Khan Ataur Rahman
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Khan Ataur Rahman (December 11, 1928 – December 1, 1997) was a Bangladesh
i film
actor
, director
, producer
, screenplay writer, music composer, and singer. He is mostly famous for his role in the film Jibon Theke Neya
(1970). In this film, his rendition of the song E Khancha bhangbo ami kemon kore echoed the national psyche on East Pakistan
's ongoing disparity and tyranny. He is mostly known as Khan Ata to the mass population of Bangladesh
.
, Manikganj District
, Khan Ataur Rahman was born on December 11, 1928. When Khan Ata was student of class three
, he won the first prize of Dhaka Zilla
Music Competition. He rendered the song Mon paban-er dinga baiyya.
Khan Ata attended Dhaka Collegiate School
, Dhaka College
, and Dhaka University, completing a Bachelor of Science degree. Rahman was extremely obsessed with films. After enrolling in Dhaka Medical College, a career he later decided not to pursue, he made an attempt to escape from house and join films. He had only Taka 60 in his possession that time. Accidentally his brother-in-law spotted Rahman in the Rail Station. He was forced back to home.
As of Rahman's Bohemian type attitude, he left Dhaka University in 1949 and ran away from house for the second time. This time he went to Mumbai
(former Bombay). He started frequented the film industry and slept on the side walks. He met Jyoti Studio's cameraman Jal Irani, and he gave Rahman the chance to work as an apprentice but it was not satisfying enough for him.
and took a job as a News Presenter
in Radio Pakistan. Here he met with another notable Bengali media personality Foteh Lohani. Khan Ata was very interested in film, that is why he started taking music lessons from renowned Pakistani Sarnagi (a kind of musical instrument) player Jawahari Khan. After some days Foteh Lohani moved to London. In 1952 Khan Ata went London as well. There he performed as a singer and actor in several Bengali programs. He met with artist SM Sultan
and helped him with his savings to buy art supplies for the artist. Rahman and his companions also made arrangements for displaying and selling Sultan's paintings.
In 1953 Rahman enrolled in the Theatre department at City Literary Institute. Rahman studied in the Netherlands
when he was awarded a UNESCO
fellowship in 1954. Thereafter, he worked as a teacher in London but also took to the stage for several years. In 1956, he returned to home and starred in a film called Jago Hua Sabera (1956) directed by AJ Kader. He played many roles with notable Bengali actress Tripti Mitra.
In 1963 he made his directorial debut with the film Onek Diner Chena, and continued making many notable films like Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967), Saat Vai Champa (1968), Arun Barun Kironmala (1968), Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973), Sujon Sokhi (1976), Ekhono Onek Raat (1997).
In addition to acting, Khan Ataur Rahman was a songwriter with over 500 compositions, some of which remain popular.
, he met an English girl named Shirley and married her. On their return to Bangladesh and after having a child, they got divorced. Shirly returned to London with the child. Then Khan Ata married Mahabuba Hasnat. They met in a Radio Station. They had a daughter named Rumana Islam, a Bangladeshi singer. In 1968, Khan Ata married Nilufar Yasmin
, a famous Bangladeshi singer. They had a boy from this family, named Agun, who is also a notable singer of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, screenplay writer, music composer, and singer. He is mostly famous for his role in the film Jibon Theke Neya
Jibon Theke Neya
Jibon Theke Neya is a Bengali film by Bangladeshi filmmaker Zahir Raihan.The film is a political satire based on the Bengali Language Movement, and stars Shaukat Akbar, Anwar Hossain, Khan Ataur Rahman and Rosy Samad....
(1970). In this film, his rendition of the song E Khancha bhangbo ami kemon kore echoed the national psyche on East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
's ongoing disparity and tyranny. He is mostly known as Khan Ata to the mass population of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
.
Early life and education
The son of Ziarat Hossain Khan and Zohra Khatun, who lived in Singair UpazilaSingair Upazila
Singair is an Upazila of Manikgonj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Geography:Singair is located at . It has 44151 units of house hold and total area 217.38 km².-Demographics:...
, Manikganj District
Manikganj District
The district of Manikganj consists 3575 mosques, 160 temples, 10 churches, five Buddhist temples and a pagoda.-Literacy and education:Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 26.9%; male 33.7%, female 20.1%...
, Khan Ataur Rahman was born on December 11, 1928. When Khan Ata was student of class three
Third grade
In the United States, third grade is a year of primary education. It is the third school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 8 – 9 years old, depending on when their birthday occurs....
, he won the first prize of Dhaka Zilla
Dhaka District
Dhaka District is a district located in central Bangladesh, and is the densest district in the nation. It is a part of the Dhaka Division. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, rests on the eastern banks of the Buriganga River which flows from the Turag to the south of the district...
