Qazi Anwar Hussain (19 July 1936 – 19 January 2022)[1] was a renowned Bangladeshi writer known for his contributions to spy thrillers, detective novels, and adventure-based literature, many of which were adaptations or heavily influenced by foreign works.[2]
Qazi Anwar Hussain | |
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| Born | 19 July 1936 |
| Died | 19 January 2022 (aged 85) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Other names | Bidyut Mitra, Shamsuddin Nawab |
| Education | MA (Bengali) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Spouse | Farida Yasmin |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Qazi Motahar Hossain |
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Early life and education
editQazi Shamsuddin Anwar Hussain was born on 19 July 1936 to Qazi Motahar Hossain, a scientist and writer.[3][1] Several of Qazi Anwar Hussain's siblings also made notable contributions to the arts, including his late brother Qazi Mahbub Husain,[citation needed] sister Zobaida Mirza (professor and author), and sisters Sanjida Khatun, Fahmida Khatun, and Mahmuda Khatun, all singers. He matriculated from St. Gregory's School in 1952. He pursued his studies in Bengali literature and language, earning a bachelor's degree from Jagannath College, and a master's degree from the University of Dhaka in 1981.[2]
Career
editHis most notable publication was the spy-thriller series Masud Rana. As of 2009, the series comprised 389 books, most of them ghostwritten for him.[4]
Sheba Prokashoni
editIn 1963, Hussain established publishing house Segunbagan Prakashani. By 1966 it was renamed Sheba Prokashoni.[2] Sheba Prokashoni gained recognition for its publication of both world literature translations and original works. Over the years, the publishing house has nurtured numerous successful authors, including Sheikh Abdul Hakim, Rakib Hasan, Niaz Murshed, Asaduzzaman, Masud Mahmud, Khosru Chowdhury, Tipu Kibriya, and Anish Das Opu. Sheba Prokashoni's sister company, Projapoti, specializes in hardbound publications.[citation needed]
Personal life and death
editHussain married the accomplished singer Farida Yasmin. Together they had two sons, Qazi Maimur and Qazi Shahnur, and a daughter, Shahrin Sonia.[2] In October 2021, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died on 19 January 2022 at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at BIRDEM in Dhaka.[2]
Works
editMasud Rana books
editThe Masud Rana series follows the adventures of Rana, a former major in the Bangladesh Army who operates as a spy, conducting missions around the world. His superior is Major General Rahat Khan of Bangladesh Counter Intelligence, and Rana works under the jurisdiction of the Rana Agency. Prior to the author's passing, Hussain published 321 stories in 468 books within the series.[citation needed] Below are a few titles from this renowned collection:
- ধ্বংস পাহাড় (The Destructive Hill)
- ভারতনাট্যম
- স্বর্ণমৃগ
- দুঃসাহসিক
- মৃত্যুর সাথে পাঞ্জা
- দুর্গম দুর্গ
- শত্রু ভয়ংকর
- সাগর সঙ্গম
- রানা!সাবধান!!
- বিস্মরণ
- রত্নদ্বীপ
- নিল আতঙ্ক
- কায়রো
- মৃত্যুপ্রহর
- গুপ্তচক্র
- মূল্য এক কোটি টাকা মাত্র
- রাত্রি অন্ধকার
- জাল
- অটল সিংহাসন
- মৃত্যুর ঠিকানা
- খ্যাপা নর্তক
- শয়তানের দূত
- এখনও ষড়যন্ত্র
- প্রমান কই
- বিপদজনক
- রক্তের রঙ
- অদৃশ্য শত্রু
- পিশাচ দ্বীপ (The Island of Evil)
- Kuuu
- আই লাভ ইউ ম্যান (I Love You, Man)
- অগ্নিপুরুষ (The Man On Fire)
- আবার সেই দুঃস্বপ্ন
- সেই উ সেন
- আবার উ সেন
- কালপুরুষ
- মুক্তবিহঙ্গ
- Jal
- Soudia 103
- Kalo Taka
- Koken Somrat
- Biskonna
- Sottobaba
- Jattrira Hushiar
- Osanto Sagor
- Sommpad Sohgkul
- Dogshon
- Proloy Sogket
Kuasha series
editAnwar's other famous work is Kuasha series of detective/adventure books, which consists of 51 stories in 80 books.[citation needed]
Kuasha is a scientist, detective and adventurer hero who works for the development of science to try to eradicate evils from society and offer a helping hand to the distressed or helpless. In his many adventures, Kuasha worked with detective Shahid Khan, his wife Mahua, friend Kamal Ahmed, and Caretaker Gafur. Mahua is Kuasha's sister, married to Shahid Khan. The Kuasha series revolves around this family dedicated to the service to mankind for peace, love and harmony.
Other
editNon-fiction
- Shothik Niyome Lekhapora (The Right Way of Read Writing)
- Bayam: Dhumpan Tyag E Attoshommohon (Exercise: Self hypnosis to Quit Smoking)
- Khali Haate Attorokkha (Free-hand Self Defense)
- Mon Niontron (Mind Control)
- Atma Unnayan (Self Development)
- Jonopriyota (Popularity)
Awards
edit| Award Title | Category | Movie | Result | Ref |
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| Bachsas Awards | Best screenplay writer | Masud Rana | Won | [5] |
| Best dialogue |
Legacy
editQazi Anwar Hussain left behind a significant body of work, earning him a lasting place in the literary landscape of Bangladesh. His published Masud Rana series continues to captivate readers with its thrilling adventures and enduring popularity.
References
edit- ^ a b "Qazi Anwar Husain passes away". The Daily Star. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "'Masud Rana' writer-publisher Qazi Anwar Hossain dies". United News of Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Qazi Anwar Hossain's first death anniv today". New Age. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Wankel, Charles, ed. (2009). Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World. Vol. 1. p. 343. ISBN 978-1-4129-6427-2.
- ^ 'মাসুদ রানা'র লেখক-প্রকাশক কাজী আনোয়ার হোসেন আর নেই. UNB (in Bengali). 19 January 2022. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.