Veteran actor and film-maker Sirajul Islam died yesterday morning at his residence in Niketon area in Dhaka. He was 78.
His death was unexpected to his family as he did not have any major health issues, sources close to the family said. His namaz-e-janaza was held at Niketan Jame Masjid after Asr prayers, and he was buried at Banani graveyard.
Sirajul is survived by his wife Syeda Marufa Islam, son Mobashwerul Islam, daughters Fahmida Islam and Nahida Islam, and scores of friends, admirers and well-wishers.
The veteran actor was born on May 15, 1938 in Hooghly district in West Bengal. The sole surviving child of his parents, Sirajul showed his artistic flare in his childhood. Sirajul appeared in more than 300 films before retiring in 2010. His notable work include “Naachghar,” “Onek Diner Chena,” and “Sheet Bikel,” among others. He won the National Film Award in 1985 for his performance in “Chandranath.”