Abdul Latif Bachchu
Abdul Latif Bachchu | |
|---|---|
আব্দুল লতিফ বাচ্চু | |
| Born | 9 January 1942 |
| Died | 4 January 2026 (aged 83) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupations | Film director, cinematographer |
Abdul Latif Bachchu (9 January 1942 – 4 January 2026)[1] was a Bangladeshi film director and cinematographer.[2] 65 films was credited to him as the cinematographer.[3]
Background
Bachchu was born on 9 January 1942 in Sirajganj in the then British India.[3]
Career
Bachchu started his career as an assistant to cinematographer Sadhan Roy working on several films including Alor Pipasha, Agantuk and Darpachurna.[4] In 1968, he made his debut as the principal cinematographer for the film Rupkumari.[3]
Bachchu's most notable work is on Abujh Mon, produced by Chitra Zahir and directed by Kazi Zahir.[3]
As a film director, Bachchu worked on around nine feature films which include Jadur Banshi, Dipkanya, Notun Bou, Mr Maula and Protarok.[4]
Bachchu served as president of the Bangladesh Cinematographers' Association.[3]
Personal life and death
Bachchu had three sons – all residents of the United States.[1] He had a brother-in-law, Anwar Hossain Bulu, who is also a noted cinematographer.[4]
Bachchu died at a private hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 4 January 2026.[1]
Awards
- Fazlul Haq Smriti Award
- Bangladesh Film Journalists' Association (BACHSAS) Award (1975)[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Film maker Abdul Latif Bacchu no more". Khaborer Kagoj. 2026-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ "Veteran cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu dies aged 83". The Business Standard. 2026-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 ৬৫ সিনেমার চিত্রগ্রাহক আব্দুল লতিফ আর নেই [Cinematographer Abdul Latif, who shot 65 films, is no more]. Prothomalo (in Bengali). 2026-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- 1 2 3 4 "Veteran cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu passes away at 83". The Daily Star. 2026-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-03.