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There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
Celebrated literary figure Humayun Ahmed was deeply loved by millions of readers during his lifetime. As an author, he gained immense popularity by creating characters like Himu, Rupa, and Misir Ali, through which he earned countless devoted fans. The craze for Himu is still visible in today’s generation, as fans still wear yellow panjabi a signature dress worn by the
Today marks the 77th birthday of eminent cultural personality Asaduzzaman Noor, who was honoured with the Independence Award. On this auspicious day, artistes of his time have shared their well-wishes with The Daily Star and wished him good health ahead.
Abul Hayat earned special acclaim for his roles in legendary writer Humayun Ahmed’s projects including “Ditiyo Prohor”, “Aaj Robibar”, “Bohubrihi”, “Ei Shob Din Ratri” and “Nokkhothrer Raat”, amongst others. His remarkable portrayals still continue to stir emotions in the audience.