Music Competition. He rendered the song Mon paban-er dinga baiyya.
Khan Ata attended Dhaka Collegiate School
Dhaka Collegiate School
Dhaka Collegiate School is a secondary school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest school in Dhaka and one of the oldest and prestigious institutions in the country for more than a century.-History:...
, Dhaka College
Dhaka College
, located in Dhaka, is one of Bangladesh's earliest and most prestigious higher educational institutions. It offers both four years bachelor's and one years masters course in various majors, but it is best known for HSC...
, and Dhaka University, completing a Bachelor of Science degree. Rahman was extremely obsessed with films. After enrolling in Dhaka Medical College, a career he later decided not to pursue, he made an attempt to escape from house and join films. He had only Taka 60 in his possession that time. Accidentally his brother-in-law spotted Rahman in the Rail Station. He was forced back to home.
As of Rahman's Bohemian type attitude, he left Dhaka University in 1949 and ran away from house for the second time. This time he went to Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
(former Bombay). He started frequented the film industry and slept on the side walks. He met Jyoti Studio's cameraman Jal Irani, and he gave Rahman the chance to work as an apprentice but it was not satisfying enough for him.
Career
In 1950 Khan Ataur Rahman went to KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
and took a job as a News Presenter
News presenter
A news presenter is a person who presents news during a news program in the format of a television show, on the radio or the Internet.News presenters can work in a radio studio, television studio and from remote broadcasts in the field especially weather...
in Radio Pakistan. Here he met with another notable Bengali media personality Foteh Lohani. Khan Ata was very interested in film, that is why he started taking music lessons from renowned Pakistani Sarnagi (a kind of musical instrument) player Jawahari Khan. After some days Foteh Lohani moved to London. In 1952 Khan Ata went London as well. There he performed as a singer and actor in several Bengali programs. He met with artist SM Sultan
SM Sultan
Sheikh Mohammed Sultan , better known as SM Sultan, was a painter from Bangladesh. Sultan was born on 10 August 1923 in Masimdia, Narail district, Bangladesh...
and helped him with his savings to buy art supplies for the artist. Rahman and his companions also made arrangements for displaying and selling Sultan's paintings.
In 1953 Rahman enrolled in the Theatre department at City Literary Institute. Rahman studied in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
when he was awarded a UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
fellowship in 1954. Thereafter, he worked as a teacher in London but also took to the stage for several years. In 1956, he returned to home and starred in a film called Jago Hua Sabera (1956) directed by AJ Kader. He played many roles with notable Bengali actress Tripti Mitra.
In 1963 he made his directorial debut with the film Onek Diner Chena, and continued making many notable films like Nawab Sirajuddaula (1967), Saat Vai Champa (1968), Arun Barun Kironmala (1968), Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973), Sujon Sokhi (1976), Ekhono Onek Raat (1997).
In addition to acting, Khan Ataur Rahman was a songwriter with over 500 compositions, some of which remain popular.
Personal life
Khan Ataur Rahman married three times. When he was in London, completing a higher course in CinematographyCinematography
Cinematography is the making of lighting and camera choices when recording photographic images for cinema. It is closely related to the art of still photography...
, he met an English girl named Shirley and married her. On their return to Bangladesh and after having a child, they got divorced. Shirly returned to London with the child. Then Khan Ata married Mahabuba Hasnat. They met in a Radio Station. They had a daughter named Rumana Islam, a Bangladeshi singer. In 1968, Khan Ata married Nilufar Yasmin
Nilufar Yasmin
Nilufar Yasmin is a Bangladeshi singer. She was born on February 13, 1948 at 130/A Park Street, Kolkata. Her father, Lutfar Rahman, belonged to former Provincial Civil Service of British India and her mother Begum Mouluda Khatun comes of an aristocratic family of Murshidabad, who also was a vocal...
, a famous Bangladeshi singer. They had a boy from this family, named Agun, who is also a notable singer of Bangladesh.
Awards
- Pakistan Film Festival Award
- Nigar Award
- International film festival awards at MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and TashkentTashkentTashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and of the Tashkent Province. The officially registered population of the city in 2008 was about 2.2 million. Unofficial sources estimate the actual population may be as much as 4.45 million.-Early Islamic History:... - National Film Award of Bangladesh
External links
- Khan Ataur Rahman at the BanglapediaBanglapediaBanglapedia, or the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, is the first Bangladeshi encyclopedia. It is available in print, CD-ROM format and online, in both Bangla and English. The print version comprises ten 500-page volumes...