Mamunur Rashid

Mamunur Rashid, born on that rare 29th of February in 1948, hails from Tangail—a spot that once answered to East Pakistan but, you know, history happened and now it’s Bangladesh. The guy’s a legend, honestly. He’s not just an actor. He’s a writer too, and his footprint on Bangladeshi cinema? Massive. You’ve probably seen or at least heard whispers about Monpura, right? That 2009 hit that kinda shook up the scene and made a generation fall in love with local films all over again? Yeah, he had his hands all over that one. Fast forward to 2013, and there’s Mrittika Maya. The man just knows how to pick ‘em—or maybe the stories pick him. The film’s got this earthy charm, all about roots, belonging, and the kind of nostalgia that hits you outta nowhere. If you’ve ever felt torn between the city buzz and some old village memory, this movie gets it. Rashid’s performance? Raw, grounded, and absolutely believable. He doesn’t just act; he lives the part. Now, if you’re looking ahead, Borbaad’s got people buzzing. It’s slated for 2025, and with Rashid’s name attached, expectations are sky-high. He’s got this way of making even the smallest moment feel gigantic, y’know? There’s something special about actors who’ve lived through eras, who carry the weight of changing times on their shoulders. Rashid’s that guy. A rare leap year baby with stories that never really age.