Raisul Islam Asad


Asaduzzaman Mohammad Raisul Islam is a Bangladeshi actor in radio, theatre, television and film. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor four times for his roles in the films Padma Nadir Majhi, Anya Jibon, Dukhai and Lalsalu. Besides, he won Best Supporting Actor award twice for the roles in and Mrittika Maya. As of 2016, he acted in more than 50 films.

Early life and career

Asad studied in Dhaka Collegiate School. He completed his bachelors and masters in sociology from the University of Dhaka. In 1972, Asad debuted in acting through his roles on the stage dramas Ami Raja Hobo Na and Shorpo Bishoyok Golpo on the same day. His first acted feature film was Abar Tora Manush Ho directed by Khan Ataur Rahman.
As a Freedom Fighter he received Rahe Bhander Ennoble Award in 2016.

Personal life

Asad married Tahira Dil Afroz in 1979. Together they have a daughter, Rubaina Zaman. He has a sister named Nurjahan.

Filmography