Azizul Hakim (born 15 May 1959)[1] is a Bangladeshi television, film and stage actor.

Azizul Hakim
আজিজুল হাকিম
Aziz in Dhaka (2018)
Born (1959-05-15) 15 May 1959 (age 65)
Luterchar, Meghna, Comilla District, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationMA in political science
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Television actor, director
Years active1981–present
Spouse
(m. 1993)

Early life

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Azizul Hakim was born in Comilla District to Md. Abdul Hakim, an engineer and Mohijunnesa.[2] He joined the "Aranyak" theatre group from his student life.[2]

Career

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Aziz started his theatre career with the theatre group "Aranyak" in 1977. His first acted theatre play was Ora Kodom Ali. He then acted in Ora Ache Bolei, Iblish, Nankar Pala, Ginipig, Somotot, Coriolenus of "Aranyak" theatre group. His other notable theatre play were Payer Aoaj Shona Jay, Lok Soman Lok of "ITI", Talpatar Sepai of "Dhaka Podatik" theatre group, Shokuntola of "Dhaka Theatre", Songsoder Maa of "Padatik Natyadal", Agunmukha and Kirtonkhola. His last acted theatre play was Joyjoyonti. He became irregular in theatre after 1998 and concentrated on television.[3] He started his television career acting in small roles in 1980s. His directorial debut on television was Ja Hariye Jay and on theatre was Pathor.[4]

Aziz received his breakthrough as a television actor in 1981 with BTV's Akhaney Nongor. He then performed as Oli in the television drama serial Kon Kanoner Phul, directed by Fazrul Abedin Dulal and written by Imdadul Haq Milan.[5] He debuted in directing mega-serial through Jol Porey Pata Norey (2005), written by his wife Zeenat.[6]

Aziz debuted acting in film by the role of Mojnu in Mustafizur Rahman's Shonkhonil Karagar (1992), written by Humayun Ahmed.[5] He later acted in Joyjatra (2004).[7]

In February 2022, his first web film Redrum directed by Vicky Zahed premiered on Chorki.[8]

Criticism

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Azizul Hakim took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024.[9] During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Azizul Hakim, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[10] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[11][12]

Works

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Actor in television dramas

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Year Title Playwright & Director Co-stars Aired on Note
1981 Ekhane Nongor BTV debut drama [13]
Sundori
Kon Kanoner Phul
Somoy Oshomoy
Ithi Tomar Ami Afsana Mimi
Tumi Ashbe Bole Ratri
Priya Shomi Kaiser, Tauquir Ahmed
Ke Kar Olongkar Ratri
Priyo Bandhobi Aruna Biswas
Putro Daay Shomi Kaiser, Zahid Hasan, Shahiduzzaman Selim
Phire Ashe Brihoshpoti Tania Ahmed
Shondhan Ratri
Ditiyo Shotto Tania Ahmed
Otochho Ekhon Duhshomoy Tania Ahmed
Shonali Shondhay Ratri
Eka Tania Ahmed, Mita Noor, Bulbul, Abdul Kader
Kamini O Keya Tonima Hamid
Kothay Shejon Shomi Kaiser (double role), Bulbul Ahmed
2010 Tomato Catch-up ATN Bangla TV serial, aired on Tuesday
Kothay Pabo Tare ATN Bangla TV serial, aired on Tuesday
Jamai Mel a Dr. Enamul Haque [14]
2011 Red Dragon to Rojonigondha Fazlur Rahman Babu, AKM Hasan, Mim, Nowshin ATN Bangla TV serial [15]
Roopkotha Aranya Anwar Naushaba, Ishita ntv TV serial [16]
Haat-er Rekha Kotha Boley
Ei Tho Jibon
All Rounder
2012 Aaral Shamim Ferdous
Tariqul Islam
Farjana Chumki, Shams Sumon Channel i TV play, based on the novel of Imdadul Haq Milon[17]
Panku Club Hashim Rony
Anis Rahman
Farzana Chhoby, Shanjib Ahmed, AKM Hasan single episode TV play, aired on Eid [18][19]
Korta Kahini Zahid Hasan
To To Company Zahid Hasan
2013 Matbor Sazzad Noor Sumon Runa Khan, Chanchal Chowdhury [20]
DB Shahiduzzaman Selim Farjana Chhobi, DA Tayeb, Ahsan Habib Nasim TV serial [21]
Biltu Mama Mazharul Haque Pintu
Abul Hossain Khokon
Shahdat Hossain, Shoshi, Faiyaz Maasranga Television children thriller, based on Kaizer Chowdhury's novel [22]
2014 Gabbar Singh Mamunur Rashid
Debashish Barua Dip
Babu, Salauddin Lavlu [23]
Genduchora TV play, aired on Eid
Jol Phoringer Gaan Anjan Aich
Songsar Simante Amirul Islam
Prothom Prem Fahim Sarker
Udor Pindi Budhor Ghare Shotirtho Rahman [4]
Bhalobasai Jothesto Noy Mamunur Rashid (both) Golam Farida Chhonda, Sharmin Shoshi package drama[24]
2015 Golpo Othoba Jibon Zinat Hakim
Azizul Hakim
Humaiyra Himu telefilm
Noashal Mir Sabbir Mir Sabbir TV serial [25]

