Amir Hossain Babu
Amir Hossain Babu | |
|---|---|
আমির হোসেন বাবু | |
| Born | 28 March 1952 |
| Died | 9 July 2003 (aged 51) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Dhaka College (BA) |
| Occupations | Dancer and choreographer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Rafi Hossain Srabon |
| Awards | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Choreography |
Amir Hossain Babu (28 March 1952 – 9 July 2003) was a Bangladeshi dancer, choreographer and actor.[1] He earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Choreography two times for his contribution in the films Beporoya (1992) and Meghla Akash (2001).[2][3]
Background
Amir Hossain Babu was born on 28 March 1952 in Feni District in the then East Bengal.[4] His father, Md Delawar Hossain, worked at WASA. Babu had three younger sisters Dolly, Shelly and Lily.[4] He completed his SSC from BAF Shaheen College Dhaka and BA from Dhaka College.[4]
Career
Babu's first choreographed film Doyal Murshid was released in 1973.[4]
Babu also acted in several films including Abar Tora Manush Ho, Badsha, Jadur Bashi and Premik.[4]
Actor Ferdous Ahmed was discovered by Babu . In 1997, following the death of Salman Shah, he scheduled to make a dance based film named Nach Moyuri Nach. Since, Shah was dead untimely, he needed a new lead actor. So, he auditioned for a new hero and chose Ahmed for the role. The shooting began initially, but the film was shelved.[5]
Personal life and death
Babu was married to singer Sabina Yasmin but was divorced before his death.[4] Together they had a son, Rafi Hossain Srabon.[6][4]
Filmography
- Ovagi (1975)
- Gunda (1976)
- Dost Dushman (1977)
- Alankar (1978)
- Aradhona (1979)
- Jibon Nouka (1981)
- Lal Kajal (1982)
- Nantu Ghotok (1982)
- Rajanigandha (1982)
- Najma (1983)
- The Hunger (1984)
- Noyoner Alo (1984)
- Princess Tina Khan (1984)
- Awara (1985)
- Miss Lolita (1985)
- Mohanayok (1985)
- Lalu Mastan (1987)
- Rajlakshmi Srikanta (1987)
- Surrender (1987)
- Swami Stree (1987)
- Bheja Chokh (1988)
- Jibon Dhara (1988)
- Jogajog (1988)
- Bhaijaan (1989)
- Byathar Daan (1989)
- Ranga Bhabi (1989)
- Satya Mithya (1989)
- Ankhi Milon (1990)
- Dolna (1990)
- Danga (1991)
- Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991)
- Ochena (1991)
- Top Rangbaaz (1991)
- Beporoa (1992)
- Bondhu Amar (1992)
- Chorer Bou (1992)
- Ondho Bishwas (1992)
- Abujh Sontan (1993)
- Keyamot Theke Keyamot (1993)
- Moushumi (produced and choreographed) (1993)
- Ondho Prem (1993)
- Bikkhov (1994)
- Golapi Ekhon Dhakai (1994)
- Sujon Sokhi (1994)
- Papi Shatru (1995)
- Moumachi (1996)
- Nirmom (1996)
- Tomake Chai (1996)
- Anondo Osru (1997)
- Baba Keno Chakor (1997)
- Biyer Phul (1999)
- Ononto Bhalobasa (1999)
- Meghla Akash (2001)
- Hason Raja (2002)
References
- ↑ "Dance show pays tribute to Amir Hossain Babu". New Age. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
- ↑ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
- ↑ "PM hands over national film awards". The Daily Star. UNB. 2003-09-11. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 নৃত্যশিল্পে বিশেষ অবদান রাখা নৃত্যশিল্পী আমির হোসেন বাবুর মৃত্যুবার্ষিকী আজ. Nirapad News (in Bengali). 2024-07-09. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ "Ferdous Ahmed got his first break from Amir Hossain Babu". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ↑ "Sabina Yasmin's Children: A Life Of Success Beyond Music!". musicgoln.com. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-06-08.