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{{Short description|Bangladeshi artist}} | {{Short description|Bangladeshi artist (born 1935)}} | ||
{{ | {{about|the Bangladeshi artist|the Bangladeshi actor, writer and screenwriter|Mostafa Monwar}} | ||
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{{infobox person | {{infobox person | ||
|name = Mustafa Monwar | | name = Mustafa Monwar | ||
|image = | | image = File:Mustafa Monwar receives from Md Abdul Hamid presents crests at Daily Star 25th anniversary Dhaka 2016-02-05 (PID-0056008) (cropped).jpg | ||
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1935|09|01|df=y}} | | caption = Monwar in 2016 | ||
|birth_place= [[ | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1935|09|01|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Magura District|Magura]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal Province]], [[British India]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theindependentbd.com/post/58517|title=Mustafa Monwar's birthday to be celebrated Thursday |website= theindependentbd.com|access-date=2017-11-24|date=2016-09-01}}</ref> | |||
|alma_mater = [[Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata]] | | alma_mater = [[Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata]] | ||
|occupation = Painter, sculptor, artist | | occupation = Painter, sculptor, artist | ||
|spouse = {{marriage|Merry Monwar|1965}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Merry Monwar|1965}} | ||
|parents = [[Golam Mostofa (poet)|Golam Mostofa]] | | parents = [[Golam Mostofa (poet)|Golam Mostofa]] | ||
|awards = [[Ekushey Padak]] | | awards = [[Ekushey Padak]] | ||
| signature | | signature = Signature of Mustafa Monwar.jpg | ||
| relatives = [[Nafees Bin Zafar]] (grand-nephew) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Mustafa Monwar''' (born 1 September 1935)<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/many-happy-returns-mustafa-monwar-1793956|title=Many Happy Returns to Mustafa Monwar!|date=2019-09-01|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-09-03}}</ref> is a Bangladeshi artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url= | '''Mustafa Monwar''' (born 1 September 1935)<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/many-happy-returns-mustafa-monwar-1793956|title=Many Happy Returns to Mustafa Monwar!|date=2019-09-01|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-09-03}}</ref> is a Bangladeshi artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/celebrating-mustafa-monwar-artist-extraordinaire-1279603|title=Celebrating Mustafa Monwar, artist extraordinaire|date=2016-09-03|newspaper=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-24|language=en}}</ref> He is a painter, sculptor, radio performer and professor of fine arts. He was awarded [[Ekushey Padak]] in 2004 by the [[Government of Bangladesh]].<ref name=ekushey>{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/02/17/d40217012222.htm|title=10 awarded Ekushey Padak|work=The Daily Star|date=2004-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123175127/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/02/17/d40217012222.htm|archive-date=2022-01-23|accessdate=2024-09-02}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Monwar is the son of poet [[Golam Mostofa (poet)|Golam Mostofa]]. He passed his matriculation exam from [[Narayanganj High School|Narayanganj Government High School]]. He was initially admitted to the [[Scottish Church College]] of the [[University of Calcutta]] where he studied science. Following the advice of the author [[Syed Mujtaba Ali]], he transferred to the [[Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata]] from where he graduated obtaining best result in his class.<ref name=lifetime>{{Cite news|url= | Monwar is the son of poet [[Golam Mostofa (poet)|Golam Mostofa]]. He passed his matriculation exam from [[Narayanganj High School|Narayanganj Government High School]]. He was also a student of [[Dhaka Collegiate School|Dhaka Collegiate school]].He was initially admitted to the [[Scottish Church College]] of the [[University of Calcutta]] where he studied science. Following the advice of the author [[Syed Mujtaba Ali]], he transferred to the [[Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata]] from where he graduated obtaining best result in his class.<ref name=lifetime>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/supplements/star-lifetime-awardees-2016/mustafa-monwar-212635|title=Mustafa Monwar|date=2016-02-05|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-24|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Monwar started his career as lecturer at the [[Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka|East Pakistan College of Arts and Crafts]]. Later, he joined [[Bangladesh Television]] | Monwar started his career as a lecturer at the [[Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka|East Pakistan College of Arts and Crafts]]. Later, he joined the [[East Pakistan]] branch of [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] (now [[Bangladesh Television]]), as director general.