Director in television dramas

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Year Title Playwright Stars Aired on Note
2008 Shey Amaye Bhalobashey Na 26-episode TV serial
2011 Tobu O Rangdhonu single-episode TV play, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr
Shokal Shondhya Raat Zinat Hakim Shahed, Mim, Golam Farida Chhonda 52-episode TV serial [26]
2013 Nij Grihe Porobashi Zinat Hakim Arman Parvez Murad, Agun, Tanvin Swity, Golam Farida Chhonda Banglavision TV serial, aired every Sunday and Monday [27]
2015 Golpo Othoba Jibon Zinat Hakim Humaiyra Himu telefilm [28]

Films

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Year Title Director Co-Artist Notes Ref
1992 Shonkhonil Karagar
1993 Padma Nadir Majhi
2004 Joyjatra
2022 Golui
2022 Mujib: The Making of a Nation
2024 Deyaler Desh Mishuk Moni

Host in television programs

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  • Celebrity Show "Lizan Shudhui Adda" on Boishakhi TV in 2013 [29]
  • Live show on Channel 71 in 2014 on his birthday
  • Live show "Aalap" on Boishakhi TV in 2014 on his birthday
  • Live show "Citycell Tarokakathon" on Channel i in 2014 on his birthday[30][31]

Awards and recognition

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  • Jay Jay Din Award (1994)
  • Cultural Director Association Award (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • Bangladesh Television Journalist Award (2002)
  • Bangladesh Cultural Journalist Forum Award (2003)
  • Bangla TV UK Ltd. Award (2004)[2]

Personal life

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Azizul Hakim is married to screenwriter Zeenat Hakim since 1993.[32] They have one daughter Nazah Hakim and one son Muhaimeen Hakim.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "Actor: Azizul Hakim Says..." New Age. August 26, 2014. Archived from the original on November 1, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Abdullah, Naim (2014-02-03). আজিজুল হাকিমের সাথে জনাব নাইম আবদুল্লাহর একান্ত সাক্ষাৎকার. Desh Bidesh (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  3. ^ আজিজুল হাকিম [Azizul Hakim]. Online Dhaka Guide. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Chaity, Afrose Jahan (May 27, 2014). "Azizul Hakim: I will start shooting for my film at the end of this year". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Azizul Hakim Gets Nostalgic". The Daily Star. 2018-06-09. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  6. ^ "Hakim debuts as mega serial director". The Daily Star. 2004-11-08. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  7. ^ "Versatility personified: Azizul Hakim". The Daily Star. 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  8. ^ "Exploring the intriguing characters of 'Redrum'". The Daily Star. 18 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery". Daily Sun. September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  10. ^ "Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  11. ^ "'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire". The Daily Star. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  12. ^ "Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral". The Business Standard. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  13. ^ বিটিভিতে প্রথম নাটক ছিল এখানে নোঙর [First Drama in BTV was Ekhane Nongor]. Priyo News. March 30, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  14. ^ Hasan, Ragib (March 9, 2010). আমি বিভিন্ন রকমের ঘটনা ঘটাই: আজিজুল হাকিম. Dainik Destiny (in Bengali). Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  15. ^ Luna, Sharma (June 28, 2012). "'Red Dragon to Rojonigondha' ends tonight". Priyo News. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  16. ^ "Ishita to star in Roopkotha". Dhaka Mirror. September 24, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  17. ^ Amin, Khairul (July 11, 2012). "Hakim-Chumky after 12 years". Priyo News. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  18. ^ Tory, Lutphea (June 6, 2012). "Azizul Hakim in Panku Club". Priyo News. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  19. ^ পাংকু নেতা আজিজুল হাকিম [Panku Leader Azizul Hakim]. Dainik Destiny (in Bengali). June 6, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  20. ^ Khan, Fahud (March 4, 2013). প্রথমবারের মতো একসাথে হাকিম-রুনা [Hakim-Runa for the first time]. Priyo News (in Bengali). Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  21. ^ শুটিং করতে গিয়ে পায়ে প্রচণ্ড আঘাত পান ফারজানা ছবি. Priyo News (in Bengali). October 30, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  22. ^ শেষ হচ্ছে বিল্টু মামা. Priyo News (in Bengali). November 24, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  23. ^ গাব্বার সিং নাটকে বাবু [Babu in the Drama Gabbar Singh]. Priyo News (in Bengali). November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  24. ^ "Azizul Hakim and Chonda paired in new drama". The Daily Observer. October 20, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  25. ^ সাব্বিরের নির্দেশনায় হাকিম [Hakim in direction of Sabbir]. Daily Jugantor (in Bengali). March 15, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  26. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (September 21, 2011). "New serial directed by actor Azizul Hakim". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  27. ^ নিজ গৃহে পরবাসী [Nij Grihe Porobashi]. Priyo News (in Bengali). December 8, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  28. ^ "Azizul Hakim back behind the camera". The Daily Star. August 5, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  29. ^ ছবি নির্মাণ করতে চান আজিজুল হাকিম [Azizul Hakim desires to make film]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on August 21, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  30. ^ a b "Azizul Hakim to give time to family members today". The New Nation. May 15, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  31. ^ Mainuddin, Ovi (May 15, 2014). পরিবারের সঙ্গেই কাটবে আজ আজিজুল হাকিমের জন্মদিন. Akhon Samoy (in Bengali). Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  32. ^ "Azizul and Zinat Hakim Celebrating 25 years of love". The Daily Star. 2018-02-16. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
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