Abdullah al Mamun

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birthdate = July 13, 1942
birthplace = Jamalpur, Bangladesh
birthname = Abdullah Al Mamun
deathdate = death date and age|2008|8|21|1942|7|13|mf=y
deathplace = Dhaka, Bangladesh
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occupation = Film director, Actor and Playwright
spouse = Farida Khatun (d. 1984)
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Abdullah Al Mamun ( _bn. আবদুল্লাহ আল মামুন) was a reknowned playwright, actor and filmmaker of Bangladesh. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Jamalpur District. He completed his honours and masters in history from Dhaka University. Mamun wrote his first stage play, "Niotir Parihas", in 1950. Subsequently, under the guidance of Shaheed Muneir Chowdhury, he further developed his skills as a playwright, director and actor. He was associated with the then Pakistan Television (PTV), later renamed Bangladesh Television (BTV), from its very start in 1965. Mamun wrote 25 dramas and seven novels, an autobiography "Amar Ami" and a travelogue "Manhattan". His literature mostly depicts the middle-class lifestyle of Bangladesh. "Ekhono Kritadas", "Tomari", "Amader Sontanera", "Kokilara", "Bibisab", "Meraj Fakirer Maa" and "Mayik Master" are few of his popular plays. Mamun founded drama group "Theatre (Bailey Road)" and was an adviser to quarterly magazine "Theatre". Plays produced by Mamun include "Songsoptok", Pathar Somoy, "Jibon Chhobi" and "Baba".

Abdullah Al Mamun was also an established filmmaker. He made his debut as a filmmaker with "Angikar" in 1972 and earned much critical acclaim for movies like "Sareng Bou", released in 1978. His other acclaimed films include "Ekhoni Somoy", "Dui Jibon", "Sokhi Tumi Kaar" and "Bihanga".

Mamun served many important positions in several civil admin roles including deputy director general of BTV, director general of the National Institute of Mass Communication (Nimco) and director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He won many awards including the prestigious Ekushey Padak, National Film Award and Bangla Academy Award.

Mamun died on August 21, 2008 in Dhaka.

References

*cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |author=Staff Reporter|coauthors= |title= Abdullah Al Mamun passes away |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=51388 |publisher=The Daily Star |id=|language=English|date= 2008-08-22|accessdate=2008-08-28
*cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |author=Staff Correspondent |coauthors= |title= Abdullah Al Mamun passes away |url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/08/22/news0378.htm |publisher=The New Nation |id=|language=English|date= 2008-08-22|accessdate=2008-08-28