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Syed Shamsul Haq | |
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সৈয়দ শামসুল হক | |
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| Born | (1935-12-27)27 December 1935 |
| Died | 27 September 2016(2016-09-27) (aged 80) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Years active | 1954–2016 |
| Spouse | Anwara Syed Haq |
| Children | Bidita Sadiq (daughter) Ditio Syed-Haq (son) |
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| Relatives | Syed Raisuddin (grandfather) |
| Awards | full list |
Syed Shamsul Haq (27 December 1935 – 27 September 2016) was a Bangladeshi writer.[1] He was awardedBangla Academy Literary Award in 1966 (the youngest among all to receive it),Ekushey Padak in 1984 andIndependence Day Award in 2000 by theGovernment of Bangladesh for his contributions to Bangla literature.[2] His notable works include"Payer Awaj Pawa Jai","Nishiddho Loban","Khelaram Khele Ja","Neel Dongshon" and"Mrigoya".[3] He is known as ❝Sabyasachi❞ for his contribution to every branch of litareture.[4]
Haq was born inKurigram on 27 December 1935 to Syed Siddique Husain, a homeopathic physician, and Halima Khatun.[5] He was the eldest of the eight children.[3] In 1951, he went toBombay to work as an assistant to film directorKamal Amrohi while he was making his filmMahal but left the job the next year.[6]
Haq was married toAnwara Syed Haq. She is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London.[5] Together they have one daughter, Bidita Sadiq, and one son, Ditio Syed-Haq.[2][7]
On 27 September 2016, he died of lung cancer at the age of 80 in Dhaka.[8]
Haq wrote poetry, fiction, plays (mostly in verse), music lyrics and essays. His literary works were included in the curriculum of school level, secondary, higher secondary and graduation levelBengali literature in Bangladesh.
Haq also wrote songs, including"Jar Chaya Poreche Monero Aynate" and"Haire Manush Rongin Fanush".[2]
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