Humayun Ahmed: Difference between revisions

Browse history interactively ← Previous editContent deleted Content addedVisual WikitextInline

Revision as of 03:52, 6 June 2009 editAmaury (talk \| contribs)Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers98,541 editsm Reverted edits by 62.120.169.65 to last revision by Drmies (HG)← Previous edit		Latest revision as of 06:49, 13 January 2025 edit undoBhairava7 (talk \| contribs)Extended confirmed users, Page movers, New page reviewers, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers17,388 editsm Undid edits by 74.12.29.68 (talk) to last version by Mustafamihir: not providing a reliable source (WP:CITE, WP:RS)Tags: Undo SWViewer [1.6]
Line 1:		Line 1:
			{{Short description\|Bangladeshi author and filmmaker (1948–2012)}}
	{{article issues
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=August 2024}}
	\| POV = May 2009
	\| copyedit = May 2009
	\| BLPunsourced = May 2009
	}}

	{{Infobox writer		{{Infobox writer
	\| name = Humayun Ahmed		\| name = Humayun Ahmed
			\| native_name = হুমায়ূন আহমেদ
	\| imagesize = 150px
			\| native_name_lang = bn
	\| caption = Writer Humayun Ahmed
			\| image = Humayun Ahmed 13Nov2010.jpg
	\| birthname =
			\| caption = Ahmed in 2010
	\| birthdate = {{Birth date and age\|1948\|11\|13\|df=y}}
			\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1948\|11\|13\|df=y}}<ref>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed's 71st birth anniversary : Refined musical taste of Humayun Ahmed \|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2019/11/13/humayun-ahmed-s-71st-birth-anniversary-refined-musical-taste-of-humayun-ahmed \|work=Dhaka Tribune \|date=13 November 2019 \|access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref>
	\| birthplace = Kutubpur, ], ]
			\| birth_place = ], ], ]
	\| deathdate =
			\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|2012\|07\|19\|1948\|11\|13\|df=y}}
	\| deathplace =
			\| death_place = New York City, United States
	\| yearsactive = 1972-Present
			\| resting_place = ], ], Bangladesh<ref name=buried />
	\| occupation = ], ]
			\| occupation = Writer, film director, academic, dramatist
	\| nationality = ]i
			\| nationality = Bangladeshi
	\| ethnicity =]
			\| alma_mater = ] (PhD)
	\| citizenship =]
			\| spouse = {{Unbulleted list\|{{marriage\|Gultekin Khan\|1976\|2004\|end=divorced}}\|{{marriage\|]\|2004}}<ref name=YouTube>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJs5kugl5l4&feature=youtu.be&t=3946 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/hJs5kugl5l4\| archive-date=12 December 2021 \|url-status=live\|script-title=bn:চার বছর হুমায়ুন আহমেদ একা একা ঈদ করেছেন । ঈদের দিন খাবার দেবার মত লোক ছিলোনা । \|date=13 November 2019 \|website=Radio Amber \|language=bn \|access-date=5 November 2020 \|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>}}
	\| education = ] in polymer chemistry
			\| children = 7, including ] and ]
	\| alma_mater = ]
			\| relatives = {{unbulleted list\|] (brother) \| ] (brother)}}
	\| period =
			\| awards = {{ubl\|]\|]}}
	\| genre = ], ], ], ], ]
			\| signature = Signature Humayun-Ahmed-13Nov2010.jpg
	\| subject = social life, nature's mystery, wish-fulfillment
	\| ~~movement~~ =		\| years_active = 1972–2012
	\| spouse = ] (2003 - present)<br/>Gultekin (1973-2003)
	\| children = Nova, Sheela, Bipasha, Nuhash, Nishad
	\| relatives = ], ]
	\| movement =
	\| notableworks =Jostnya O Jononeer Golpo (tr. The story of Mother and moonlit night)
	\| awards = ], ]
	\| influences = Imdadul Haq Milon, Anisul Haque
	\| influenced =
	\| signature =
	\| website =
	\| portaldisp =
	}}		}}

			'''Humayun Ahmed''' ({{langx\|bn\|হুমায়ূন আহমেদ}} ]]; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012)<ref name=birth>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-243793 \|title=The storytelling magician \|date=28 July 2012 \|work=The Daily Star \|access-date=8 December 2017 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed dies \|date=19 July 2012 \|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2012/07/19/humayun-ahmed-dies \|work=bdnews24.com \|access-date=22 January 2018}}</ref> was a Bangladeshi novelist, ], screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed turns 63- Absence makes the heart grow fonder \|url=http://news.priyo.com/entertainment/2011/11/13/humayun-ahmed-turns-63-absence-42368.html \|work=priyo.com \|date=13 November 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721123624/http://news.priyo.com/entertainment/2011/11/13/humayun-ahmed-turns-63-absence-42368.html \|archive-date=21 July 2012 \|access-date=23 March 2012}}</ref> His breakthrough was his debut novel '']'' published in 1972.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Mahmudul Hasan Hemal \|date=4 September 2012 \|title=Book review: Nondito Noroke, Masterpiece of a master storyteller \|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_04-09-2012_Nondito-Noroke_251_1_19_1_1.html \|newspaper=Daily Sun \|location=Dhaka \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112091719/http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_04-09-2012_Nondito-Noroke_251_1_19_1_1.html \|archive-date=12 November 2014 \|access-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books.<ref name="na27Jul2012" /><ref name="toi" /> He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=13 November 2022 \|title=Humayun Ahmed and the impact of his works on Bengalis \|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/humayun-ahmed-and-impact-his-works-bengalis-530810 \|access-date=2023-03-31 \|website=The Business Standard \|language=en}}</ref> Pakistani English newspaper ] referred to him as the cultural legend of ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=AFP \|date=20 July 2012 \|title=Bangladesh mourns death of cultural legend Humayun Ahmed \|url=https://www.dawn.com/2012/07/20/bangladesh-mourns-death-of-cultural-legend-humayun-ahmed/ \|access-date=2023-03-31 \|website=DAWN.COM \|language=en}}</ref>
	'''Humayun Ahmed''' (]: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ) (born ]) is arguably the most famous contemporary Bengali fictionist and playwright. He has been writing for over thirty five years. Formerly a professor of ] at the ], ], he is now a full-time author and movie-maker.

			In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films – each based on his novels. Some of his notable films are: '']'', '']'', ''], ], ], ]'' and ''].'' He was one of the most influential dramatist in Bangladesh during the 1990s, when he wrote the most popular soap operas. His works, such as '']'', '']'', and '']'', are still considered masterpieces by fans and critics.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Humayun Ahmed: The Creator of Versatile Fictional Characters \|url=https://unb.com.bd/category/Lifestyle/humayun-ahmed-the-creator-of-versatile-fictional-characters/54866 \|access-date=2023-03-31 \|website=unb.com.bd}}</ref> Many Bangladeshi filmmakers are still inspired by his works.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Syeda \|first=Maisha \|date=9 December 2021 \|title=National award winner Kajol Ibrahim launches her memoir \|language=en \|work=The Daily Star \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/culture/books/news/national-award-winner-kajol-ibrahim-launches-her-memoir-2913321 \|access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref> His films ''Shyamol Chhaya'' and ''Ghetuputra Komola'' were submitted for the ] and ] respectively in the ] category.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=''Shyamol Chhaya'' going to the Oscars \|work=The Daily Star \|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/09/15/d509151401103.htm \|access-date=11 March 2022 \|archive-date=25 December 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225153948/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/09/15/d509151401103.htm \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=13 June 2008 \|title=Budget implementation hinges on political stability, says FBCCI \|language=en \|work=The Daily Star \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-40939 \|access-date=11 March 2022}}</ref> Later he set up his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra.
	==Introduction==
	Towards the end of the 20th century Humayun Ahmed emerged as the most prominent novelist and story-writer of ] since ]. At least for the last two decades, Humayun Ahmed's books have been topping the bestseller list by a big margin<ref></ref>. He has also achieved unprecedented success as a playwright since he started writing screenplays for television in late 1980s. In the early 1990s, he entered the movie-world and proved to be a successful ] in spite of clear departure from the trend of traditional ]i movies. Although his novels and stories frequently build around urban middle-class life, his focus on rural Bangladesh is not at all negligible.

			Widely regarded as the greatest novelist in Bangladesh's history, he is considered one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali literature,<ref>{{Cite web\|date=5 January 2017\|title=Most popular film directors in Bangladesh\|url=http://businesshabit.com/@businesshabit/most-popular-film-directors-in.html\|access-date=28 December 2021\|website=Business Habit\|language=en}}</ref> his works are characterized by ], ], ], and ]. In recognition of the works of Humayun, '']'' wrote, "Humayun was a custodian of the Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from ] to ] without any war or revolution." and entitled him "The ] of Bangladesh".<ref>{{Cite news \|date=16 August 2012 \|title=Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/rashidul-bari/tears-for-humayun-ahmed-the-shakespeare-of-bangladesh/articleshow/15515838.cms \|access-date=2023-02-05 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ] described him as the most popular writer in the ] for a century, and according to him (Sunil), Humayun Ahmed was even more popular than ].<ref>{{Cite magazine \|title=In remembrance of Humayun Ahmed: 8th death anniversary observed \|url=http://www.dhakacourier.com.bd/news/Culture/In-remembrance-of-Humayun-Ahmed:-8th-death-anniversary-observed/2605 \|access-date=2023-02-05 \|magazine=Dhaka Courier \|language=en}}</ref> Humayun Ahmed's books have been the top sellers at the ] during every year of the 1990s and 2000s.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shamim Ahsan \|date=21 February 2004 \|title=A Grand Convergence of Minds \|work=The Daily Star \|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/02/02/event.htm \|access-date=22 January 2018 \|archive-date=23 January 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072217/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/02/02/event.htm \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He won the ] a record seven times in directing, screenplay and story for the films ''Ghetuputra Komola'', ''Aguner Poroshmoni'', ''Shonkhonil Karagar'', '']'' and ]. He also won the ] in 1981 and the ] in 1994 for his contribution to the ].
	Humayun Ahmed often shows a fascination for creating stories around supernatural events. Also, he is considered the father of modern ] ], having published a number of science fiction books since the 1980s. As an author, he essentially belongs to the genre whose style is characterized by ]<ref> Faizul Latif Chowdhury (2007), ''Review of Lilaboti'', ''Prothom Alo'', Dhaka.</ref> In a popular survey conducted by the ], Humayun Ahmed was elected as one of the ten great living ].