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/a-family-affair-the-kings-crown-20427|title=A family affair & the king's crown|date=2014-04-19|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-24|language=en}}</ref> Later he became the director general of the [[Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2003/06/15/d30615140177.htm|title=The Genius of Mustafa Monowar : The mentor of a generation of budding artistes|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=2003-06-15|access-date=2017-11-24|author=Nashid Kamal}}</ref> and the National Media Institute. He also served as a managing director of the FDC.<ref name=guni>{{cite web|url=http://www.gunijan.org.bd/GjProfDetails_action.php?GjProfId=6|script-title=bn:মুস্তাফা মনোয়ার|language=bn|trans-title=Mustafa Monwar|publisher=Gunijan|access-date=2017-11-24}}</ref> | ||
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
During the [[liberation war of Bangladesh]] in 1971, he organized [[puppetry|puppet shows]] at the refugee camps in [[West Bengal]]. His created puppet plays like ''Agachha'' (Weed), ''Rakkhash'' (Monster) and ''A Brave Farmer''. He was known as the "Puppet Man of Bangladesh".<ref name=lifetime/> American documentary filmmaker Lear Levin visited Bangladesh to make a film on his puppets. These scenes were later added to [[Tareque Masud]]'s film ''[[Muktir Gaan]]'' (1995).<ref>{{Cite news|url= | During the [[liberation war of Bangladesh]] in 1971, he organized [[puppetry|puppet shows]] at the refugee camps in [[West Bengal]]. His created puppet plays like ''Agachha'' (Weed), ''Rakkhash'' (Monster) and ''A Brave Farmer''. He was known as the "Puppet Man of Bangladesh".<ref name=lifetime/> American documentary filmmaker Lear Levin visited Bangladesh to make a film on his puppets. These scenes were later added to [[Tareque Masud]]'s film ''[[Muktir Gaan]]'' (1995).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/cultural-activist-recalls-the-liberation-war|title=Cultural activist recalls the Liberation War|date=2013-12-11|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-24|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Monwar's television puppet show ''Moner Kotha'' ran on BTV for 12 years. It tells the story of a little girl called Parul and her seven brothers named Champa who were cursed and turned into flowers. It is based on the folklore ''[[Saat Bhai Champa]]''.<ref name=geppetto>{{Cite news |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/07/29/d40729140199.htm|title=Mustafa Monwar: The modern day Geppetto : 'Painters and artistes never retire from their work'|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=29 July 2004|access-date=2017-11-24}}</ref> He runs Dhaka-based organization Educational Puppet Development Centre (EPDC).<ref name=geppetto/> | Monwar's television puppet show ''Moner Kotha'' ran on BTV for 12 years. It tells the story of a little girl called Parul and her seven brothers named Champa who were cursed and turned into flowers. It is based on the folklore ''[[Saat Bhai Champa]]''.<ref name=geppetto>{{Cite news |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/07/29/d40729140199.htm|title=Mustafa Monwar: The modern day Geppetto : 'Painters and artistes never retire from their work'|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=29 July 2004|access-date=2017-11-24}}</ref> He runs Dhaka-based organization Educational Puppet Development Centre (EPDC).<ref name=geppetto/> | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Monwar has been married to Merry Monwar since 1965. | Monwar has been married to Merry Monwar since 1965. Together they have one daughter, Nandini Monwar and one son, Sadat Monwar. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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* [[Ekushey Padak]] (2004)<ref name=ekushey /> | * [[Ekushey Padak]] (2004)<ref name=ekushey /> | ||
* Anando Bichitra Award (2004)<ref name=geppetto/> | * Anando Bichitra Award (2004)<ref name=geppetto/> | ||
* The Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url= | * The Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/event/words-previous-celebrating-life-1482604|title=Words from Previous Celebrating Life|date=2017-10-28|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-11-24|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Artists of Bangladesh}} | {{Artists of Bangladesh}} | ||
{{Meril Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award}} | |||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:People from | [[Category:Notun Kuri]] | ||
[[Category:Bangladeshi painters]] | [[Category:People from Magura District]] | ||
[[Category:Bangladeshi sculptors]] | [[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi painters]] | ||
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[[Category:Bangladeshi puppeteers]] | |||
[[Category:Scottish Church College alumni]] | [[Category:Scottish Church College alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Government College of Art & Craft alumni]] | [[Category:Government College of Art & Craft alumni]] | ||
