Abdul Ali Lalu Explained

Abdul Ali Lalu
Native Name:আব্দুল আলী লালু
Native Name Lang:bn
Other Names:Lalu Bhai
Birth Date:20 October 1932
Birth Place:Mymensingh, Bengal Presidency, British India
Death Place:Brahmapalli, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Halima Khatun

AFM Abdul Ali Lalu (20 October 1932 – 21 July 2008)[1] was a Bangladeshi film and television actor mostly in a comedic role.[2] He was notable for his on-screen catchphrase "Koinchhen Dehi" in the television show Jodi Kichu Mone Na Koren, hosted by Fazle Lohani. He acted in more than 100 films.[2]

Early life and career

Lalu was born in Charpara Sehara in Mymensingh to Wajed Ali and Zobeda Khatun.[1] [3] He first acted in a drama titled Palli Samaj, directed by his father.[3] In 1960, he moved to Dhaka for opportunities.[3]

Lalu was an artiste of Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar.[2] He debuted in film acting through the film Surya Snan (1962). Earlier, he worked as an assistant director with Abdul Jabber Khan in the film Mukh O Mukhosh (1956).[2] He performed in the comic serial Triratna, plays Gharua, Anwara and magazine programme Bahurupi.[1]

Personal life

Lalu was an employee of Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board until his retirement in 1989.[3] He was married to Halima Khatun.[3]

Works

Films

Notes and References

  1. News: Lalu Bhai in remembrance…. 2014-07-24. The Daily Star. en. 2019-05-31.
  2. News: Abdul Ali Lalu passes away. 2008-07-22. The Daily Star. en. 2019-05-31.
  3. News: A once celebrated artiste in need of compassion. 2007-08-15. The Daily Star. en. 2019-05-31.