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Sadek Bachchu’s lasting legacy
Published : Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Observer Online Report
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Actor Sadek Bachchu, known for his strong performances in negative roles, is being remembered on his sixth death anniversary today.
The veteran actor died on September 15, 2020, after being infected with Covid-19. He was 65.
Born Mahbub Ahmed in Dhaka on January 1, 1955, Sadek Bachchu started his career at the Bangladesh Postal Department at the age of 15. He retired from the job in 2013 but continued acting alongside his professional career.
His acting journey began in the 1960s. Around 1972, he joined the Ganonatya Parishad theatre group, where he acted as well as wrote and directed plays.
He made his television debut on Bangladesh Television in 1974 with the play Prothom Ongikar, directed by Abdullah Yusuf Imam. He later appeared in many television dramas and advertisements.
Sadek Bachchu made his film debut in 1985 with Ramer Sumoti. He initially played positive roles but later became widely known for portraying villains. His performance in Chandni brought him major popularity.
His notable films include Judge Barrister Police Commissioner, Jibon Nodir Tire, Dhaka to Bombay, Bhalobasha Zindabad, Amar Shopno Amar Songsar, Anondo Oshru and Priyojon.
Although audiences often disliked him for his villainous roles, that dislike was largely a sign of how convincingly he portrayed his characters. On some occasions, viewers even threw peanut shells and stones at him when he played a razakar.
For his performance as a villain, Sadek Bachchu received the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2018.
-AJM
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