Humayun Ahmed

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Humayun Ahmed

Writing November 13, 1948

Mohangonj, Bangladesh

Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation. Humayun Ahmed directed films…

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Bonolota Express

Bonolota Express

8.5 2026 Movie
Debi

Debi

7.7 2018 Movie
Shyamol Chhaya

Shyamol Chhaya

8.1 2004 Movie
Kothao Keu Nei

Kothao Keu Nei

9.2 1990 TV Show
Daruchini Dwip

Daruchini Dwip

7.5 2007 Movie
Dui Duari

Dui Duari

8.3 2000 Movie
Pleasure Boy Komola

Pleasure Boy Komola

5.5 2012 Movie
Aguner Poroshmoni

Aguner Poroshmoni

7.8 1995 Movie
Chandrokotha

Chandrokotha

8.4 2003 Movie
Nokkhotrer Raat

Nokkhotrer Raat

10.0 1994 TV Show
Hablonger Bazarey

Hablonger Bazarey

2004 Movie
Openti Bioscope

Openti Bioscope

2007 Movie

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Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation. Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period. Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated. In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khudey Gaanraaj.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Bonolota Express

    Movie Novel

  2. 2018
    Debi

    Movie Novel

  3. 2016
    Krishnopokkho

    Movie Novel

  4. 2015
    A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi

    Movie Novel

  5. 2015
    Tithi's Blue Towel

    TV show Director

  6. 2012
    Pleasure Boy Komola

    Movie Director

  7. 2012
    Khela

    Movie Story

  8. 2010
    Amra Jege Achi

    Movie Director

  9. 2009
    Aj Jorir Biye

    Movie Director

  10. 2009
    Love and Repulsion

    Movie Novel

  11. 2008
    Amar Ache Jol

    Movie Director

  12. 2008
    Bhatir Purush

    Movie

  13. 2007
    Daruchini Dwip

    Movie Novel

  14. 2007
    Noy Number Bipod Shongket

    Movie Director

  15. 2007
    Shajghor

    Movie Novel

  16. 2007
    Openti Bioscope

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 2007
    Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master

    Movie Writer

  2. 2006
    Forever Flows

    Movie Novel

  3. 2006
    The Alienation

    Movie Novel

  4. 2006
    In Blissful Hell

    Movie Novel

  5. 2005
    Brikkho Manob

    Movie Director

  6. 2004
    Hablonger Bazarey

    Movie Director

  7. 2004
    Shyamol Chhaya

    Movie Director

  8. 2004
    Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi

    TV show Writer

  9. 2003
    Chandrokotha

    Movie Director

  10. 2003
    Tara Tinjon

    Movie Director

  11. 2002
    Chader Aloy Koyekjon Jubok

    Movie Story

  12. 2000
    Madina

    Movie Director

  13. 2000
    Greho Sukh Private Limited

    Movie Story

  14. 2000
    Dui Duari

    Movie Director

  15. 1999
    Srabon Megher Din

    Movie Director

  16. 1999
    Somudro Bilash Private Limited

    Movie Director

  17. 1999
    Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi

    Movie Director

  18. 1999
    Agun Majid

    Movie Director

  19. 1999
    Bonur Golpo

    Movie Director

  20. 1999
    Ditiyo Jon

    Movie Director

  21. 1999
    Mrittur Opare

    Movie Director

  22. 1996
    Aaj Robibar

    TV show Writer

  23. 1995
    Aguner Poroshmoni

    Movie Director

  24. 1994
    Nokkhotrer Raat

    TV show Story