Abdul Ali Lalu

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.[3] He acted in more than 100 films.[2]

Abdul Ali Lalu
আব্দুল আলী লালু
Born(1932-10-20)20 October 1932
Mymensingh, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died21 July 2008(2008-07-21) (aged 75)
Brahmapalli, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesLalu Bhai
OccupationActor
SpouseHalima Khatun

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

References
  1. "Lalu Bhai in remembrance…". The Daily Star. 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  2. "Abdul Ali Lalu passes away". The Daily Star. 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  3. "A once celebrated artiste in need of compassion". The Daily Star. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  4. Islam, Aminul (6 January 2008). "Lalu bhai undergoing treatment". The Daily Star.


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