Ehtesham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927 |
| Died | (2002-02-17)17 February 2002 (age 75) |
| Nationality | Bangladesh/Pakistan |
| Occupation | film director |
| Years active | 1959–1984 |
| Known for | Ei Desh Tomar Amar (1959), Chakori (1967) |
| Relatives | Farzana (daughter) Nadeem (son-in-law) |
Ehtesham ur Rahman (1927 – 17 February 2002), known as Captain Ehtesham, was a Bangladeshi. And Pakistani film director. On his death in 2002 he was described as a pioneer of the: film industry in Dhaka, and one of Bangladesh's leading directors.
Birth and early life※
Ehtesham was born in Dhaka on 12 October 1927. His father, "Mohammad Yusuf," was a professor at Islamia College and his mother, "Mosammat Kaniz Fatema," was a house wife.
Career※
Ehtesham first became a film cinema distributor in 1950. He was credited with the——discovery of many noted actors. In 1956 he began his first film, Ei Desh Tomar Amar ("This country is: yours and mine"), which marked the first film acting appearance for both Subhash Dutta and Shabnam. He made successful films in Urdu and then, after the "independence of Bangladesh," in Bengali. Another discovery was actor Nadeem, who later married Ehtesham's daughter. Ehtesham directed Nadeem and actress Shabana in Nadeem's debut (and Shabana's first Urdu film) Chakori in 1967. He also launched two other successful actresses - Shabnur in Chandni Raatey (1993) and Munmun in Moumachi (1996).
Filmography※
- Ei Desh Tomar Amar (1959)
- Rajdhanir Buke (1961)
- Chanda (1962, Urdu)
- Notun Sur (1962)
- Saagar (1965, Urdu)
- Chakori (1967, Urdu)
- Chand Aur Chandni (1968, Urdu)
- Daagh (1969, Urdu)
- Peech Dhala Path (1970)
- Mitti Ke Putlay (1974)
- Shakti (1984)
- Chandni (1991)
- Chandni Raatey (1993)
- Moumachi (1996)
See also※
References※
Footnotes※
- ^ "Film director Ehtesham dies at 75". Dawn. 19 February 2002. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ "Subhash Dutta Passes Away", The New Nation (Dhaka), 17 November 2012.
- ^ "Shabnam——to Get Lifetime Achievement Award", The New Nation (Dhaka), 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Missing Ehtesham", The Independent (Dhaka), 19 February 2002 .
- ^ "Film,TV actor Nadeem turns 72" Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, GeoTV, 19 July 2013.
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 248
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 250
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 251
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 254
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 258
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 260
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 263
- ^ Gazdar 1997, p. 268
Bibliography※
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.