Dipjol
Dipjol | |
|---|---|
ডিপজল | |
 Dipjol in 2024 | |
| Born | Monowar Hossain Dipjol April 6, 1962[1] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Bishu |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1991–2007) Bangladesh Awami League (2009–2024)[2][3] |
| Spouse | Rumana Monowar |
Monowar Hossain Dipjol (Bengali: মনোয়ার হোসেন ডিপজল; born 6 April 1962)[1] known by his stage name as Dipjol, is a Bangladeshi actor, businessman, producer, and activist.[4][5] businessman,[6][7] and politician.[8][9] He is the current general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association.[10][11]
Widely regarded as one of the greatest villains in Dhallywood, he first started his career with a hero but was unsuccessful. Later in the mid 1990's , he resurged himself as the lead negative character in the film industry. His notable films as a negative character includeTeji, Dhar, Ammajan, Koshto, Kukkhato Khuni, Bortoman, Dhakaiya Mastan, Kothin Shimar, Bhaier Shotru Bhai, Major Shaheb, Swami Strir Juddho, Ali Baba, Bostir Rani Suriya, Itihas, Bipodjonok, Mogher Mullok, Bhoyonker Bishu, Khepa Basu & Dhawa.[12]
Career
Dipjol is a Dhallywood film actor,[13][14][15] In the mid 2000's, he resurged his career as a lead hero with blockbuster high grossing films such as Koti Takar Kabin, Chachchu, Mayer Hate Behester Chabi and Dadima.[16] and owns Dipjol Food Industries Limited.[17] He is best known for his style of dialogue and action. He was also BNP politician and ward councillor of Dhaka City Corporation ward No.9 in 1994 to 2007.[18][19][20]
He was sentenced to jail in 2007 on an arms charge.[18][19] He was later convicted of numerous charges, including amassing and concealing illegal wealth, and was given a 41-year term.[21] According to an investigation by a team of the Jail Directorate led by Commander M Zakaria Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Shamsul Haider Siddique was found guilty of violating 15 codes of the jail in February 2009.[22] He was found favoring convict Monowar Hossain Dipjol in prison and giving him special privileges, such as allowing 200 visitors for Dipjol in 52 days.[22] He was released after securing his bail from the Bangladesh High Court on 1 June 2009.[23]
In September 2017, he fell ill and, after being taken to hospital, was diagnosed as having had a heart attack and suffering from water on the lungs. He underwent heart surgery at Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.[24][25]
Along with his acting career, he also successful in producing high budgeted films which became blockbusters and high grossing films. This has made him a successful producer alongside with various organizations, business, wards, and other enterprises. He is also known for his involvement in various humanitarian work such as gifting buses for largest religious congestion in the country Bishwa Ijtema or giving huge sums of money during floods.[26]
On 28 January 2022, Dipjol became a vice-president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association after bagging 219 votes.[27] In April 2024, Dipjol was elected General secretary of this association.[28][29]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Soti Komola | |||
| 1993 | Takar Pahar | Also producer | ||
| 1995 | Kata Rifle | Jummon | Also producer | |
| 1998 | Teji | Bishu | Also story writer | |
| 1999 | Moger Mulluk | |||
| Ammajan | Kalam | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bhoyonkor Bishu | Bishu | Also producer | ||
| Ke Amar Baba | Also producer | |||
| Dhor | ||||
| 2000 | Kukkhato Khuni | Torofdar | ||
| Golam | Tiger | |||
| Koshto | Sonamia | |||
| Hira Chuni Panna | Moharani / Dragon Aslam | |||
| Ajker Kedar | ||||
| Dhawa | Pagla Matin | |||
| Bortoman | ||||
| Dushmon Dorodi | ||||
| Janer Jaan | ||||
| Gunda Number One | Police Officer Mokarram | |||
| Tero Panda Ek Gunda | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Jinda Dafon | ||||
| Sabdhan | ||||
| Tumi Je Amar | ||||
| Londo Vondo | ||||
| 2001 | Shikari | Dayaban | ||
| Kothin Bastob | Bokkor | |||
| Bhoyonkor Sontrashi | ||||
| Thekao Mastan | Dipu Sardar | |||
| Chairman | ||||
| Kata Lash | ||||
| Kothin Shasti | ||||
| Panja | ||||
| Gono Dushmon | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Kodom Ali Mastan | ||||
| 2002 | Boma Hamla | |||
| Nayok | ||||
| Khepa Basu | Basu | |||
| Bhoyonkor Porinam | ||||
| Dhakaiya Mastan | Billal Mishouri | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bipodjonok | ||||
| Major Shaheb | ||||
| Itihas | Sobhan | |||
| Dolopoti | Also story writer and producer | |||
| 2003 | Mon | Doyal Dada | ||
| Kothin Shimar | Akram | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Nater Guru | ||||
| Bouer Somman | Dhakaiya Mamun | |||
| Chai Khomota | ||||
| 2004 | Boro Malik | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bostir Rani Suriya | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Bhaier Shotru Bhai | Bitla Bishu / Bishal Chowdhury | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2005 | Kala Manik | Kala Manik | ||
| Badha | Abbas | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2006 | Vondo Ojha | Dengue Ojha | ||
| Koti Takar Kabin | Sultan Talukder | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Pitar Ason | Also story writer and producer | |||
| Chachchu | Raja Mia / Chachchu | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Dadima | Sultan Khan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2009 | Lattu Koshai | |||
| Mayer Hate Behester Chabi | Lakhpoti | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Kajer Manush | Kaju / Kajer Manush | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2010 | Mayer Chokh | Jibon | Also story writer and producer | |
