Actor Masud Ali Khan dies

Ekushey Padak-winning veteran actor Masud Ali Khan passed away at his Kalabagan residence in the capital on Thursday. He was 95, reports UNB.

Masud Ali, who had been suffering from several old-age complications, breathed his last at 4:20 pm, family sources said.

Masud Ali Khan was born on October 6, 1929, in Paril Naudha village of Manikganj. He made his debut on the small screen with the drama 'Bhai Bhai Sobai' after Bangladesh Television's establishment.

The actor made his silver screen debut with Sadek Khan's film 'Nodi O Nari' (1964) and continued enamoring audiences with his acting in 'Dipu Number Two' (1996), 'Dui Duari' (2000), 'Matir Moyna' (2002), 'Molla Barir Bou' (2005), and 'Priyotomeshu' (2009).

A veteran actor across multiple mediums for the last five decades, he is known for playing many fan-favourite roles in popular television dramas and series.