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Aly Zaker
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| Born | 6 November 1944 Village Ratanpur of Nabinagar Upazila, Brahmanbaria District, Bengal Presidency, British India
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| Died | 27 November 2020 (aged 76) United Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actor, director, businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Zaker |
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Aly Zaker (born 6 November 1944 – died 27 November 2020) was a famous person from Bangladesh. He was an actor, a director, a writer, and a successful businessman. He owned a big company called Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited.
Aly Zaker was also a brave freedom fighter during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This war helped Bangladesh become an independent country. He was also a trustee for the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka, which helps people remember the war.
In 1999, Aly Zaker received the Ekushey Padak award from the Government of Bangladesh. This is a very important award, the second highest a civilian can get in Bangladesh. Aly Zaker passed away on 27 November 2020, at United Hospital in Dhaka. He had been battling cancer and was also being treated for COVID-19.
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About Aly Zaker's Early Life
Aly Zaker was born in Chittagong, a city in Bangladesh. He spent his childhood in different places like Kushtia and Madaripur. His father, Muhammad Taher, was a high-ranking government official. Because his father's job required moving often, Aly Zaker got to experience life in many different parts of the country. Later, his family moved to Khulna and then to Dhaka. He was the third of four children born to Muhammad Taher and Rezia Taher.
Aly Zaker's Family Life
Aly Zaker was married to Sara Zaker. She is also a well-known person in media, a business owner, and works to help society. They had two children together, Iresh Zaker and Sriya Sharbojoya. Both of their children also work in the family business, Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited. Sara Zaker is the deputy managing director of the company.
Aly Zaker's Career and Work
Acting on Stage and Screen
Aly Zaker was very famous for his acting in theatre plays. His acting career lasted for many decades. He was one of the first members of a theatre group called Nagorik. He worked there with his wife, Sara Zaker, and another famous actor and politician, Asaduzzaman Noor, starting in the 1970s.
In 2018, Aly Zaker played the main character in a Bengali version of a play called The Life of Galileo. This play was originally written by Bertolt Brecht. Aly Zaker played Galileo Galilei, a famous scientist from the 17th century. The play was performed in Dhaka for a short time.
His Business Ventures
Aly Zaker was the group chairman of Asiatic 3Sixty. This is a large advertising company in Bangladesh. The company includes many different parts, like Asiatic Marketing Communications Ltd, Talkingpoint, and others. These companies work on advertising, media, public relations, and events.
Aly Zaker's Notable Works
Television Dramas
- Pathar Shomoy
- Bohubrihi
- Aaj Robibar
- Nitu Tomaye Bhalobasi
- Ekdin Hothat
- Nokkhotrer Raat (Guest Appearance)
Theatre Plays
- Dewan Gazir Kissa
- Acholayatan
- Chhayanaut
- Kanthal Bagan (Cherry Orchard)
Films
- Agami (1984)
- Nodir Naam Modhumoti (1996)
- "Brishtee"
- Rabeya (2008)
Awards and Recognition
- Ekushey Padak (1999)
- Selim Al-Deen Padak (2017)
- Shaheed Altaf Mahmud Padak (2017)
- Meril Prothom Alo Awards (2018)
See also
In Spanish: Aly Zaker para niños
