Abdur Razzak (actor)
Mohammad Abdur Razzak, known professionally as Razzak, was a Bangladeshi actor, producer, and director who predominantly worked in Dhallywood cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Bangladeshi cinema, he was referred to in the media as "Nayak Raj Razzak", a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the film magazine Chitrali. Razzak won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films Ki Je Kori, Ashikkhito, Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo, Chandranath, and Jogajog. He was awarded the Independence Award in 2015 by the government of Bangladesh. He acted in more than 300 Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali and Urdu films, and also directed 16 films.
His debut film as a producer was with the film Akankha, directed by Subhash Dutta, and it was produced under his own production company, Rajlokkhi Productions.
Early life
Razzak was born in Naktala, South Kolkata. His parents, Akbar Hossain and Nisarunnesa, died at early ages. He joined the troupe Rongo Shobha Natya Dal, led by Chhabi Biswas. In 1961, he went to Mumbai to get a diploma at the Filmalaya Film Institute. The 1964 Calcutta riots made work difficult. That year, he moved to Dacca to try to break into the nascent East Pakistani film industry.In Dhaka, Razzak found work at Abdul Jabbar Khan's Iqbal Films, and assisted in Kamal Khan's Ujala. He then worked in small roles in the films Akheri Station and Tero Nombor Feku Ostagor Lane.
Career
In 1966, Zahir Raihan was looking for someone to play the lead role in his new film Behula. He chose Razzak, who was then serving as one of his assistants. Razzak went on to act in films including Abirbhab, Moynamoti, Taka Ana Pai, Dorpochurno, and Jibon Theke Neya. After the 1971 Liberation War, he continued working on the films Manusher Mon, Ora Egaro Jon, and Osru Diye Lekha.Razzak got his major breakthrough by acting in the action film Rongbaj, directed by Zahirul Haq.
Razzak acted in leading roles with many prominent actors and actresses, including Anwar Hossain, Bulbul Ahmed, Sohel Rana, Ilias Kanchan, Shuchanda, Shabana, Bobita, Kabori, Sujata, Shabnam, and others. He appeared in a number of films opposite actress Shabana.
Razzak went on to make more than 300 appearances in Bengali and Urdu movies.
Razzak made his directorial debut in 1977 with the film Ononto Prem. He created his own production company, Rajlokkhi Productions. He went on to become the first Bangladeshi actor to be a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. He later founded the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.
He was given the Independence Day Award in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Personal life
On 2 March 1962, Razzak married Khairun Nesa "Lokkhi" out of love. Together they had three sons, Bapparaj, Bappi, and Samrat, and two daughters, Nasrin Pasha and Afrin Alam. He died on 21 August 2017 in Dhaka.Filmography
All films are in Bengali-language, unless otherwise noted.| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1960 | Ratan Lal Bangali | Pickpocket | Uncredited role; Indian Bengali film | |
| 1961 | Pankatilak | Student | Uncredited role; Indian Bengali film | |
| 1961 | Shilalipi | Himself | Uncredited role; Indian Bengali film | |
| 1965 | Aakhri Station | Mushtaq | Supporting role; [Pakistani film|Pakistani Urdu language|Urdu film] | |
