Faridi was born inNarinda,Dhaka, on 29 May 1952, to ATM Nurul Islam and Begum Farida Islam. He was the second among five siblings. Pinu was one of his sisters.[5] In 1968, he passed the SSC exam from Islamia Government High School, and in 1970, he passed the HSC from Chandpur Government College.[3] In the same year, he entered theUniversity of Dhaka to study organic chemistry. However, due to theBangladesh Liberation War of 1971, it became impossible to continue his studies, and he subsequently took part as a freedom fighter in the war. Later he was admitted toJahangirnagar University to study economics and became a close associate of dramatistSelim Al-Deen.[6]
Faridi was discovered by dramatistNasiruddin Yousuff, who went to serve as a judge atJahangirnagar University, where a play written, directed and acted by Faridi was staged.[7] Faridi was one of the principal organizers of the 1976 Drama Festival ofJahangirnagar University. He joined as a member of theDhaka Theatre. In 1978, he debuted his theater acting career in theShakuntala rendition by Selim Al-Deen, playing the characterTokkhok. After that, he performed inPhoni Monsha in 1980,Kirtankhola as Chaya Ranjan in 1981, andKeramat Mangal as Keramat in 1985.[5] Faridi's last theatre acting was in the mid-1990s in a play calledBhut.[5]
Faridi debuted in the television dramas through his performance inNil Nakshar Shandaney in 1982.[8] He went on to act inBhangorer Shobdo Shuni,Songsoptok (1987–88),Pathar Shomoy (1989),Dui Bhai (1990),Shiter Pakhi (1991),Kothao Keu Nei (1992–93),Shomudrey Gangchil (1993),Kachher Manush, andDoll's House (2007–08).[9]
Faridi debuted his film acting career in the filmDin-Mojur directed byShahidul Islam Khokon.[7] He appeared withShakib Khan in his third filmAjker Dapot in 1999.[10] He went on to act inShantrash,Top Rongbaz andBish Daat.[7]
In 1980, Faridi married Nazmun Ara Begum Minu. They had one daughter – Shararat Islam Devjani. The couple got divorced after four years. He was then married to the actressSuborna Mustafa until 2008.[9]
Faridi died on 13 February 2012 at his residence.[3] He was suffering from chronic lung disease.
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^হুমায়ুন ফরীদি আর নেই [Humayun Faridi is no more] (in Bengali). 13 February 2012. Archived fromthe original on 1 June 2015. Retrieved13 December 2017.
^abcdKhan, Tamanna (24 February 2012)."A Complete Actor".The Daily Star. Retrieved13 December 2017.
