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1144 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2009
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Humayun Ahmed
456 books2,910 followersHumayun Ahmed (Bengali: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. He was the most famous and popular author, dramatist and filmmaker ever to grace the cultural world of Bangladesh since its independence in 1971. Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh. Humayun started his journey to reach fame with the publication of his novel Nondito Noroke (In Blissful Hell) in 1972, which remains one of his most famous works. He wrote over 250 fiction and non-fiction books, all of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh, most of them were number one bestsellers of their respective years by a wide margin. In recognition to the works of Humayun, Times of India wrote, "Humayun was a custodian of the Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single-handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka without any war or revolution." Ahmed's writing style was characterized as "Magic Realism." Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Ahmed's books have been the top sellers at the Ekushey Book Fair during every years of the 1990s and 2000s.
Early life:
Humayun Ahmed was born in Mohongonj, Netrokona, but his village home is Kutubpur, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (then East Pakistan). His father, Faizur Rahman Ahmed, a police officer and writer, was killed by Pakistani military during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, and his mother is Ayesha Foyez. Humayun's younger brother, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, a university professor, is also a very popular author of mostly science fiction genre and Children's Literature. Another brother, Ahsan Habib, the editor of Unmad, a cartoon magazine, and one of the most famous Cartoonist in the country.
Education and Early Career:
Ahmed went to schools in Sylhet, Comilla, Chittagong, Dinajpur and Bogra as his father lived in different places upon official assignment. Ahmed passed SSC exam from Bogra Zilla School in 1965. He stood second in the merit list in Rajshahi Education Board. He passed HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1967. He studied Chemistry in Dhaka University and earned BSc (Honors) and MSc with First Class distinction.
Upon graduation Ahmed joined Bangladesh Agricultural University as a lecturer. After six months he joined Dhaka University as a faculty of the Department of Chemistry. Later he attended North Dakota State University for his PhD studies. He grew his interest in Polymer Chemistry and earned his PhD in that subject. He returned to Bangladesh and resumed his teaching career in Dhaka University. In mid 1990s he left the faculty job to devote all his time to writing, playwright and film production.
Marriages and Personal Life:
In 1973, Humayun Ahmed married Gultekin. They had three daughters — Nova, Sheela, Bipasha and one son — Nuhash. In 2003 Humayun divorced Gultekin and married Meher Afroj Shaon in 2005. From the second marriage he had two sons — Nishad and Ninit.
Death:
In 2011 Ahmed had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died on 19 July 2012 at 11.20 PM BST at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He was buried in Nuhash Palli, his farm house.
Early life:
Humayun Ahmed was born in Mohongonj, Netrokona, but his village home is Kutubpur, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (then East Pakistan). His father, Faizur Rahman Ahmed, a police officer and writer, was killed by Pakistani military during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, and his mother is Ayesha Foyez. Humayun's younger brother, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, a university professor, is also a very popular author of mostly science fiction genre and Children's Literature. Another brother, Ahsan Habib, the editor of Unmad, a cartoon magazine, and one of the most famous Cartoonist in the country.
Education and Early Career:
Ahmed went to schools in Sylhet, Comilla, Chittagong, Dinajpur and Bogra as his father lived in different places upon official assignment. Ahmed passed SSC exam from Bogra Zilla School in 1965. He stood second in the merit list in Rajshahi Education Board. He passed HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1967. He studied Chemistry in Dhaka University and earned BSc (Honors) and MSc with First Class distinction.
Upon graduation Ahmed joined Bangladesh Agricultural University as a lecturer. After six months he joined Dhaka University as a faculty of the Department of Chemistry. Later he attended North Dakota State University for his PhD studies. He grew his interest in Polymer Chemistry and earned his PhD in that subject. He returned to Bangladesh and resumed his teaching career in Dhaka University. In mid 1990s he left the faculty job to devote all his time to writing, playwright and film production.
Marriages and Personal Life:
In 1973, Humayun Ahmed married Gultekin. They had three daughters — Nova, Sheela, Bipasha and one son — Nuhash. In 2003 Humayun divorced Gultekin and married Meher Afroj Shaon in 2005. From the second marriage he had two sons — Nishad and Ninit.
Death:
In 2011 Ahmed had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died on 19 July 2012 at 11.20 PM BST at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He was buried in Nuhash Palli, his farm house.
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October 2, 2023
I finished Misir Ali Shomogro [The Whole of Missy Ali] by Humayun Ahmed day before yesterday in Audible in Bengali. Humayun Ahmed was one of the most influential writers, dramatists, and filmmakers in Bangladesh. He had a unique storytelling ability, often blending elements of realism with the supernatural. I have grown up reading his writings and out of his 3 famous fictional charaacters - Misir Ali, Himu and Shuvro - my most favorite is Misir Ali. I am glad to say that although I read almost all of his books earlier, I liked it listening to this collection of novels and short stories again.
Misir Ali is one of Ahmed's most iconic characters, characterized as a part-time professor of psychology and part-time paranormal investigator. Throughout the series, Misir Ali is often portrayed as a solitary figure, ruminating on life, existence, and the mysteries of the human mind. While he is deeply logical and believes in the scientific approach, he frequently finds himself confronting events that defy rational explanation. This tension between the rational and the supernatural gives the stories their unique flavor.
The novels and stories in the "Misir Ali Shomogro" cover a wide range of themes, from love and human relationships to philosophical explorations of life and death. Ahmed's prose is lyrical, and his narratives are deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of Bangladesh.
To truly appreciate the depth and intricacies of the "Misir Ali Shomogro," one would need to delve into each individual story. But in summary, the collection provides readers with a profound exploration of the human experience, with all its complexities, set against the backdrop of modern Bangladeshi society. The stories highlight Humayun Ahmed's immense talent in weaving tales that resonate with readers across generations and geographies.
The stories covered in this collection were -
* Onno Bhuban
* Brihonnola
* Salam Shaheber Paap
* Shongi
* Fruit Fly
* Maach
* Roug Vokhhook Rouf Mia
* Shinduk
Source: https://www.dragon-bishop.com/2023/10...
Misir Ali is one of Ahmed's most iconic characters, characterized as a part-time professor of psychology and part-time paranormal investigator. Throughout the series, Misir Ali is often portrayed as a solitary figure, ruminating on life, existence, and the mysteries of the human mind. While he is deeply logical and believes in the scientific approach, he frequently finds himself confronting events that defy rational explanation. This tension between the rational and the supernatural gives the stories their unique flavor.
The novels and stories in the "Misir Ali Shomogro" cover a wide range of themes, from love and human relationships to philosophical explorations of life and death. Ahmed's prose is lyrical, and his narratives are deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of Bangladesh.
To truly appreciate the depth and intricacies of the "Misir Ali Shomogro," one would need to delve into each individual story. But in summary, the collection provides readers with a profound exploration of the human experience, with all its complexities, set against the backdrop of modern Bangladeshi society. The stories highlight Humayun Ahmed's immense talent in weaving tales that resonate with readers across generations and geographies.
The stories covered in this collection were -
* Onno Bhuban
* Brihonnola
* Salam Shaheber Paap
* Shongi
* Fruit Fly
* Maach
* Roug Vokhhook Rouf Mia
* Shinduk
Source: https://www.dragon-bishop.com/2023/10...
January 21, 2025
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