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.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1960Ratan Lal BangaliPickpocketUncredited role; Indian Bengali film
1961PankatilakStudentUncredited role; Indian Bengali film
1961ShilalipiHimselfUncredited role; Indian Bengali film
1965Aakhri StationMushtaqSupporting role; [Pakistani film|Pakistani Urdu language|Urdu film]
1966Kar BouBabytaxi driverUncredited role
1966Kagojer NoukaDrunk manUncredited role
1966Daak BabuCourt ClarkUncredited role
196613 Feku Ostagar LanePintuSupporting role
1966BehulaLakhindarDebut in as lead role
1967Agun Niye KhelaRazzak
1967AnwaraNur Islam
1967JulekhaYusuf
1967OporajeoRaja
1968Nishi Holo BhorRaj
1968Dui BhaiJibon
1968SongsarBadsha Talukder
1968AbirbhabRashed
1968Sokhina
1968Etotuku AshaKabir
1968Shuorani DuoraniShahzada
1968BanshoriManik
1968Kuchbaran KonnaRazzak
1968GoriAbdulPakistani Urdu film
1969Moner Moto Bou
1969Moina MotiMoti
1969Agontuk
1969Nil Akasher NicheMamun
1969Shesh Porjonto
1970OdhikarMonir
1970Pitch Dhala PathMohammad Khaled Ali
1970PayalPakistani Urdu film; Bengali version as Nupur
1970Choddo Beshi
1970Je Aguney Puri
1970Meena
1970Aka Baka
1970Jibon Theke NeyaFaruk
1970Dorpochurno
1970Pita PutroRaja
1970Boro Bou
1970Taka Ana PaiShahid
1970Modhu MilonMilon
1970Kaach Kata HireyHafiz
1970Ka Kha Ga Gha UmoMontu
1970Dheu Er Pore DheuForid / Babar
1970Koto Je Minoti
1970Deep Nebhe Nai
1970Jog Biyog
1970Somapati
1971MeherbanMilonPakistani Urdu film
1971Gayer Bodhu
1971Sritituku ThakRobi
1971ShorolipiShafique Mahmud
1971Nacher PutulFiroz
1972ProtishodhKamal Hossain Chowdhury / Amar Singh Chowdhury
1972Manusher MonMonowar Hossain Chowdhury "Mono"
1972Ora Egaro JonParvez
1972Abujh MonMasum
1972Chowdhury Bari
1972Jibon SangeetMilon
1972Osru Diye LekhaAsad Chowdhury
1972Komol Ranir Dighi
1972Shapath NilamRaju
1972Chhondo Hariye GeloManik
1972Erao Manush
1973Priyotoma
1973Slogan
1973Ke Tumi
1973Jhorer PakhiSelim Chowdhury
1973Ekhane Akash Nil
1973Amar Jonmobhumi
1973Otithi
1973Sonali AkashMohit
1973Swapno Diye GheraSharif
1973RangbaazRaja
1973Khelaghar
1974Abak Prithibi
1974Alor MichilRana
1974Beiman
1974Chokher Jole
1974Vul Jokhon Bhanglo
1974Badi Theke Begum
1974Masud RanaClub singerSpecial appearance
1974TriratnaBidyut
1974Porichoy
1975Onek Prem Onek Jala
1975Aponjon
1975Alo Tumi Aleya
1975Bandi Theke BegumAli Nawsher
1975Daak Peon
1975Shadu Soytan
1975Ovagi
1976Shetu
1976Mayar Badhon
1976Anirban
1976AkankhaDebut as producer
1976GundaBahadur
1976Agun
1976Ki Je KoriBadshahWon — National Film Award for Best Actor
1976Somadhi
1977Ashadharan
1977Ononto PremAlso director and producer
1977Jadur BashiMohor Ali
1977Moti MahalImran / Shamsher Daku
1977Amor Prem
1978Bajimaat
1978Pagla Raja
1978Bondhu
1978AshikkhitoRahmatWon — Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
1978AngaarChanchal
1978AlankarMamunur Rahman
1978Agnishikha
1978Ashami
1978Shohag
1979Anuraag
1979Sonar Horin
1979Matir GharAlauddin
1979JinjirRajon / Bandit Farhad
1979Ami RatanIndian Bengali film
1980Chhutir GhontaAbbas Mia
1980Sokhi Tumi Kar
1980Danpite Chhele
1980Anarkali
1981Putrobodhu
1981Nagin
1981Ghoroni
1981MouchorAlso director and producer
1981MohanagarHeera
1981Bhanga Ghora
1981Allah Meherbaan
1981Shukhe Thako
1982Kajol Lata
1982Ashar Alo
1982Naat Bou
1982RajanigandhaWahid Malik Topon
1982Dui Poisar Alta
1982Boro Bhalo Lok ChhiloYasinWon — National Film Award for Best Actor
1983Kalo Golap
1983BadnamAlso director and producer
1983Laily MajnuKayes Amri / Majnu
1983NazmaNadim Rahman
1983Lalu BhuluBhulu
1984Talaq
1984Mayer Achol
1984Notun PrithibiJibon