	==~~Family~~ and background==		==Early life and background==
			Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948, in the Moulvi Bari of ] in ],<ref name=netrokona group=note>Current ] region was a ] under ] during 1882–1984.</ref> which was then a part of the ] of ] in the ] (now Bangladesh).<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-243229 \|title=Humayun's birthplace and some of his dreams \|date=23 July 2012 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref name=birth/><ref name=bio>{{cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-242914 \|title=Humayun Ahmed at a glance \|date=21 July 2012 \|access-date=24 November 2015 \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> His mother, Ayesha Foyez ({{nee\|Khatun}}) (1930–2014), was a homemaker.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/humayun-ahmeds-mother-passes-away-43577 \|title=Humayun Ahmed's mother passes away \|date=27 September 2014 \|access-date=25 November 2015 \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> His father, ] (1921–1971), was a sub-divisional police officer in ] and was killed in 1971 during the ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-211132 \|title=Hindus attacked, raped \|date=22 November 2011 \|access-date=28 December 2015 \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> His grandfather, Azimuddin Ahmed, was the son of the ] ] Jahangir Munshi.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.goodreads.com/work/best_book/42817571\|title=আমার ছেলেবেলা\|website=www.goodreads.com\|access-date=2021-03-16}}</ref> Humayun's brother, ], is a writer and academician. Another brother, ], is a cartoonist. He had three sisters – Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid and Rukhsana Ahmed.<ref name=palo>{{cite news \|url=http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-12-05/news/283390 \|script-title=bn:হুমায়ূনের কবরে স্বজনেরা \|date=24 August 2012 \|publisher=Prothom Alo\|language=bn \|access-date=22 January 2018 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150112002829/http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-12-05/news/283390 \|archive-date=2015-01-12}}</ref>
	Humayun Ahmed was born to Foyzur Rahman and Ayesha Foyez on 13 November of ] in ] of ] district in the then ], now ]. It is through him that the colloquial language of rural Mymensingh found a permanent seat in ]. His father, a police officer and literature aficionado, was killed by the Pakistani army during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971.{{Fact\|date=February 2007}} Small wonder that the behaviour and attitude of police officers of Bangladesh often feature in his stories and novels. Humayun Ahmed's younger brother ], who is a university professor, is also a very popular writer of children's books and science fiction <ref> </ref>. Recently Iqbal has also earned reputation as a newspaper columnist and a human rights activist. </br>
	Their brother, ], is the editor of the only cartoon magazine of Bangladesh ] and a cartoonist of repute as well as popular writer. Humayun Ahmed married Gultekin, granddaughter of Principal ], in 1973. They had five children, but were divorced in 2005 as Humayun Ahmed decided to marry Meher Afroz ], a young actress who was a friend of his daughter and whom he had met when she was only 12 years old. Shaon's ambitious mother Tohura Ali became an MP in 2009, after Awami leader Sheikh Hasina gave her a nomination for one of the seats reserved for women. This affair followed a similar unsuccessful one with another juvenile actress named Deepa Islam, daughter of another of his close friends. These and other similar relations brought him much infamy in the conervative society of Bangladesh. This also caused huge mental stress upon the author.

			During his childhood, Humayun Ahmed lived in ], ], ], ], ] and where his father was on official assignment.<ref name=bio/>
	==Education and teaching career==
	Humayun Ahmed attended the ] and ] for his secondary education. For his higher secondary education, he attended the ]. He received excellent scores in Secondary School Certificate (SSC). He obtained the second position in combined merit list of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination of the ] Board. After graduating from the ] with excellent grades, Humayun Ahmed joined the department of chemistry in the same university as a lecturer. He obtained his ] in ] from the ] under the guidance of Professor ]. Professor Dr. Humayun Ahmed retired from the ]
	for the sake of writing and film-making <ref> ''Chobi Bananor Galpo'' by Humayun Ahmed</ref>. Notably, he is an honorary fellow in writing at the ].

			==Education and early career==
	==Literature==
			Ahmed studied in ].<ref>{{cite news \|author=Pranabesh Chakraborty \|date=22 December 2011 \|title=Collegiate School to celebrate 175 years \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-215105 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=29 December 2015}}</ref> He passed the ] examination from ] in 1965.<ref name=bio/> He then passed ] from ]. Humayun Ahmed earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in ] from the ].<ref name=bio/> He joined as a faculty member of the same university.<ref name=bio/> Later he earned his PhD in ] from ]. He returned to Bangladesh and taught in the department of chemistry in University of Dhaka for several more years<ref name=bio/>
	{{Unreferenced section\|date=May 2009}}
	Humayun Ahmed had a meteoric rise in ] literature. His first novel, ''Nondito Noroke'' (tr: In blissful Hell by ]), written while he was still a student of the ], gained immediate popularity and critical acclaim. Equally successful was his second novel, ''Shankhanil Karagar'' (tr: The Conch-blue Prison), later made into a successful film by Nasiruddin Yusuf. Humayun Ahmed went on to become one of the most prolific writers in Bengali literature, having published around one hundred and fifty novels to date.

			== Works ==
	Along with his more traditional novels and short stories, Humayun Ahmed is often credited with creating or maturing many literary ]s in ]. The rise of Bengali ] can largely be attributed to Humayun Ahmed and ], his younger brother.
			=== Novels ===
			Ahmed wrote his debut novel '']'' ''(In Blissful Hell)'' during the ] while he was a university student.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Mahmudul Hasan Hemal \|date=30 January 2016 \|title=Humayun Ahmed:A Moonlit Writer \|url=http://www.observerbd.com/2016/01/30/133619.php \|newspaper=The Daily Observer}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|author1=Ashik Hossain \|author2=Sulaiman Niloy \|date=20 July 2013 \|title=Book industry still gloomy \|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/07/20/book-industry-still-gloomy \|newspaper=bdnews24.com \|access-date=16 December 2015}}</ref> The novel was published in 1972 by the initiative of writer ] under Khan Brother's Publishers.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-243795 \|title=Sofa's inspiration... \|date=28 July 2012 \|work=The Daily Star \|access-date=22 January 2018 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2016/11/15/thirteen-unknown-facts-humayun-ahmed/ \|title=Thirteen unknown facts about Humayun Ahmed \|work=Dhaka Tribune \|language=en-US \|date=15 November 2016 \|access-date=22 January 2018}}</ref> From his very first novel, his themes included the aspirations of average middle-class urban families and portrayed quintessential moments of their lives.<ref name=essential>{{cite news \|author=Rayaan Ibtesham Chowdhury \|date=24 July 2014 \|title=The Essential Humayun Ahmed \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/the-essential-humayun-ahmed-34402 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=25 November 2015}}</ref> His second novel was '']''.<ref name=ekushey2014>{{cite news \|author=Shah Alam Shazu \|date=23 February 2014 \|title=Humayun Ahmed's works sell big at Ekushey Book Fair \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/humayun-ahmeds-works-sell-big-at-ekushey-book-fair-12545 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=16 December 2015}}</ref>

			Ahmed wrote fictional series featuring recurring characters such as ] (21 novels), ] (19 novels and 11 short stories), ] (6 novels)<ref name=ekushey2014/><ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/about-writer-humayun-ahmed-misir-ali-1664257 \|title=About Misir Ali \|date=24 November 2018 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/shubhro-epitome-perfection-1354957 \|title=Shubhro: An Epitome of Perfection \|date=3 February 2017 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref> Other important non-rucurring characters are ], ] and more. He wrote several novels based on the ] – '']'', ''Matal Hawa'', ''Paap'', ''1971'', '']''.,<ref name=ekushey2014/> and '']''. He also wrote many romantic novels including '']'', ''Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool'', ''Noboni'', ''Krishnopoksho'', ''Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran'', and ''Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane''.<ref name=ekushey2014/> His novel '''''Gouripur Junction''''' was translated in nine languages.<ref name=ekushey2014/>
	His contribution to the comic genre is also considerable. His televised drama ''Bohubrihi'' was one of the most successful productions of the national TV of the country called ]. Its characters are still household names twenty years later. The drama combined a subtle comic wit with a social message, as did his successful comic essay collection ''Elebele''. Humayun Ahmed later developed ''Bohubrihi'' into a novel.

			Ahmed wrote autobiographies, ''Amar Chelebela'', ''Ballpoint'', ''Fountain Pen'', ''Hiji-biji'', ''Hotel Graver Inn'', ''May Flower'', ''Kath Pencil'', ''Lilabotir Mrityu'', ''New York-er Nil Akashe Jhokjhoke Rod'' and ''Rong Pencil''.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.amarboi.com/2013/06/hotel-graver-inn-hymayun-ahmed.html \|title=Amar Boi: Hotel Graver Inn \|access-date=19 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.jjdin.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=15-11-2013&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=658&cat_id=3&menu_id=73&news_type_id=1&index=1 \|script-title=bn:হুমায়ূন আহমেদ স্বপ্নকারিগরের স্বপ্নগাথা \|date=15 November 2013 \|newspaper=Jaijaidin \|language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-210119 \|title=Humayun Ahmed Book Fest in full swing \|date=15 November 2011 \|access-date=29 December 2015 \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref><ref name=ekushey2011>{{cite news \|author=Jamil Mahmud \|date=5 February 2011 \|title=Steady start at 'Ekushey Boi Mela' \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-172842 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=29 December 2015}}</ref>
	Though set in the realities of middle class life, Humayun Ahmed's works display a particular penchant for the mysterious and unexplained. He himself and his literature are often referred to as "moon-struck", and references to the full moon in his prose are numerous. In almost every one of Ahmed's novels, there is at least one character who possesses an extraordinary milk of kindness—a characteristic of Humayun Ahmed’s writing. Also, he is prone to create funny characters through which he reveals social realities and passes on his message.

	===~~Books~~ ~~for~~ ]===		=== Television and film ===
			Ahmed's first television drama was ''Prothom Prohor'' (1983), directed by ].<ref>{{cite news \|script-title=bn:বিদায় হুমায়ূন! যেভাবে শুরু \|url=http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-07-26/news/276774 \|newspaper=Prothom Alo \|date=26 July 2012 \|language=bn \|access-date=22 January 2018 \|archive-date=7 May 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507031416/http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-07-26/news/276774 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> His first drama serial was '']'' (1985). This was followed by the comedy series '']'' (1988), the historical drama series '']'' (1988), the urban drama series '']'' (1990), '']'' (1996), and '']'' (1999). In addition, he made single episode dramas, most notably ''Nimful'' (1997).<ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news/chanchals-challenges \|title=Chanchal's challenges \|date=5 June 2013 \|work=The Daily Star \|access-date=14 March 2018 \|language=en}}</ref> Recurring characters in dramas directed and screenplayed by him are ] and Alauddiner Cherager Doitto.
	Humayun Ahmed produced three books which were published by Sheba Prokashoni. A teacher of ], he was deep in financial hardship when he heard that ] pays immediately for works of translation to be published from Sheba. He was given a book titled ''Man on Fire'' which he translated in seven days and Qazi Anwar Hussain gave him 300 Taka as soon as he appeared with the manuscript. It was published under the title "Omanush". He translated two more books for Sheba, namely, ''Samrat'' and ''The Exorcist''. <ref>Humayun Ahmed, "Ball Point", Shaptahik 2000, 31 October 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh.</ref>

			Ahmed directed films based on his own stories. His first film, '']'' (1994), based on the Bangladesh Liberation War, won the ] in a total of eight categories, including the awards for the Best Film and the Best Director.<ref name=married/><ref name=married2/> Another film '']'' (2005) was also based on the same war.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shukla Mirza \|date=10 December 2004 \|title=Kudos to Humayun Ahmed \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/12/10/d41210110179.htm \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> His last directed film, '']'' (2012), the story of a teenage boy, was set in ].<ref name=fame>{{cite news \|author=Yusuf Banna \|date=19 July 2013 \|title=Hall of fame\|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/uncategorized/2013/07/19/hall-of-fame \|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
	===Songs===
	Humayun Ahmed is not a professional song writer, but he has written a number songs mainly for the films and plays he has produced. Some of his songs are "Ami aaj bhejabo coukh somudrer joley," "Chadni poshor ratey," and "Amaaar achey jol."

