Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Uzzal (known by the stage name Uzzal; 28 April 1946) is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer and director. He made his film debut in the Subhash Dutta directed film Binimoy. In addition to acting, he also produced and directed films. He acted in over 100 films and also in about 100 television plays. Notable films in which he starred include Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi and Nalish. His directorial works include Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.
Early life Uzzal was born in Jantihar village, Faridpur, Pabna District in the then British India. He was a student of the University of Dhaka. He passed his MA in international relations in 1970 from Dhaka University. While staying at the SM hall of Dhaka University in 1967–69, he played the role of a hero in university plays or in dramas staged by TSC, and Sujata or Rubina was his co-artist.
Career From 1967 to 1969, he used to act in dramas on Dhaka Television. In 1970, Uzzal debuted his acting career in Subhash Dutta's film Binimoy. He made his first film debut with actress Kabori. Then, in 1972, he played a role in the Yousuf Zahir directed comedy-dramatic film Ieye Korey Biye with Bulbul Ahmed and Bobita. In the same year, he played a role in the Subhash Dutta directed film Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi based on Bangladesh War of Liberation. Over the years, he acted with actresses like Kabori, Rozina, Bobita, Shabana, Shabnam, Sucharita, and Dolly Anwar. He suffered a leg injury during the shooting of the film Oporadh. He acted in films such as Janata Express, Kudraat and Phooler Shori after the accident.
Uzzal also directed the films Shakti Porikkha, Tibro Protibad, and Paaper Shasti.
Uzzal is involved in the Film Producers and Distributors Association and is a member of the Film Censor Board.
Political career He is very active in politics. He was senior vice president of Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (Jasas), cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Filmography Year Title Role Note 1970 Binimoy Munir First film Megher Pore Meg Mohsin 1972 Arunodoyer Agnishakkhi Asad The first film opposite Babita Kach er Sworgo Lalon Fakir Lalon Samadan Shelim Shikriti 1973 Ieye Korey Biye Tenu Duti Mon Duti Asha Paye Cholar Path Balaka Mon 1974 Shonibarer Chithi 1975 Donnhi Meye 1976 Gormil Samadi 1977 Onuvob Dom Maro Dom Pinjor Rupali Soykothe 1978 Agnishika Ochena Othiti Dabi Bondhu Fakir Majnu Shah Mohesh Khalir Bake 1979 Onuragh Bela Sesher Gaan 1980 Ekhoni Somoy 1981 Janata Express 1982 Nalish Lal Kajol Kudrat Nijere Haraye Khuji Opobad Banglar Mukh Bedin Dosti Amir Fakir Ujjal Produced Ushila Nasir Ujjal Produced Ghor-Songsar Karon Niyot Bishal Chor Dakat Police Chitter Number One Raj Shinghason 1989 Birangona Shokona 1990 Nalish Gitin Gosh 2009 Jaan Amar Jaan Sobar Upore Tumi 2011 Wanted King Khan Ashraf Iqbal 2012 Don Number One Durdorsho Premik Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna Raja Surjo Kha Jang Bahadur Sher Khan 2014 Kothin Protishodh Hero: The Superstar 2015 Rajababu - The Power 2020 Shahenshah
As director Shokti Porikkha (1994) Tibro Protibad Paper Shasti
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