Misir Ali

Misir Ali (Bengali: মিসির আলি) is a fictional character in a series of novels by Bangladeshi author Humayun Ahmed.[1][2][2][3][4] He was described as one of the most famous characters in Bengali literature, TV and film over the last three decades."[5]

Misir Ali
Misir Ali character
First appearanceDebi
Last appearanceJokhon Namibe Adhar
Created byHumayun Ahmed
Portrayed by Abul Khair, Abul Hayat, Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Ashish Khandaker, Shatabdi Wadud, Chanchal Chowdhury, Humayun Faridi
In-universe information
Nickname'Bhoot-er Daktar' ('Doctor of Ghosts,' as he is interested in paranormal cases)
GenderMale
OccupationProfessor of Psychology, Psychiatrist
SpouseUnmarried, Nilu(in one novel)
Significant otherNilu
RelativesAmita (niece)
NationalityBangladeshi

In the books, Ali plays the role of a part-time professor of Psychology[2] at the University of Dhaka. Despite his not being a professional psychiatrist, people come to him for psychiatric treatment because of his special interest and knowledge in parapsychology. Later he was expelled from the University. Misir Ali is intelligent and often seen solving mysteries, although never accepting money for them. He is a logical person and doesn't believe in any paranormal activities. He has a personal diary named 'UNSOLVED,' in which he writes about those mysteries not solved by him. He is dark, tall and thin but in another story it was mentioned that he is short.

He always lives in a small flat with a servant. Most of the time those servants are seen to be running away by stealing his money. His age in 'Nishithini' was 41 and in 'Misir Ali's "Aumimaangsito Rauhosso" his age is 51. He has a nephew named Amita. His mother died when he was two years old. His father was a Hujur (Muslim priest), who died when he was in class five. He grew up in his relatives' house. He is a chain smoker, but in every story he tries to quit. Every times he gets a letter he reads it three times. He is attracted to a girl named Nilu who was his university student. He is unmarried but in the story 'Onnobhuvon' only it was mentioned that he married Nilu.[6][7]

The movie adaptation of the first book of the series (Debi) directed by Anam Biswas, starring Chanchal Chowdhury as Misir Ali and Jaya Ahsan as Ranu was released in October, 2018. The movie received widely positive reviews from fans and critics alike.[8]

Books

There are three parts of books that are available for the Misir Ali series. Among these 20 books there are 10 novels. He has a minor appearance in Himu's (another popular character by Humayun Ahmed) story Himur Ditiyo Prohor.[9]

মিসির আলি অমনিবাস ১ (Misir Ali Omnibus 1):

  • দেবী: Debi (Goddess)
  • নিশীথিনী: Nishithini (The Night Roamer) [sequel]
  • নিষাদ: Nishad (Hunter or Niṣāda - the hunter-gatherer aborigines from Hindu epics, or alternatively the untouchable caste of corpse disposers also known as Chandalas)
  • অন্য ভুবন: Onno Bhuban (Otherworld)
  • বৃহন্নলা: Brihonnola (Eunuch or Bṛhannalā - the eunuch guise of one of the protagonist characters in the Hindu epic Mahabharata)
  • ভয়: Bhoy (Fear)
  • বিপদ: Bipod (Danger)
  • অনীশ: Onish (Godless)
  • মিসির আলির অমীমাংসিত রহস্য: Misir Alir Omimangshito Rohoshsho (Misir Ali's Unsolved Mystery)

মিসির আলি অমনিবাস ২ (Misir Ali Omnibus 2):

  • আমি এবং আমরা: Ami Ebong Amra (I and We)
  • তন্দ্রাবিলাস: Tondrabilash (Trance and Delirium)
  • আমিই মিসির আলি: Ami-e Misir Ali (I AM Misir Ali)
  • বাঘবন্দি মিসির আলি: Baghbondi Misir Ali (Misir Ali Mousetrapped)
  • কহেন কবি কালিদাস: Kohen Kabi Kalidash (So Says the Poet Kalidāsa)

মিসির আলি অমনিবাস ৩ (Misir Ali Omnibus 3):

  • হরতন ইস্কাপন: Horton Ishkapon (Hearts and Spades)
  • মিসির আলির চশমা: Misir Alir Choshma (Misir Ali's Glasses)
  • মিসির আলি! আপনি কোথায়?: Misir Ali! Apni Kothai? (Misir Ali! Where Are You?)
  • মিসির আলি Unsolved: Misir Ali Unsolved
  • পুফি: Pufi
  • যখন নামিবে আঁধার: Jokhon Namibe Adhar (When Darkness Will Fall)[9]

Films and Dramas Featuring Misir Ali
  • অন্য ভুবনের ছেলেটি: Onno Bhuboner Cheleti (The Boy From Another World)
  • তৃষ্ণা: Trishna (Thirst)
  • নিষাদ: Nishad (Hunter or Niṣāda)
  • বৃহন্নলা: Brihonnola (Eunuch)
  • দেবী: Debi (Goddess)
  • স্বপ্ন সঙ্গিনী: Swapno Sangini (Companion in Dream)
gollark: You'd expect them to order it directly from the supplier or something.
gollark: Why would people buy stupidly expensive stuff like that on *ebay*?
gollark: What can even *use* that much?
gollark: 100 gigabit?!
gollark: How are the ESes different?

See also

References
  1. "The end of an era". New Age. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  2. Tanvir Hafiz (4 July 2006). "Mysterious Misir Ali". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. Indrajit Hazra (21 July 2012). "A house and Humayun". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  4. Rosh Alo (20 May 2013). হুমায়ূন আহমেদ ভার্সন [Humayun Ahmed Version]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  5. "Mourning the death of a legend", United News of Bangladesh, July 20, 2012. Infotrac Newsstand. Gale Document Number: GALE|A331090294. Last accessed August 14, 2013. Quote: "Humayun Ahmed, 64, was a popular author, playwright and film director who captivated millions of people with his famous characters Himu, Shuvro, Misir Ali, and Baker Bhai in Bengali literature, TV and film over the last three decades."
  6. Imam Hossain (14 October 2011). "Humayun Ahmed's Devi staged". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  7. মিসির আলীর কথা [The Talk of Misir Ali]. Samakal (in Bengali). 17 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  8. "Film Review: 'Debi' is worth the hype". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  9. Mamunur Rashid; Ashik Hossain (17 February 2012). "Humayun Ahmed tops best-sellers". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.