M B Manik

M B Manik (1971 – 15 May 2014) was a Bangladeshi filmmaker.[1] He made his debut with Durdorsho in 2005 featuring Shakib Khan.[2][3] He directed total 36 films,[citation needed] most of his notable films with Khan, whice including Kothin Prem, Prem Koyedi, Jaan Amar Jaan, Jaan Kurbaan, Ek Takar Denmohor, Jadrel, Bolona Tumi Amar, and Durdorsho Premik.[3][4]

Death

Manik was killed in a robbery in the United States. His family lived in the US.[1] He owned a store out there as well. On 15 May 2014, people came to his shop asking for money. At one point of the heated conversation that ensued, he was shot by one of them. Critically injured, Manik was immediately taken to a hospital, but the doctors declared him dead. When his body was returned to his country, many Bangladeshi film actors and directors went to his residence and paid tribute.[5] Manik is buried in his hometown of Feni, Bangladesh.[6]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Montgomery's 7th Homicide - May 21, 2014". Homicidewatchmontgomery.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. ^ চলচ্চিত্র পরিচালক এমবি মানিক দুর্বৃত্তের গুলিতে নিহত. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 15 May 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "BD filmmaker shot dead in US". BanglaNews24.com. 15 May 2014.
  4. ^ "M B Manik passes away". The Bangladesh Today. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Director MB Manik Passes Away". Bdstar24.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  6. ^ ফেনীতে চির নিদ্রায় শায়িত এম বি মানিক. Dhallywood24 (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Subrata: Once hero is now father of actors". The New Nation. 17 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Prem Koyedi to release this Friday". The New Nation. 16 June 2009.
  9. ^ "Eid movie Jaan Aamar Jaan". The New Nation. 14 September 2009.
  10. ^ ঢালিউড ২০১০ [Dhallywood 2010]. Prothom Alo. 30 December 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011.
  11. ^ অপু বিশ্বাসের হাফ সেঞ্চুরি [Apu Biswas half century]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 5 July 2011.
  12. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (29 August 2011). "Three Shakib Khan films to be released this Eid". The Daily Star.
  13. ^ ব্যাংককে শাকিব-অপু [Shakib-Apu in Bangkok]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 22 March 2011.
  14. ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (28 March 2012). "Winning streak". The Daily Star.