Manoj Kumar Pramanik (Bengali: মনোজ কুমার প্রামাণিক) is a television and cinema actor and producer from Bangladesh who also teaches at universities. Manoj has participated in a number of Bangladeshi TV dramas both on TVC and on the web. His debut film is titled Sincerely Yours, Dhaka. His recent films include Operation Sundarbans as well, 'Mon Mondir', Manusher Bagan, Mission Extreme, Bhalobasher Pritilota.[1][2][3]
Manoj Pramanik | |
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মনোজ প্রামাণিক | |
 Manoj in 2016 | |
| Born | Manoj Kumar Pramanik |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Employer | Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University |
| Awards | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards |
Birth and education
editPramanik was born in Rajshahi's Radhanagar, in the Niamatpur Upazila, Naogaon District. His grandpa was a teacher, and his father was the college's principal.[4] They did, however, also perform on the Jatra. His mother used to sing, and his upbringing was influenced by the arts. He has two brothers and one sister.He studied theatre and Performing arts at the University of Rajshahi. There he pursues a degree in theater and performing arts. He works as an actor and teaches in the Department of Film and Media studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University[5]
Profession
editIn 2006, he began assisting Amitabh Reza Chowdhury as a director. While attending Rajshahi University in 2006, he appeared in the film "Balu Ghari" as an actor. He appeared in a Grameenphone commercial in 2010, Appeared in the 2014 film Kache Ashar Golpo and a subsequent play in the series. He collaborated with Tasnuva Tisha on a Banglalink commercial in 2020. He first began performing often in 2014. His major works include- Kotha Hobe To? Taqdeer, Muntasir, Redrum.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
He also appeared in the film Saturday Afternoon by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, The Halt by Gaushey Alexander, and Shahoshika, which was directed by Tanim Rahman Angsu. In the most recent episode of Taqdeer (TV series), Webfilm "Darkside of Dhaka" Redrum 's performance enthralled the viewers.[12][13][14][15]The short film From Surma, jointly directed by Manoj and Subrata Sarker, was selected for the Funny Games category of 46th Moscow International Film Festival 2024 [16] [17]
As a producer
editHe founded the production company MANpaCHITRA in 2021 with his pupils, and the two of them produced the eid-themed short film TV series "7 Dugune 14," which premiered on Deepto TV and is also currently available on the OTT platform Bioscopelive. The university student who is directing all of the shotfilm in this series. Two further Manpachitra-produced movies are "Akjon Telapuka," which was just released in Chorki, and "Jay Jay Din," awaiting release.[18] The film Sheyana presented by MANpaCHITRA and produced by Manoj, is based on Satyen Sen's fiction of the same name. It has been selected for the 2023-24 fiscal year grant by the Bangladesh government under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and is directed by debutant Iqbal Hasan Khan.[19]
Filmography
editManoj has appeared in television dramas, web series, short films, and feature films. Here is the notable works he worked as an actor.
| Year | Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kotha Hobe To? | Actor | TV drama |
| 2016 | Sincerely Yours, Dhaka | Actor | Anthology film, Country selection to Academy Awards |
| 2016 | Saturday Afternoon | Actor | Film based on July 2016 Dhaka attack |
| 2020 | Darkside of Dhaka | Actor | Web Film, Released on Bongo BD |
| 2020 | Taqdeer | Actor | Web Series, Released on Hoichoi |
| 2021 | Operation Sundarbans | Actor | Film, Theatre release |
| 2021 | Mission Extreme | Actor | Film |
| 2021 | Bhalobasher Pritilota | Actor | Film |
| 2022 | Muntasir | Actor | TV Movie, Released on Bongo BD |
| 2022 | Redrum | Actor | Film, Released on Chorki |
| 2022 | Lohar Tori | Actor | Web Film, Released on Bongo BD |
| 2023 | Birkonna Pritilata | Actor | Film, Story based on Pritilota Waddedar |
| 2023 | Black War: Mission Extreme | Actor | Film |
| 2024 | Baaji | Actor | TV Series, Released on Chorki |
| 2024 | Tikit | Actor | TV Mini Series, Released on Chorki |
| 2024 | From Surma | Director (joint) | Short Film, Selected to screen at Moscow International Film Festival |
| 2024 | Rongila Kitab | Actor | Based on the story of Kingkor Ahsan, Released on Hoichoi |
In addition to his acting roles, he has also been credited as a producer in several films.
| 2021 | 7 Dugune 14 | Creative Producer | Anthology Series, Released on Bioscope |
| 2021 | Akjon Telapuka | Executive Producer | Web Short Film, Released on Chorki |
| 2021 | Jay Jay Din | Producer | Short Film, Screened at Dhaka International Film Festival |
| 2022 | Helium Monkey Balloon | Producer | Short Film, Screened at Dhaka International Film Festival |
| 2024 | A Snail without Shell | Producer | Short film, Screened at Dharamshala International Film Festival[20] |
| 2024 | Sheyana | Producer | Feature Film. Received govt grant in fiscal year 2023-24 |
References
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- ^ মন খারাপের পরে. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ নাবিলার মন মন্দিরে মনোজ. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ নিখোঁজ হওয়া মনোজ ফিরে এসেছেন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ 'পারফরমার' হওয়ার স্বপ্ন মনোজের. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ মনোজ কুমার ও তাসনুভা তিশার 'কিছু বিস্মরণের নদী'. Sarabangla | Breaking News | Sports | Entertainment (in Bengali). 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ ঈদে জিটিভির রোমান্টিক ড্রামা ফেস্টে 'তুমি কোন গগনের তারা'. Sarabangla | Breaking News | Sports | Entertainment (in Bengali). 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ মনের টানে এক হলেন মনোজ-তাসনুভা তিশা. Protighonta. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ শিক্ষক ও ছাত্রের সম্পর্ক নিয়ে নাটক. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ আলোচনায় মেহজাবীনের 'ভাইরাল গার্ল'. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ বাড়িওয়ালা ও ভাড়াটিয়াদের নিয়ে নাটক. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ 'এটা তো ট্রেলার, সিনেমা তো এখনও বাকি আছে!'. দেশ রূপান্তর. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ ওয়েব সিরিজ 'তাকদীর': বিহাইন্ড দ্য সিন. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Chowdhury, Priyanka (2020-08-15). "Zahid Gogon on his film, 'Prem Puran'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ ফাল্গুন-ভালোবাসা দিবসে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে জাহিদ গগণের চলচ্চিত্র 'প্রেম পুরাণ'. Barta24 (in Bengali). 12 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ "FROM SURMA". moscowfilmfestival.ru. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "First Bangladeshi short film to screen at Moscow Int'l Film Festival". The Daily Star. 6 April 2024.
- ^ কবীর সুমনের কথা-সুরে আরমান সিদ্দিকীর গান. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ "20 films, 6 short films receive government grant 2023-2024". The Daily Star. 13 June 2024.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-11-10). "Garo short film earns spot at Dharamshala Int'l Film Fest". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-13.