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Zahir Raihan (Abu Abdar Mohammad Zahirullah) was born on 19 August, 1935 in Feni, East Bengal, British India, is a writer,director,producer. Discover Zahir Raihan'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 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Abu Abdar Mohammad Zahirullah |
| Occupation |
writer,director,producer |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
19 August, 1935 |
| Birthday |
19 August |
| Birthplace |
Feni, East Bengal, British India |
| Date of death |
30 January, 1972 |
| Died Place |
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality |
India
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Zahir Raihan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Zahir Raihan height not available right now. We will update Zahir Raihan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Zahir Raihan's Wife?
His wife is Suchanda (1968 - 30 January 1972) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sumita Devi (1962 - 30 January 1972) ( his death) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Suchanda (1968 - 30 January 1972) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sumita Devi (1962 - 30 January 1972) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Zahir Raihan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zahir Raihan worth at the age of 37 years old? Zahir Raihan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from India. We have estimated Zahir Raihan'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Writer |
Zahir Raihan Social Network
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Timeline
Zahir Raihan was born on 19 August 1935, as Mohammad Zahirullah, in the village Majupur, now in Feni District, Bangladesh.
After the Partition of Bengal in 1947, he, along with his parents, returned to his village from Calcutta. He obtained Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Bengali from Dhaka University.
Along with literature works Raihan started working as a journalist when he joined Juger Alo in 1950. . Later he also worked in newspapers, namely Khapchhara, Jantrik, and Cinema.
He was an active worker of the Language Movement of 1952 and was present at the historical meeting of Amtala on 21 February 1952. The effect of language movement was so high on him that he made his legendary film "Jibon Theke Neya" based on it.
His first collection of short stories, titled Suryagrahan, was published in 1955.
He also worked as the editor of Probaho in 1956.
He worked as an assistant in the film Jago Huya Sabera in 1957. This was his first foot print in film. He also assisted Salahuddin in the film Je Nodi Morupothay. The filmmaker Ehtesham also took him for his movie A Desh Tomar Amar, for which he wrote the title song.
In 1960 he arrived as a director with his film Kokhono Asheni.
He had been married twice, to Sumita Devi in 1961 and Shuchonda in 1968, both of whom were film actresses. Zahir Raihan received his post graduate degree in Bengali Literature.
In 1964, he made Pakistan's first colour movie, Sangam, and completed his first CinemaScope movie, Bahana, the following year.
He also took part in the "Gano Obhyuthyan" in 1969.
His Jibon Theke Neya (1970) is the first Bangla film that allegorically narrates the oppression of the then Pakistani rulers. The film was initially banned and was later released because of mass demand.
In 1971 he joined in the Liberation War of Bangladesh and created documentary films on this great event. During the war of liberation Raihan went to Kolkata where his film "Jibon Theke Neya" were shown. His film was highly acclaimed by Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Tapan Sinha and Ritwik Ghatak. Though he had his financial problem going on that time, he gave all his money to the Freedom Fighters trust that he got from the show.
He disappeared on January 30, 1972 trying to locate his brother, writer Shahidullah Kaiser. Earlier in 1952, he was in prison for three months as law enforcers caught him instead of Shahidullah Kaiser.