| 1966 | Kar Bou | Babytaxi driver | Uncredited role | |
| 1966 | Kagojer Nouka | Drunk man | Uncredited role | |
| 1966 | Daak Babu | Court Clark | Uncredited role | |
| 1966 | 13 Feku Ostagar Lane | Pintu | Supporting role | |
| 1966 | Behula | Lakhindar | Debut in as lead role | |
| 1967 | Agun Niye Khela | Razzak | ||
| 1967 | Anwara | Nur Islam | ||
| 1967 | Julekha | Yusuf | ||
| 1967 | Oporajeo | Raja | ||
| 1968 | Nishi Holo Bhor | Raj | ||
| 1968 | Dui Bhai | Jibon | ||
| 1968 | Songsar | Badsha Talukder | ||
| 1968 | Abirbhab | Rashed | ||
| 1968 | Sokhina | |||
| 1968 | Etotuku Asha | Kabir | ||
| 1968 | Shuorani Duorani | Shahzada | ||
| 1968 | Banshori | Manik | ||
| 1968 | Kuchbaran Konna | Razzak | ||
| 1968 | Gori | Abdul | Pakistani Urdu film | |
| 1969 | Moner Moto Bou | |||
| 1969 | Moina Moti | Moti | ||
| 1969 | Agontuk | |||
| 1969 | Nil Akasher Niche | Mamun | ||
| 1969 | Shesh Porjonto | |||
| 1970 | Odhikar | Monir | ||
| 1970 | Pitch Dhala Path | Mohammad Khaled Ali | ||
| 1970 | Payal | Pakistani Urdu film; Bengali version as Nupur | ||
| 1970 | Choddo Beshi | |||
| 1970 | Je Aguney Puri | |||
| 1970 | Meena | |||
| 1970 | Aka Baka | |||
| 1970 | Jibon Theke Neya | Faruk | ||
| 1970 | Dorpochurno | |||
| 1970 | Pita Putro | Raja | ||
| 1970 | Boro Bou | |||
| 1970 | Taka Ana Pai | Shahid | ||
| 1970 | Modhu Milon | Milon | ||
| 1970 | Kaach Kata Hirey | Hafiz | ||
| 1970 | Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo | Montu | ||
| 1970 | Dheu Er Pore Dheu | Forid / Babar | ||
| 1970 | Koto Je Minoti | |||
| 1970 | Deep Nebhe Nai | |||
| 1970 | Jog Biyog | |||
| 1970 | Somapati | |||
| 1971 | Meherban | Milon | Pakistani Urdu film | |
| 1971 | Gayer Bodhu | |||
| 1971 | Sritituku Thak | Robi | ||
| 1971 | Shorolipi | Shafique Mahmud | ||
| 1971 | Nacher Putul | Firoz | ||
| 1972 | Protishodh | Kamal Hossain Chowdhury / Amar Singh Chowdhury | ||
| 1972 | Manusher Mon | Monowar Hossain Chowdhury "Mono" | ||
| 1972 | Ora Egaro Jon | Parvez | ||
| 1972 | Abujh Mon | Masum | ||
| 1972 | Chowdhury Bari | |||
| 1972 | Jibon Sangeet | Milon | ||
| 1972 | Osru Diye Lekha | Asad Chowdhury | ||
| 1972 | Komol Ranir Dighi | |||
| 1972 | Shapath Nilam | Raju | ||
| 1972 | Chhondo Hariye Gelo | Manik | ||
| 1972 | Erao Manush | |||
| 1973 | Priyotoma | |||
| 1973 | Slogan | |||
| 1973 | Ke Tumi | |||
| 1973 | Jhorer Pakhi | Selim Chowdhury | ||
| 1973 | Ekhane Akash Nil | |||
| 1973 | Amar Jonmobhumi | |||
| 1973 | Otithi | |||
| 1973 | Sonali Akash | Mohit | ||
| 1973 | Swapno Diye Ghera | Sharif | ||
| 1973 | Rangbaaz | Raja | ||
| 1973 | Khelaghar | |||
| 1974 | Abak Prithibi | |||
| 1974 | Alor Michil | Rana | ||
| 1974 | Beiman | |||
| 1974 | Chokher Jole | |||
| 1974 | Vul Jokhon Bhanglo | |||
| 1974 | Badi Theke Begum | |||
| 1974 | Masud Rana | Club singer | Special appearance | |
| 1974 | Triratna | Bidyut | ||
| 1974 | Porichoy | |||
| 1975 | Onek Prem Onek Jala | |||
| 1975 | Aponjon | |||
| 1975 | Alo Tumi Aleya | |||
| 1975 | Bandi Theke Begum | Ali Nawsher | ||
| 1975 | Daak Peon | |||
| 1975 | Shadu Soytan | |||
| 1975 | Ovagi | |||
| 1976 | Shetu | |||
| 1976 | Mayar Badhon | |||
| 1976 | Anirban | |||
| 1976 | Akankha | Debut as producer | ||
| 1976 | Gunda | Bahadur | ||
| 1976 | Agun | |||
| 1976 | Ki Je Kori | Badshah | Won — National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1976 | Somadhi | |||
| 1977 | Ashadharan | |||
