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{{short description|Actor of Bangladesh}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Humayun Faridi
| native_name = হুমায়ুন ফরীদি
| native_name_lang = bn
| image = Humayun Faridi 1.jpg
| birth_name = Humayun Kamrul Islam
| birth_date = {{Birth date |df=yes|1952|5|29}}
| birth_place = Narinda, [[Dhaka]], [[East Bengal]], [[Dominion of Pakistan]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2012|02|13|1952|5|29|df=y}}
| death_place = Dhaka, Bangladesh
| occupation = Actor
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| years_active = 1952{{snd}}2012
| spouse = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|Nazmun Ara Begum Minu|1980|1984|end=divorced}}|{{marriage|[[Suborna Mustafa]]|1984|2008|end=divorced}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=263211|title=2012 in the Rear-view Mirror|date=30 December 2012|work=The Daily Star|access-date=30 December 2022}}</ref>}}
| alma_mater = [[Jahangirnagar University]]
}}

'''Humayun Kamrul Islam'''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-09|title=Humayun Faridi to receive posthumous Ekushey Padak|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2018/02/09/humayun-faridi-receive-posthumous-ekushey-padak|access-date=2020-08-21|website=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref> (known as '''Humayun Faridi'''; 29 May 1952 – 13 February 2012) was a Bangladeshi actor and drama organiser.<ref name=bpedia>{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Sirajul |year=2012 |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]|chapter=Faridi, Humayun|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Faridi,_Humayun |editor2-first=Md|editor2-last=Islam}}</ref> He worked in television dramas, movies and theatre plays. He won [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his lead role in the film ''Matritto'' (2004).<ref name=bpedia/> He was awarded [[Ekushey Padak]] posthumously in 2018 by the [[Government of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/humayun-faridi-receive-posthumous-ekushey-padak-1532308|title=Humayun Faridi to receive posthumous Ekushey Padak|date=10 February 2018|work=The Daily Star|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Faridi was born in [[Narinda]], [[Dhaka]] on 29 May 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of his sisters.<ref name=reaction>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-222354|title=Reactions|date=14 February 2012|work=The Daily Star|access-date=23 November 2022}}</ref> In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School and in 1970 he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.<ref name=bpedia/> In the same year, he entered the [[University of Dhaka]] to study organic chemistry. However, due to the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted to [[Jahangirnagar University]] to study economics and became a close associate of dramatist [[Selim Al-Deen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-02-13/news/224351|script-title=bn:হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই|language=bn|trans-title=Humayun Faridi is no more|date=13 February 2012|access-date=13 December 2022}}</ref>

== Career ==

Faridi was discovered by dramatist [[Nasiruddin Yousuff]], who went to serve as a judge to [[Jahangirnagar University]] where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged.<ref name=complete>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2012/02/04/tribute.htm|title=A Complete Actor|newspaper=The Daily Star|access-date=13 December 2017|date=24 February 2012|first=Tamanna|last=Khan}}</ref> Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival of [[Jahangirnagar University]]. He joined as a member of the ''Dhaka Theatre''. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in the ''[[Shakuntala]]'' rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the character, ''Tokkhok''. After that, he performed in ''Phoni Monsha'' in 1980, ''Kirtankhola'' as Chaya Ranjan in 1981 and ''Keramat Mangal'' as Keramat in 1985.<ref name=reaction/> Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid 1990s in a play called ''Bhut''.<ref name=reaction/>

Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance in ''Nil Nakshar Shandaney'' in 1982.<ref name=rem>{{cite news|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2017/05/30/remembering-humayun-faridi/|title=Remembering Humayun Faridi|date=30 May 2017|access-date=19 June 2017|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune|author=Rumpa Syeda Farzana Zaman}}</ref> He went on to act in ''Bhangorer Shobdo Shuni'', ''[[Songsoptok]]'' (1987–88), ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989), ''Dui Bhai'' (1990), ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991), ''[[Kothao Keu Nei]]'' (1992–93), ''Shomudrey Gangchil'' (1993), ''Kachher Manush'', and ''[[Doll's House (TV series)|Doll's House]]'' (2007–08).<ref name=legacy>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/remembrance/the-legacy-humayun-faridee-1358500|title=The Legacy of Humayun Faridee|date=10 February 2017|access-date=10 February 2017|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref>

