Khairul Alam Sabuj is a Bangladeshi actor, playwright and translator. As of 2020, he published four story books and wrote more than 35 television dramas.[1] He received Bangla Academy Literary Award (2019) in the translation category by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Khairul Alam Sabuj | |
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খায়রুল আলম সবুজ | |
 Sabuj in February 2020 | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright, translator |
Early life and career
editSabuj grew up in Barisal and graduated in English literature from the University of Dhaka.[3][4] was one of the leaders at Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DACSU).[5]
Sabuj was a teacher in Libya in 1980.[6]
Works
editSabuj translated Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's 12 plays into Bengali language.[6]
- Television
- Kothao Keu Nei (1990)
- Noashal (2004)[7]
- Kajer Meye (2008)[8]
- Mahanagar (2007)[9][10]
- Mayur Bahon (2008)[11]
- Asharey Golpo (2010)[12]
- Shada Pata-e Kalo Daag (2010)[13]
- Theatre playwright
- Translation of The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter[14]
- Film
- Nondito Noroke
- Molla Barir Bou (2005)
- Meherjaan (2011)
- Horijupia (2015)[15]
- Rupsha Nodir Banke (2020)
- Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2022)
- Book
- Sophia Loren: Tar Apon Kotha (original Sophia Living & Loving: Her Own Story by A.E. Hotchner) (2003)[16]
Personal life
editSabuj is married to Shirin Alam and together they have a daughter Protiti Purna.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Khairul Alam Sabuj gets Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Bangla Academy picks 10 for literary award". Prothom Alo. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ a b খায়রুল আলম সবুজ একাল সেকাল. Jugantor (in Bengali). 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Khairul Alam Sabuj, actor and an English alumnus, was one of those who sang at the reunion [photo caption]". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Television of a Lifetime Faridur Reza Sagor". The Daily Star. 2013-11-30. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ a b "Henrik Ibsen's work celebrated in Dhaka". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "'Noashal' completes four years". Daily Sun. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Special play "Kajer meye" on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "150th episode of "Mahanagar" tonight". The Daily Star. 2008-04-21. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "TV serial "Mohanagar" on Banglavision tonight". The Daily Star. 2007-09-20. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Mayur Bahon on Channel 1". The Daily Star. 2008-11-11. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Of tall tales: "Asharey Golpo" on ntv". The Daily Star. 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Drama serial "Shada Pata-e Kalo Daag" on Rtv tonight". The Daily Star. 2010-09-06. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Harold Pinter's Dumb Waiter at Natmandal". The Daily Star. 2011-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Horijupia to hit cinema today". Dhaka Tribune. 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Down from the Silver Screen". The Daily Star. 2003-08-03. Retrieved 2020-01-26.