Bapparaj
Bapparaj | |
|---|---|
বাপ্পারাজ | |
| Born | Rezaul Karim 11 March 1963 Dhaka Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Bapparaj (born 11 March 1963)[1] is an actor, director and professional actor in the film industry of Bangladesh. He is better known for his roles of tragic roles in romantic relationships. He is the son of Bengali cinema legend Nayak Raj Razzak.[2] He has acted in more than 100 films and he is now busy with family business.
Debuting with film Chapadangar Bou, he quickly established himself as whether a lead actor or supporting character in various types of films. His ability to play as a unsuccessful lover, a brave and kind man who brings down criminals and evil people in society, a supporting character to the main protagonist, or a man who becomes a drug addict & criminal to take law into hand to either avenge death of loved ones or escape hunger and injustice at young age.
Some of his the films that gave him popularity in his early stage of his career as lead actor include Dhaka 86, Jiner Badshah, Prem Shakti, Judge Barrister, Nishpap Bodhu, Banglar Commando, Ainer Haat , Bish Bochor Pore, & Bidrohi Bodhu. Some of his notable films as a second hero include Raag Anurag, Harano Prem, Premgeet, Gariber Sansar , Sakkhor, Ochol Poysa, Hotta, Ajker Sontrashi, Birdohi Asami, Tapossa, Chakrani, & Professor. Later into his career starting from mid 1990's, some of his hit films as a lead actor kept his prominence as a lead actor. These movies include Ma Jokhon Bicharok, Amar Ontore Tumi ,Bissho Harami, Premer Nam Bedona, Mrithar Mrityu, Koto Je Apon, Sontan Jokhon Shotru, Moron Niye Khela, Premer Somadhi, & Bhulona Amay. Some of his succesful films as a supporting character in these times from 1995 to 2000 include Tejjo Putro, Buk Bhora Bhalobasha, Kotha Dao, Nirmom , Baba Keno Chakor , Tumi Je Amar, Paglir Prem, Durdanto Dapot, Baba Keno Asami, Bipod Songket, Baba Keno Asami, Parle Thekao, Taji Sontan, Andolon, & Chiro Shotru.[3]
After 2000, like many top actors of the time, he took a hiatus from film industry due to lack of interest in films as his consent to vulgarity, copies of Indian films, bad storytelling , and piracy. However he was still able to perform in supporting characters in successful films like Iblish, Jibon Shimante, Bhalobasha Kare Koy, Amar Shopno, & Koti Takar Fakir.[4]
Early life
[edit]Bapparaj was born as Rezaul Karim on 11 March to Bangladeshi actor Abdur Razzak and Khayerun Nesa (Laxmi).[5][1]
Career
[edit]Bangladeshi film actor Bapparaj has acted in more than 100 films, with actresses such as Shabnur, Moushumi, Shabnaz, Lima, Sonia, Apu Biswas, and Purnima, and alongside other actors such as Riaz, Amit Hasan, Ferdous, Shakib Khan and Omar Sunny.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Chapadangar Bou | Mahatap | Debut Film[6] |
| 1988 | Dhaka 86 | Sohan | [7] |
| 1992 | Ajker Hangama | Rana | |
| 1993 | Prem Geet | Ricky | |
| 1994 | Dakat | ||
| Judge Barrister | |||
| 1995 | Rag Anurag | Mintu | |
| 1996 | Goriber Ostad | Rana | |
| Ajker Sontrasi | |||
| Jinner Badshah | [6] | ||
| Topossha | Dipu | ||
| Amar Ontore Tumi | Agun | ||
| Gariber Sansar | |||
| Nirmom | |||
| Premer Somadhi | Bakul | [8] | |
| 1997 | Baba Keno Chakor | [6] | |
| Chiro Shotru | Rasel Raihan | ||
| Ghore Ghore Juddho | Sagor | ||
| 1998 | Tejjo Putro | ||
| Ma Jhokhon Bicharok | |||
| Paglir Prem | |||
| Protishruti | Rumi | ||
| 1999 | Santan Jokhon Shatru | ||
| Ekti Shongsharer Golpo | Tomal | ||
| 2000 | Sot Bhai | ||
| 2001 | Jabab Chai | ||
| 2002 | Bhalobasa Kare Koy | ||
| 2009 | Hridoy Theke Pawa | ||
| Sobaito Bhalobasha Chay | |||
| O Sathi Re | |||
| 2010 | Amar Shopno | [9] | |
| 2011 | Maa Amar Chokher Moni | ||
| 2012 | Most Welcome | [10] | |
| 2013 | Nishpap Munna | ||
| 2017 | Missed Call | Rana | [11] |
| 2018 | PoraMon 2 | Norshed | [12] |
OTT platform
[edit]| Year | Series | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rokto Rin | Sayem Jabbar | Mostofa Khan Shihan | First Web Series | [13] |
Director
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kacher Manush Rater Manush | Yes | No | TV drama | [14] |
| Ekjon Lekhok | Yes | No | TV drama | ||
| 2015 | Kartooz | Yes | No | Debut film as director | [14][15] |
| TBA | Tarchera | Yes | Yes | Filming | [16] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b কাদের, মনজুর. বাস্তবে প্রেমের টানে তো প্রেমিকা বিদেশ থেকে চলে আসছে. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (24 March 2015). "Even the traffic police saluted me mistaking me for a real cop". The Daily Star.
- ^ & Film, TV (22 June 2019). "Cinematic Journey". The Daily Star.
- ^ & Entertaintment Desk, Arts (17 July 2023). "Actor Bapparaj Cricizes journalists and celebrities". The Daily Star.
- ^ নায়করাজ রাজ্জাকের জন্মদিন. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 23 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Quality films can draw people to cinemas: Bapparaj". New Age. 20 July 2018.
- ^ "Veteran filmmaker Shafiqur Rahman passes away". Dhaka Tribune. UNB. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Amit, Shabnaz, Bappa celebrate two eras of film Prem-er Somadhi". The New Nation. 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Sahara's 'Aamar Swapno' releasing March 19". The New Nation. 11 March 2010.
- ^ "Eid movies yet to be fixed". Dhaka Mirror.
- ^ প্রেক্ষাগৃহে 'মিসডকল' ও 'ভুবন মাঝি' ['Missed Call' and 'Bhuvan Majhi' in theaters]. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 3 March 2017.
- ^ "I've portrayed tragic heroes with conviction, that's why people love me: Bappa Raj". The Daily Star. 28 October 2023.
- ^ এবার 'রক্ত ঋণ' নামে নতন সিরিজে বাপ্পারাজ্ (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ a b "Bapparaj's directorial debut 'Kartuz' hits theatres on March 6". The Daily Star. 1 March 2015.
- ^ "NIPUN Back to the Silver Screen". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Bapparaj to start making his second film". Daily Sun. July 2017. Retrieved 2025-01-30.