‘We lost a gem’: Masum Reza on Masum Aziz
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Prolific screenwriter and playwright Masum Reza was a long-time friend and confidante of Ekushey Padak winning actor Masum Aziz. Masum Aziz unfortunately breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at a hospital in the Capital.
In a conversation with The Daily Star, the renowned playwright reminisced the wonderful memories he shared with Masum Aziz.
“I first got to know Masum Aziz through the popular drama that time named “Somoy Osomoy”, written by Mamunur Rahsid. In this drama, he played the character of a Muhuri (clerk). His character garnered a lot of appreciation from the audience. I was impressed with his acting skills,” said Masum Reza.
Remembering the beginning of their wonderful friendship, he said, “I was more amazed by how brilliantly he acted in the play “Ei Deshe Ei Beshe”. Since then, we have been good friends as we work in the same industry. He also acted in a lot of my dramas.”
“He last acted in my drama at a national event, which was held on December 16. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also present at that event, and that drama was written and directed by me. He played the role of Puthi Pathok,” he added.
Masum Reza also mentioned that after that event, Masum Aziz’s performance caught the attention of the state officials, and they started enquiring about him. Later, he got the Ekushey Padak for his contribution to acting.
“I remember that he called me right after he got the award. He was very emotional. I still remember the sound of his voice that time,” said Reza.
As their names are almost the same, people often used to be confused about their names. Sharing a funny memory, he said, “At one event, I was about to come to the stage. However, Masum Aziz bhai mistakenly announced his name instead of my name. The audience burst into laughter.”
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