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Freedom fighter, director Nur Mohammad Moni no more

News Desk Celebrity 2023-12-05, 10:58am

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The first Janaja (funeral prayer) is slated to be held at FDC later this evening, marking a sad moment for the film community and beyond.



Renowned filmmaker and freedom fighter Nur Mohammad Moni bid farewell to the world Monday after succumbing to a severe brain stroke at the age of 71. The tragic news was confirmed by Apurbo Rana, assistant secretary of the Director's Guild, who relayed the unfortunate information to media.

Moni, known for his significant contributions to the world of cinema and his pivotal role as a freedom fighter, faced a sudden and severe brain stroke at his residence around 2 pm Monday.

The first Janaja (funeral prayer) is slated to be held at FDC later this evening, marking a  sad  moment for the film community and beyond.

Nur Mohammad Moni's illustrious career included notable works such as his collaboration as an assistant on the film "Toofan". As a director, he left an indelible mark with films like "Protishruti", "Ma-Baap", "Padma Amar Jibon", "Maleka Shundori", "Ghater Majhi", "Raja Keno Ashami", and "Rani Chowdhurani".