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Zahir Raihan, whose birth name was Mohammad Zahirullah, was primarily recognized for his contributions as a novelist, writer, and filmmaker.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Zahir Raihan's birth name as Mohammad Zahirullah and identifies his primary professions as novelist, writer, and filmmaker.
Zahir Raihan's birthplace was the village of Majupur, located within the Noakhali district of the Bengal Presidency at the time of his birth.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Zahir Raihan was born in Majupur, which was then part of the Noakhali district in the Bengal Presidency.
Zahir Raihan's father, Mawlana Mohammad Habibullah, was a farmer who later became a local politician.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's father, Mawlana Mohammad Habibullah, was a professor, not a farmer or politician.
The Partition of Bengal in 1947 led to the interruption of Zahir Raihan's studies at the Calcutta Alia Madrasa.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly states that the Partition of Bengal in 1947 interrupted Zahir Raihan's studies at the Calcutta Alia Madrasa.
Zahir Raihan commenced his journalism career in 1950, later serving as the editor of 'Probaho' in 1956.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan began his journalism career in 1950, not 1956, although he did become the editor of 'Probaho' in 1956.
'Suryagrahan,' published in 1955, marked Zahir Raihan's debut as a short story collection.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms 'Suryagrahan' as Zahir Raihan's first collection of short stories, published in 1955.
Zahir Raihan's mother was named Syeda Sufia Khatun.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source identifies Zahir Raihan's mother as Syeda Sufia Khatun.
Among the novels authored by Zahir Raihan are 'Hajar Bachhar Dhare' and 'Ekushey February'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source lists 'Hajar Bachhar Dhare' and 'Ekushey February' as novels authored by Zahir Raihan.
'Sonar Harin' and 'Massacre' are indeed examples of short stories penned by Zahir Raihan.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source includes 'Sonar Harin' and 'Massacre' in its list of short stories written by Zahir Raihan.
At the time of Zahir Raihan's birth, his village of Majupur was located in the Noakhali district, although it is now part of the Feni District.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the time of Zahir Raihan's birth, Majupur was part of the Noakhali district, not the Feni district, although it is now in Feni District.
Which professions were Zahir Raihan primarily known for?
Answer: Novelist, writer, and filmmaker
Explanation: Zahir Raihan was primarily known as a novelist, writer, and filmmaker, with a career that also included journalism.
What was the name of the village where Zahir Raihan was born?
Answer: Majupur
Explanation: Zahir Raihan was born in the village of Majupur.
What was the professional occupation of Zahir Raihan's father, Mawlana Mohammad Habibullah?
Answer: Professor
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's father, Mawlana Mohammad Habibullah, was a professor at the Calcutta Alia Madrasa and later at the Dacca Alia Madrasa.
Which historical event in 1947 caused an interruption in Zahir Raihan's studies at the Calcutta Alia Madrasa?
Answer: The Partition of Bengal
Explanation: The Partition of Bengal in 1947 led to the interruption of Zahir Raihan's studies at the Calcutta Alia Madrasa.
What year marked the commencement of Zahir Raihan's career as a journalist?
Answer: 1950
Explanation: Zahir Raihan began his career as a journalist in 1950.
Which title corresponds to Zahir Raihan's inaugural collection of short stories?
Answer: Suryagrahan
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's first collection of short stories was titled 'Suryagrahan'.
Among the given options, which novel was authored by Zahir Raihan?
Answer: River of Melted Ice
Explanation: The novel 'Baraf Gala Nadi', which translates to 'River of Melted Ice', was authored by Zahir Raihan.
From the provided choices, which short story was written by Zahir Raihan?
Answer: Massacre
Explanation: The source lists 'Massacre' as one of the short stories written by Zahir Raihan.
Zahir Raihan's initial direct engagement in the film industry was as an assistant director for the Urdu film 'Jago Hua Savera' in 1957.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's first direct involvement in the film industry was as an assistant director, not a lead actor, for 'Jago Hua Savera' in 1957.
Early in his career, Zahir Raihan provided assistance to Salahuddin on 'Je Nadi Marupathe' and to Ehtesham on 'E Desh Tomar Amar'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Zahir Raihan assisted Salahuddin on 'Je Nadi Marupathe' and Ehtesham on 'E Desh Tomar Amar' early in his career.
Zahir Raihan's directorial debut was with the film 'Kokhono Asheni', released in 1961.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that Zahir Raihan made his directorial debut with 'Kokhono Asheni', which was released in 1961.
