Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal
Born
Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal

(1946-04-28) 28 April 1946
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1968–present

Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal (known by the stage name Uzzal; 28 April 1946)[1] is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer and director.[2] In the film, he made his film debut with Subhash Dutta directed film Binimoy. In addition to acting in the film, he also produced and directed films. He acted in over 100 films and also in about 100 television plays.[2] Notable films in which he starred include Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi and Nalish. His directorial films are Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.

Early life

Uzzal was born in Jantihar village, Shahzadpur, Pabna District in the then British India.[1] He was a student of the University of Dhaka.[3] He passed MA in international relations in 1970 from Dhaka University. While staying at the SM hall of Dhaka University in 1967–69, he played the role of a hero in the play of the university or in the drama played by TSC and Sujata or Rubina was his co-artist.

Career

From 1967 to 1969 he used to play drama on Dhaka Television. In 1970, Uzzal debuted his acting career in Subhash Dutta's film Binimoy. He made his first film debuted with actress Kabori.[4] Then in 1972, he played role in Yousuf Zahir's directed comedy-dramatic film Ieye Korey Biye with Bulbul Ahmed and Bobita. In the same year, he played role in Subhash Dutta directed film Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi based on Bangladesh War of Liberation. Over the years he acted with actresses like Kabori, Rozina, Bobita, Shabana, Shabnam, Sucharita and Dolly Anwar.[2] He got a leg injury during the shooting of the film Oporadh.[3] He acted in the roles of films like Janata Express, Kudraat and Phooler Shori after the accident.[3]

Uzzal also directed the films Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.[2]

Uzzal is involved in the Film Producers and Distributors Association and a member of the Film Censor Board.[5]

Political career

He is very active in politics. He was senior vice president of Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (Jasas), cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[6]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleDirectorCo-artistsNote
1970BinimoyMunirSubhash DuttaKaboriFirst film
Megher Pore MegMohsinNasima Khan
1972Arunodoyer AgnishakkhiAsadSubhash DuttaBobitaThe first film opposite Babita
Kach er SworgoAbul BasharKabori
Lalon FakirLalonSyed Hasan ImamKabori, Sujata
SamadanShelimAzizur RahmanShabana
ShikritiAzizur RahmanShabana
1973Ieye Korey BiyeTenuYusuf ZahirBulbul Ahmed, Bobita
Duti Mon Duti AshaShabana
Paye Cholar PathMehmudBobita
Balaka MonSubash DuttaKabori
1974Shonibarer ChithiBobita
1975Donnhi MeyeBabul ChowdhuryKabita
1976GormilAzizur RahmanShabana
SamadiDilip BiswasSucharita
1977OnuvobAzizur RahmanShabana
Dom Maro Dom
PinjorShahjahan Chowdhury
Rupali SoykotheAlamgir KabirBulbul Ahmed, Jayasree Kabir, Nuton
1978AgnishikaAzizur RahmanAbdur Razzak (actor), Bobita
Ochena OthitiYusuf Zaheer
DabiDilip Biswas
BondhuDilip Biswas
Fakir Majnu ShahDarashikoShabana
Mohesh Khalir BakeDelwar Jahan JhantuShabana
1979OnuraghKamal AhmedRazzak, Shabana
Bela Sesher GaanNurul Haque BacchuBobita
1980Ekhoni SomoyAbdullah Al MamunBobita, Abdullah Al Mamun
1981Janata ExpressAzizur RahmanFarooque, Rozina
1982NalishMamtaz AliShabana
Lal KajolMotin RahmanShabana, Prabir Mitra
KudratShabana, Sucharita
Nijere Haraye KhujiKabori
OpobadBobita
Banglar MukhSujata
Bedin
Dosti
Amir FakirUjjal Produced
Ushila
NasirMamtaz AliRozinaUjjal Produced
Ghor-SongsarRozina
KaronShabnam
Niyot
BishalShabnam
Chor Dakat PoliceRozina
Chitter Number One
Raj ShinghasonAnju Ghosh
1989Birangona ShokonaMotin RahmanShabana
1990NalishGitin GoshShahidul Haque KhanGolam Mustafa, Jumur Ganguli
2009Jaan Amar JaanM B ManikShakib Khan, Apu Biswas
Sobar Upore TumiF I ManikShakib Khan, Swastika Mukherjee
2011WantedAzad KhanKazi Maruf
King KhanAshraf IqbalMohammad Hossain JemiSuchorita, Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas
2012Don Number OneBadiul Alam KhokonShakib Khan, Sahara
Durdorsho PremikM B ManikShakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Misha Sawdagor
Buk Fatey To Mukh FoteynaBadiul Alam KhokonShakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Rumana Khan, Sohel Rana
Raja Surjo KhaJang Bahadur Sher KhanGazi MahbubBobita, Nirab, Purnima
2014Kothin ProtishodhNazrul Islam KhanDiti, Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas
Hero: The SuperstarBadiul Alam KhokonRebeka Rouf, Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Bobby
2015Rajababu - The PowerBadiul Alam KhokonDiti, Shakib Khan, Apu Biswas, Bobby
2020ShahenshahShamim Ahamed RoniShakib Khan, Nusraat Faria Mazhar, Rodela Jannat, Misha Sawdagor, Amit Hasan
As director
  • Shokti Porikkha (1994)
  • Tibro Protibad
  • Paper Shasti

References

  1. 1 2 Liakat Hossain Khan (2010-12-31). কিংবদন্তি : মেগাস্টার উজ্জ্বল [Legend : Megastar Ujjal]. Amar Desh (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2016-05-21. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Novera Deepita (31 January 2005). "Ujjal on his silver-screen co-actresses". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "Talking nostalgic days with Ujjal". The Daily Star. 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  4. Afsar Ahmed (6 May 2005). "Tit Bits - The celebrity name game". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  5. Novera Deepita (12 May 2005). ""We need to weed out obscene films" -Ujjal". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  6. জাসাসের ৩৪৫ সদস্যের নতুন কমিটি. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-11-13.
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