Marzuk Russell

Marzuk Russell (born 15 August 1973) is a Bangladeshi actor, writer, and lyricist. He made his television debut in the TV play Ayna Mohol in the year 2000. He got mainstream acclaim after the self-titled role in the film Bachelor in 2004. He went on hiatus after that success and only did some minor roles in TV dramas.

His breakthrough came again by playing the role of "Pasha", a criminal who got bailed, in the comedy drama Bachelor Point. Since then he has acted in many television dramas and worked for numerous television commercials. Marzuk also appeared on several music videos, such as Ghuri Tumi Kar Akashe Oro (2012), Smrity Katha (2017) etc. He is also praised for writing many popular songs like Didha (2009), Mirabai (1999) and Tomar Chokh Dekhle (2007).

Early life and education Marzuk Russell was born on August 15, 1973, in his mother's village at Gopalganj District, Bangladesh. He grew up in Daulatpur, Khulna. His father worked at a jute mill in Khulna. He attended Govt. Krishnamohan Primary School; after elementary school, his father decided to enroll him in a madrasa. He started writing poems while studying in the eighth class of Madrasa. In 1993, he moved to Dhaka.

Career

Acting In the early 2000s, Marzuk started acting in the television play Ayna Mohol directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. He continues to collaborate with Farooki to this day.

Literature Marzuk's first poem was published in "Janabarta," a local magazine from Khulna. He subsequently started freelance-writing in different newspapers and magazines. His first published poetry was Shanting Chara Songjog Nishidhwa. He then wrote three poetry respectively, Chander Budir Boyosh Jokhon Sholo (2003), Bainji Bari Road, and Chotto Kothay Tennis Ball. "Alternative" is one of the most popular poetry of his creation.