| 1977 | Ononto Prem | Also director and producer | ||
| 1977 | Jadur Bashi | Mohor Ali | ||
| 1977 | Moti Mahal | Imran / Shamsher Daku | ||
| 1977 | Amor Prem | |||
| 1978 | Bajimaat | |||
| 1978 | Pagla Raja | |||
| 1978 | Bondhu | |||
| 1978 | Ashikkhito | Rahmat | Won — Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1978 | Angaar | Chanchal | ||
| 1978 | Alankar | Mamunur Rahman | ||
| 1978 | Agnishikha | |||
| 1978 | Ashami | |||
| 1978 | Shohag | |||
| 1979 | Anuraag | |||
| 1979 | Sonar Horin | |||
| 1979 | Matir Ghar | Alauddin | ||
| 1979 | Jinjir | Rajon / Bandit Farhad | ||
| 1979 | Ami Ratan | Indian Bengali film | ||
| 1980 | Chhutir Ghonta | Abbas Mia | ||
| 1980 | Sokhi Tumi Kar | |||
| 1980 | Danpite Chhele | |||
| 1980 | Anarkali | |||
| 1981 | Putrobodhu | |||
| 1981 | Nagin | |||
| 1981 | Ghoroni | |||
| 1981 | Mouchor | Also director and producer | ||
| 1981 | Mohanagar | Heera | ||
| 1981 | Bhanga Ghora | |||
| 1981 | Allah Meherbaan | |||
| 1981 | Shukhe Thako | |||
| 1982 | Kajol Lata | |||
| 1982 | Ashar Alo | |||
| 1982 | Naat Bou | |||
| 1982 | Rajanigandha | Wahid Malik Topon | ||
| 1982 | Dui Poisar Alta | |||
| 1982 | Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo | Yasin | Won — National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1983 | Kalo Golap | |||
| 1983 | Badnam | Also director and producer | ||
| 1983 | Laily Majnu | Kayes Amri / Majnu | ||
| 1983 | Nazma | Nadim Rahman | ||
| 1983 | Lalu Bhulu | Bhulu | ||
| 1984 | Talaq | |||
| 1984 | Mayer Achol | |||
| 1984 | Notun Prithibi | Jibon | ||
| 1984 | Chandranath | Chandranath | Won — National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1984 | Abhijan | Raju | Also director and producer | |
| 1985 | Shona Bou | |||
| 1985 | Shot Bhai | Also director and producer | ||
| 1985 | Kabin | |||
| 1985 | Awara | Kanchan | ||
| 1986 | Tauba | |||
| 1986 | Shuvoda | Sadanando | ||
| 1987 | Swami Stree | Salauddin Badshah | ||
| 1987 | Sondhi | Monu Miah / L Chowdhury | ||
| 1987 | Rajlakshmi Srikanta | Kumar Bahadur | Special appearance | |
| 1988 | Nitiban | |||
| 1988 | Kusumpurer Kodom Ali | Kodom Ali | ||
| 1988 | Jogajog | Shahed Chowdhury | Won National Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1988 | Dhaka 86 | |||
| 1988 | Orpon | |||
| 1988 | Asroy | |||
| 1988 | Agni Konna | |||
| 1988 | Agomon | Shaker | ||
| 1988 | Shakkhor | Biplob Ali Miah | ||
| 1988 | Jamana | |||
| 1989 | Bidhata | |||
| 1989 | Raja Mistri | Raja | Also as producer | |
| 1989 | Ram Rahim John | Rahim | ||
| 1989 | Durnam | Shaker | ||
| 1989 | Biroho Byatha | |||
| 1990 | Shadhin | SP Shajjad Hossain | ||
| 1990 | Prayashchitto | |||
| 1990 | Mala Moti | Moti | ||
| 1991 | Shomman | |||
| 1991 | Adorer Bon | |||
| 1991 | Shopno | |||
| 1992 | Darbare Khaja | |||
| 1992 | Ondho Biswas | Mr. Raja / Raju | ||
| 1992 | Professor | Professor Kabir | Also director and producer | |
| 1992 | Dongshon | Rajan | ||
| 1992 | Somor | |||
| 1992 | Sroddha | |||
| 1992 | Jonmodata | |||
| 1993 | Prem Shokti | Rashed | Also director and producer | |
| 1993 | Mister Mawla | |||
| 1993 | Jonom Dokhi | |||
| 1994 | Sotiner Songsar | |||
| 1994 | Sobar Upore Ma | |||
| 1996 | Bazigor | |||
| 1997 | Uttor Falguni | Also screenplay writer and director | ||
| 1997 | Judge Shaheb | |||
| 1997 | Baba Keno Chakor | Also director, producer and screenplay writer | ||
| 1998 | Prithibi Tomar Amar | |||
