14th death anniv of Abdullah Al Mamun today

The 14th death anniversary of renowned actor, playwright and filmmaker Abdullah Al Mamun will be observed today.

In memory of the playwright, different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes across the country. 

Born in Jamalpur on July 13 in 1942, Abdullah Al Mamun completed his honours and master’s in history from Dhaka University.

He wrote his first stage play ‘Niyotir Parihas’ in 1950. He wrote 25 dramas and seven novels, an autobiography ‘Aamar Aami’ and a travelogue Manhattan. Ekhono Kritadas, Tomari, Amader Sontanera, Kokilara, Bibisab, Meraj Fakirer Maa and Mayik Master are few of his popular plays. His another important drama was Doyeler Sansar based on the short story Doyeler Sansar written by Anirudha Alam.

Abdullah Al Mamun founded theatre troupe Theatre (Bailey Road) and was an adviser to quarterly magazine Theatre. Plays produced by Mamun include Songsoptok, Pathar Somoy, Jibon Chhobi and Baba. He was also a filmmaker. He made his debut as a filmmaker with Angikar in 1972 and earned much critical acclaim for movies like Sareng Bou, released in 1978. His other acclaimed films include Ekhoni Somoy, Dui Jibon, Sokhi Tumi Kaar and Bihanga.

He won many awards including the prestigious Ekushey Padak, National Film Award and Bangla Academy Award.

Abdullah Al Mamun breathed his last in Dhaka on August 21, 2008.