Amalendu Biswas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1925 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 61–62) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Jyotsna Biswas |
| Children | Aruna Biswas |
Amalendu Biswas (1925 – 1987) was a Bangladeshi stage actor.[1] Calling Jatra Samrat, he specialized in jatra pala genre. He won Sequence of Merit Award by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1980.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh posthumously in 1989.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Biswas started his career at the British Royal Airforce. He left the service during World War II and formed a jatra troupe Charanika Jatra Shamaj.[3] He performed with the troupe Natta Company while he was in Kolkata.[2]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Biswas was married to Jyotsna Biswas.[4] They had a daughter Aruna Biswas.[5]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
In 2003, annual Amalendu Biswas Memorial Award was launched by Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnayan Parishad (BJSUP) to award notable theater actors.[6][3]
Works[edit | edit source]
- Hitler
- Janoar
- Sirajuddaulah
- Ekti Paisa
- Michel Modhushudan
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Memorial programme on Amalendu Biswas at BSA". The Daily Star. July 1, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Our Talents". The Daily Star. December 31, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tribute to Amalendu Biswas". The Daily Star. October 16, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Q & A : "It's embarrassing to go begging for my own money from producers" -- Aruna". The Daily Star. September 28, 2006. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Serial Biraj Bou conveys a powerful message --Aruna Biswas". The Daily Star. September 24, 2004. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Amalenndu Biswas Memorial Award '07 announced". The Daily Star. November 25, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2016.