Promiment Bangladeshi actor, Ekushe Padak winner, Masum Aziz died on Monday in Dhaka.
Masum Aziz was suffering from heart-related ailments. He breathed his last at the Square Hospital, said Faisal Hasan, senior information officer of the Cultural Affairs Ministry.
He was admitted to the hospital with cardiac problem on October 3 and put on life support later as his condition deteriorated on Thursday morning, reports UNB.
Masum Aziz became famous for stage acting, in television dramas and motion pictures. While he was a student of Chittagong University, he debuted his acting career in the group theater.
He acted in his first TV drama in 1985. In his lifetime he acted in more than 400 dramas and films throughout his eventful long career.
His notable dramas are-Ure Jai Bok Pokhkhi, 24 Caret Man, Tin Gadha, Priyo Protipakkha, Josna Korechhe Aari, and Shakin Sharishuri.
The actor was awarded the country’s second highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak this year for his remarkable contribution in acting.
In 2006, he won National Film Award as best supporting actor for playing his role in film Ghani.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ministry KM Khalid expressed deep shock and sorrow at the demise of the talented actor.
