Nurul Momen | |
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নুরুল মোমেন | |
| Born | 25 November 1908 |
| Died | 16 February 1990 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | British Indian (1908–1947)
Pakistani (1947–1971) Bangladeshi (After 1971) |
| Other names | Natyaguru |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka University of Calcutta University of London |
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| Notable work | Nemesis · Rupantor
Alochhaya Jodi Emon Hoto Lest We Forget Forbidden Pleasures |
| Spouse | Amena Momen (d. 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961) Ekushey Padak (1978) |
| Website | tukunmomen |
Nurul Momen (25 November 1908 – 16 February 1990) was a Bangladeshi playwright, educator, director, broadcast personality, orator, humorist, dramatist, academician, satirist, belletrist, essayist, columnist, translator and poet.[1][2][3] He served as a faculty member in the capacities of professor and dean at the faculty of Law in the University of Dhaka. He also served as a lawyer. He is called "Father of Bangladeshi theatre" and "Natyaguru" (or Natyo Guru or Natto Guru) of Bangladesh (The Grand Teacher of Drama and Theatre).[1] He was awarded the Bangla Academy Award in 1961. He was also honoured by the People's Republic of Bangladesh with the Ekushey Padak in 1978.
- ^ a b Mahmud, Jamil (27 November 2008). "Birth centenary of Professor Nurul Momen". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
- ^ Rubin, Don (1998). The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Asia. Taylor & Francis. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-415-05933-6.
- ^ Bangla Natyashahitter Itihash, the most authoritative reference book on Bengali theater