Shuja Khondokar

Born

1941-01-28

Died

1997-03-02

Birthplace

Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Pabna, Bangladesh]

Biography

Suja Khondokar (or Suja Khandakar) (28 January 1941 – 2 March 1997) was a Bangladeshi actor. Throughout his career, he worked in cinema, theatre, radio, television, and advertisements. Among his dramatic contributions were the compelling stage play Muntasir Fantasy and the television series Shongshoptok, Eishob Dinratri, and Aaj Robibar. His cinematic journey commenced in 1972 with Ora Egaro Jon, the production that holds the distinction of being Bangladesh's inaugural film centered on the Liberation War. Audiences particularly cherished him for his innate ability to deliver effortless performances in humorous roles, which garnered widespread affection. Beyond his artistic endeavors, his name is linked with the nascent stages of Bangladesh's air transport sector. Notably, he and Mina Chowdhury served as the flight attendants aboard the inaugural commercial flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on 4 February 1972.