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Rashid Choudhury (Rashid Hussain Chowdhury) was born on 1 April, 1932 in Faridpur (now Rajbari), British Raj (now Bangladesh), is an A 20th-century male artist. Discover Rashid Choudhury's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
| Popular As |
Rashid Hussain Chowdhury |
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| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
1 April 1932 |
| Birthday |
1 April |
| Birthplace |
Faridpur (now Rajbari), British Raj (now Bangladesh) |
| Date of death |
12 December, 1986 |
| Died Place |
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality |
Bangladesh
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Rashid Choudhury Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Rashid Choudhury height not available right now. We will update Rashid Choudhury's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rashid Choudhury Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rashid Choudhury worth at the age of 54 years old? Rashid Choudhury’s income source is mostly from being a successful Painter. He is from Bangladesh. We have estimated Rashid Choudhury's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Painter |
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Timeline
Rashid Hossain Choudhury (1 April 1932 – 12 December 1985) was a Bangladeshi second generation artist, sculptor, writer and professor.
He played a major part in the art movements and improvement in the art-related educational institutions of Bangladesh.
He has received numerous awards and recognition for creative contribution and innovative influence.
Choudhury was born on 1 April 1932, at Haroa, Faridpur District (now under Rajbari district).
He was born to a family of zamindars, of the Ratandiya village.
His father's name was Khan Bahadur Yusuf Hossain Choudhury and his mother's name was Shirin Nessa Choudhurani.
He had nine brothers and four sisters.
His uncle Khan Bahadur Alimuzzaman Choudhury was the board president of Faridpur district during that time.
The Alimuzzaman Bridge, in Faridpur is named after his uncle.
His father and brother were both members of parliament in Bangladesh.
His education started in a primary school of his village.
Later he studied in Rajanikanto High School, Alimunzzaman High School and Park Circus School in Kolkata.
He sat for his matriculation examination in 1949.
He had a common friend with Zainul Abedin and Quamrul Hassan, whose suggested that he enroll in Art College, which is now known as Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
During the 1950s, he had been a significant pioneer in the modern art movement in Bangladesh.
Choudhury received education in fine arts in Madrid and Paris.
As such, a western influence can be seen in his uniquely Bengali work.
Beside Art Movements, he made particular contribution in fine arts education in Bangladesh, founding the Chittagong Art College.
His works can be seen displayed across the world, by both public and private institutions.
He graduated the BFA examination in 1954 with first class.
He traveled to Madrid and later Paris, to study fine arts.
During his studies in Paris, he met and fell in love with a fellow student, Annie Grangier.
They married in Paris in 1963 and had twin daughters: Shirin and Therese, named after their two grandmothers.
In 1965, they traveled to Bangladesh, where Choudhury did the bulk of his most recognized artistic work.
In the Indian subcontinent, he was prominent as a tapestry artist, for which he is best known.
Besides tapestry art, he also worked on oil painting, tempera, water painting and various other media.
At home and abroad, he worked on many tapestry pieces for both governmental and private clients.
For outstanding contribution in the tapestry industry, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1977 which was then the highest civilian award in Bangladesh.
He was also awarded the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award in 1980.
His Tapestry has recently been on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City.
