Ferdous Ahmed
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Ferdous Ahmed (born 7 June 1974)[1] is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer,[2][3] and politician.[4] He served as an MP representing the Dhaka-10 constituency.[5]
His work includes Hothat Brishti (1998), Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti (2003), Chandrokotha (2003), Nondito Noroke (2006), Amar Swapna Tumi (2005), Moner Manush (2010), and Guerrilla (2011). He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films Hothat Brishti (1998), Gangajatra (2009), Kusum Kusum Prem (2011), Ek Cup Cha (2014) and Putro (2018).[6][7][8][9]
Although he struggled as a lead actor with flop films such as Modhu Purnima, Raj Golam, Miss Diana, Biplopi Jonota, Bou Hobo , Pritbhi Amare Chai Na, Ei Mon Chai Je and Bolo Na Bhalobashi', his career finally took a turn with in early 2000's successful films such as Premer Jala, Joto Prem Toto Jala, Bostir Meye, Fuler Moto Bou, Jibon Shimante , Rani Khutir Bakhi Itihas, Karagar, Dil To Pagal, Biyanshab, Dukhini Johora , Kheya Ghater Majhi, Sontan Jokhon Shotru, Moynamotir Songshar, Sonar Moyna Pakhi, Shami Niye Juddho , Bou Shashurir Juddho.
Onto 2005 to 2010, he kept his prominence with different types of characters in another wave of successful films such as Na Bolo NA, Dui Noyoner Alo, Ek Buk Jala , Tui Jodi Amar Hoiti Re, A Chokhe Sudhu Tumi , Jamela Sundori, Ziddi Bou, Bristhi Bheja Akash, Bindur Chele , & Golapi Ekhon Bilatey. [10]
Known for his ability to adapt different characters in each films, he has earned the tag of perfectionist as he has proven that there is no need to be a typical fighting type hero to be a stop star. Due to this, he has drawn comparisons to other great lead artists such as * Abdur Razzak, * Farooque, and * Bulbul Ahmed. His foray into Indian Bengali films have made him a undisputable figure in the international scenes as well.
In November 2023, Ahmed was nominated as Awami League's candidate for the Dhaka-10 constituency, replacing the incumbent Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, in the 2024 Bangladeshi selection.[11]
Career
Ferdous Ahmed has become one of the highest-paid actors in Bangladesh.[12] Ahmed was introduced in the film industry by choreographer Amir Hossain Babu.[13] He debuted in the film Buker Vetor Agun. But Hothat Brishti (1998), directed by Basu Chatterjee, was Ahmed's first massive success.[14] He won his first Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for the lead role in the film.[6] He then acted Chatterjee's two other films – Chupi Chupi (2001) and Tak Jhal Mishti (2002).
In 2002, he appeared in Azadi Hasanat Firoz's romance Sobar Upore Prem.[15] In 2003, he performed in Chandrokotha and Kal Shokale. He appeared in Bachelor (2004) and in Meher Nigar (the first film made from the writing of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam). In 2005, he performed in Rakkhushi.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 2006, Ahmed appeared in two films by Didarul Alam. The first was made from Humayun Ahmed's novel, Nondito Noroke, directed by Belal Ahmed.[16]
Ferdous Ahmed owns a film production company, Nuzhat Films,[17] television production house CinemaScope and a wing of event planning studio.[13] He produced his first film Ek Cup Cha (2014).[18][19] which produced Postmaster 71.[18]
Personal life
Ferdous is married to Tania Ferdous, a pilot in profession, since 2004.[20][21] Together they have two daughters, Nuzhat and Namira.[21]
Controversy
During the run-up to the 2019 Indian general election, Ahmed visited West Bengal, India and was campaigning for chief minister and All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. The Indian Union Ministry of Home Affairs revoked his business visa, in turn.[22]
In September 2024, series of WhatsApp messages from a group named "Alo Ashbei" circulated online.[23] The group, reportedly initiated by Ahmed and former state minister Mohammad Ali Arafat, included numerous pro-Awami League entertainers, politicians, and journalists.[24] The leaked chats exposed members discussing strategies against the student-led anti-discrimination protests that took place in July 2024, which called for reform in the government job quota system and later evolved into a broader movement against the Awami League government and then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[25]
The messages revealed in the chats, which included violent and provocative language, sparked outrage among netizens and within the entertainment industry. For instance, actress Aruna Biswas, another member of the group, suggested that they should "dump hot waters on the protesters", a comment she later clarified was misinterpreted.[26]
Filmography
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References
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External links
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