			'']'' and ''Ghetuputra Kamola'' were selected as the Bangladeshi entries for the ] in 2006 and 2012 respectively, but were not nominated.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Humayun's 'Ghetuputra Kamola' to compete for Oscar \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-40939 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=18 September 2012 \|access-date=18 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|author=Ershad Kamol \|date=14 September 2005 \|title=Shyamol Chhaya going to the Oscars \|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/09/15/d509151401103.htm \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=24 December 2015 \|archive-date=25 December 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225153948/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/09/15/d509151401103.htm \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	==Liberation war related writings==
	Another recurring theme in Humayun Ahmed's literature is the liberation war of Bangladesh, which affected him deeply. His father was killed by the ] during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. He, along with his mother and siblings, had to hide to survive. Humayun Ahmed has made a play titled ''1971'', several novels like ''Aguner Parashmoni'' (Tr. The Touchstone of Fire), ''Shyamal Chhaya'' (Green Shadows) and a recent novel named ''Jochhna O Jananir Galpo'' (Tr. The Tale of Moonlight and the Mother) based on the ]. The novel ''Jochhna O Jananir Galpo'' has already received huge popularity and critical acclaim. His comic novel ''Bahubrihi'' ends with the character named ''Farid'' training parrots to say ''Tui Rajakar'' (tr. you are a traitor), with the goal of sending these parrots to Bangladeshi collaborators during the war, and this gained a huge popularity among the people of ].

			In 2009, Ahmed appeared as one of two judges for the reality television music competition show Khude Gaanraj.<ref>{{cite news \|title='Meridian Channel i Khudey Gaanraaj' to go on air soon \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-111277\|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=26 October 2009 \|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref>
	==Academic writings==
	Dr. Humayun Ahmed wrote a notable book on 'quantum chemistry'.This book is an attempt at presenting a very complicated top-level scientific research in simple language to redner it legible to common students.

			Actor ] debuted with his drama ''Nuruddin Swarna Padak''. It was produced and directed by Humayun Ahmed himself.
	==Television and Film==
	By 2000, Humayun Ahmed transformed himself into a prominent film and television personality of the country. His first television drama, "Ei Shob Din Ratri" (Tr. Tale of our daily life), gained unparallel popularity in the mid-eighties and drew attention of the people to this author. He followed this with the comedy series "Bohubrihi", the historical drama series "Ayomoy", and the urban drama series "Kothao Keu Nei" (Nobody Anywhere). The last one featured an idealistic gang leader named 'Baker Bhai', who is wrongly convicted, and executed. Baker Bhai became such a popular character that before the last episode was aired, people across the country brought out processions protesting his death sentence. Funnily enough, public prayers and death anniversaries have been observed for this fictional character by Humayun-fans. Last but not the least, "Nakshatrer Raat" (tr. The night of stars, a long serialized televised drama was another hit that explored many facets of modern human life and relationship.

			===Music===
	Humayun Ahmed explored the film industry both as an author and director. He directs films based on his own stories. His first film, "Aguner Parashmoni", based on the ], received critical acclaim and won the National Film Award in eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Director. The theme of the Liberation War often comes across in his stories, often drawing upon Ahmed's in-depth memories of that war.
			Ahmed composed around 40 songs which he used in his films and television dramas.<ref name=music>{{cite news \|author=Zahangir Alom \|date=18 July 2014 \|title=Humayun Ahmed's musical creations under spotlight \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/humayun-ahmeds-musical-creations-under-spotlight-33754 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> The songs were based on the folk music of the north-eastern part of Bangladesh.<ref name=music/> His notable singles include "Ekta Chhilo Shonar Konya", ''"Pubali Batashey"'', ''"O Amar Ural Ponkhi Rey"'', ''"Jodi Mon Kadey"'', ''"Ke Porailo Amar Chokh-e Kolonko Kajol"'', ''"Chadni Poshor Raite Ke Anay Shoron Kore"'', ''"Ami Aaj Bhejabo Chokh Somudrer Joley"'', ''"Cholona Brishtitey Bhiji"'', ''"Channi Poshor Raite Jeno Amar Moron Hoy"'', ''"Hablonger Bajarey Giya", "Boroshar Prothom Dine", Thikana Amar Notebook E Ache", "Baje Bongshi", "Aaj Jorir Biye", "Cholo Na Jai", "Chika Maro"'' and ''"Konya Nachilo Rey" etc.''<ref name="music" /> The songs were rendered by ], Selim Chowdhury, ], ], ], ], ] and others.<ref name="music" /> In his most films and TV dramas, the music composer was ].

			=== Critical response ===
	Ahmed's film ''Shyamal Chhaya'' received an ] nomination for best foreign language film. It was an entertaining moview with a storyline around the war of liberaiton war of 1971. The movie portrayed a realistic picture of the liberation war without malice and prejudice. Shaymol Chhaya has proved to be a captivating movie. In our polarised world where portraying practising Muslims negatively can bring international accolade very easily, Humayun Ahmed didn't take advantage of the situation. Instead of exploiting that sick anti-Muslim sentiment, he preferred to illustrate a story that is unarguably very close to reality <ref>.</ref>
			Nobel laureate economist ] assessed Ahmed's overall impact saying: "Humayun's works are the most profound and most fruitful that literature has experienced since the time of ] and ]."<ref name=toi/> Similarly, according to poet ], "one golden age of Bengali literature ended with Tagore and Nazrul and another began with Ahmed".<ref name=toi/> Writer ] considered him to be "the almighty lord of Bengali literature, controlling all their actions and thoughts".<ref name=toi>{{cite news \|author=Rashidul Bari \|date=16 August 2012 \|title=Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/rashidul-bari/Tears-for-Humayun-Ahmed-The-Shakespeare-of-Bangladesh/articleshow/15515838.cms \|work=The Times of India \|access-date=16 December 2015}}</ref> '']'', Pakistan's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper, referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Bangladesh mourns death of cultural legend Humayun Ahmed \|url=http://dawn.com/2012/07/20/bangladesh-mourns-death-of-cultural-legend-humayun-ahmed/ \|newspaper=Dawn \|agency=Agence France-Presse \|date=20 July 2012 \|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> '']'' credited Humayun as "the person who single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka".<ref name=toi /> ] described him as the most popular writer in the ] for a century<ref>{{cite news \|author=Sabir Mustafa \|date=20 July 2012 \|title=Bangladesh's most enduring storyteller \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18930073 \|work=BBC News \|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=End of a new era in Bengali literature \|url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/paper-edition/frontpage/129-frontpage/122280-end-of-a-new-era-in-bengali-literature.html \|newspaper=The Independent \|location=Dhaka \|date=22 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825092915/http://www.theindependentbd.com/paper-edition/frontpage/129-frontpage/122280-end-of-a-new-era-in-bengali-literature.html \|archive-date=25 August 2012 \|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> However, during his lifetime author ] dismissed him for "always speaking for the establishment."<ref name=flak/> Literary critic ] said: "I am not surprised he talks like a pro-establishment writer. I find him ignorant."<ref name=flak>{{cite news \|author1=Reazul Bashar \|author2=Mustak Ahmed \|date=20 July 2008 \|title=Humayun Ahmed draws flak from literati \|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2008/07/20/humayun-ahmed-draws-flak-from-literati \|work=bdnews24.com \|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref>

			=== Controversy ===
	==Literary style==
			On 11 May 2012, two chapters of Ahmed's future novel ''Deyal'' were published in the daily '']''.<ref name=deyal>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-235105 \|title=A novelist's dilemma \|date=22 May 2012 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> 3 days later, Attorney General of Bangladesh ] drew attention of the ] on a discrepancy about a detail of the historical event of killing ] in Ahmed's writing.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2012/05/15/deyal-publication-after-correction-hc-hopes \|title='Deyal' publication after correction, HC hopes \|work=bdnews24.com \|access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref name=deyal/> The court later issued a ] rule and asked the authorities to provide Ahmed copies of relevant documents and judgements of the killing case, so that Ahmed could rectify the writing.<ref>{{Cite news \|author=Qadir Kallol \|script-title=bn:'দেয়াল' উপন্যাস নিয়ে আদালতের নির্দেশ \|url=https://www.bbc.com/bengali/news/2012/05/120515_bd_humayun_book \|work=BBC News \|date=15 May 2012 \|language=bn \|access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="deyal"/>
	Until recently Bengali fiction has largely been dominated by the works and style of Bengali writers from the West Bengal. Humayun Ahmed has distinguished himself with a unique simple literary diction that quickly became extremely popular. His prose style is lucid and he resorts to dialogues rather than narration by a all-knowing story-teller. As a result his writining is compact and can be easily understood by a large audience. However, he depends heavily on a few stereotypical characters which behave in a predictable way, but are, nevertheless, very popular, because of the romanticism they carry. He has dealt with rural as well as urban life with equal intensity of observation. Frequently, he captures contemporary issues in his writings from a different angle. He is an optimist who is prone to focus on the positive aspects of humanbeings. His portrayal of a hooligan or a prostitute is usually non-judgmental. His human touch to stories hugely appeals to emotional ] psychology. Also, it should be noted that, his storylines often blend reality with supernatural episodes. This blend is in some ways similar to magic realism. In the contemporary literary world, perhaps none exists today who writes as spontaneously as Humayun Ahmed <ref>Chowdhury, F. L. ''Humayun Ahmed : A Short Introduciton'', Desh Prokshan, 2006, Dhaka.</ref>

	==~~Criticism~~==		==Personal life==
			Ahmed married Gultekin Khan in 1973.<ref name=married>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed's first death anniversary today \|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_19-07-2013_Humayun-Ahmed%E2%80%99s-first-death-anniversary-today_561_1_7_1_0.html \|newspaper=The Daily Sun \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203125439/http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_19-07-2013_Humayun-Ahmed%E2%80%99s-first-death-anniversary-today_561_1_7_1_0.html \|archive-date=3 December 2013 \|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=married2>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed passes away \|url=http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=6049c4764e4f172b968de04fc828df34&nttl=2013012847938 \|newspaper=BanglaNews24.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203080028/http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=6049c4764e4f172b968de04fc828df34&nttl=2013012847938 \|archive-date=3 December 2013 \|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|author=Tanvir Sohel \|date=5 February 2016 \|script-title=bn:লেখালেখিতে অনুপ্রেরণা শুধুই দাদা: গুলতেকিন \|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/onnoalo/লেখালেখিতে-অনুপ্রেরণা-শুধুই-দাদা-গুলতেকিন\|newspaper=Prothom Alo \|language=bn \|access-date=16 July 2023 }}</ref> Together they had three daughters, ], ], ] and one son, ]. Shila went on to become a television and film actress and Nuhash became a writer, film director, and producer.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.fangoria.com/original/casting-a-wide-creative-net-director-nuhash-humayun-on-sxsw-short-moshari/ \|title=Casting A Wide Creative Net: Director Nuhash Humayun On SXSW Short MOSHARI \|date=14 March 2022 \|work=Fangoria \|language=en \|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref> Bipasha also acted in a supporting role in '']'' and starred in ''Mayaboti''. On 6 June 2004, Ahmed divorced Gultekin.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=11 October 2023 \|title=মেয়ে শীলা বলেছিলেন প্রেমপত্র, আসলে ওটা ছিল গুলতেকিনকে পাঠানো হুমায়ূন আহমেদের তালাক নোটিশ \|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/tv/maoyddgepz \|access-date=2023-10-12 \|website=Prothomalo \|language=bn}}</ref> He then married actress ] in 2004. He had two sons from the second marriage, Nishad Humayun and Ninith Humayun. He later had a daughter, Lilaboti, who suffered a neonatal death. A lake in Nuhash Palli was named after her.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shazu \|first=Shah Alam \|date=21 July 2012 \|title=The last goodbye \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-242915 \|access-date=2023-07-16 \|website=The Daily Star \|language=en}}</ref>
	Humayun Ahmed has received considerable criticism from the literary critics of the country. One of the most common one leveled against him is that the quality of his work has deteriorated after he gained popularity and started writing for money at the request of his publishers <ref> </ref>. His brother ] once said "'''Humayun Ahmed has a great camera, but he only takes picture of birthday parties'''", referring to his brilliant prose but allegedly trivial subject matters. The main criticism was that he was repeating the same theme and structure time and again for decades<ref>Chowdhury, F. L. Humayun Ahmed - Time for a Change', ''Ditiyo Chinta'', 1992, Mymensingh </ref>. However, from 2003, he is writing more serious and information-containing novels.

