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Wasimul Bari Rajib
Bangladeshi actor (1952-2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wasimul Bari Rajib (known as Rajib; 1 January 1952 – 14 November 2004) was a Bangladeshi actor. He served as the managing director of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC).[2] He acted in more than 400 films.[1] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor four times for his roles in Heeramati (1988), Danga (1991), Bidroho Charidike (2000) and Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003).[3][4]
Starting his film career with the movie Rakhe Allah Mare Ke, he quickly became one of the top villains of the film industry in 1980's. Back to back performance as the main villain in films such as Saheb, Jarka, Sakkhor, Prashchitto, Adorshoban, Strir Paona, Ghor Amar Ghor, Jadu Mahal, Omar Akbar, Benam Badhshah, Rajar Meye Bedni, Adil, Aaoyaz, hathkora, Dayi ke, Danga, Goriber Bou, Sandhan, Oshadaron, shopno, Siddhanto, Bondhon, Prem Lorai, Gorjon, Oshanto Shongshar, Khomotaban, Kung Fu Konna, Chor Dakat Police, Makrosha, Jibon Dhara, Sajano Bagan, Dinkal, Harano Sur, Doya Maya, Nonod Vabi, Bhat Dey, Akorshon, Bishorjon, Dukkho Nei, Beporoa, Jogajog, Adesh, Karate Master, Moha Shotru, Orjon, Dayitto, Rokter Bodla, Bishash Obishash, Salma, Sohrab Rustom, Bidrohi Konna, & Golapi Ekhon Dhakai have given him immense popularity and stardom. [5]
After a decade of his career he continued to portray negative characters in the 1990's with his portrayals in films such Grihobodhu, Hotta, Ajker Humgama, Mirjafor, Chakor, Ainer Haat, Trash, Shesh Khela, Sneher Protidan, Golamir Jinjir, Bojropot, Bikkhov, Moha Milon, Deshedrohi, Khuner Bodla, Luttoraj, Matribhumi, Gunda Police, Attotag, Durdanto Dapot , Vangchur, Lajja, Prem O Protishodh, Baghini Konna, Beimaner Shasti, Kotha Dao, Ma Jokhon Bicharok , Munafek, Kaalpurush, Mukti Chai, & Miss Diana.
However with the success of Keyamat Theke Keyamat, he began to solidify his career and his success as a supporting character started eventually moving away from his original negative characters. Some of the movies that have built his popularity and success as a supporting character include national award winning Bidrohi Charidike, as well as Ontore Ontore, Ziddi, Shesh Rokkha, Prem Piyashi, Bhuker Bhitore Agun, Denmohor, Ashami Greftar, Love, Zid, Shesh Thikana, Shopner Purush, Praner Cheye Priyo , Oporajito Nayok, Meyer Odhikar, Deshdantor, Bhalobashi Tomake, Ananta Bhalobasha, & Vondo .
As a politician, Rajib served as the president of JASAS, the cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[6]
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Career
In 1979, Rajib debuted acting in the film Rakhe Allah Mare Ke.[1] He played as an antagonist in Sohanur Rahman Sohan's romantic drama Ananta Bhalobasha with Shakib Khan, which was his on-screen debut in 1999. He won his fourth Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sahoshi Manush Chai in 2003.
Rajib was married to Ismat Ara Debi. Together they had a son Deep.[7]
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Political career
Rajib was a founding organizational secretary of Jatiotabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (JASAS), an affiliate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He later served as the general secretary and continued to hold the position of president until his death.[8][6]
Death
Rajib died from stomach cancer on 14 November 2004, at the age of 52. He was buried at the City Corporation Cemetery in Sector 4 of Uttara, Dhaka.
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