Khaled Khan (9 February 1958 – 20 December 2013) was a Bangladeshi actor.[1] He posthumous won the Ekushey Padak in 2022 for his contribution to the field of acting. He was often referred to as Juboraj by the contemporary theater personalities.[2] He won Shilpakala Padak in 2013.[3][4]
Khaled Khan | |
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খালেদ খান | |
| Born | Juboraj (1958-02-09)9 February 1958 Tangail, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 20 December 2013(2013-12-20) (aged 55) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka College University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | |
Khan was born in Mosdoi in Mirzapur upazila, Tangail .[5] He completed his SSC in 1973 from Saturia High School and HSC in 1975 from Dhaka College.[6][7] He then earned his master's degree in management from University of Dhaka in 1983.[2][1]
Litterateur Rashid Haider encouraged Khan into acting.[8] He joined the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya in 1978.[5] His first theater performance was at the play Dewan Gazir Kissa.[8] He performed in more than 30 plays for the troupe including Nurul Din er Sara Jibon and Darpan. He also directed for Nagarik Natya Sampraday and Subachan Natya Sangsad.[1]
Khan also acted in two films Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti and Aha!.[2]
On 22 January 2022, Khan was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh.[9]
Khan was married to singer Mita Haque since 1985.[6][8] He left one daughter Joyeeta who is also a singer. He had served as the treasurer in University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh before his death.[2]
Khan had suffered from motor neuron disease for 12 years which has left the lower part of his body paralysed.[5]