Faridi debuted his film acting career in the film ''Din-Mojur'' directed by [[Shahidul Islam Khokon]].<ref name=complete/> He went on to act in ''Shantrash'', ''Top Rongbaz'' and ''Bish Daat''.<ref name=complete/>

== Personal life ==
In the 1980s, Faridi married Nazmun Ara Begum Minu. They had one daughter – Shararat Islam Devyani. The couple got divorced after four years. He was then married to the actress [[Suborna Mustafa]] until 2008.<ref name=legacy/>

Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.<ref name=bpedia/> He was suffering from chronic lungs disease.

== Works ==
=== Film ===
{{Div col}}
*''Onek Diner Asha'' (1964)
*''Alo Amar Alo'' (1971)
*''[[Dahan (1985 film)|Dahan]]'' (1985) - Munir
*''Suchona'' (1988) - Akkel Ali
*''Shontrash'' (1991) - Julmot Ali Khan
*''Top Rangbaaz'' (1991)
*''Utthan Poton'' (1992)
*''Beporoa'' (1992)
*''Sotorko Shoitan'' (1993)
*''Banglar Bodhu'' (1993) - Abul
*''[[Ekattorer Jishu]]'' (1993) - Desmond, the caretaker
*''Anutopto'' (1993)
*''Dola'' (19
*''[[Padma Nadir Majhi]]'' (1993)<ref name=bpedia/>
*''Stree Hotta'' (1993)
*''Duhshahosh'' (1994)
*''Sneho'' (1994) - Thanda Mama
*''Ghatok'' (1994) - Jamir Box
*''Ghrina'' (1994) - BC Lohani
*''Commander'' (1994) - Andu Chora / A.R. Khan
*''Ghorer Shotru'' (1994)
*''Konnadaan'' (1995) - Salamatullah
*''Bishaw Premik'' (1995) - Romeo / Boro vai
*''Anjuman'' (1995)
*''Bichar Hobe'' (1996) - Dobir Morol
*''Baghini Konna'' (1996)
*''Soitan Manush'' (1996)
*''Mayer Odhikar'' (1996)
*''Nirmom'' (1996) - Rustam Ali
*''[[Palabi Kothai]]'' (1997) - Mr. Howladar, Manager
*''Coolie'' (1997) - Keramat Ali Bepari
*''Anondo Asru'' (1997) - Dewan Sharif
*''Tumi Shudu Tumi'' (1997) - Amir Chakladar
*''Praner Cheye Priyo'' (1997) - Billat Ali
* ''[[Ranga Bou]]'' (1998)
*''Vondo'' (1998) - The Great Prince
*''Shanto Keno Mastan'' (1998)
*''Ke Amar Baba'' (1999)
*''[[Madam Fuli]]'' (1999) - Karam Ali
*''Pagla Ghonta'' (1999)
*''Ranga Bou'' (1999)
*''Ashami Bodhu'' (1999)
*''Mone Pore Tomake'' (2000) - Mr. Cotton Ali
*''Joddha'' (2000) - Shuk Narayan / Bablu
*''Kukkhato Khuni'' (2000) - Ismail Sordar
*''Bidroho Charidike'' (2000)
*''Bichchu Bahini'' (2000) - Farid Chowdhury
*''Bhoyongkor Sontrasi'' (2001)
*''Eri Nam Bhalobasha'' (2002)
*''[[Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti]]'' (2003)
*''[[Bir Soinik]]'' (2003) - Ramjan Molla
*''[[Bachelor (2004 film)|Bachelor]]'' (2004) - Abrar Bhai
*''Tyag'' (2004) - Sidhu Bao
*''[[Shyamol Chhaya]]'' (2004) - The Freedom Fighter Commander
*''[[Joyjatra]]'' (2004) - Pocha
*''Matritwa'' (2005) - Jabbar
*''[[Taka (film)|Taka]]'' (2005) - Arman Chowdhury
*''Duratta'' (2006)
*''Bangla'' (2006)
*''[[Mayer Morjada]]'' (2006)
*''Rupkothar Golpo'' (2006) - Drunk man in broken down car
*''Bindur Chhele'' (2006) - Jadab
*''[[Aha! (film)|Aha!]]'' (2007) - Kishlu
*''His Dream, His Nightmare'' (2007) - Ajmol Hossain
*''[[Ki Jadu Korila]]'' (2008) - Kamal Chairman
*''Priotomeshu'' (2009) - Nishad's Brother-in-law
*''Chehara: Vondo-2'' (2010) - Prince
*''Phirey Esho Behula'' (2011)
*''[[Meherjaan]]'' (2011) - Khonkar
*''Ek Cup Cha'' (2014) - Afzal Chowdhury
*''Hulia''
*''Bachelor''
*''Teg''
*''Return Ticket''
*''Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti''
*''Takar Ohonkar''
*''Utthan-Poton''
*''Sottru Voyonkor''
*''Ajker Hitler''
*''Atto-Ohongkar''
*''Shukher Sorgoh''
*''Nil Sagorer Tire''
*''Shashon''
*''Sotru Voyonkor''
*''Lat Shaheb''
*''Kuli''
*''Hingsha''
*''A Desh Kar''
*''Mittar Mrityu''
*''Nor Pishach''
*''Bhalobashi Tomake''
*''Shukher Sorgoh''
*''Churmar''
*''Prem Mane Na Badha''
*''Nistur''
*''Bager Thaba''
*''Premer Jala''
*''Palabi Kuthai''
*''Kalo Choshma''
*''Paharadar''

