Khandaker Shaheed Uddin Firoz (known as KS Firoz; 7 July 1946 – 9 September 2020)[1] was a Bangladeshi actor.
KS Firoz | |
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কে এস ফিরোজ | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Khandaker Shaheed Uddin Firoz 7 July 1946 Wazirpur, Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 9 September 2020 (aged 74) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse |
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| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1977 |
| Rank | Major |
Background and career edit
Firoz was born in Wazirpur, Barisal in the then Bengal Presidency, British India.[2][3] He was brought up in Dhaka's Lalbagh area.[2]
Firoz joined the Bangladesh Army in 1967, and reached the rank of Major before retiring in 1977. He was active in the Dhaka theatre circuit, and got his breakthrough in King Lear. He made his career debut in the television drama Dwip Tobuo Jwoley and in films in Lawarish.
Personal life edit
Firoz married Madhobi in 1974, and had three daughters.[4][5] He died from COVID-19 complications during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh on 9 September 2020, at the age of 74.[6]
Works edit
- Films
- Padma Nadir Majhi
- Nodir Naam Modhumoti
- Shankhonad
- Brihonnola
- Chandragrohon
- Tumi Amar (1994)
- Devdas
- Drama
- Ayomoy
- Banshi
- Dressing Table (2016)
References edit
- ^ "Actor KS Firoz no more". prothom Alo. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ a b "K S Firoz turns 74". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ বরেণ্য অভিনেতা কে এস ফিরোজ আর নেই. NTV (in Bengali). 9 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Eminent actor KS Firoz passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Actor KS Firoz passes away at 74". The Daily Star. 9 September 2020.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (9 September 2020). "Actor KS Firoz passes away at 74". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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