			==Death==
	Some also criticize his decision to resign as a Professor of ] to become a full time writer-film maker. But as he is considered as one of the most popular ] writers, his career as a professor of chemistry is blurred and he claimed that more time is needed to write and direct movies in the black era of Bengali films.
			Ahmed had open-heart surgery at ] in Singapore.<ref name=health>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-202532 \|title=Humayun Ahmed flies to New York for cancer treatment \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=15 September 2010 \|access-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> A few years later, during a routine checkup, doctors found a cancerous tumor in his colon. On 14 September 2011, he was flown to ] in New York City for treatment.<ref name=health/> During his stay there, he wrote the novel, ''Deyal'', based on the life of ] and ] after the period of Bangladesh Liberation War.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shah Alam Shazu \|date=10 February 2012 \|title=Still Going Strong \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-221753 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=25 December 2015}}</ref> In January 2011, he was appointed as a senior special adviser of the Bangladesh Mission to the United Nations.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2012/01/13/humayun-ahmed-made-un-bangladesh-mission-adviser \|title=Humayun Ahmed made UN Bangladesh mission adviser \|date=13 January 2012 \|newspaper=bdnews24.com \|access-date=18 January 2016}}</ref>

			On 12 May 2012, Ahmed returned to Bangladesh for two weeks.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shah Alam Shazu \|date=12 May 2012 \|title=Humayun Ahmed back in town \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-233740 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> He died on 19 July 2012, at 11:20 pm ] at ] in New York City.<ref name="na27Jul2012">{{cite news \|title=Tears for Humayun Ahmed \|url=http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-07-27&nid=18495 \|newspaper=New Age \|location=Dhaka \|date=27 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235839/http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-07-27&nid=18495#.UCyhAJGwW9k \|archive-date=2 December 2013 \|access-date=25 February 2013}}</ref> There was some tension in the family over the selection of his burial site, but eventually his estate, Nuhash Palli was selected.<ref name=buried>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Laid to Rest at Nuhash Polli \|url=http://tazakhobor.com/bangladeshi-news-views/2-daily-news-headline/945-humayun-laid-nuhash-polli \|work=Taza Khobor \|date=24 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031175628/http://tazakhobor.com/bangladeshi-news-views/2-daily-news-headline/945-humayun-laid-nuhash-polli \|archive-date=31 October 2012 \|access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>
	==Awards==
	*] ]
	*Shishu Academy Award
	*Ekushe Podok ]
	*National Film Award (Best Story 1993, Best Film 1994, Best Dialogue 1994)
	*Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973)
	*Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987)
	*Bacsas Prize (1988)
	*Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990)
	*Jainul Abedin Gold Medal
	*ShellTec Award (2007) <ref> </ref>

			==''Nuhash Palli''==
	It may be noted that the Japanese TV channel NHK made a program Who is who in Asia about the life of Humayun Ahamed.
			]
			In 1987, Ahmed founded an estate, ''Nuhash Palli'', named after his son Nuhash, near Pirujali village, 25 km from ], in ],<ref name=Shazu>{{cite news \|author=Shah Alam Shazu \|date=25 July 2012 \|title=Home was his heart: Humayun Ahmed and his Nuhash Polli \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-243398 \|newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> which grew to cover 40 ] (approximately 14 acres).<ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/shout/explore/nuhash-palli-the-wordsmiths-haven-77384 \|title=Nuhash Palli: At The Wordsmith's Haven \|date=16 April 2015 \|work=The Daily Star \|access-date=14 March 2018 \|language=en}}</ref> He would spend much of his time at the estate when he was in Bangladesh. He formed a collection of statues there by local artist Asaduzzaman Khan and another of plants from around the world, particularly medicinal and fruit-bearing trees.<ref name=Shazu/>

	==~~Works~~==		==Legacy==
			], a commercial bank and Anyadin, an entertainment magazine jointly introduced an award program, ''Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puruskar'', which would be conferred to two writers every year on Ahmed's birth anniversary – 12 November.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Literary award after Humayun introduced \|url=http://newagebd.net/120690/literary-award-after-humayun-introduced/ \|newspaper=New Age \|location=Dhaka \|date=18 May 2015 \|access-date=18 January 2016 \|archive-date=1 November 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101135212/http://newagebd.net/120690/literary-award-after-humayun-introduced \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	===Selected novels===
	*Lilaboti (2006)
	*Kobi (Poet)
	*Nondito Noroke (In A Blissful Hell)
	*Shongkhoneel Karagar
	*Mondroshoptok
	*Durey Kothay (Far Away)
	*Sourav (Fragrance)
	*Nee
	*Phera(Return)
	*Krishno Paksha (Dark Moon)
	*Saajghar(Dressing Room)
	*Bashor
	*Gouripur Junction (Gouripur Junction)
	*Nripoti (Emperor)(Drama)
	*Omanush (Inhuman)(Adaptation of ] by ])
	*Bohubrihi
	*Eishob Din Ratri (These days and nights)
	*Ashabori
	*Daruchini Dwip(Daruchini Island)
	*Shuvro
	*Nokhkhotrer Raat (Starry Night)
	*Nishithini
	*Amar Achhey Jol (I Have Tears)
	*Kothao Kew Nei (No One No where)
	*Aguner Parashmony (Philosopher stone of fire)
	*Srabon Megher Din
	*Akash Jora Megh
	*Mohapurush (Great Man)
	*Rupali Dwip(Silver Island)
	*Kalo Manus (Black man)
	*Ke Kotha Koy (Who's Talking)
	*Maddhanya (2007) (Noon)
	*Maddhanya 2 (2008) (Noon)
	*Eshtishon(Station)
	*The Exorcist (Adaptation of ] by ], published from ])
	*Moddhanya Akhanda (2008)
	*Tithir nil tualey (Tithi's blue towel)
	*Mrinmoyee
	*Mrinmoyeer mon valo nei
	*Noboni
	*Kuhurani
	*Aj chitrar biye (Today is Chita's marriage ceremony)
	*Tumi amay dekechile chutir nimontrone (When u invited me in the vacation)
	*Shedin choitromash (That was the month of choitro)
	*Prothom prohor
	*Opekkha (The waiting)
	*Oporanno (Afternoon)
	*Aj ami kuthao jabona (I will not go anywhere today)
	*Ondhokarer gan (Song of the dark)
	*Jokhon dube jabe purnimar chad
	*Chader aloy koyekjon jubok (Some young people in the moonlight)
	*Tetul bone juchona
	*Jodio shondha
	*Ai! Shuvro, Ai!
	*Onnodin
	*Tumake (To you)
	*Ononto ombore
	*Pakhi amar akla pakhi
	*Nil oporajita (Blue flower)
	*Dui duari
	*Brishti bilash
	*Nil manush (Blue man)
	*Jonom jonom
	*Jolpoddo
	*Jol juchona (Watery moonlight)
	*Shomudro bilash
	*Chaya shongi (Shade mate)
	*Megher chaya (Shade of clouds)
	*Priyotomeshu (Dear)
	*akjon mayaboti
	*Mirar gramer bari (Village of Mira)
	*Choitrer ditio dibosh (Second day of choitro)
	*Amar chelebela (My childhood days)
	*Kichu shoishob (Some childhood days)
	*Dekha odekha (Seen unseen)
	*Cheleta (That boy)
	*Lilua batash
	*Asmanira tin bun
	*Pencil a aka pori (A fairy drawn by pencil)
	*Uralponkhi

			Several cinematographic adaptations of Ahmed's stories are made after his death. '']'' (2015), directed by ], won six ].<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shah Shazu \|date=20 May 2017 \|title="Bapjaner Bioscope" sweeps Nat'l Film Awards '15 \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/bapjaner-bioscope-sweeps-natl-film-awards-15-1407784 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref> '']'' (2016) was directed by Meher Afroz Shaon.<ref name=krishno>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/%E2%80%9Ckrishnopokkho%E2%80%9D-release-feb-26-510340 \|title="Krishnopokkho" to release Feb 26 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=13 February 2016 \|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref> In October 2016, she announced the production of her next film based on ''Nokkhotrer Raat''.<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shah Shazu \|date=10 October 2016 \|title=Another Humayun Ahmed classic coming to big screen \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/another-humayun-ahmed-classic-coming-big-screen-1296673 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref> '']'' (2018) is produced by a grant from the ].<ref name=devi>{{cite news \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/government-sponsors-humayun-ahmeds-devi-1245181 \|title=Government sponsors Humayun Ahmed's Devi \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=25 June 2016 \|access-date=21 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/article/1537136/মিসির-আলির-একঝলক \|script-title=bn:মিসির আলির একঝলক \|work=প্রথম আলো \|date=21 July 2018 \|access-date=10 August 2018 \|language=bn}}</ref>
	===Books on liberation war===
	*1971
	*Aguner Parashmoni
	*Shyamal Chhaya
	*Anil Bagchir Ekdin
	*Jostnya O Jononeer Golpo (tr. The story of Mother and moonlit night)

			==Filmography==
	===Misir Ali books===
			{\| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
	], the character of Humayun Ahmed, a very intelligent lonely professor of ] at the ] unveils secrets.
			! Year
			! Film
			! width=65 \| Director
			! width=65 \| Screenwriter
			! class="unsortable" \| Notes
			\|-
			\| 1992 \|\| '']'' \|\| Mustafizur Rahman \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| ]
			\|-
			\| 1994 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}}
			\| ] <br /> ] <br /> ]
			\|-
			\| 1999 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}}
			\| ] <br /> ]
			\|-
			\| 2000 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2003 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2004 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}}
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|rowspan="4"\| 2006
			\| '']'' \|\| \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| '']'' \|\| Belal Ahmed\|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| '']'' \|\| ] \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2007
			\| '']'' \|\| ]\|\| {{Yes}} \|\| ]
			\|-
			\| '']'' \|\| \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2008 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2009 \|\| '']'' \|\| \|\| {{Yes}} \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2012 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{Yes}} \|\| {{Yes}}
			\| Bangladeshi submission for the ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ]
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| \|\| \|\| the first film based on Ahmed's literary work after his death
			\|-
			\| 2016 \|\| '']'' \|\| ]\|\| \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2018 \|\| '']'' \|\| ]\|\| \|\|
			\|-
			\|}

