Ataur Rahman
Nationality
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi
Education
M.Sc (Soil Science)
M.Sc (Soil Science)
Occupation
Actor, director, writer
Actor, director, writer
Ataur Rahman (born 18 June 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Award in 2021 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to drama.[1][3]
Career
Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[4][5] He is the founder general secretary of the theater troupe "Nagorik Natya Sampradaya".[1] He is a former chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.[1][6]
Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[1][7]
Awards
- Independence Award (2021)[8]
- Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Award
- “Chakrabak” award as best stage director
- “Loko Natyadal” Gold Medal for stage direction.
- Anyadin & Impress Telefilm award for best character role.
- Alliance Francaise award for contribution in theatre
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Chanel I Rabindra Mela
- Kazi Mahbubullah Lifetime Award
- Ekushey Padak (2001)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Theatre fest marking Ataur Rahman's birthday. The Daily Star(June 18, 2014).
- ↑ Stars share their views. The Daily Star(January 16, 2015).
- ↑ Gazi Mazharul Anwar and Ataur Rahman receive Swadhinata Padak 2021. The Daily Star(2021-05-20). Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Thriving Theatre Fest. The Daily Star(June 3, 2011).
- ↑ Bangladeshi theatre is well appreciated in international arena --Ataur Rahman. The Daily Star(February 17, 2008).
- ↑ "Not enough works on psychological conflict during Liberation War" -- Ataur Rahman. The Daily Star(April 4, 2013).
- ↑ Paeans to Ataur Rahman. The Daily Star(June 20, 2013).
- ↑ 10 named for Independence Award 2021. New Age. Retrieved 2021-03-31.