{{div col end}}

=== Television dramas ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* ''Nil Nakshar Shandhany'' (1982)
* ''Durbin Die Dekhun'' (1982)
* ''Bhangoner Shabdo Shuni'' (1983)
* ''Bakulpur Koto Dur'' (1985)
* ''Dubhuboner Dui Bashinda''
* ''Ekti Laal Shari''
* ''Mohuar Mon'' (1986)
* ''Sat Ashmaner Shiri'' (1986)
* ''Ekdin Hothat'' (1986, TV Movie)<ref name=rem/> - The Teacher
* ''Chanmiar Negative Positive'' (1986)
* ''Manoshi Je Amar (1986)
* ''Poush Phagun-er Pala''
* ''Karo Kono Neeti Nai''
* ''Aloknogor''
* ''Ojattra'' (1987)<ref name=complete/>
* ''[[Songsoptok]]'' (1987–1988)
* ''Pathar Shomoy'' (1989)
* ''Osomoy'' (1989)
* ''Dui bhai'' (1990)
* ''Shiter Pakhi'' (1991)
* ''[[Kothao Keu Nei]]'' (1990)
* ''Shomudre Gangchil'' (1993)
* ''Tini Akjon'' (2005)
* ''Pret'' (2005)
* ''Chandragrasto'' (2006)
* ''[[Kacher Manush (TV series)|Kacher Manush]]'' (2006)
* ''Mohona'' (2006)
* ''[[Vober Hat]]'' (2007)
* ''J Jibon Hoyni Japon'' (2007)
* ''Srinkhal'' (2010)
* ''Prioy Jon Nibash'' (2011)
* ''Arman Bhai The Gentle Man'' (2011)
* ''Rater Otithi''67
}}

=== Theatrical plays ===
*''Montasir Fantasy''
*''Kirtonkhola''
*''Keramot Mongol''
*''Durto wee''

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{iMDb name|1714902}}

{{Bengali theatre}}
{{Bangladesh National Film Award Best Actor}}
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[[Category:1952 births]]
[[Category:2012 deaths]]
[[Category:Jahangirnagar University alumni]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi male film actors]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi male stage actors]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi male television actors]]
[[Category:Best Actor National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak]]

Humayun Faridi - Revision history

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