Jamaluddin Hossain (born 14 October 1943)[1] is a Bangladeshi actor, director and theater activist.[2] He was awarded the Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2013.[3]
Jamaluddin Hossain | |
|---|---|
জামালউদ্দিন হোসেন | |
| Born | 14 October 1943 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Chittagong College Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
| Spouse |
Rowshan Ara Hussain (m. 1975) |
Education and career edit
Hossain studied in Chittagong College and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.[4] He was a classmate of actor Abul Hayat in these institutions.[5]
Hossain was a member of Nagarik Natya Sampradaya, a theater troupe from 1975 until 1995.[4] In 1997, he started his own troupe Nagarik Natyangan Ensamble and has been serving as its general secretary.[6] He was the presidium member of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) and general secretary of the Betar Television Shilpi Sangsad.[7]
Works edit
Hossain directed notable theater plays including Khanchar Bhitor Achin Pakhi, Raja Rani, Chand Boniker Pala, Ami Noi, Bibishab and Jugol Bondi.[8] [9][6][2][10][11]
Personal life edit
Hossain is married to actress Rowshan Ara Hussain since 1975. They met while they were the members of the theater troupe Nagarik Natya Sampradaya.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Nagorik Natyangan Ensemble celebrates the actor's birthday". The Daily Star. 2003-10-14. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ a b "Nagorik Natyangan Ensemble goes to Kolkata". The Daily Star. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Theatre as an indispensable part of existence". The Daily Star. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Dhaka: Yesterday, today and tomorrow". The Daily Star. 2006-08-07. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ a b c "Jamaluddin and Rowshan Ara strive for novelty". The Daily Star. 2003-11-05. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Theatre practice in Bangladesh has not become stagnant - Jamaluddin Hossain". The Daily Star. 2005-06-15. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Nagorik Natyangan Ensemble's upcoming production : Khanchar Bhitor Achin Pakhi". The Daily Star. 2006-07-26. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Three New Plays Staged Over the Weekend". The Daily Star. 2011-02-06. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Theatre festival by Nagarik Natyangan Ensemble ends". The Daily Star. 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ^ "Theatre festival to pay homage to Kalim Sharafi". The Daily Star. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2018-01-06.