Humayun Faridi

Humayun Kamrul Islam, better known as Humayun Faridi (; 29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor. He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in the film Matritto. He was awarded Ekushey Padak posthumously in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Early life and education Faridi was born in Narinda, Dhaka, on 29 May 1952, to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of his sisters. In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School, and in 1970, he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.

Career

Faridi was discovered by dramatist Nasiruddin Yousuff, who went to serve as a judge at Jahangirnagar University, where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged. Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of Jahangirnagar University. He joined as a member of the Dhaka Theatre. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the Shakuntala rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character Tokkhok. After that, he performed in Phoni Monsha in 1980, Kirtankhola as Chaya Ranjan in 1981, and Keramat Mangal as Keramat in 1985. He went on to act in Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni, Songsoptok (1987–88), Pathar Shomoy (1989), Dui Bhai (1990), Shiter Pakhi (1991), Kothao Keu Nei (1992–93), Shomudrey Gangchil (1993), Kachher Manush, and Doll's House (2007–08).

Faridi debuted his film acting career in the film Din-Mojur directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon. He went on to act in Shantrash, Top Rongbaz and Bish Daat.

Personal life In 1980, Faridi married Nazmun Ara Begum Minu. They had one daughter – Shararat Islam Devjani. The couple got divorced after four years. He was then married to the actress Suborna Mustafa until 18 March 2008.

Death Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence. He was suffering from chronic lung disease.

Works Film

Onek Diner Asha (1964) Alo Amar Alo (1971) Dahan (1985) - Munir Suchona (1988) - Akkel Ali Shontrash (1991) - Julmot Ali Khan Top Rangbaaz (1991) Utthan Poton (1992) Beporoa (1992) Sotorko Shoitan (1993) Banglar Bodhu (1993) - Abul Ekattorer Jishu (1993) - Desmond, the caretaker Anutopto (1993) Dola Stree Hotta (1993) Duhshahosh (1994) Sneho (1994) - Thanda Mama Ghatok (1994) - Razakar Jamir Box Ghrina (1994) - BC Lohani Commander (1994) - Andu Chora / A.R. Khan Ghorer Shotru (1994) Konnadaan (1995) - Salamatullah Bishaw Premik (1995) - Romeo / Boro vai Anjuman (1995) Bichar Hobe (1996) - Dobir Morol Baghini Konna (1996) Soitan Manush (1996) Mayer Odhikar (1996) Nirmom (1996) - Rustam Ali Palabi Kothai (1997) - Mr. Howladar, Manager Coolie (1997) - Keramat Ali Bepari Shudhu Tumi (1997) - Amir Chakladar Anondo Asru (1997) - Dewan Sharif Praner Cheye Priyo (1997) - Billat Ali Ranga Bou (1998) Vondo (1998) - The Great Prince Shanto Keno Mastan (1998) Ke Amar Baba (1999) Madam Fuli (1999) - Karam Ali Pagla Ghonta (1999) Ranga Bou (1999) Ashami Bodhu (1999) Mone Pore Tomake (2000) - Mr. Cotton Ali Joddha (2000) - Shuk Narayan / Bablu Kukkhato Khuni (2000) - Ismail Sordar Bidroho Charidike (2000) Bichchu Bahini (2000) - Farid Chowdhury Bhoyongkor Sontrasi (2001) Eri Nam Bhalobasha (2002) Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti (2003) Bir Soinik (2003) - Ramjan Molla Bachelor (2004) - Abrar Bhai Tyag (2004) - Sidhu Bao Shyamol Chhaya (2004) - The Freedom Fighter Commander Joyjatra (2004) - Pocha Matritwa (2005) - Jabbar Taka (2005) - Arman Chowdhury Duratta (2006) Bangla (2006) Mayer Morjada (2006) Rupkothar Golpo (2006) - Drunk man in broken down car Bindur Chhele (2006) - Jadab Aha! (2007) - Kishlu His Dream, His Nightmare (2007) - Ajmol Hossain Ki Jadu Korila (2008) - Kamal Chairman Priotomeshu (2009) - Nishad's Brother-in-law Chehara: Vondo-2 (2010) - Prince Phirey Esho Behula (2011) Meherjaan (2011) - Khonkar Ek Cup Cha (2014) - Afzal Chowdhury Hulia Bachelor Teg Return Ticket Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti Takar Ohonkar Utthan-Poton Sottru Voyonkor Ajker Hitler Atto-Ohongkar Shukher Sorgoh Nil Sagorer Tire Shashon Sotru Voyonkor Lat Shaheb Kuli Hingsha A Desh Kar Mittar Mrityu Nor Pishach Bhalobashi Tomake Shukher Sorgoh Churmar Prem Mane Na Badha Nistur Bager Thaba Premer Jala Palabi Kuthai Kalo Choshma Paharadar

Television dramas

Theatrical plays Montasir Fantasy Kirtonkhola Keramot Mongol Durto wee