Arun Kumar Saha (born November 9, 1983) is a Bangladeshi actor and musician. He became known as a child actor for his role as Dipu in the full-length Bangla film Dipu Number Two (1996), directed by Morshedul Islam. He has received several awards, including the National Film Award as Best Child Actor.[2]
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| Born | Arun Kumar Saha 9 November 1983 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi University of Dhaka |
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| Years active | 1996 – present (intermittent) |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Awards | Bangladesh National Film Award[1][2] |
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Early life and education
editSaha was born in Dhaka to his parents Anita Saha, a school teacher and Monoranjan Saha, a college teacher. He has one elder sister, Kanta. He attended St. Joseph High School in Dhaka[3] and passed SSC examination in 1999. Later he attended Notre Dame College in Dhaka, and passed his HSC examination in 2001.[3] In 2006, Saha graduated from the University of Delhi, India, with a BE degree in electrical engineering.[2][3] In 2014, he earned a MS degree from the University of Dhaka in renewable energy technology.
Filmography
editSaha developed an interest in acting at an early age. In his childhood, he was inspired by a theatrical play, "Tomrai", written by the playwright Abdullah al Mamun. He was also a big fan of Hollywood action movies which inspired him to be an actor. In 1995 the film director, Morshedul Islam, announced an audition for the casting of his next film Dipu Number Two.[4][5] Dipu Number Two was a government funded, full-length feature film being made especially for a younger population.[4] Despite having no prior experience, Saha was chosen as the protagonist. He rose to national fame with his lead role as Dipu in the film when it was released in 1996, presenting a natural portrayal of the vicissitudes of adolescent life.[1] The film was selected for screening in the Focus on Fukuoka International Film Festival, held in Japan in 1998, which Saha and his director, Shubhashis, attended.
Later he received a National Film Award[1] as best child performer.
After a lengthy break from acting, he made an appearance in a telefilm and a television commercial in 2015.[3][6]
Career
editFrom 2006 to 2010 Saha worked in the petroleum sector as a wireline logging field engineer[2] for HLS Asia Limited and Weatherford International. During his tenure he was posted at various locations in India, Bangladesh, Germany and U.A.E.[2]
Music
editSaha is also a musician. Saha learned to play classical guitar[7] from noted Bosnian classical guitarist Denis Azabagic[2][8] (in India) and Iftekhar Anwar (in Bangladesh). Saha is a self-taught trumpeter.[7] He has performed with the Classical Music Academy of Dhaka in different venues, such as the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts (or Chhayanaut).[8]
Since 2013, Saha performs regularly in two Bangladesh Television programs, Oikyotan & Chrio Shilper Bari.[7][8][9]
Advertising model
edit| Year | Advertisement | Director | Note |
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| 2015 | Okapia Mobile | Saraf Ahmed Zibon | First Appearance in a Commercial |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Director | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dipu Number Two | Morshedul Islam | First Movie Appearance |
Awards
edit| Year | Type | Award | Film | Director | Result |
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| 1996 | Best Child Actor (Arun Saha) | National Film Award | Dipu Number Two | Morshedul Islam | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Unexpected Journey Unforgettable Experience". The Daily Star. 8 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f অরুণ থেকে দীপু [The minister Arun]. Daily Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 29 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d "'Dipu Number Two' actor returns in acting". Daily Prothom Alo. 5 March 2015. Archived from the original on 12 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ a b ২০ বছর পর প্রত্যাবর্তন – পরিবর্তন. www.poriborton.com (in Bengali). 5 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ সেই দীপু – বিনোদন; দৈনিক সংবাদ. The Daily Sangbad (in Bengali). 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ বিজ্ঞাপনে দীপু – বিনোদন পাতা – দৈনিক প্রথম আলো. Daily Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 14 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ a b c এই দীপু সেই দীপু – রঙের মেলা – দৈনিক কালের কন্ঠ. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 6 June 2015.
- ^ a b c আবার অভিনয়ে দীপু নাম্বার টু এর সেই দীপু- বিনোদন পাতা – দৈনিক প্রথম আলো. Daily Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ দীপু নাম্বার টু'র দীপুকে মনে আছে? – অনলাইন নিউজ পোর্টাল – বাংলানিউজ24 ডট কম. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 25 April 2015.