| Dewan Nazrul | |
| Native Name: | দেওয়ান নজরুল |
| Native Name Lang: | bn |
| Birth Date: | 3 December 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Ullapara, Sirajganj District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation: | Film director, Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Freedom Fighter |
| Years Active: | 1976 - present |
| Spouse: | Shahin Nazrul |
| Children: | Nancy Dewan Samira, Dewan Sajid Biplob |
| Awards: | Bachsas Awards,(Lifetime Achievement) |
| Alma Mater: | University of Dhaka |
Dewan Nazrul is a Bangladeshi film director, lyricist, screenwriter and freedom fighter of Bangladesh Liberation War.[1]
Dewan Nazrul became involved in filmmaking as an apprentice in Ibn Mizan's movie Nagini Prem. After the independence of Bangladesh in 1974, he acted as the chief assistant director and lyricist in the film 'Daku Mansur. Since then he has been working as an assistant director in various films. Dewan Nazrul's first film was 'Asami Hajir as a main director. However, for some reason he could not finish the work of the film. Then in 1976 he started making Dost Dushman film. It was released in 1977.[2] This is the first released film directed by Dewan Nazrul. The film became famous and Dewan Nazrul got a permanent seat as a director in Bengali movie arena. The film successfully depicts a western-style fight. by this film, Jashim became the first action hero of Dhallywood.[3]
Some of the famous films directed by Dewan Nazrul are:[4]
Besides making films, Dewan Nazrul has written many songs. Some of his famous songs are:[10]
| Song | singer | Lyricist | Composer | Movies | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chupi Chupi Bolo kew jene jabea | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ahmed | Nishan | Ibne Mizan | ||
| Alam Khan | Dost Dushman | Dewan Nazrul | ||||
| Rupe Amar Agun Jole | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ali | Bahadur | Ibne Mizan | ||
| O Sagar Kanyare kacha sonar gaye | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ali | Bahadur | Ibne Mizan | ||
| Rail line er oi bostite | Azam Khan | Dewan Nazrul | ||||
| Ajke na hoi valobaso | Khurshid Alam | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Mintu Amar Name | A.J Mintu | |
| Pakhir Basar Moto duti chokh | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ali | Jighang | Ibne Mizan | ||
| Dhuniata Mosto Bro khaw dhaw Furti Koro | Andro Kishore | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Jony | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Amar Prithibi tumi Tomar Prithibi Ami | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Asmani Hajir | Dewan Nazrul | ||
| Eak Chor Jhai Chole | Andro kishore | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Prottiga | A.J Mitnu | |
| Helen Vengeche Troy Nogori | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Mintu Amar Nam | A.J Mintu | ||
| Nach Amar Moyna Tui Poycha Pabi Re | Khurshid Alam | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ali | Eak Mutho Bath | Ibne Mizan | |
| Bole daw matir Prithibi | Arifur Rahman | Dewan Nazrul | Kajal Rashid | Ke Tumi ? | M.S Rahman | |
| Etto Ruper Korish Na | Kurshid Alam & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Monsulr Ali | Eak mutho Bath | Ibne Mizan | |
| Pream Nagar Pramik Ami mojnu amar nam | Kurshid Alam & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Ashami Hajir | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Ki Jadu ache toamr o chokhe | Kurshid Alam & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur ALi | Bahadur | Ibne Mizan | |
| Amar Priyo jnno ami sob kisu pari | Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Dost Dusmon | Alam Khan | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Eakti Chele aj khun koreche | Dewan Nazrul | Barud | Alam Khan | Dewan Nazrul | ||
| Tumi ekhon amaroi kotha vabcho | Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Jibon Nowka | Alam Khan | Masud Parvez | |
| O shathi re tumi chara valo lage na tumi je amaroi | Andro Kishore | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Proyojon | Rana Nasher | |
| Nach amar moyna tui poica pabi re | Kurshid Alam | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ali | Eak Mutho Bath | Ibne Mizan | |
| Mor shopner dekha sei rajar kumar | Sabina Yasmin & Md.Rofiqul Alam | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ahmed | Dakhu Monsur | Ibne Mizan | |
| Ami je rupushi kore vlobashi | Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ahmed | Daku Monsur | Ibne Mizan | |
| Mitha lage joto betha dish re kala | Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Monsur Ahmed | Nishan | Ibne Mizan | |
| Prithibi amar vule jhaw | Sayed Abdul Hadi | Dewan Nazrul | Ali Hosen | Kalia | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Buker Majkhane | Andro Kishore & Runa Laila | Dewan Nazrul | Ali Hosen | Kalia | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Amar sobar kushir din | Sayed Abdul Hadi | Dewan Nazrul | Ali Hosen | Kalia | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Bijoynagar Grama | Khurshid Alam Fahim & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Dost Dusmon | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Dosto amra dujone | Khurshid Alam Fahim & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Dost Dusmon | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Tumi amar jibon tumi amar asha | Andro Kishore & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Ajker Hangama | Mohammad Hosen | |
| Chor Ami Daku bolnare | Andro Kishore & Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Jony | Dewan Nazrul | |
| Prithibi ghumaye acha | Sabina Yasmin | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Kabin | Alamgir Kumku | |
| Dukho Chara jibon hoyna | Andro Kishore | Dewan Nazrul | Alam Khan | Kabin | Alamgir Kumku |