Jashim

Abul Khayer Jashim Uddin (known professionally as Jashim; 14 August 1950 – 8 October 1998) was a Bangladeshi film actor, producer fight director and a freedom fighter.[1] He acted in more than 200 films and is known as the first action hero of Dhallywood also he is famous for his roles of winning lottery and become rich overnight.[2]

Jashim
জসিম
Born
Abul Khair Jashim Uddin

(1950-08-14)14 August 1950
Bakanagar, Keraniganj, Dacca, Bangladesh
Died8 October 1998(1998-10-08) (aged 48)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationActor
Years active1976-1998
Spouse(s)Sucharita, Nasrin

Early life and career

Jashim was born in Dhaka in 1950. He was a freedom fighter who fought in the Liberation War of Bangladesh which took place in 1971.[1] After completing his bachelor's degree, he started his acting career in 1977 by playing a negative role in the film Dost Dushman, a remake of the Hindi film Sholay. He also played negative characters in Rongbaj, Raj Dulari, Tufan, Jobab, Nag Nagini, Bodla, Barud, Sundori, Koshai, Lalu Mastan, Nababjada and Meyerao Manush.[1] He debuted as a lead actor in the film Shobuj Shathi, directed by Delowar Jahan Jhontu. He went on to act in the films Poribar, Buker Dhon, Shami Keno Ashami, Lal Golap, Tiger and Habildar.

Personal life

Jashim's first wife was film actress Sucharita and later he married Nasrin, the daughter of actress Purnima Sengupta. Ratul, Rahul and Samee are the sons of Jashim.

Death

Jashim died from a brain haemorrhage on October 8 1998.

Filmography

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References
  1. Raihan, Siam (October 8, 2017). "Film star Jashim's 19th Death anniversary". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  2. "Film actor Jashim's 18th death anniversary today". Jago News 24. October 8, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  3. "Jobab". Bangladesh Film Archive. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  4. "জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২)" [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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