Farooque

Akbar Hossain Pathan Dulu (Bengali: আকবর হোসেন পাঠান দুলু; 18 August 1948 – 15 May 2023), known by the stage name Farooque (Bengali: ফারুক), was a Bangladeshi actor, politician, businessman and producer.[1] He was known as 'Mia Bhai' (respected brother) to mass people.[2] He appeared in over 150 films in a career spanning more than five decades.[3] Most of his films were commercially and critically successful.[4] Farooque was one of the most recognizable stars of the classical and golden era of Bangladeshi film industry.[5]

For the name, see Farooque (name).

Farooque
ফারুক
Farooque in 2018
Member of Parliament
In office
3 January 2019 – 15 May 2023
Preceded bySM Abul Kalam Azad
Succeeded byVacant
ConstituencyDhaka-17
Personal details
Born
Akbar Hossain Pathan

(1948-08-18)18 August 1948
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Died15 May 2023(2023-05-15) (aged 74)
Singapore
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
SpouseFarhana Farooque
Children2
OccupationActor, politician
Nickname(s)Mia Bhai, Dulu

Farooque was the first awardee of the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Lathial in 1975 which he declined.[6][7][8][9][10][11] In addition, he was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2016. As one of the most dominant actors in the Bangladeshi movie scene during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, Farooque is widely considered one of the greatest and influential actors in the history of Bangladeshi cinema.[12][13]

During Operation Searchlight, 25 March 1971, he participated in the first resistance of the liberation war in Malitola, Old Dhaka as second in command of their own guerrilla force commanded by 'Nader Gunda'.[14][15] Later, Farooque succeeded as commander and continued the fighting.[16]

Farooque was a ruling Awami League member of Parliament(MP) for Dhaka-17 since 2018 Bangladeshi general election.[17][18]

Early life

Farooque's hometown is in Kaliganj Upazila, Gazipur.[19] Farooque was born on 18 August 1948,[20][21] in Old Dhaka, where he was also raised. His father was a medical doctor.[22]

Farooque was associated with the politics in Six point movement in 1966.[23] 37 cases were filed against him by Pakistani military junta for participating in six point movement.[24]

Farooque participated in the 1971 Liberation War.[25] In liberation war, he was closely associated with and fought alongside guerrilla legend 'Nader Gunda' as second in command.[26] During Operation Searchlight, 25 March 1971, he participated in the very first resistance of the liberation war in Malitola as second in command of their own guerrilla force commanded by 'Nader Gunda'.[27] After killing of 'Nader Gunda' by Pakistani forces, Farooque succeeded as commander and continued the fighting.[28]

Career

Farooque started his film career through Jolchobi in 1971.[29] This brave veteran and multiple award-winning actor has contributed enormously to shape the Golden Era of the Bangladeshi film industry. Golapi Ekhon Traine, Lathial, Abar Tora Manush Ho, Mia Bhai, Sareng Bou, Padma Meghna Jamuna, Ekhono Onek Raat; the list of his milestone works continued to adorn his career.[12] Though he shared screen with every leading actress of his time, most of Farooque's works were associated with the actresses Bobita, Rozina and Kabori.[30][4]

Most of his films were in village settings, though he is recognized as a versatile actor. He established himself as the most popular protagonist in village setting films. Most of his films were massive hits.[31][32]

Farooque produced more than a dozen of films through his production company FP Films. Farooque was one of the founders of Film Artist Association and incumbent president of Bangobandhu Sangskritik Jot.[33]

Farooque was also a businessman except his acting career. He was the managing director of Farooque Kniting and Dying Manufacturing Company situated in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.[34]

As a political activist, Farooque was associated with Bangladesh Awami League politics since 1966. He was elected to the parliament from Dhaka-17 constituency as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League on 30 December 2018.[35][36]

Personal life and death

Farooque was married to Farhana Farooque.[37][21] They had a daughter, Fariha Tabassum Hossain, and a son, Rowshon Hossain.[38]

In September 2020, Farooque tested positive for tuberculosis, and was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.[39] Earlier, on 16 August 2020, he was admitted to a private hospital due to fever.[40] After, he was in intensive care unit (ICU) for 4 months.[41] In January 2022, it was revealed that two flats of his, priced at 15 crore taka, were sold.[42] He died in Singapore on 15 May 2023, at the age of 74.[43]