			==Bibliography==
	*Debi
			{{More citations needed section\|date=June 2015}}
	*Nishithini
			; In Bengali
	*Nishad
			{{columns-list\|colwidth=15em\|
	*Onish
			* ''1971''<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.gobanglabooks.com/2015/12/1971-by-humayun-ahmed.html \| title=1971 by Humayun Ahmed \| publisher=Bangla Books \| access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref> – short story or novelette, later expanded into a novel with the ending changed
	*Brihonnola
			* ''Aaj Ami Kothao Jabo Naa''<ref>{{cite web \|script-title=bn:আজ আমি কোথাও যাব না \|url=http://www.rokomari.com/book/950 \|website=rokomari \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626144223/http://www.rokomari.com/book/950 \|archive-date=26 June 2015}}</ref>
	*Bipod
			* ''Aaj Chitrar Biye''<ref name=fame/>
	*Misir Alir Omimangshito Rohoshso
			* ''Aaj Dupurey Tomar Nimontron''<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontron \|publisher=Amazon.ca \|id={{ASIN\|984868509X \|country=ca}}}}</ref>
	*Ami Ebong Amra
			* ''Aaj Himur Biye''<ref>{{Cite book \|author=Humayun Ahmed \|year=2007 \|title=Aj Himur Biye \|publisher=অ্নয্পরাকশ \|isbn=978-9848684153}}</ref>
	*Tandra Bilash
			* ''Achinpur''<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://banglaebookspdf.com/achinpur-by-humayun-ahmed/ \| title=Achinpur By Humayun Ahmed \| publisher=Bangla PDF eBooks \| access-date=16 July 2016 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713020759/http://banglaebookspdf.com/achinpur-by-humayun-ahmed/ \| archive-date=13 July 2016 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>
	*Ami e Misir Ali
			* ''Adbhut Sob Golpo''<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.digitallibraryonline.com/2016/01/bengali-adbhut-sob-golpo-by-humayun.html \|title=Adbhut sob golpo(অদ্ভুত সব গল্প) \|publisher=digitallibraryonline.com \|date=14 January 2016 \|access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref>
	*Kohen Kobi Kalidash
			* ''Ahok''<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.digitallibraryonline.com/2016/02/bengali-ahok-by-humayun-ahmed.html \|title=Ahok(অঁহক) \|publisher=digitallibraryonline.com \|date=5 February 2016 \|access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref>
	*Voy (Story collection)
			* ''Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
	*Bagh-Bondi Misir Ali
			* ''Akash Jora Megh''
	*Misir Ali'r Choshma (2008)
			* ''Amar Ache Jol''
	*Misir Ali! Apni Kothai?(2009)
			* ''Amar Chelebela''
			* ''Aguner Poroshmoni''<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://allbanglaboi.com/2017/11/aguner-poroshmoni-bangla-pdf-download-humayun-ahmed-pdf/\| title=Aguner Poroshmoni by Humayun Ahmed \| publisher=Bangla Books Pdf \| access-date=16 July 2017}}</ref>
			* ''Amar Priyo Bhoutik Golpo''
			* ''Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti''
			* ''Ami Ebong Amra''
			* ''Ami-ee Misir Ali''
			* ''Andhokarer Gaan''
			* ''Angul Kata Jaglu''
			* ''Anonto Nakhotro Bithi''
			* ''Anyodin''
			* ''Aporahnyo''
			* ''Ashabori''
			* ''Asmanira Tin Bon''
			* ''Ayna Ghor''
			* ''Ayomoy''
			* ''Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Badol Diner Ditiyo Kadam Ful''
			* ''Badshah Namdar''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Baghbondi Misir Ali''
			* ''Ballpoint''
			* ''Basor''
			* ''Bhoy''<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://digitallibraryonline.com/2016/06/bengali-bhoy-by-humayun-ahmed-book-in.html \|title=Bhoy(ভয়) \|publisher=digitallibraryonline.com \|date=20 June 2016 \|access-date=20 June 2016}}</ref>
			* ''Bipod''
			* ''Bohubrihi''
			* ''Botol Bhoot''
			* ''Brihonnola''
			* ''Brishti Bilash''<ref name=fame/>
			* ''Bristi O Meghomala''
			* ''Chader Aloi Koikjon Jubok''<ref name=fame/>
			* ''Chhayabithi''
			* ''Cheleta''
			* ''Chokkhe Amar Trishna''
			* ''Chole Jay Bosonter Din''
			* ''Choto Golpo''
			* ''Daruchini Dwip''<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-125156 \|title=Munmun: Lighting up the small screen \|date=7 February 2010 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
			* ''Debi''<ref name=bestof/>
			* ''Dekha Na Dekha''
			* ''Dighir Jole Kaar Chhayago''
			* '']''
			* ''Doiroth''
			* ''Dorjar Opashe''
			* ''Dui Duari''
			* '']''<ref name=bestof>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/best-of-humayun-ahmed-34572 \|title=Best of Humayun Ahmed \|date=25 July 2014 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
			* ''Ebong Hemu''
			* ''Ei Ami''
			* ''Ei Megh Roudro Chhaya''
			* ''Ei Shuvro Ei!''
			* ''Eki Kando!''
			* ''Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka''
			* ''Ekjon Mayaboti''
			* ''Ekattor Ebong Amar Baba''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Elebele''
			* ''Ema''
			* ''Epitaph''
			* ''Fera''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Fiiha Somikoron''
			* ''Fountain Pen''<ref name=ekushey2011/>
			* ''Gouripur Jongshon''
			* ''Grihotagi Jyotsna''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Hartan Ishkapon''
			* ''Himu''
			* ''Himu Ebong Ekti Russian Pori''<ref name=ekushey2011/>
			* ''Himu Ebong Howard PhD Boltu Bhai''
			* ''Himu Mama''
			* ''Himu Remand-E''
			* ''Himur Achhe Jol''<ref name=curtain>{{Cite news \|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2011/03/01/books.htm \|title=The Curtain Falls \|work=The Daily Star \|date=4 March 2011 \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
			* ''Himur Ditiyo Prohor''
			* ''Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar''
			* ''Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo''
			* ''Himur Maddyha Dupur''<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-73440 \|title='Himur Maddyha Dupur' launched \|date=29 January 2009 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
			* ''Himur Rupali Ratri''
			* ''Holud Himu, Kalo RAB''<ref name=essential/>
			* ''Hotel Graver Inn''
			* ''Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo''
			* ''Ireena''
			* ''Ishtishon''
			* ''Jalil Shaheber Petition''
			* ''Jibonkrishno Memorial High School''
			* '']''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Jodiyo Sandhya''
			* ''Jol Jochona''
			* ''Jolpoddmo''
			* ''Jonom Jonom''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Kalo Jadukor''
			* ''Kathpencil''
			* ''Ke Kotha Koy''
			* ''Kichu Shoishob''
			* ''Kichukkhan''
			* ''Kobi''
			* ''Kohen Kobi Kalidas''
			* ''Kothao Keu Nei''
			* ''Krishnopokkho''<ref name=krishno/>
			* ''JibonKrishnopur Memorial High School''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Kuhak''
			* ''Kutu Mia''
			* ''Lilaboti''
			* ''Lilabotir Mrittu''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Lilua Batash''
			* ''Magic Munshi''
			* ''Manobi''
			* ''Matal Hawa''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Mayurakkhi'' (1990)<ref name=turn>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/turn-the-pages-be-your-heroes-1260811 \|title=Turn the Pages, be Your Heroes \|date=29 July 2016 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
			* ''Mayurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu''
			* ''Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo''
			* ''Megher Chhaya''
			* ''Mirar Gramer Bari''
			* ''Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay''
			* ''Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya''
			* ''Misir Alir Choshma''
			* ''Misir Ali Unsolved''<ref name=turn/>
			* ''Moddhanho''<ref name=essential/>
			* ''Mojar Bhoot''
			* ''Mrinmoyee''
			* ''Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei''
			* ''Nalini Babu BSc''
			* ''Nee''
			* ''Neel Hati''
			* ''Neel Manush''
			* ''Neel Oporajita''
			* ''Neel Poddo''
			* ''Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo''
			* ''Nirbason''
			* ''Nishad''
			* ''Nishithini''
			* ''Noboni''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Nokkhotrer Raat''
			* '']''
			* ''Omanush''
			* ''Omega Point''
			* ''Onish''
			* ''Onno Bhubon''
			* ''Opekkha''
			* ''Paap''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi''
			* ''Parapar''
			* ''Parul O Tinti Kukur''
			* ''Poka''
			* ''Priyotomeshu''
			* ''Pufi''
			* ''Putro Nishad''
			* ''Putul''
			* ''Quantum Roshayon''
			* ''Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss''
			* ''Rodonbhora E Boshonto''
			* ''Rupa''<ref name=curtain/>
			* ''Rupar Palanko''
			* ''Sajghor''
			* ''Sanaullar Mohabipod''
			* ''Se Ashe Dhire''
			* ''Se O Nortoki''
			* ''Sedin Choitramas''
			* ''Sheet O Onyanno Golpo''<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/the-petition \|title=The petition \|date=19 July 2013 \|work=The Daily Star \|language=en \|access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref>
			* '']''
			* ''Shunya''
			* ''Shuvro''
			* ''Shuvro Gechhe Bone''
			* ''Shyamol Chhaya''
			* ''Sobai Gechhe Bone''
			* ''Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore''
			* ''Sourov''
			* ''Tara Tin Jon''
			* ''Tetul Bone Jochna''
			* ''The Exorcist''
			* ''Tithir Neel Toale''
			* ''Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa''
			* ''Tomake''
			* ''Tondra Bilash''
			* ''Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane''<ref name=ekushey2014/>
			* ''Uralpankhi''
			* ''Uthon Periye Dui Paa''
			* ''Nabiji'' (incomplete)<ref>{{cite news \|author=Syed Anwar Abdullah \|date=1 April 2018 \|script-title=bn:হুমায়ূন আহমেদের নবীজি ও শেষ দিনগুলোতে মুহিউদ্দীন খানের প্রভাব \|url=https://www.jugantor.com/islam-life/33951/হুমায়ূন-আহমেদের-নবীজি-ও-শেষ-দিনগুলোতে-মুহিউদ্দীন-খানের-প্রভাব \|work=] \|language=bn \|access-date=28 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.amarboi.com/2013/08/nabiji-humayun-ahmed.html\|script-title=bn:নবীজী – হুমায়ূন আহমেদ (অপ্রকাশিত ও অসমাপ্ত রচনা) \|website=amarboi.com \|language=bn \|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref>
			}}
			; In English
			* ''1971: A Novel''<ref>{{cite book \|title=1971: A Novel \|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh \|publisher=Mowla Bros. \|year=1993 \|isbn=9789844100138}}</ref>
			* '']''<ref>{{cite book \|title=In Blissfull Hell \|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh \|publisher=Somoi Prokashan \|year=1993 \|isbn=9789844580459}}</ref>
			* '']''<ref>{{cite book \|title=Flowers of Flame \|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh \|publisher=অনন্যা \|year=2004 \|isbn=9844120365}}</ref>
			* ''Gouripur Junction''<ref>{{cite book \|title=Gouripur Junction \|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh \|publisher=Anyaprokash \|year=2007 \|isbn=9789848684382}}</ref>

	===~~Himu Series~~===		===Translations===
			*'']'' by ]
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*

	==~~=Comedy=~~==		==Awards==
			]
	*Tara tin jon
			* Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973)
	*Abaro tin jon
			* ] (1981)
			* ]
			* Zainul Abedin Gold Medal
			* Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987)
			* ] (1988)
			* Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990)
			* Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story (1994)
			* ] (1994)
			* ] (1994)
			* ] (1994)
			* Sheltech Award (2007)<ref>{{cite news \|title=Humayun Ahmed, Mainul receive Sheltech awards \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-54155 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|date=10 September 2008 \|access-date=29 December 2015}}</ref>
			* ] (2007)
			* ] (2012)
			* Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2012)
			* ] (2013)
			*
			* Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue (2015)<ref>{{cite news \|author=Shah Alam Shazu \|date=20 May 2017 \|title="Bapjaner Bioscope" sweeps Nat'l Film Awards '15 \|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/bapjaner-bioscope-sweeps-natl-film-awards-15-1407784 \|newspaper=The Daily Star \|access-date=26 May 2017}}</ref>

			==References==
	===Science Fiction===
			'''Footnotes'''
	*Tomader Jonno Valobasa (Love For You All)
			{{reflist\|group=note}}
	*Anonto Nakhatrobithi
	*Fiha Sameekaran (Equation Fiha)
	*Erina
	*Kuhok (Enchantment)
	*Ema
	*Omega Point
	*Shunyo (Zero)
	*Onno Bhuban (The Other World)
	*Ditio Manob
	*Ahok (Collection)
	*Manobi

