Humayun Ahmed

Known for WritingBorn 1948-11-13Died 2012-07-19Mohangonj, Bangladesh

Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation. Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period. Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated. In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khudey Gaanraaj.Read more

Movies & web series

Greho Sukh Private Limited

Nokkhotrer Raat

Ekdin Hothath

Bohubrihi

Kothao Keu Nei

Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi

Somudro Bilash Private Limited

Bonolota Express

Noy Number Bipod Shongket

Chandrokotha

Dui Duari

A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi

Shyamol Chhaya

Tara Tinjon

Debi

Aguner Poroshmoni

Daruchini Dwip

Srabon Megher Din

Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master

In Blissful Hell

Krishnopokkho

Aaj Robibar

Amar Ache Jol

Pleasure Boy Komola

Forever Flows

Tithi's Blue Towel

Khela

Amra Jege Achi

Love and Repulsion

Aj Jorir Biye

Bhatir Purush

Openti Bioscope

Shajghor

The Alienation

Brikkho Manob

Hablonger Bazarey

Chader Aloy Koyekjon Jubok

Madina

Bonur Golpo

Agun Majid

Ditiyo Jon

Mrittur Opare

Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi

Shonkhonil Karagar

Ayomoy

Chele Dekha

Jaitore

Kala Koitor