Manna (actor)
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SM Aslam Talukder popularly known as Manna, was one of the most well known actors in Bangladesh
i film industry.
, Manna acted in over 350 movies. Most of them have done profitable business in an era when the Dhaka-based movie industry faced a drought. Manna's career was initiated in 1984 after he was discovered through a talent search programme by the National Film Development Corporation of Bangladesh.
Manna was the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Film Actors Association. As the General Secretary, Manna was active in the ongoing movement against "vulgarity
" in the Dallywood film industry
. One of the first films that brought Manna to attention was Danga (1992). Other Manna blockbusters are Traash, Chadabaaz and Amma Jaan, the last of which made him a renowned actor in Bangladesh.
On average, Manna acted in 10 movies each year. Among films released last year, Manna played lead roles in commercially successful films including Shajghar, Khomotar Garom, Moner Shathey Juddho, Machine-man, Ulta-Palta 69 and Shotru Shotru Khela. Manna received several prestigious awards including a National Film Award for Best Actor
in 2005.
.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i film industry.
Early life
Born in 1964 in Tangail DistrictTangail District
Tangail is a district in central region of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka division. The population of Tangail zilla is about 3.2 million and its surface area is 3,414.39 km². The main town of Tangail District is the district town Tangail...
, Manna acted in over 350 movies. Most of them have done profitable business in an era when the Dhaka-based movie industry faced a drought. Manna's career was initiated in 1984 after he was discovered through a talent search programme by the National Film Development Corporation of Bangladesh.
Manna was the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Film Actors Association. As the General Secretary, Manna was active in the ongoing movement against "vulgarity
Vulgarity
Vulgarity is the quality of being common, coarse or unrefined. This judgement may refer to language, visual art, social classes or social climbers...
" in the Dallywood film industry
Cinema of Bangladesh
The Bangladeshi film industry has been based in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, since 1956. As of 2004, it produced approximately 100 movies a year, with an average movie budget of about 20,000,000 Bangladeshi taka...
. One of the first films that brought Manna to attention was Danga (1992). Other Manna blockbusters are Traash, Chadabaaz and Amma Jaan, the last of which made him a renowned actor in Bangladesh.
On average, Manna acted in 10 movies each year. Among films released last year, Manna played lead roles in commercially successful films including Shajghar, Khomotar Garom, Moner Shathey Juddho, Machine-man, Ulta-Palta 69 and Shotru Shotru Khela. Manna received several prestigious awards including a National Film Award for Best Actor
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
in 2005.
Death
He died on February 17, 2008 following a heart attackMyocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Danga | Political Action |
| Deshpremik | Patriotism | |
| Lootoraj | ||
| Ammajan | ||
| Abbajan | ||
| Beer Soinik | ||
| Moner Sathe Juddho | ||
| Dui Bodhu Ek Shami | ||
| Bortoman |