Filmography
YearFilmDirectorRoleNotes
1971JolchhobiH. AkbarDebut film released on March 22, 1971[34]
1973Duronto DurbarMohiuddin
Abar Tora Manush HoKhan Ataur Rahman
1974Choker JoleAziz Azhar
Alor MichilNarayan Ghosh MitaRashed
TrirotnoKhan Ataur Rahman
1975LathialNarayan Ghosh MitaDukhu MiaWon Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sujon SokhiChashi Nazrul IslamSujon
1976NoyonmoniAmjad HossainNoyon
Matir MayaTaher Chowdhury
SurjogrohonRosy Samad
1977TrishnaNarayan Ghosh Mita
1978Sareng BouAbdullah Al MamunKodom SarengBased on the novel of Shahidullah Kaiser's same title[44]
Golapi Ekhon TraineAmjad HossainMilonBased on the novel of Amjad Hossain titled "Droupodi Ekhon Traine"
1979Ghor JamaiZahirul Haque
Din Jay Kotha ThakeKhan Ataur Rahman
Noder ChandSheikh Nazrul Islam
Surjo SongramRosy Samad
Chokher MoniNarayan Ghosh Mita
Priyo BandhobiMotaher Hossain
ModhumotiHasmot
Choto MaTamij Uddin Rizvi
Shohor Theke DureDilip Shom
NagordolaBelal Ahmed
1980Sokhi Tumi KarAbdullah Al Mamun
Kotha DilamAkbar Kabir Pintu
EtimSheikh Nazrul Islam
Jibon MrityuNarayan Ghosh Mita
Bhai BhaiSwapan Saha
Chokka PanjaNur Hossain Bolai
DostiAjmal Huda Mithu
ProtigyaA J Mintu
1981Sonar ToriAzizur Rahman
Sukher SongsarNarayan Ghosh Mita
MasumSheikh Nazrul Islam
Matir PutulAbdus Samad Khokon
Janata ExpressAzizur Rahman
1982Reshmi ChuriShibly Sadik
Taser GhorNarayan Ghosh Mita
Laal KajolMotin Rahman
ChitkarMotin Rahman
Jontor MontorAzizur Rahman
1983SikandarNur Hossain Bolai
ShimarH. Akbar
IjjatSwapan Saha
AshaSheikh Nazrul Islam
ArshinagarKhan Ataur Rahman
Chena MukhZahirul Haque
MehmaanAzizur Rahman
Ondho BodhuSubhash Dutt
Hashu Amar HashuH. Akbar
1984PunomilonEbne Mizan
Matsya KumariKazi Kamal
Maan ObhimaanNarayan Ghosh Mita
Mayer AcholAzizur Rahman
1985PhooleshwariAzizur Rahman
ShahebNarayan Ghosh Mita
Jhinuk MalaRosy Samad
PoristhanMd. Shahjahan Akand
1986Sud AsalNarayan Ghosh Mita
1987ObishwasSwapan Saha
1988MoshalBadrul Alam
KartabyaSwapan Saha
Jadu MahalSwapan Saha
Sukher ShopnoAwkat Hossain
ShaktishaliSwapan Saha
Behula LakindarChashi Nazrul Islam
1989Bhool BicharAnjan Sarker
Biraj BouMohiuddin Faruqe
Laila Amar LailaM. A. Malek
Kala KhoonDarashikho
AdarshabanAbu Musa Debu
Alal DulalEbne Mizan
1990Shimul ParulDelwar Jahan JhantuShimul
Jobab ChaiMujibor Rahman
Shesh PorichoyAnjan Sarker
Lakhe EktaKazi Kamal
PalkiDelwar Jahan Jhantu
KismatHumayun Kabir
Mia BhaiChashi Nazrul Islam
Dukhini MaDelwar Jahan Jhantu
1991Bhai BhabiDelwar Jahan Jhantu
Surjo SontanAyat Ali Patwari
LotteryAbdul Latif Bacchu
Padma Meghna JamunaChashi Nazrul IslamHashu
1992KhomotabanFazle Ahmed Benzir
Bod NosibSheikh Alauddin
Bondhu AmarAwkat Hossain
1993Danga FyasadChashi Nazrul Islam
Chorom ProtishodSujaur Rahman
1996Jibon SongsharZakir Hossain RajuSagar Ahmed
1997Jibon Mane JuddhoMostafizur Rahman Babu
1998Prithibi Tomar AmarBadal Khandaker
E Jibon Tomar AmarZakir Hossain Raju
Ekhono Onek RaatKhan Ataur RahmanZahed
Manush Manusher JonnoMaruf Hossain Milton
2001Mone Rekho AmayAwlad Hossain & Nasir Uddin
2006Koti Takar KabinF I ManikMannab Talukder
2008Ghorer LokkhiAzadi Hasnat FirozLast film[45]

Awards

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