Baby Islam
Indian & Bangladeshi cinematographer & film director
About Baby Islam
Lived 1927 – 2010 (aged 82). Baby Islam was an Indian and Bangladeshi cinematographer and film director.
Anwarul Islam (known as Baby Islam; 1931 – 24 May 2010)
Early life and education Islam was born in 1931 in Murshidabad, West Bengal to Abdul Hossain Biswas and Motaharun Nessa. He went to a missionary school in Sealdah and moved to Cathedral Mission High School. He matriculated in 1945 before attending Bangabasi College, under the University of Calcutta.
Career Islam started his career as the assistant of Bengali film director Ajoy Kar. In 1956, he joined as a senior photographer at the Information Department in Dhaka.
He received the Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 for his outstanding contribution to the Bangladeshi Film Industry.
Filmography Cinematographer Barjatri (1951, assistant camera) Harano Sur (1957, assistant cinematographer) Akash Ar Mati (1959) Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (1973)
Director Tanha (1964) (1975)
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Who was Baby Islam?
Indian & Bangladeshi cinematographer & film director
When was Baby Islam born?
Baby Islam was born on 24 September 1927 in Murshidabad.
When did Baby Islam die?
Baby Islam died on 24 May 2010 in Mirpur Thana.
What was Baby Islam's occupation?
Baby Islam was a cinematographer and film director.
What nationality was Baby Islam?
Baby Islam was Indian and Bangladeshi.
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