			'''Citations'''
	===Supernatural===
			{{Reflist}}
	*Advut Sob Golpo
	*Kalo Jadukar
	*Pipli Begum
	*Kani Daini
	*Kutu Miah
	*Poka (Insect)
	*Parul o tinti kukur
	*Nil hati
	*Bhoot bhutong bhutou
	*Mojar bhoot

	==~~=Satire=~~==		==Further reading==
			* {{cite web \|url=https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/humayunahmed.html \|title=Humayun Ahmed, 1948– \|work=The South Asian Literary Recordings Project \|publisher=] \|date=6 October 2010 \|access-date=12 March 2012}}
	*Elebele (1990)
			* {{cite news \|author=Tamanna Khan \|date=27 July 2012 \|title=People's Writer \|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2012/07/04/cover.htm \|work=Star Weekend Magazine \|publisher=The Daily Star \|volume=11 \|issue=30 \|access-date=14 July 2013 \|archive-date=4 September 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904043105/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2012/07/04/cover.htm \|url-status=dead }}
	*Elebele 2 (1990)

			==External links==
	===Scientific writings===
			* {{IMDb name\|id=0014152}}
	*Quantum Rosayon

			{{Humayun Ahmed}}
	===Poems===
			{{Navboxes
	*Grehothagi Josna (Kakoli Prokasoni)
			\| title = Awards for Humayun Ahmed

			\| list =
	===Collections===
			{{Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue}}
	*Five Novels of Nineteenseventies
			{{Bangladesh National Film Award Best Director}}
	*Five Novels of Nineteeneighties
			{{Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay}}
	*Five Novels of Nineteenninties
			{{Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story}}
	*Best Novels
			{{Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award for Best Film Director}}
	*Premer Golpo Somogro
			}}
	*Odvut Sob Uponnas
			{{Subject bar
	*Nirbachito Kishor Uponnas
			\| commons = y
	*Bhoot Samogro
			\| d = y
	*Nirbachito Golpo
			\| d-search = Q12052777
	*Golpo Samogro
			\| q = y
	*Moktijoddher Uponnas Samogro
			}}
	*Chhotoder Sera Golpo
			{{Authority control}}

	==Filmography (as Director)==
	*: ]
	*: ]
	*: ]
	*Chondra Kotha: ]
	*]: ]
	*]: ]
	*Nondito Noroke
	*Amar Ache Jol

	==Television drama==
	*]
	*]
	*]
	*]
	*Eishob Dinratri (Story of Our Days)
	*Kala Koitor
	*Kothao Keu Nei
	*Nokhkhotrer Raat
	*Project Himalay
	*Shedin Choitromash
	*Tara Tin Jon
	*Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi
	*]

	==Books in English translation==

	* 1971
	* Gouripur Junction (2008)

	==References==
	{{Reflist}}

	==External links==
	*
	*
	*
	*
	*

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Ahmed, Humayun}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Ahmed, Humayun}}
	]		]
	]		]
	]		]
	]		]
	]		]
	]
	]
	]
	]		]
			]
			]
	]		]
	]		]
			]

			]
	]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]
			]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 13 January 2025

Bangladeshi author and filmmaker (1948–2012)

Humayun Ahmed
Ahmed in 2010
Native name	হুমায়ূন আহমেদ
Born	(1948-11-13)13 November 1948 Netrokona, East Bengal, Pakistan
Died	19 July 2012(2012-07-19) (aged 63) New York City, United States
Resting place	Pirujali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupation	Writer, film director, academic, dramatist
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	North Dakota State University (PhD)
Years active	1972–2012
Notable awards	Bangla Academy Literary Award Ekushey Padak
Spouse	Gultekin Khan (m. 1976; div. 2004) Meher Afroz Shaon (m. 2004)
Children	7, including Shila and Nuhash
Relatives	Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (brother) Ahsan Habib (brother)
Signature

Humayun Ahmed (Bengali: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ ; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic. His breakthrough was his debut novel Nondito Noroke published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh. Pakistani English newspaper Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.

In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films – each based on his novels. Some of his notable films are: Daruchini Dip, Aguner Poroshmoni, Srabon Megher Din, Shonkhonil Karagar, Dui Duari, Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Komola. He was one of the most influential dramatist in Bangladesh during the 1990s, when he wrote the most popular soap operas. His works, such as Kothao Keu Nei, Aaj Robibar, and Bohubrihi, are still considered masterpieces by fans and critics. Many Bangladeshi filmmakers are still inspired by his works. His films Shyamol Chhaya and Ghetuputra Komola were submitted for the 78th Academy Awards and 85th Academy Awards respectively in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Later he set up his own production company named Nuhash Chalachitra.

Widely regarded as the greatest novelist in Bangladesh's history, he is considered one of the cornerstones in modern Bengali literature, his works are characterized by non-violence, realistic storylines, family drama, and humor styles. In recognition of the works of Humayun, The Times of India wrote, "Humayun was a custodian of the Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka without any war or revolution." and entitled him "The Shakespeare of Bangladesh". Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century, and according to him (Sunil), Humayun Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Humayun Ahmed's books have been the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during every year of the 1990s and 2000s. He won the National Film Awards a record seven times in directing, screenplay and story for the films Ghetuputra Komola, Aguner Poroshmoni, Shonkhonil Karagar, Daruchini Dwip and Anil Bagchir Ekdin. He also won the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1981 and the Ekushey Padak in 1994 for his contribution to the Bengali literature.

Early life and background

Ahmed was born on 13 November 1948, in the Moulvi Bari of Kutubpur in Netrokona mahakuma, which was then a part of the Mymensingh district of East Bengal in the Dominion of Pakistan (now Bangladesh). His mother, Ayesha Foyez (née Khatun) (1930–2014), was a homemaker. His father, Foyzur Rahman Ahmed (1921–1971), was a sub-divisional police officer in Pirojpur District and was killed in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War. His grandfather, Azimuddin Ahmed, was the son of the Sufi pir Jahangir Munshi. Humayun's brother, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, is a writer and academician. Another brother, Ahsan Habib, is a cartoonist. He had three sisters – Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid and Rukhsana Ahmed.

During his childhood, Humayun Ahmed lived in Sylhet, Comilla, Chittagong, Bogra, Dinajpur and where his father was on official assignment.

Education and early career

Ahmed studied in Chittagong Collegiate School. He passed the SSC examination from Bogra Zilla School in 1965. He then passed HSC from Dhaka College. Humayun Ahmed earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka. He joined as a faculty member of the same university. Later he earned his PhD in polymer chemistry from North Dakota State University. He returned to Bangladesh and taught in the department of chemistry in University of Dhaka for several more years

Works

Novels

Ahmed wrote his debut novel Nondito Noroke (In Blissful Hell) during the 1971 Bangladesh independence war while he was a university student. The novel was published in 1972 by the initiative of writer Ahmed Sofa under Khan Brother's Publishers. From his very first novel, his themes included the aspirations of average middle-class urban families and portrayed quintessential moments of their lives. His second novel was Shonkhonil Karagar.

Ahmed wrote fictional series featuring recurring characters such as Himu (21 novels), Misir Ali (19 novels and 11 short stories), Shuvro (6 novels) Other important non-rucurring characters are Baker Bhai, Tuni and more. He wrote several novels based on the Bangladesh Liberation War – Aguner Poroshmoni, Matal Hawa, Paap, 1971, Jochona O Jononir Golpo., and Deyal. He also wrote many romantic novels including Srabon Megher Din, Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool, Noboni, Krishnopoksho, Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran, and Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane. His novel Gouripur Junction was translated in nine languages.

Ahmed wrote autobiographies, Amar Chelebela, Ballpoint, Fountain Pen, Hiji-biji, Hotel Graver Inn, May Flower, Kath Pencil, Lilabotir Mrityu, New York-er Nil Akashe Jhokjhoke Rod and Rong Pencil.

Television and film

Ahmed's first television drama was Prothom Prohor (1983), directed by Nawazish Ali Khan. His first drama serial was Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985). This was followed by the comedy series Bohubrihi (1988), the historical drama series Ayomoy (1988), the urban drama series Kothao Keu Nei (1990), Nokkhotrer Raat (1996), and Aaj Robibar (1999). In addition, he made single episode dramas, most notably Nimful (1997). Recurring characters in dramas directed and screenplayed by him are Tara Tin Jon and Alauddiner Cherager Doitto.

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 Khude Gaanraj.

Actor Affan Mitul debuted with his drama Nuruddin Swarna Padak. It was produced and directed by Humayun Ahmed himself.

Music

Ahmed composed around 40 songs which he used in his films and television dramas. The songs were based on the folk music of the north-eastern part of Bangladesh. His notable singles include "Ekta Chhilo Shonar Konya", "Pubali Batashey", "O Amar Ural Ponkhi Rey", "Jodi Mon Kadey", "Ke Porailo Amar Chokh-e Kolonko Kajol", "Chadni Poshor Raite Ke Anay Shoron Kore", "Ami Aaj Bhejabo Chokh Somudrer Joley", "Cholona Brishtitey Bhiji", "Channi Poshor Raite Jeno Amar Moron Hoy", "Hablonger Bajarey Giya", "Boroshar Prothom Dine", Thikana Amar Notebook E Ache", "Baje Bongshi", "Aaj Jorir Biye", "Cholo Na Jai", "Chika Maro" and "Konya Nachilo Rey" etc. The songs were rendered by Subir Nandi, Selim Chowdhury, S I Tutul, Meher Afroz Shaon, Sabina Yasmin, Agun, Kuddus Boyati and others. In his most films and TV dramas, the music composer was Maksud Jamil Mintu.

Critical response

Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus assessed Ahmed's overall impact saying: "Humayun's works are the most profound and most fruitful that literature has experienced since the time of Tagore and Nazrul." Similarly, according to poet Al Mahmud, "one golden age of Bengali literature ended with Tagore and Nazrul and another began with Ahmed". Writer Imdadul Haq Milan considered him to be "the almighty lord of Bengali literature, controlling all their actions and thoughts". Dawn, Pakistan's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper, referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh. Times of India credited Humayun as "the person who single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka". Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. However, during his lifetime author Shahriar Kabir dismissed him for "always speaking for the establishment." Literary critic Azfar Hussain said: "I am not surprised he talks like a pro-establishment writer. I find him ignorant."

Controversy

On 11 May 2012, two chapters of Ahmed's future novel Deyal were published in the daily Prothom Alo. 3 days later, Attorney General of Bangladesh Mahbubey Alam drew attention of the High Court on a discrepancy about a detail of the historical event of killing Sheikh Russel in Ahmed's writing. The court later issued a suo moto rule and asked the authorities to provide Ahmed copies of relevant documents and judgements of the killing case, so that Ahmed could rectify the writing.

Personal life

Ahmed married Gultekin Khan in 1973. Together they had three daughters, Bipasha Ahmed, Shila Ahmed, Nova Ahmed and one son, Nuhash Humayun. Shila went on to become a television and film actress and Nuhash became a writer, film director, and producer. Bipasha also acted in a supporting role in Nokkhotrer Raat and starred in Mayaboti. On 6 June 2004, Ahmed divorced Gultekin. He then married actress Meher Afroz Shaon in 2004. He had two sons from the second marriage, Nishad Humayun and Ninith Humayun. He later had a daughter, Lilaboti, who suffered a neonatal death. A lake in Nuhash Palli was named after her.

Death

Ahmed had open-heart surgery at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. A few years later, during a routine checkup, doctors found a cancerous tumor in his colon. On 14 September 2011, he was flown to Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for treatment. During his stay there, he wrote the novel, Deyal, based on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman after the period of Bangladesh Liberation War. In January 2011, he was appointed as a senior special adviser of the Bangladesh Mission to the United Nations.

