Obaydul Haque Sarkar passes away

Veteran actor, writer and columnist Obaydul Haque Sarkar died on November 9, at the Samorita Hospital, says a press release. He was born on October 21, 1930. He retired as the Deputy Public Relations Officer in 1989. His career as an actor began in 1944 in West Bengal. Among his memorable roles in films are:Abar Tora Manush Ho, Lathial, Bashundhara, Akangkha, Anubhabh, AbhagiandBandini. He has done about 50 films and enacted different roles in TV plays, includingShuktaraandMahaprosthan.

The Culture Desk of The Daily Star condoles the demise of the artiste.