1984ChandranathChandranathWon — National Film Award for Best Actor
1984AbhijanRajuAlso director and producer
1985Shona Bou
1985Shot BhaiAlso director and producer
1985Kabin
1985AwaraKanchan
1986Tauba
1986ShuvodaSadanando
1987Swami StreeSalauddin Badshah
1987SondhiMonu Miah / L Chowdhury
1987Rajlakshmi SrikantaKumar BahadurSpecial appearance
1988Nitiban
1988Kusumpurer Kodom AliKodom Ali
1988JogajogShahed ChowdhuryWon National Film Award for Best Actor
1988Dhaka 86
1988Orpon
1988Asroy
1988Agni Konna
1988AgomonShaker
1988ShakkhorBiplob Ali Miah
1988Jamana
1989Bidhata
1989Raja MistriRajaAlso as producer
1989Ram Rahim JohnRahim
1989DurnamShaker
1989Biroho Byatha
1990ShadhinSP Shajjad Hossain
1990Prayashchitto
1990Mala MotiMoti
1991Shomman
1991Adorer Bon
1991Shopno
1992Darbare Khaja
1992Ondho BiswasMr. Raja / Raju
1992ProfessorProfessor KabirAlso director and producer
1992DongshonRajan
1992Somor
1992Sroddha
1992Jonmodata
1993Prem ShoktiRashedAlso director and producer
1993Mister Mawla
1993Jonom Dokhi
1994Sotiner Songsar
1994Sobar Upore Ma
1996Bazigor
1997Uttor FalguniAlso screenplay writer and director
1997Judge Shaheb
1997Baba Keno ChakorAlso director, producer and screenplay writer
1998Prithibi Tomar Amar
1998Shanto Keno Mastan
1998Sesh Prothikkha
1998Baba Keno ChakarRajnarayan BabuIndian Bengali film; remake of 1997 his own same name film
1999Shontan Jokhon SotruAlso director and producer
1999Hridoye Lekha Nam
1999Ragi
1999Santan Jakhan SatruIndian Bengali film; remake of 1999 his own same name film
2000Baba Keno Ashami
2000Jibon Chabi
2000Janer Jaan
2000Gunda Number One
2000Kukkhato KhuniAminul Haque
2001Kothin Bastob
2001Moron Niye KhelaInspector Rashed ChowdhuryAlso director and producer
2001Bap Betir Juddho
2001Imandar Mastan
2002Dhakaiya Mastan
2002Lal DoriyaDoriya's father
2002Samaj Ke Bodle Dao
2002Major Saheb
2002Ashanto Agun
2002Shami Strir Juddho
2002Arman
2002Aghat Palta Aghat
2002Mayer Jihad
2002AnnadataAmar ChowdhuryIndian Bengali film
2002KurukshetraRaj Shekhar ChowdhuryIndian Bengali film
2003Kokhono Megh Kokhono BrishtiNodi's brother
2003Top Shomrat
2003Badshah Keno Chakor
2004Bap Betar Lorai
2004Amader Shontan
2006Pitar Ashon
2006Nayak The Real HeroJanardhanIndian Bengali film
2006HeroHead constable Bhabani Shankar RoyIndian Bengali film
2006Koti Takar KabinAslam Shikdar
2007Ei Je Duniya
2007Ami Bachte ChaiAlso director, screenplay writer and producer
2007Eroi Naam Bhalobasha
2007Jiboner Cheyeo DamiRaihan Chowdhury
2008Maa Babar Shopno
2008Babar Jonno Juddho
2008Biyer Prostab
2008Ek Takar Bou
2008Pitamatar Amanat
2008Koti Takar FokirFokirAlso director, screenplay writer and producer
2008Jamidarer Meye
2008Mone Prane Acho TumiAnam
2008Mayer Moto Bhabi
2008Akash Chhoa BhalobasaMir Amzad Ali
2008Tomake Bou Banabo
2009Tumi Amar SwamiShamsher Chowdhury
2009Miya Barir Chakor
2009Biye Bari
2009Ma Boro Na Bou Boro
2009Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay
2009Bhalobashar Shesh Nei
2009Mon Diyechi TomakeAlso director, screenplay writer and producer
2009Piritir Agun Jole Digun
2010Chachchu Amar ChachchuRafique Mallick
2010Rikshawalar Chele
2010Bap Boro Na Shashur Boro
2010Panch Takar Prem
2011Hridoy Bhanga Dheu
2012Most Welcome
2012Bhalobasar RongShamsuddin Chowdhury
2013Ayna KahiniHimselfSpecial appearance; also as director
2013Purno Doirgho Prem KahiniSamad Shikdar
2013Nishwartha BhalobasaHayder
2013Judge Barrister Police CommissionerJudge Asad Chowdhury
2013Onnorokom BhalobashaKarim Chowdhury
2014Ek Cup ChaCollege PrincipalSpecial appearance
2014Akash Koto DureBichchu's grandfather
2015KartoozAsad ChowdhuryAlso as producer
2016Mon Janena Moner ThikanaJudge Shaheb