Fakhrul Islam Khan

Fakhrul Islam Khan (known as FI Khan; 9 February 1925 – 13 May 2007) was a Bangladeshi editor, journalist, cultural organizer, playwright, producer, and director. He was the editor of Gulista (1950), a monthly Bengali magazine, and Kadem (1966), a weekly magazine. He was the joint news editor with Shah Azizur Rahman of the monthly magazine Inqilab (published from Kolkata). Khan has made a special contribution to Barisal's cultural activities, cultural heritage, literary councils, journalism and Barisal Press Club. He was the first Bengal Muslim film producer. He established Barisal Natya Niketan in 1964.[1]

Fakhrul Islam Khan
Born(1925-02-09)9 February 1925
Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died13 May 2007(2007-05-13) (aged 82)
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationJournalist, film producer and director
Spouse(s)Syeda Sakina Islam

Early life and education

Khan was born on 9 February 1925 in Barisal. His father, Khan Bahadur Hasem Ali Khan, was a social worker, politician, and member of the cabinet led by Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq in 1941. Khan started his education at AK School in Barisal and later was admitted to Ripon School & College in Kolkata. He led several student movements. He was the editor of a magazine in Ripon School, for which he also wrote.[2]

Career
Cover of the Eid-puja issue of Gulistan, edited by Khan

Khan was a journalist, and a film producer and director. His production company is Kolkata Azad Chitrapat. In 1944 Purabasha, Kalocaya, Hanabari and Jago Hua Sabera were released by his production. The director of these films was Premendra Mitra, with Khan as joint director. In 1947, the film received the Best Film Award. Hospital was released under the Bulbul Production Banner in 1956. During this time he was elected as the joint secretary of Kolkata Motion Pictures Association and joint editor of Kolkata Writer Journalist Sangha. His production began in Ananya under the direction of film director Sushil Majumder in a joint venture in India in 1972. He was the founding editor of Barisal Sahitya Parishad. He was the editor of the monthly Gulista, weekly Khadem and Inqilab.

Personal life

Khan was married to Syeda Sakina Islam, a former member of Jatiya Sangsad. The couple has one son, Amirul Islam Khan Bulbul; and two daughters, Shabnam Wadud Kaya and Saguafa Khanam Joardar.[3]

References
  1. Fakhrul Islam Khan (2nd ed.). Akib Memorial Foundation, Amirul Islam Khan. 12 May 2013. p. 29.
  2. Hashem Ali Khan (2nd ed.). Vashkor Publisher, Siraz Uddin Ahmed. 30 November 2005. p. 197. ISBN 984-32-2822-7.
  3. "Syeda Sakina Islam, Former MP". Tiger News. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
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