Remembering
Humayun Faridi
Fifth death anniversary of versatile actor today
DL Desk
Humayun Faridi was one of the most influential actors of the country, who captivated the audience for over two decades with his powerful and versatile acting skills in theatre, television drama and films.
Today marks the fifth death anniversary of Humayun Faridi, a popular actor and one of the brightest silver screen stars in the countrys filmdom.
Born on 29 May in Dhaka 1952 to ATM Nurul Islam and Begaum Farida Islam, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School in 1968 and passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College in 1970. In the same year, he entered the University of Dhaka to study Organic Chemistry. However, due to the Bangladeshs Liberation War of 1971, the study became impossible. Later, he was admitted to Jahangirnagar University to study Economics and during his time there he was a close associate of Natyacharya Selim Al-Deen, among the few who made immense contributions to establishing a strong theatre base in the country.
Humayun Faridi was one of the principal organisers of drama festival of Jahangirnagar University in 1976 and that helped him to become famous. He became a member of the Dhaka Theatre during his student life in the university. He later acted in numerous dramas on the countrys television.
Faridi was immensely admired for his extraordinary roles in many plays that includes Songsaptak, Pathar Shomoy, Dui Bhai, Sheeter Pakhi, Kothao Keu Nei, Shomudre Gangchil and Kachher Manush.
On the other hand, Faridi start working in the films in the middle in his theatre career, and won the hearts of millions through his work. Some of his prominent films are Dohon, Hulia, Shontrash, Bachelor, Ekattorer Jishu, Mayer Morjada and Aha. He also directed a few TV plays.
Faridi died on February 13 in 2012 in Dhaka. He was suffering from chronic lung disease and physical weakness.