On 12 May 2012, Ahmed returned to Bangladesh for two weeks. He died on 19 July 2012, at 11:20 pm BST at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. There was some tension in the family over the selection of his burial site, but eventually his estate, Nuhash Palli was selected.

Nuhash Palli

In 1987, Ahmed founded an estate, Nuhash Palli, named after his son Nuhash, near Pirujali village, 25 km from Gazipur City, in Gazipur District, which grew to cover 40 bigha (approximately 14 acres). He would spend much of his time at the estate when he was in Bangladesh. He formed a collection of statues there by local artist Asaduzzaman Khan and another of plants from around the world, particularly medicinal and fruit-bearing trees.

Legacy

Exim Bank, a commercial bank and Anyadin, an entertainment magazine jointly introduced an award program, Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puruskar, which would be conferred to two writers every year on Ahmed's birth anniversary – 12 November.

Several cinematographic adaptations of Ahmed's stories are made after his death. Anil Bagchir Ekdin (2015), directed by Morshedul Islam, won six Bangladesh National Film Awards. Krishnopokkho (2016) was directed by Meher Afroz Shaon. In October 2016, she announced the production of her next film based on Nokkhotrer Raat. Debi (2018) is produced by a grant from the Government of Bangladesh.

Filmography

Year	Film	Director	Screenwriter	Notes
1992	Shonkhonil Karagar	Mustafizur Rahman	Yes	Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story
1994	Aguner Poroshmoni	Yes	Yes	Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue
1999	Srabon Megher Din	Yes	Yes	Bachsas Awards for Best Lyrics Bachsas Awards for Best Story
2000	Dui Duari	Yes	Yes
2003	Chandrokotha	Yes	Yes
2004	Shyamol Chhaya	Yes	Yes	Bangladeshi submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2006	Durotto		Yes
	Nondito Noroke	Belal Ahmed	Yes
	Nirontor	Abu Sayeed	Yes
	Noy Number Bipod Sanket	Yes	Yes
2007	Daruchini Dwip	Tauquir Ahmed	Yes	Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay
2007	Saajghor		Yes
2008	Amar Ache Jol	Yes	Yes
2009	Priyotomeshu		Yes
2012	Ghetuputra Komola	Yes	Yes	Bangladeshi submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Film Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Director Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Screenplay
2015	Anil Bagchir Ekdin			the first film based on Ahmed's literary work after his death
2016	Krishnopokkho	Meher Afroz Shaon
2018	Debi	Anam Biswas

Bibliography

This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

In Bengali

1971 – short story or novelette, later expanded into a novel with the ending changed
Aaj Ami Kothao Jabo Naa
Aaj Chitrar Biye
Aaj Dupurey Tomar Nimontron
Aaj Himur Biye
Achinpur
Adbhut Sob Golpo
Ahok
Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontran
Akash Jora Megh
Amar Ache Jol
Amar Chelebela
Aguner Poroshmoni
Amar Priyo Bhoutik Golpo
Ami Abong Koakti Projapoti
Ami Ebong Amra
Ami-ee Misir Ali
Andhokarer Gaan
Angul Kata Jaglu
Anonto Nakhotro Bithi
Anyodin
Aporahnyo
Ashabori
Asmanira Tin Bon
Ayna Ghor
Ayomoy
Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phool
Badol Diner Ditiyo Kadam Ful
Badshah Namdar
Baghbondi Misir Ali
Ballpoint
Basor
Bhoy
Bipod
Bohubrihi
Botol Bhoot
Brihonnola
Brishti Bilash
Bristi O Meghomala
Chader Aloi Koikjon Jubok
Chhayabithi
Cheleta
Chokkhe Amar Trishna
Chole Jay Bosonter Din
Choto Golpo
Daruchini Dwip
Debi
Dekha Na Dekha
Dighir Jole Kaar Chhayago
Dwitiyo Manob
Doiroth
Dorjar Opashe
Dui Duari
Deyal
Ebong Hemu
Ei Ami
Ei Megh Roudro Chhaya
Ei Shuvro Ei!
Eki Kando!
Ekjon Himu Koekti Jhin Jhin Poka
Ekjon Mayaboti
Ekattor Ebong Amar Baba
Elebele
Ema
Epitaph
Fera
Fiiha Somikoron
Fountain Pen
Gouripur Jongshon
Grihotagi Jyotsna
Hartan Ishkapon
Himu
Himu Ebong Ekti Russian Pori
Himu Ebong Howard PhD Boltu Bhai
Himu Mama
Himu Remand-E
Himur Achhe Jol
Himur Ditiyo Prohor
Himur Ekanto Sakkhatkar
Himur Hate Koekti Nilpodmo
Himur Maddyha Dupur
Himur Rupali Ratri
Holud Himu, Kalo RAB
Hotel Graver Inn
Humayun Ahmed-er Premer Golpo
Ireena
Ishtishon
Jalil Shaheber Petition
Jibonkrishno Memorial High School
Jochona O Jononir Golpo
Jodiyo Sandhya
Jol Jochona
Jolpoddmo
Jonom Jonom
Kalo Jadukor
Kathpencil
Ke Kotha Koy
Kichu Shoishob
Kichukkhan
Kobi
Kohen Kobi Kalidas
Kothao Keu Nei
Krishnopokkho
JibonKrishnopur Memorial High School
Kuhak
Kutu Mia
Lilaboti
Lilabotir Mrittu
Lilua Batash
Magic Munshi
Manobi
Matal Hawa
Mayurakkhi (1990)
Mayurakkhir Tire Prothom Himu
Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo
Megher Chhaya
Mirar Gramer Bari
Misir Ali Aapnii Kothay
Misir Alir Amimangsito Rahasya
Misir Alir Choshma
Misir Ali Unsolved
Moddhanho
Mojar Bhoot
Mrinmoyee
Mrinmoyir Mon Bhalo Nei
Nalini Babu BSc
Nee
Neel Hati
Neel Manush
Neel Oporajita
Neel Poddo
Nirbachito Bhooter Golpo
Nirbason
Nishad
Nishithini
Noboni
Nokkhotrer Raat
Nondito Noroke
Omanush
Omega Point
Onish
Onno Bhubon
Opekkha
Paap
Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi
Parapar
Parul O Tinti Kukur
Poka
Priyotomeshu
Pufi
Putro Nishad
Putul
Quantum Roshayon
Rakkhoss Khokkhoss Ebong Bhokkhoss
Rodonbhora E Boshonto
Rupa
Rupar Palanko
Sajghor
Sanaullar Mohabipod
Se Ashe Dhire
Se O Nortoki
Sedin Choitramas
Sheet O Onyanno Golpo
Shonkhonil Karagar
Shunya
Shuvro
Shuvro Gechhe Bone
Shyamol Chhaya
Sobai Gechhe Bone
Sokol Kata Dhonno Kore
Sourov
Tara Tin Jon
Tetul Bone Jochna
The Exorcist
Tithir Neel Toale
Tomader Jonyo Bhalobasa
Tomake
Tondra Bilash
Tumi Amai Dekechhile Chhutir Nimontrane
Uralpankhi
Uthon Periye Dui Paa
Nabiji (incomplete)

In English

1971: A Novel
In Blissful Hell
Flowers of Flame
Gouripur Junction

Translations

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

Awards

Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973)
Bangla Academy Literary Award (1981)
Shishu Academy Award
Zainul Abedin Gold Medal
Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987)
Bachsas Award for Best Story (1988)
Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story (1994)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film (1994)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue (1994)
Ekushey Padak (1994)
Sheltech Award (2007)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2007)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director (2012)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2012)
Meril-Prothom Alo Award for best director (2013)
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue (2015)

References

Footnotes

Current Netrokona district region was a mahakuma under Mymensingh District during 1882–1984.

