Abdul Kader (c. 1951 – 26 December 2020)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi actor. He was best known for his Bodi role in the television drama serial Kothao Keu Nei.[3] He was also popular for his appearance in the popular Bangladeshi magazine show Ityadi.
Abdul Kader | |
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আব্দুল কাদের | |
Abdul Kader in 2020 | |
| Born | 1951 Sonarang village, Tongibari Upazila, Munshiganj District |
| Died | (aged 69) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1974–2020 |
| Organization(s) | Bitopi Group, Bata Bangladesh |
| Spouse | Khairun Nesa |
| Awards | full list |
Early life
editAbdul Kader started acting after graduating from school. He acted in Rabindranath Tagore's Dakghar as Amal. During 1972–84, for three consecutive years he was the Drama Secretary of the Mohsin Hall Chhatra Sangsad of University of Dhaka. In the Inter-hall Drama Competition in 1982, he became champion and won an award for his performance for Mohsin Hall's play. He also won award for his play in Jaundice O Bibidho Baloon written by Selim Al Deen and directed by Nasiruddin Yousuff.[4]
Abdul Kader was a member of the executive council of Daksu Natyachakra till 1975. He was a member of the Theater Natyagasthi since 1983 and was also the joint editor for four years and the general secretary for six years.[4]
Career
editAbdul Kader's professional career began with teaching. He taught economics at Singair Government College and Louhajang College. After that, worked as an executive in Bitopi Advertising Ltd. He has also been the head of merchandising and retail marketing of multinational footwear and fashion accessory manufacturer and retailer Bata Bangladesh since 1989. He was there for 35 years.Then he joined Bay Emporium Ltd another retail shoe business in Bangladesh He was the COO from 2011-2015 [4][5]
Abdul Kader started acting in television from 1982 and radio drama from 1983. Kader's first serial drama on television was Esho Galper Deshe. Abdul Kader served as the Vice President of the TV Drama Artiste and Playwright's Association (TENASHINAS) for a long time.[6] He was a regular performer on popular magazine shows. Abdul Kader was popular in dramas, advertisements and films. He became known for his role as Bodi in the serial drama Kothao Keu Nei directed by Mohammad Barkatullah and written by Humayun Ahmed.[3] After that he would work with Ahmed again in Nokkhotrer Raat. Besides acting, Abdul Kader also acted in several commercials.[citation needed]
Personal life
editAbdul Kader was born in 1950/51 in the village Sonarang of Tongibari Upazila, Munshiganj District to Abdul Jalil and Anwara Khatun. He was married to Khairun Nesa.[7]
Works
editTheatre plays
editAbdul Kader acted in more than a thousand theater works of about 30 productions in his life. Some of his notable plays are:[6]
- Payer Awaz Pawa Jay
- Ekhono Kritodash
- Tomari
- Spordha
- Dui Bon
- Meraj Fokirer Ma
Television plays
editAbdul Kader acted in more than two thousand plays on television. His notable TV plays are:[4]
- Kothao Keu Nei
- Nokkhotrer Raat
- Matir Kole
- Shirsha Bindu
- Sabuj
- Atoshi
- Kushum Kushum Bhalobasha
- Nitu Tomake Bhalobashi
- Amader Choto Nodi
- Dulabhai
- Oggan Party
- Mobaroker Eid
- Bahurupi
- Ei Makeup
- Dhuli Bari
- Saat Goyenda
- Ek Jonomey
- Jal Pore Pata Norey
- Khan Bahadurer Tin Chele
Filmography
edit- Wrong Number
- Bhalobasha Zindabad (2013)
Awards
edit- TENASHINAS Award
- Mahanagari Sanskritik Gosthi Award
- Magician PC Sorcar Award
- Television Audience Forum Award[8]
Death
editAbdul Kader died of cancer and COVID-19 on December 26, 2020 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.[9][10] He was admitted to the hospital on December 20 after returning from treatment at Christian Medical College Vellore, where he remained until his death.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Somoy Tv News" না ফেরার দেশে অভিনেতা আবদুল কাদের. somoynews.tv (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Renowned actor Abdul Kader passes away". The Business Standard. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ a b চলে গেলেন বদি ভাই. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d চলেই গেলেন অভিনেতা আবদুল কাদের. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Actor Abdul Kader in critical condition, diagnosed with stage IV cancer". The Financial Express. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Abdul Kader passes away". The Daily Star. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Actor Abdul Kader passes away". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Popular actor Abdul Kader passes away". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Actor Abdul Kader loses battle with cancer and Covid-19".
- ^ "President mourns death of prominent actor Abdul Kader". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Actor Abdul Kader suffers from cancer". Daily Sun. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
External links
edit- Abdul Kader at IMDb
- আবদুল কাদের at the Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali)
- বদি নামে পরিচিত অভিনেতা আব্দুল কাদের. BBC Bangla (Interview) (in Bengali). Interviewed by Akbar Hosen. 29 October 2014.
- "Ranga Shokal | Abdul Kader | Talk Show" (Interview) (in Bengali). Interviewed by Kebria, Audity. Maasranga Television. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2020.