[[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]] | [[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]] | ||
[[Category:University of Dhaka | [[Category:Academic staff of the University of Dhaka]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts]] | ||
[[Category:Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy]] | [[Category:Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy]] | ||
[[Category:Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award winners]] | [[Category:Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award winners]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi male artists]] | |||
[[Category:Dhaka Collegiate School alumni]] | |||
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_(cropped).jpg) Monwar in 2016 | |
| Born | 1 September 1935 |
| Alma mater | Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata |
| Occupation | Painter, sculptor, artist |
| Spouse(s) | Merry Monwar ( m. 1965) |
| Parent(s) | Golam Mostofa |
| Relatives | Nafees Bin Zafar (grand-nephew) |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
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Mustafa Monwar (born 1 September 1935)[2] is a Bangladeshi artist.[3] He is a painter, sculptor, radio performer and professor of fine arts. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Monwar is the son of poet Golam Mostofa. He passed his matriculation exam from Narayanganj Government High School. He was also a student of Dhaka Collegiate school.He was initially admitted to the Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta where he studied science. Following the advice of the author Syed Mujtaba Ali, he transferred to the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata from where he graduated obtaining best result in his class.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Monwar started his career as a lecturer at the East Pakistan College of Arts and Crafts. Later, he joined the East Pakistan branch of PTV (now Bangladesh Television), as director general.[6] Later he became the director general of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy[7] and the National Media Institute. He also served as a managing director of the FDC.[8]
Works[edit | edit source]
During the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, he organized puppet shows at the refugee camps in West Bengal. His created puppet plays like Agachha (Weed), Rakkhash (Monster) and A Brave Farmer. He was known as the "Puppet Man of Bangladesh".[5] American documentary filmmaker Lear Levin visited Bangladesh to make a film on his puppets. These scenes were later added to Tareque Masud's film Muktir Gaan (1995).[9]
Monwar's television puppet show Moner Kotha ran on BTV for 12 years. It tells the story of a little girl called Parul and her seven brothers named Champa who were cursed and turned into flowers. It is based on the folklore Saat Bhai Champa.[10] He runs Dhaka-based organization Educational Puppet Development Centre (EPDC).[10]
Monwar's teleplays include The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare and Raktokorobi by Rabindranath Tagore. He showcased his own interpretations of Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale, and The Ugly Duckling. He is the Bangladesh representative of the Denmark-based International Puppet Development Centre.[5]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Monwar has been married to Merry Monwar since 1965. Together they have one daughter, Nandini Monwar and one son, Sadat Monwar.
Awards[edit | edit source]
- All India Fine Arts Competition Award (1957)[5]
- Zainul Abedin Gold Medal
- Ekushey Padak (2004)[4]
- Anando Bichitra Award (2004)[10]
- The Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (2017)[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mustafa Monwar's birthday to be celebrated Thursday". theindependentbd.com. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ "Many Happy Returns to Mustafa Monwar!". The Daily Star. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ↑ "Celebrating Mustafa Monwar, artist extraordinaire". The Daily Star. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "10 awarded Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 17 February 2004. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Mustafa Monwar". The Daily Star. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ "A family affair & the king's crown". The Daily Star. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ Nashid Kamal (15 June 2003). "The Genius of Mustafa Monowar : The mentor of a generation of budding artistes". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ মুস্তাফা মনোয়ার [Mustafa Monwar] (in Bengali). Gunijan. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ "Cultural activist recalls the Liberation War". The Daily Star. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Mustafa Monwar: The modern day Geppetto : 'Painters and artistes never retire from their work'". The Daily Star. 29 July 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ↑ "Words from Previous Celebrating Life". The Daily Star. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
