Entertainment Report :
Noted cinematographer Mahfuzur Rahman Khan passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early yesterday. He was 70.
Mahfuzur, who was undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital, breathed his last around 12:30am, his family members told The New Nation.
Mahfuzur Rahman Khan, the 10-time National Film Award winner, fell sick on November 30 and was admitted to city’s Green Life Hospital from where he was shifted to the United Hospital after his health condition deteriorated. He had been suffering from diabetes and lung disease for long, they said.
The namaz-e-janaza of Mahfuzur Rahman was held at Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque after Juma prayers yesterday. Later he was taken to Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) where his well-wishers and colleagues paid tribute to this legendary cinematographer. He was buried at Azimpur graveyard in Dhaka city.
Mahfuzur Rahman was born in Dhaka in 1950. In 1966, he started his career as a trainee cameraperson. Later be became actor and cinematographer.
Aamar Jonmobhumi was his acted first movie. He started to work as cinematographer by movie Kancher Swargo in 1972. His best works include Obhijan, Sohojatri, Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti, Srabon Megher Din, Dui Duari, Hazar Bochhor Dhorey, Aamar Achhey Jol, Ghetuputro Komola and Podmo Patar Jol. He was last working in Apurba Rana’s movie Unmad.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the National Film Award-winning cinematographer. In a condolence message, the premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
Noted cinematographer Mahfuzur Rahman Khan passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early yesterday. He was 70.
Mahfuzur, who was undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital, breathed his last around 12:30am, his family members told The New Nation.
Mahfuzur Rahman Khan, the 10-time National Film Award winner, fell sick on November 30 and was admitted to city’s Green Life Hospital from where he was shifted to the United Hospital after his health condition deteriorated. He had been suffering from diabetes and lung disease for long, they said.
The namaz-e-janaza of Mahfuzur Rahman was held at Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque after Juma prayers yesterday. Later he was taken to Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) where his well-wishers and colleagues paid tribute to this legendary cinematographer. He was buried at Azimpur graveyard in Dhaka city.
Mahfuzur Rahman was born in Dhaka in 1950. In 1966, he started his career as a trainee cameraperson. Later be became actor and cinematographer.
Aamar Jonmobhumi was his acted first movie. He started to work as cinematographer by movie Kancher Swargo in 1972. His best works include Obhijan, Sohojatri, Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti, Srabon Megher Din, Dui Duari, Hazar Bochhor Dhorey, Aamar Achhey Jol, Ghetuputro Komola and Podmo Patar Jol. He was last working in Apurba Rana’s movie Unmad.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the National Film Award-winning cinematographer. In a condolence message, the premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
