doctor. He spent most of his childhood in Old Dhaka.[19]

Farooque was associated with the politics in six point movement in 1966.[20] 37 cases were filed against him by Pakistani military junta for participating in the movement.[19]

Farooque participated in the 1971 Liberation War.[21] In liberation war, he was closely associated with and fought alongside guerrilla legend 'Nader Gunda' as second in command.[22] During Operation Searchlight, 25 March 1971, he participated in the very first resistance of the liberation war in Malitola as second in command of their own guerrilla force commanded by 'Nader Gunda'.[23] After killing of 'Nader Gunda' by Pakistani forces, Farooque succeeded as commander and continued the fighting.[24]

Career

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Farooque started his film career through Jolchobi in 1971.[25] This brave veteran and multiple award-winning actor has contributed enormously to shape the Golden Era of the Bangladeshi film industry. Golapi Ekhon Traine, Lathial, Abar Tora Manush Ho, Mia Bhai, Sareng Bou, Padma Meghna Jamuna, Ekhono Onek Raat; the list of his milestone works continued to adorn his career.[4] Though he shared screen with every leading actress of his time, most of Farooque's works were associated with the actresses Bobita, Rozina and Kabori.[26][3]

Most of his films were in village settings, though he is recognized as a versatile actor. He established himself as the most popular protagonist in village setting films. Most of his films were massive hits.[27][28]

Farooque produced more than a dozen of films through his production company FP Films. Farooque was one of the founders of Film Artist Association and incumbent president of Bangobandhu Sangskritik Jot.[27]

Farooque was also a businessman except his acting career. He was the managing director of Farooque Kniting and Dying Manufacturing Company situated in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.[29]

As a political activist, Farooque was associated with Bangladesh Awami League politics since 1966. He was elected to the parliament from Dhaka-17 constituency as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League on 30 December 2018.[30][7]

Personal life and death

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Farooque was married to Farhana Farooque.[31][18] They had a daughter, Fariha Tabassum Hossain, and a son, Rowshon Hossain.[32]

In September 2020, Farooque tested positive for tuberculosis, and was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.[33] Earlier, on 16 August 2020, he was admitted to a private hospital due to fever.[34] After, he was in intensive care unit (ICU) for 4 months.[35] In January 2022, it was revealed that two flats of his, priced at 15 crore taka, were sold.[36] He died in Singapore on 15 May 2023, at the age of 74.[37]

Filmography

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Year Film Director Role Notes
1971 Jolchhobi H. Akbar Debut film released on 22 March 1971[29]
1973 Duronto Durbar Mohiuddin
Abar Tora Manush Ho Khan Ataur Rahman
1974 Choker Jole Aziz Azhar
Alor Michil Narayan Ghosh Mita Rashed
Trirotno Khan Ataur Rahman
1975 Lathial Narayan Ghosh Mita Dukhu Mia Won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sujon Sokhi Chashi Nazrul Islam Sujon
1976 Noyonmoni Amjad Hossain Noyon
Matir Maya Taher Chowdhury
Surjogrohon Rosy Samad
1977 Trishna Narayan Ghosh Mita
1978 Sareng Bou Abdullah Al Mamun Kodom Sareng Based on the novel of Shahidullah Kaiser's same title[38]
Golapi Ekhon Traine Amjad Hossain Milon Based on the novel of Amjad Hossain titled "Droupodi Ekhon Traine"
1979 Ghor Jamai Zahirul Haque
Din Jay Kotha Thake Khan Ataur Rahman
Noder Chand Sheikh Nazrul Islam
Surjo Songram Rosy Samad
Chokher Moni Narayan Ghosh Mita
Priyo Bandhobi Motaher Hossain
Modhumoti Hasmot
Choto Ma Tamij Uddin Rizvi
Shohor Theke Dure Dilip Shom
Nagordola Belal Ahmed
1980 Sokhi Tumi Kar Abdullah Al Mamun
Kotha Dilam Akbar Kabir Pintu
Etim Sheikh Nazrul Islam
Jibon Mrityu Narayan Ghosh Mita
Bhai Bhai Swapan Saha
Chokka Panja Nur Hossain Bolai
Dosti Ajmal Huda Mithu
Protigya A J Mintu
1981 Sonar Tori Azizur Rahman
Sukher Songsar Narayan Ghosh Mita
Masum Sheikh Nazrul Islam
Matir Putul Abdus Samad Khokon
Janata Express Azizur Rahman
1982 Reshmi Churi Shibly Sadik
Taser Ghor Narayan Ghosh Mita
Laal Kajol Motin Rahman
Chitkar Motin Rahman
Jontor Montor Azizur Rahman
1983 Sikandar Nur Hossain Bolai
Shimar H. Akbar
Ijjat Swapan Saha
Asha Sheikh Nazrul Islam
Arshinagar Khan Ataur Rahman
Chena Mukh Zahirul Haque
Mehmaan Azizur Rahman
Ondho Bodhu Subhash Dutt
Hashu Amar Hashu H. Akbar
1984 Punomilon Ebne Mizan
Matsya Kumari Kazi Kamal
Maan Obhimaan Narayan Ghosh Mita
Mayer Achol Azizur Rahman
1985 Phooleshwari Azizur Rahman
Shaheb Narayan Ghosh Mita
Jhinuk Mala Rosy Samad
Poristhan Md. Shahjahan Akand
1986 Sud Asal Narayan Ghosh Mita
1987 Obishwas Swapan Saha
1988 Moshal Badrul Alam
Kartabya Swapan Saha
Jadu Mahal Swapan Saha
Sukher Shopno Awkat Hossain
Shaktishali Swapan Saha
Behula Lakindar Chashi Nazrul Islam
1989 Bhool Bichar Anjan Sarker
Biraj Bou Mohiuddin Faruqe
Laila Amar Laila M. A. Malek
Kala Khoon Darashikho
Adarshaban Abu Musa Debu
Alal Dulal Ebne Mizan
1990 Shimul Parul Delwar Jahan Jhantu Shimul
Jobab Chai Mujibor Rahman
Shesh Porichoy Anjan Sarker
Lakhe Ekta Kazi Kamal
Palki Delwar Jahan Jhantu
Kismat Humayun Kabir
Mia Bhai Chashi Nazrul Islam
Dukhini Ma Delwar Jahan Jhantu
1991 Bhai Bhabi Delwar Jahan Jhantu
Surjo Sontan Ayat Ali Patwari
Lottery Abdul Latif Bacchu
Padma Meghna Jamuna Chashi Nazrul Islam Hashu
1992 Khomotaban Fazle Ahmed Benzir
Bod Nosib Sheikh Alauddin
Bondhu Amar Awkat Hossain
1993 Danga Fyasad Chashi Nazrul Islam
Chorom Protishod Sujaur Rahman
1996 Jibon Songshar Jakir Hossain Raju Sagar Ahmed
1997 Jibon Mane Juddho Mostafizur Rahman Babu
1998 Prithibi Tomar Amar Badal Khandaker
E Jibon Tomar Amar Jakir Hossain Raju
Ekhono Onek Raat Khan Ataur Rahman Zahed
Manush Manusher Jonno Maruf Hossain Milton
2001 Mone Rekho Amay Awlad Hossain & Nasir Uddin
2006 Koti Takar Kabin F I Manik Mannab Talukder
2008 Ghorer Lokkhi Azadi Hasnat Firoz Last film[39]

Awards

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