| Amar Swapno Amar Songshar | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Zamidar | Murad | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Rickshawalar Chele | Rustom | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Ek Joban | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2011 | Chotto Songsar | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | |
| Goriber Bhai | ||||
| Amar Prithibi Tumi | Sultan | |||
| Ongko | Sultan | Also story writer and producer | ||
| 2012 | Swami Bhaggo | Sultan | ||
| Manik Ratan Dui Bhai | Manik | Also story writer and producer | ||
| Bazarer Coolie | Also story writer | |||
| 2016 | Onek Dame Kena | Imrose Mirza | ||
| 2017 | Dulabhai Zindabad | Sultan / Dulabhai | ||
| 2021 | Souvaggo | Souvaggo | Also producer | |
| E Desh Tomar Amar | Also producer | |||
| 2022 | Banglar Hercules | Also producer | ||
| Jemon Jamai Temon Bou | Also producer | |||
| Ghar Bhanga Songshar | Sultan | Also producer | ||
| Aakrosh | Also producer | |||
| 2023 | Something Like an Autobiography | Himself | Special appearance | [30] |
| 2024 | Omanush Holo Manush | Abul | Also producer | [31] |
| Jimmi | Also producer and director | [32][33][34] |
Web series
| Year | Title | OTT | Character | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kabadi | Bioscope | Mathakata Roton | Rubayet Mahmud | [35] |
Personal life
Dipjol is married to Rumana Monowar.[19][36]
References
- ^ a b মধ্যরাতে জন্মদিন পালন, আবেগাপ্লুত ডিপজল. RTV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 3 July 2024.
- ^ নৌকার প্রচারণায় ডিপজল. Jugantor (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 18 January 2024.
- ^ "I want to run for election, want to help fellow countrymen: Dipjol". The Daily Star. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023.
- ^ "The Bangladeshi Hero Political Compass". The Daily Star. 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Dipjol to entertain fans in Kolkata". The Daily Star. 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Actor Dipjol hospitalised in Dubai". Daily Sun. December 2020.
- ^ "Dipjol held after 2yrs in hiding". The Daily Star. 12 December 2008.
- ^ "Dipjol to begin duties as BFAA general secretary". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Nowadays, whoever invests money ends up as director: Dipjol". The Business Standard. 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Dipjol gets back GS post". Daily Sun. 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Misha new president, Dipjol secretary of Bangladesh Artistes' Association". Bangladesh Post. 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Dipjol advocates for discontinuing government funding for films". The Daily Star. 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Popular actor protests 'Pathaan's Bangladesh release, claims 'Hindi films have too much vulgar scenes and songs'". The Times of India. 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Dipjol surrenders". bdnews24.com. 28 November 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023.
- ^ "NIPUN Kolkata calling". The Daily Star. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
[Nipun:] in 2006. Dipjol asked me to do a film with him.
- ^ "Everybody knows Nipun because of me: Dipjol". The Daily Star. 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Saifur's son Naser gets 9yrs for extortion". The Daily Star. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dipjol, proprietor of Dipjol Food Industries Limited.
- ^ a b "Fugitive Dipjol gets 17 yrs in arms case". The Daily Star. 27 July 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
sentenced Dhaka City Corporation's pro-BNP ward commissioner and film actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol to 17 years' rigorous imprisonment for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition.
- ^ a b c "200 BD politicians, others jailed on corruption charges". Dawn. 19 October 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dhaka city ward commissioner and BNP leader Monawar Hossain Dipjol, also an actor, was jailed for 17 years.
- ^ নৌকার মনোনয়ন ফরম কিনতে গিয়ে খালি হাতে ফিরলেন ডিপজল. Jugantor (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ^ "DIG-Prisons violated code, abused power". The Daily Star. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
Dipjol is sentenced for 41 years in connection with a plethora of crimes including possession of illegal arms, and amassment and concealment of illegal wealth.
- ^ a b Sarkar, Kailash (7 February 2009). "DIG-Prisons violated code, abused power". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Actor Dipjol freed on bail". The Daily Star. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Dipjol's heart surgery on Monday". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Dipjol flies to Singapore for medical checkup". 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti stands beside struggling artistes this Ramadan". The Daily Star. 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary". The Daily Star. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Misha elected president, Dipjol secretary of Artistes' Association". April 2024.
- ^ "Misha Sawdagar elected new president, Dipjol general secretary of Artistes' Association". 20 April 2024.
- ^ "'Something Like an Autobiography': Chorki's 'Ministry of Love' premieres with Farooki's acting debut". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "'Amanush Holo Manush' on 23 August". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ jagonews24.com. "নিজ বাড়িতে 'জিম্মি' দিয়ে বছর শুরু করলেন ডিপজল". jagonews24.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
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- ^ "প্রচারণা ছাড়াই মুক্তি পেল 'জিম্মি'". www.ajkerpatrika.com (in Bengali). 2 October 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Dipjol set to make OTT debut with Bioscope's Kabadi". The Business Standard. 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Dipjol, wife get 7yrs in arms case". The Daily Star. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2016.