Biography and filmography

Humayun Ahmed

Humayun Ahmed was a prominent Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is considered as the greatest writer of his generation.

Humayun Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, Aguner Poroshmoni (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the 19th Bangladesh National Film Awards in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.Another film Shyamal Chhaya (2005) was also based on the same war.His last directed film, Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in the British colonial period.

Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Kamola were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated.

In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khudey Gaanraaj.

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Movies (40)

Bonolota Express

Bonolota Express

2026 · Novel

Debi

Debi

2018 · Novel

Krishnopokkho

Krishnopokkho

2016 · Novel, Lyricist

A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi

A Day in the Life of Anil Bagchi

2015 · Novel

Pleasure Boy Komola

Pleasure Boy Komola

2012 · Director, Story, Lyricist, Dialogue, Screenplay

Khela

Khela

2012 · Story

Amra Jege Achi

Amra Jege Achi

2010 · Director

Aj Jorir Biye

Aj Jorir Biye

2009 · Director, Writer

Love and Repulsion

Love and Repulsion

2009 · Novel

Amar Ache Jol

Amar Ache Jol

2008 · Director, Novel, Art Direction, Lyricist, Dialogue, Screenplay

Bhatir Purush

Bhatir Purush

2008

Daruchini Dwip

Daruchini Dwip

2007 · Novel, Screenplay, Dialogue

Noy Number Bipod Shongket

Noy Number Bipod Shongket

2007 · Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay, Lyricist

Shajghor

Shajghor

2007 · Novel

Openti Bioscope

Openti Bioscope

2007 · Director, Writer

Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master

Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master

2007 · Writer, Director

Forever Flows

Forever Flows

2006 · Novel, Dialogue

The Alienation

The Alienation

2006 · Novel

In Blissful Hell

In Blissful Hell

2006 · Novel

Brikkho Manob

Brikkho Manob

2005 · Director, Story, Screenplay

Hablonger Bazarey

Hablonger Bazarey

2004 · Writer, Director

Shyamol Chhaya

Shyamol Chhaya

2004 · Director, Novel, Screenplay, Dialogue

Chandrokotha

Chandrokotha

2003 · Director, Lyricist, Screenplay, Dialogue

Tara Tinjon

Tara Tinjon

2003 · Director

Chader Aloy Koyekjon Jubok

Chader Aloy Koyekjon Jubok

2002 · Story

Madina

Madina

2000 · Director, Story, Screenplay

Greho Sukh Private Limited

Greho Sukh Private Limited

2000 · Story, Screenplay, Director

Dui Duari

Dui Duari

2000 · Director, Novel, Screenplay, Dialogue

Srabon Megher Din

Srabon Megher Din

1999 · Director, Novel, Dialogue, Screenplay, Lyricist

Somudro Bilash Private Limited

Somudro Bilash Private Limited

1999 · Director, Writer

Bonur Golpo

Bonur Golpo

1999 · Writer, Director

Agun Majid

Agun Majid

1999 · Writer, Director

Ditiyo Jon

Ditiyo Jon

1999 · Director, Writer

Mrittur Opare

Mrittur Opare

1999 · Writer, Director

Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi

Neetu Tomake Bhalobashi

1999 · Director, Story, Producer, Screenplay

Aguner Poroshmoni

Aguner Poroshmoni

1995 · Director, Original Music Composer, Novel, Screenplay

Shonkhonil Karagar

Shonkhonil Karagar

1992 · Screenplay, Novel, Dialogue

Ekdin Hothath

Ekdin Hothath

1986 · Director of Previsualization, Director of Operations

Chele Dekha

Chele Dekha

· Director, Writer

Jaitore

Jaitore

· Director, Story, Screenplay

TV shows (10)