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Khalil Ullah Khan
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| খলিল উল্লাহ খান | |
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| Born | 2 February 1934 Sylhet, Assam Province, British India
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| Died | 7 December 2014 (aged 80) Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor |
Khalil Ullah Khan (known as Khalil; 2 February 1934 – 7 December 2014) was a famous Bangladeshi actor. He starred in many films and TV shows. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1976 for his role in the movie Gunda. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award later in his career.
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A Star's Journey: Khalil Ullah Khan
Early Days and First Steps in Acting
Khalil Ullah Khan grew up in a place called Kumarpara in Sylhet. In the early 1950s, he worked as a young officer for the Bangladesh Ansar. This was a special force that helped keep peace and order. He had to leave this job after a disagreement with a local leader.
Later, a film producer named Masud Chowdhury discovered Khalil. He saw Khalil's talent and gave him a role in his film Sonar Kajol in 1953. This movie was directed by Kalim Sharafi and Zahir Raihan.
Becoming a Film Star
Khalil went on to act in many films. He appeared in 11 Urdu language films. One of these was Raihan's Sangam (1964), which was the first color film made in Pakistan. After the Bangladesh Liberation War, Khalil started acting again. He starred in movies like Utshorgo and Ekhane Akash Neel.
In 1976, he won the National Film Award for his acting in Alamgir Kumkum's movie Gunda. Years later, in 2012, he received a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his long and successful career. He was also very well-known for his role as 'Mia' in the BTV play Sangsaptak. Khalil was also the president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.
Films and TV Shows
Khalil Ullah Khan acted in many popular films. Here are some of them:
- Preet Na Jane Reet (1963)
- Sangam (1964)
- Bhawal Sanyasi (1966)
- Begana (1966)
- Kar Bou (1966)
- Hamdam (1967)
- Iss Dharti Per (1967)
- Poonam ki Raat (1967)
- Uljham (1967)
- Gori (1968)
- Janglee Phool (1968)
- Bini Sutar Mala
- Masud Rana (1974)
- Sangram (1974)
- Ei ghor ei shongshar (1996)
- Wada
- Bou Kotha Kow
- Sonar Cheye Dami
- Megher Pore Megh
- Modhumoti
- Gunda
- Fuler Moto Bou
- Dadima
Later Years and Passing Away
Khalil Ullah Khan passed away on 7 December 2014. He was at Square Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He had been unwell for some years, suffering from issues with his lungs, liver, and kidneys. He was hospitalized several times before his death.