'Bahana' was Zahir Raihan's first CinemaScope film, completed in 1965, while 'Sangam' was Pakistan's first color film, directed by him in 1964.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's film 'Sangam' (1964) was Pakistan's first color film, while 'Bahana' (1965) was his first CinemaScope film, not the first color film.
Zahir Raihan directed 'Kancher Deyal' in 1963 and 'Jibon Theke Neya' in 1970.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Zahir Raihan directed 'Kancher Deyal' in 1963 and 'Jibon Theke Neya' in 1970.
Zahir Raihan is credited with producing films such as 'Kancher Deyal' and 'Jibon Theke Neya'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source lists 'Kancher Deyal' and 'Jibon Theke Neya' among the films produced by Zahir Raihan.
'Sangam' was Pakistan's first color film, directed by Zahir Raihan in 1964, while 'Bahana' was his first CinemaScope film, completed in 1965.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Sangam' was Pakistan's first color film, not Zahir Raihan's first CinemaScope film. His first CinemaScope film was 'Bahana' in 1965.
The film 'Sonar Kajol' was jointly directed by Zahir Raihan and Kalim Sharafi in 1962.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that 'Sonar Kajol' was jointly directed by Zahir Raihan and Kalim Sharafi in 1962.
Zahir Raihan's films 'Sangam' and 'Bahana' were originally produced in Urdu, not Bengali.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's films 'Sangam' and 'Bahana' were originally made in Urdu.
Zahir Raihan collaborated with A. Rahman to produce the film 'Jibon Theke Neya' in 1970.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that Zahir Raihan produced 'Jibon Theke Neya' in 1970 in collaboration with A. Rahman.
What was Zahir Raihan's initial role when he first became directly involved in the film industry in 1957?
Answer: Assistant director
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's first direct involvement in the film industry in 1957 was as an assistant director for the Urdu film 'Jago Hua Savera'.
What was the title of the film that marked Zahir Raihan's directorial debut, released in 1961?
Answer: Kokhono Asheni
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's directorial debut was with the film 'Kokhono Asheni', released in 1961.
Which notable achievement did Zahir Raihan accomplish in Pakistani cinema in 1964?
Answer: Directed Pakistan's first color film
Explanation: In 1964, Zahir Raihan directed 'Sangam', which was Pakistan's first color film.
What was the year of release for Zahir Raihan's directed film 'Kancher Deyal'?
Answer: 1963
Explanation: Zahir Raihan directed the film 'Kancher Deyal' in 1963.
In collaboration with A. Rahman, which film did Zahir Raihan produce?
Answer: Jibon Theke Neya
Explanation: Zahir Raihan produced the film 'Jibon Theke Neya' in 1970 in collaboration with A. Rahman.
What year marks the completion of Zahir Raihan's first CinemaScope film, 'Bahana'?
Answer: 1965
Explanation: Zahir Raihan completed his first CinemaScope film, 'Bahana', in 1965.
Among his directorial works, which film did Zahir Raihan jointly direct with Kalim Sharafi?
Answer: Sonar Kajol
Explanation: Zahir Raihan jointly directed the film 'Sonar Kajol' with Kalim Sharafi.
In what original language was Zahir Raihan's film 'Sangam' produced?
Answer: Urdu
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's film 'Sangam' was originally made in Urdu.
Zahir Raihan's documentary film 'Stop Genocide,' created in 1971, vividly portrayed the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Zahir Raihan made the documentary 'Stop Genocide' in 1971, focusing on the atrocities of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Zahir Raihan actively supported the Bengali Language Movement of 1952 and participated in the 1969 Mass Uprising.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Zahir Raihan's active support for both the Bengali Language Movement of 1952 and the 1969 Mass Uprising.
Zahir Raihan was among the first individuals arrested at the Amtala meeting on February 21, 1952, during the Bengali Language Movement.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that Zahir Raihan was present at the Amtala meeting on February 21, 1952, and was among the first group arrested, though it doesn't explicitly state he was speaking.
Zahir Raihan's significant film 'Jibon Theke Neya' drew its premise from the historical Bengali Language Movement.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly states that the Bengali Language Movement served as the premise for Zahir Raihan's film 'Jibon Theke Neya'.
Zahir Raihan abandoned his English film project 'Let There Be Light' during the Bangladesh Liberation War to focus on documenting the conflict.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the Bangladesh Liberation War, Zahir Raihan abandoned his English film project 'Let There Be Light' to focus on war documentaries like 'Stop Genocide'.
