Humayun Ahmed
Writing
- Born
- November 13, 1948 · Mohangonj, Bangladesh
- Died
- July 19, 2012 (age 63)
Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation.
Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period.
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Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated.
In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khudey Gaanraaj.
Known for
Debi
October 19, 2018
Bonolota Express
March 21, 2026
Daruchini Dwip
August 31, 2007
Pleasure Boy Komola
September 7, 2012
Aguner Poroshmoni
May 25, 1995
Shyamol Chhaya
November 1, 2004
Srabon Megher Din
December 11, 1999
Forever Flows
July 28, 2006
Chandrokotha
August 22, 2003
Krishnopokkho
February 26, 2016
Amar Ache Jol
October 2, 2008
Noy Number Bipod Shongket
July 6, 2007
Behind the camera39
- 2026Bonolota Express Novel
- 2018Debi Novel
- 2016Krishnopokkho Novel, Lyricist
- 2015A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi Novel
- 2012Pleasure Boy Komola Director, Story, Lyricist, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 2012Khela Story
- 2010Amra Jege Achi Director
- 2009Aj Jorir Biye Director, Writer
- 2009Love and Repulsion Novel
- 2008Amar Ache Jol