| 1998 | Shanto Keno Mastan | |||
| 1998 | Sesh Prothikkha | |||
| 1998 | Baba Keno Chakar | Rajnarayan Babu | Indian Bengali film; remake of 1997 his own same name film | |
| 1999 | Shontan Jokhon Sotru | Also director and producer | ||
| 1999 | Hridoye Lekha Nam | |||
| 1999 | Ragi | |||
| 1999 | Santan Jakhan Satru | Indian Bengali film; remake of 1999 his own same name film | ||
| 2000 | Baba Keno Ashami | |||
| 2000 | Jibon Chabi | |||
| 2000 | Janer Jaan | |||
| 2000 | Gunda Number One | |||
| 2000 | Kukkhato Khuni | Aminul Haque | ||
| 2001 | Kothin Bastob | |||
| 2001 | Moron Niye Khela | Inspector Rashed Chowdhury | Also director and producer | |
| 2001 | Bap Betir Juddho | |||
| 2001 | Imandar Mastan | |||
| 2002 | Dhakaiya Mastan | |||
| 2002 | Lal Doriya | Doriya's father | ||
| 2002 | Samaj Ke Bodle Dao | |||
| 2002 | Major Saheb | |||
| 2002 | Ashanto Agun | |||
| 2002 | Shami Strir Juddho | |||
| 2002 | Arman | |||
| 2002 | Aghat Palta Aghat | |||
| 2002 | Mayer Jihad | |||
| 2002 | Annadata | Amar Chowdhury | Indian Bengali film | |
| 2002 | Kurukshetra | Raj Shekhar Chowdhury | Indian Bengali film | |
| 2003 | Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti | Nodi's brother | ||
| 2003 | Top Shomrat | |||
| 2003 | Badshah Keno Chakor | |||
| 2004 | Bap Betar Lorai | |||
| 2004 | Amader Shontan | |||
| 2006 | Pitar Ashon | |||
| 2006 | Nayak The Real Hero | Janardhan | Indian Bengali film | |
| 2006 | Hero | Head constable Bhabani Shankar Roy | Indian Bengali film | |
| 2006 | Koti Takar Kabin | Aslam Shikdar | ||
| 2007 | Ei Je Duniya | |||
| 2007 | Ami Bachte Chai | Also director, screenplay writer and producer | ||
| 2007 | Eroi Naam Bhalobasha | |||
| 2007 | Jiboner Cheyeo Dami | Raihan Chowdhury | ||
| 2008 | Maa Babar Shopno | |||
| 2008 | Babar Jonno Juddho | |||
| 2008 | Biyer Prostab | |||
| 2008 | Ek Takar Bou | |||
| 2008 | Pitamatar Amanat | |||
| 2008 | Koti Takar Fokir | Fokir | Also director, screenplay writer and producer | |
| 2008 | Jamidarer Meye | |||
| 2008 | Mone Prane Acho Tumi | Anam | ||
| 2008 | Mayer Moto Bhabi | |||
| 2008 | Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa | Mir Amzad Ali | ||
| 2008 | Tomake Bou Banabo | |||
| 2009 | Tumi Amar Swami | Shamsher Chowdhury | ||
| 2009 | Miya Barir Chakor | |||
| 2009 | Biye Bari | |||
| 2009 | Ma Boro Na Bou Boro | |||
| 2009 | Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay | |||
| 2009 | Bhalobashar Shesh Nei | |||
| 2009 | Mon Diyechi Tomake | Also director, screenplay writer and producer | ||
| 2009 | Piritir Agun Jole Digun | |||
| 2010 | Chachchu Amar Chachchu | Rafique Mallick | ||
| 2010 | Rikshawalar Chele | |||
| 2010 | Bap Boro Na Shashur Boro | |||
| 2010 | Panch Takar Prem | |||
| 2011 | Hridoy Bhanga Dheu | |||
| 2012 | Most Welcome | |||
| 2012 | Bhalobasar Rong | Shamsuddin Chowdhury | ||
| 2013 | Ayna Kahini | Himself | Special appearance; also as director | |
| 2013 | Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini | Samad Shikdar | ||
| 2013 | Nishwartha Bhalobasa | Hayder | ||
| 2013 | Judge Barrister Police Commissioner | Judge Asad Chowdhury | ||
| 2013 | Onnorokom Bhalobasha | Karim Chowdhury | ||
| 2014 | Ek Cup Cha | College Principal | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | Akash Koto Dure | Bichchu's grandfather | ||
| 2015 | Kartooz | Asad Chowdhury | Also as producer | |
| 2016 | Mon Janena Moner Thikana | Judge Shaheb |