Abdul Majid, an icon of the Assamese film industry, died on Sunday morning, a hospital official said. He was 86.
Majid, a veteran actor, director and playwright, was admitted to the hospital on September 23. He died following a heart attack at GNRC hospital here at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, a spokesman of the hospital said.
Majid, popularly known as Majidka, was a prolific dramatist who also performed different roles in over 200 plays and worked for promoting new talents.
He directed the landmark film Chameli Memsaab in the 1970s. Some of the other titles that he helmed were Banahansa, Banjui, Ponakan and Uttarkaal, through which he gave a new dimension to Assamese cinema and showed his sense of social responsibility.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled his demise, calling it an irreparable loss to the cultural field of Assam. Sonowal also prayed for peace for the departed soul and offered his condolences to the bereaved family.
Director Utpal Borpujari mourned Majid’s death. He tweeted:
RIP Abdul Majid, filmmaker-actor-dramatist. He made the classic Chameli Memsaab, which had this haunting song https://t.co/IouKW0u0c1
— Utpal Borpujari (@UtpalBorpujari) September 24, 2017
Critically acclaimed actor Adil Hussain also paid his condolences, tweeting:
So Sorry to hear that Abdul Majid an Actor, FilmMaker from Assam passed away this morning. Left behind some remarkable films. Rest in Peace
— Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) September 24, 2017
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