Kazi Hayat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kazi Hayat
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Hayat Ali Kazi
February 15, 1947 Tarail, Gopalganj, Bengal
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Family | Kazi Maruf (son) |
Kazi Hayat is a famous Bangladeshi film director, producer, writer, and actor. He was born on February 15, 1947. He is well-known for his amazing work in Bangladeshi cinema.
In 2023, he acted in the movie Priyotoma. This film became the highest-earning Bangladeshi movie ever!
Kazi Hayat has won many awards for his films. He has received the Bangladesh National Film Awards eight times. He won for Best Story, Best Dialogue, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Cinematography for different movies. Some of his award-winning films include Dayi Ke (1987), Traash (1992), Chandabaz (1993), Desh Premik (1994), Ammajan (1999), and Itihas (2002).
His Film Journey
Kazi Hayat started working in films in 1974. He first worked as an assistant director. His first movie as a director was The Father in 1979.
In 2014, he released a film called Shorbonasha Yabaa. His son, Kazi Maruf, acted in this movie. In 2020, Kazi Hayat directed Bir. This was his 50th movie as a director! It was also his first time working with the popular actor Shakib Khan.
Later, in 2023, he played Shakib Khan's father in the movie Priyotoma. This romantic film became the highest-earning Bangladeshi film of all time.
About His Life
Kazi Hayat's son, Kazi Maruf, is also an actor.
In January 2022, Kazi Hayat was admitted to United Hospital for a health issue. He received care in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Movies He Directed
Kazi Hayat has directed many films. Here are some of them:
- The Father (1979)
- Dayi Ke? (1987)
- Traash (1992)
- Chandabaz (1993)
- Desh Premik (1994)
- Ammajan (1999)
- Itihas (2002)
- Kabuliwala (2006)
- Ora Amake Bhalo Hote Dilo Na (2010)
- Shorbonasha Yabaa (2014)
- Bir (2020)
Movies He Acted In
Kazi Hayat has also acted in many films. Here are a few:
- Itihas (2002)
- Ondhokar (2003)
- Saajghor (2007)
- Ulta Palta 69 (2007)
- Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na (2010)
- King Khan (2011)
- Boss Number One (2011)
- Tiger Number One (2011)
- Dehorokkhi (2013)
- Faand: The Trap (2014)
- Warning (2015)
- Rangbaz (2017)
- Ami Neta Hobo (2018)
- Chittagainga Powa Noakhailla Maiya (2018)
- Beporowa (2019)
- Rukhe Darao (2024)
Music Videos
Kazi Hayat has also appeared in music videos:
| Year | Song | Singer | Co-Artist | Director | Notes |
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| 2018 | Jodi Hatta Dhoro | Imran Mahmudul, Bristy | Imran Mahmudul, Bristy, Khaleda Akter Kolpona | Saikat Reza |