Citations

"Humayun Ahmed's 71st birth anniversary : Refined musical taste of Humayun Ahmed". Dhaka Tribune. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
^ "Humayun Laid to Rest at Nuhash Polli". Taza Khobor. 24 July 2012. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
চার বছর হুমায়ুন আহমেদ একা একা ঈদ করেছেন । ঈদের দিন খাবার দেবার মত লোক ছিলোনা ।. Radio Amber (in Bengali). 13 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2020 – via YouTube.
^ "The storytelling magician". The Daily Star. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
"Humayun Ahmed dies". bdnews24.com. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
"Humayun Ahmed turns 63- Absence makes the heart grow fonder". priyo.com. 13 November 2011. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
Mahmudul Hasan Hemal (4 September 2012). "Book review: Nondito Noroke, Masterpiece of a master storyteller". Daily Sun. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
^ "Tears for Humayun Ahmed". New Age. Dhaka. 27 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
^ Rashidul Bari (16 August 2012). "Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
"Humayun Ahmed and the impact of his works on Bengalis". The Business Standard. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
AFP (20 July 2012). "Bangladesh mourns death of cultural legend Humayun Ahmed". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
"Humayun Ahmed: The Creator of Versatile Fictional Characters". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
Syeda, Maisha (9 December 2021). "National award winner Kajol Ibrahim launches her memoir". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
"Shyamol Chhaya going to the Oscars". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
"Budget implementation hinges on political stability, says FBCCI". The Daily Star. 13 June 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
"Most popular film directors in Bangladesh". Business Habit. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
"Tears for Humayun Ahmed: The Shakespeare of Bangladesh". The Times of India. 16 August 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
"In remembrance of Humayun Ahmed: 8th death anniversary observed". Dhaka Courier. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
Shamim Ahsan (21 February 2004). "A Grand Convergence of Minds". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
"Humayun's birthplace and some of his dreams". The Daily Star. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
^ "Humayun Ahmed at a glance". The Daily Star. 21 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
"Humayun Ahmed's mother passes away". The Daily Star. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
"Hindus attacked, raped". The Daily Star. 22 November 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
"আমার ছেলেবেলা". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
হুমায়ূনের কবরে স্বজনেরা (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 24 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
Pranabesh Chakraborty (22 December 2011). "Collegiate School to celebrate 175 years". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
Mahmudul Hasan Hemal (30 January 2016). "Humayun Ahmed:A Moonlit Writer". The Daily Observer.
Ashik Hossain; Sulaiman Niloy (20 July 2013). "Book industry still gloomy". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
"Sofa's inspiration..." The Daily Star. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
"Thirteen unknown facts about Humayun Ahmed". Dhaka Tribune. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
^ Rayaan Ibtesham Chowdhury (24 July 2014). "The Essential Humayun Ahmed". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
^ Shah Alam Shazu (23 February 2014). "Humayun Ahmed's works sell big at Ekushey Book Fair". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
"About Misir Ali". The Daily Star. 24 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
"Shubhro: An Epitome of Perfection". The Daily Star. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
"Amar Boi: Hotel Graver Inn". Retrieved 19 April 2015.
হুমায়ূন আহমেদ স্বপ্নকারিগরের স্বপ্নগাথা. Jaijaidin (in Bengali). 15 November 2013.
"Humayun Ahmed Book Fest in full swing". The Daily Star. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
^ Jamil Mahmud (5 February 2011). "Steady start at 'Ekushey Boi Mela'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
বিদায় হুমায়ূন! যেভাবে শুরু. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 26 July 2012. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
"Chanchal's challenges". The Daily Star. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
^ "Humayun Ahmed's first death anniversary today". The Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
^ "Humayun Ahmed passes away". BanglaNews24.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
Shukla Mirza (10 December 2004). "Kudos to Humayun Ahmed". The Daily Star.
^ Yusuf Banna (19 July 2013). "Hall of fame". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
"Humayun's 'Ghetuputra Kamola' to compete for Oscar". The Daily Star. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
Ershad Kamol (14 September 2005). "Shyamol Chhaya going to the Oscars". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
"'Meridian Channel i Khudey Gaanraaj' to go on air soon". The Daily Star. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
^ Zahangir Alom (18 July 2014). "Humayun Ahmed's musical creations under spotlight". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
"Bangladesh mourns death of cultural legend Humayun Ahmed". Dawn. Agence France-Presse. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
Sabir Mustafa (20 July 2012). "Bangladesh's most enduring storyteller". BBC News. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
"End of a new era in Bengali literature". The Independent. Dhaka. 22 July 2012. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
^ Reazul Bashar; Mustak Ahmed (20 July 2008). "Humayun Ahmed draws flak from literati". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
^ "A novelist's dilemma". The Daily Star. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
"'Deyal' publication after correction, HC hopes". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
Qadir Kallol (15 May 2012). 'দেয়াল' উপন্যাস নিয়ে আদালতের নির্দেশ. BBC News (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 April 2019.
Tanvir Sohel (5 February 2016). লেখালেখিতে অনুপ্রেরণা শুধুই দাদা: গুলতেকিন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 July 2023.
"Casting A Wide Creative Net: Director Nuhash Humayun On SXSW Short MOSHARI". Fangoria. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
"মেয়ে শীলা বলেছিলেন প্রেমপত্র, আসলে ওটা ছিল গুলতেকিনকে পাঠানো হুমায়ূন আহমেদের তালাক নোটিশ". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
Shazu, Shah Alam (21 July 2012). "The last goodbye". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
^ "Humayun Ahmed flies to New York for cancer treatment". The Daily Star. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
Shah Alam Shazu (10 February 2012). "Still Going Strong". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
"Humayun Ahmed made UN Bangladesh mission adviser". bdnews24.com. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
Shah Alam Shazu (12 May 2012). "Humayun Ahmed back in town". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
^ Shah Alam Shazu (25 July 2012). "Home was his heart: Humayun Ahmed and his Nuhash Polli". The Daily Star.
"Nuhash Palli: At The Wordsmith's Haven". The Daily Star. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
"Literary award after Humayun introduced". New Age. Dhaka. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 1 November 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
Shah Shazu (20 May 2017). ""Bapjaner Bioscope" sweeps Nat'l Film Awards '15". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
^ ""Krishnopokkho" to release Feb 26". The Daily Star. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
Shah Shazu (10 October 2016). "Another Humayun Ahmed classic coming to big screen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
"Government sponsors Humayun Ahmed's Devi". The Daily Star. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
মিসির আলির একঝলক. প্রথম আলো (in Bengali). 21 July 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
"1971 by Humayun Ahmed". Bangla Books. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
আজ আমি কোথাও যাব না. rokomari. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015.
Aj Dupure Tomar Nimontron. Amazon.ca. ASIN 984868509X .
Humayun Ahmed (2007). Aj Himur Biye. অ্নয্পরাকশ. ISBN 978-9848684153.
"Achinpur By Humayun Ahmed". Bangla PDF eBooks. Archived from the original on 13 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
"Adbhut sob golpo(অদ্ভুত সব গল্প)". digitallibraryonline.com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
"Ahok(অঁহক)". digitallibraryonline.com. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
"Aguner Poroshmoni by Humayun Ahmed". Bangla Books Pdf. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
"Bhoy(ভয়)". digitallibraryonline.com. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"Munmun: Lighting up the small screen". The Daily Star. 7 February 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
^ "Best of Humayun Ahmed". The Daily Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
^ "The Curtain Falls". The Daily Star. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
"'Himur Maddyha Dupur' launched". The Daily Star. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
^ "Turn the Pages, be Your Heroes". The Daily Star. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
"The petition". The Daily Star. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
Syed Anwar Abdullah (1 April 2018). হুমায়ূন আহমেদের নবীজি ও শেষ দিনগুলোতে মুহিউদ্দীন খানের প্রভাব. Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 September 2020.
নবীজী – হুমায়ূন আহমেদ (অপ্রকাশিত ও অসমাপ্ত রচনা). amarboi.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 December 2017.
1971: A Novel. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mowla Bros. 1993. ISBN 9789844100138.
In Blissfull Hell. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Somoi Prokashan. 1993. ISBN 9789844580459.
Flowers of Flame. Dhaka, Bangladesh: অনন্যা. 2004. ISBN 9844120365.
Gouripur Junction. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Anyaprokash. 2007. ISBN 9789848684382.
"Humayun Ahmed, Mainul receive Sheltech awards". The Daily Star. 10 September 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
Shah Alam Shazu (20 May 2017). ""Bapjaner Bioscope" sweeps Nat'l Film Awards '15". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 May 2017.

External links

Humayun Ahmed at IMDb

v t e Humayun Ahmed
Novels	In Blissful Hell/Nondito Noroke (1972) Flowers of Flame/Shonkhonil Karagar (1973) Dwitiyo Manob (2002) Jochona O Jononir Golpo (2004) Deyal (2012)
Films	Shonkhonil Karagar (1992) Aguner Poroshmoni (1994) Srabon Megher Din (1999) Dui Duari (2000) Chandrokotha (2003) Shyamol Chhaya (2004) Durotto (2006) Nondito Noroke (2006) Nirontor (2006) Noy Number Bipod Sanket (2006) Daruchini Dip (2007) Saajghor (2007) Amar Ache Jol (2008) Priyotomeshu (2009) Ghetuputra Komola (2012) Anil Bagchir Ekdin (2015 Krishnopokkho (2016) Debi (2018)
TV series	Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985) Bohubrihi (1988) Ayomoy (1988) Kothao Keu Nei (1993) Nokkhotrer Raat (1995) Aaj Robibar (1999) Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi (2005)
Characters	Misir Ali Himu Shuvro Baker Bhai Tuni Tara Tin Jon
Family	Faizur Rahman (father) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (brother) Ahsan Habib (brother) Meher Afroz Shaon (spouse) Shila Ahmed (daughter)
Category

Awards for Humayun Ahmed

v t e Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue
1977–1985	Subhash Dutta (1977) Amjad Hossain (1978) Amjad Hossain (1979) Syed Salahuddin Zaki (1980) No Award (1981) Syed Shamsul Haque (1982) Syed Shamsul Haque (1983) Amjad Hossain (1984) No Award (1985)
1986–2000	No Award (1986) No Award (1987) No Award (1988) Chatku Ahmed (1989) No Award (1990) Barun Shankor (1991) Kazi Hayat (1992) Selim Al Deen (1993) Humayun Ahmed (1994) Tanvir Mokammel (1995) Dilip Biswas (1996) No Award (1997) No Award (1998) Tanvir Mokammel (1999) Abu Saeed & Selim Al Deen (2000)
2001–present	Tanvir Mokammel (2001) No Award (2002) Gias Uddin Selim (2003) Amjad Hossain (2004) Zahir Raihan (2005) Kazi Morshed (2006) No Award (2007) Murad Parvez (2008) Mustaba Saud (2009) Zakir Hossain Raju (2010) Nasiruddin Yousuff and Ebadur Rahman (2011) Redwan Rony (2012) Gazi Rakayet (2013) Zahidur Rahman Anjan (2014) Humayun Ahmed (2015) Rubaiyat Hossain (2016) Badrul Anam Saud (2017) SM Haroon-or-Rashid (2018)

v t e Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Director
1975–1985	Narayan Ghosh Mita (1975) Harunur Rashid (1976) Subhash Dutta (1977) Amjad Hossain (1978) Masihuddin Shaker and Sheikh Niamat Ali (1979) Abdullah al Mamun (1980) No Awards (1981) Mohiuddin Ahmad (1982) Kamal Ahmed (1983) Amjad Hossain (1984) Sheikh Niamat Ali (1985)
1986–2000	Chashi Nazrul Islam (1986) A J Mintu (1987) Abdullah al Mamun (1988) A J Mintu (1989) Kamal Ahmed (1990) A J Mintu (1991) Motin Rahman (1992) A J Mintu (1993) Kazi Hayat (1994) Sheikh Niamat Ali (1995) Akhtaruzzaman (1996) Chashi Nazrul Islam (1997) Not Given (1998) Tanvir Mokammel (1999) Abu Sayeed (2000)
2001–2020	Tanvir Mokammel (2001) Kazi Hayat (2002) Not Given (2003) Tauquir Ahmed (2004) Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda (2005) Kazi Morshed (2006) Enamul Karim Nirjhar (2007) Murad Parvez (2008) Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond (2009) Khalid Mahmood Mithu (2010) Nasiruddin Yousuff (2011) Humayun Ahmed (2012) Gazi Rakayet (2013) Zahidur Rahman Anjan (2014) Reazul Mawla Rezu and Morshedul Islam (2015) Amitabh Reza Chowdhury (2016) Badrul Anam Saud (2017) Mostafizur Rahman Manik (2018) Taneem Rahman Angshu (2019) Gazi Rakayet (2020)
2021–2022	Rezwan Shahriar Sumit (2021) Rubaiyat Hossain (2022)

v t e Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay
1975–1985	Khan Ataur Rahman (1975) Amjad Hossain (1976) Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury (1977) Amjad Hossain (1978) Masiuddin Shaker & Sheikh Niamat Ali (1979) Khan Ataur Rahman (1980) No Award (1981) Alamgir Kabir (1982) Syed Shamsul Haque (1983) Amjad Hossain (1984) Ismail Mohammad (1985)
1986–2000	No Award (1986) Dilip Biswas (1987) Abdullah al Mamun (1988) A J Mintu (1989) Shibli Sadik (1990) Kazi Morshed & Shibli Sadik (1991) Kazi Hayat (1992) A J Mintu (1993) Kazi Hayat (1994) Sheikh Niamat Ali (1995) No Award (1996) No Award (1997) No Award (1998) Kazi Hayat (1999) Abu Sayeed & Nurul Alam Atique (2000)
2001–present	Nargis Akhter (2001) Tareque Masud (2002) No Award (2003) Tauquir Ahmed (2004) No Award (2005) Kazi Morshed (2006) Humayun Ahmed (2007) Murad Parvez (2008) Giasuddin Selim (2009) Nargis Akhter (2010) Nasiruddin Yousuff and Ebadur Rahman (2011) Humayun Ahmed (2012) Gazi Rakayet (2013) (2014) Masum Reza and Reazul Mawla Rezu (2015) Anam Biswas and Gaosul Alam (2016) Tauquir Ahmed (2017) Saiful Islam Mannu (2018) Mahbubur Rahman (2019)

v t e Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Story
1977–1985	Alauddin Al Azad (1977) No Award (1978) No Award (1979) No Award (1980) No Award (1981) No Award (1982) No Award (1983) No Award(1984) Sheikh Niamat Ali (1985)
1986–2000	No Award(1986) Kazi Hayat (1987) No Award (1988) No Award (1989) No Award (1990) Mohiuddin Ahmad (1991) Humayun Ahmed (1992) Kazi Hayat (1993) Humayun Ahmed (1994) Tanvir Mokammel (1995) Selina Hossain (1996) Selina Hossain (1997) No Award (1998) Tanvir Mokammel (1999) Selim Al Deen (2000)
2001–present	Syed Waliullah (2001) No Award (2002) Giasuddin Selim (2003) Amjad Hossain (2004) Zahir Raihan (2005) Kazi Morshed (2006) No Award (2007) Mohammad Rafiquzzaman (2008) Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond (2009) Zakir Hossain Raju (2010) Muhammed Zafar Iqbal (2011) Shahnewaz Kakoli (2012) Gazi Rakayet (2013) Zahidur Rahman Anjan (2014) Masum Reza (2015) Tauquir Ahmed (2016) Azad Bulbul (2017) Sudipto Saeed Khan (2018)