Critic Ziaul Haq Swapan characterized Zahir Raihan's 'Stop Genocide' as a powerful protest against the Pakistan army's actions in Bangladesh.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source quotes critic Ziaul Haq Swapan, who described 'Stop Genocide' as 'a vehement protest against the Pakistan army's pogrom in Bangladesh'.
When screened in Calcutta, Zahir Raihan's film 'Jibon Theke Neya' garnered significant acclaim from notable Indian filmmakers such as Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that 'Jibon Theke Neya' received high acclaim from renowned Indian filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen when shown in Calcutta.
Zahir Raihan, despite personal financial difficulties, donated all earnings from the Calcutta showing of 'Jibon Theke Neya' to the Freedom Fighters trust.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan donated the earnings from 'Jibon Theke Neya' to the Freedom Fighters trust, rather than using them for a new film project.
Zahir Raihan directed two significant documentary films: 'Stop Genocide' and 'A State is Born'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan directed two documentary films, 'Stop Genocide' and 'A State is Born', not just one.
Zahir Raihan indeed abandoned his English film project 'Let There Be Light' during the Bangladesh Liberation War to focus on documenting the conflict.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Zahir Raihan abandoned his English film project 'Let There Be Light' during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Which documentary film is Zahir Raihan most recognized for?
Answer: Stop Genocide
Explanation: Zahir Raihan is most notable for his documentary film 'Stop Genocide', which depicted the atrocities of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Zahir Raihan was an active supporter of which political movements?
Answer: The Bengali Language Movement and the 1969 Mass Uprising
Explanation: Zahir Raihan actively supported the Bengali Language Movement of 1952 and the 1969 Mass Uprising.
On February 21, 1952, during the Bengali Language Movement, what was Zahir Raihan's direct involvement at the Amtala meeting?
Answer: He was among the first group of people arrested at Amtala.
Explanation: Zahir Raihan was present at the Amtala meeting on February 21, 1952, and was among the first group of people arrested.
Which film by Zahir Raihan drew its thematic inspiration from the Bengali Language Movement?
Answer: Jibon Theke Neya
Explanation: The Bengali Language Movement served as the premise for Zahir Raihan's film 'Jibon Theke Neya'.
During the Bangladesh Liberation War, how did Zahir Raihan utilize the earnings from the Calcutta screenings of 'Jibon Theke Neya'?
Answer: He donated it to the Freedom Fighters trust.
Explanation: Zahir Raihan donated all the money earned from the Calcutta showing of 'Jibon Theke Neya' to the Freedom Fighters trust.
Among the options, which documentary film was directed by Zahir Raihan in 1971?
Answer: A State is Born
Explanation: Zahir Raihan directed the documentary film 'A State is Born' in 1971, alongside 'Stop Genocide'.
During the Bangladesh Liberation War, which English film project did Zahir Raihan abandon?
Answer: Let There Be Light
Explanation: Zahir Raihan abandoned his English film project titled 'Let There Be Light' during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Zahir Raihan disappeared at the age of 46, ten years after the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan disappeared on January 30, 1972, at the age of 36, shortly after the Bangladesh Liberation War concluded in December 1971.
Zahir Raihan was posthumously awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1992 and the Independence Day Award in 1977.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan received the Ekushey Padak in 1977 and the Independence Day Award in 1992, not the other way around.
Zahir Raihan's elder brother, Shahidullah Kaiser, was a notable writer, not a filmmaker.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's elder brother, Shahidullah Kaiser, was a notable writer, not a prominent filmmaker.
Zahir Raihan was married twice, first to Sumita Devi and later to Shuchanda, both of whom were film actresses.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan was married twice, not once, with both wives being film actresses.
Zahir Raihan had a total of four sons, with two from his first marriage to Sumita Devi and two from his second marriage to Shuchonda.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Zahir Raihan had four sons in total, two from each of his two marriages.
Zahir Raihan disappeared on January 30, 1972, while attempting to locate his elder brother, Shahidullah Kaiser, who was presumed killed during the final days of the liberation war.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Zahir Raihan disappeared while trying to find his elder brother, Shahidullah Kaiser, who was presumed killed during the liberation war.
The prevailing belief suggests that Zahir Raihan was killed by armed Bihari and Bengali collaborators and Pakistan Army soldiers in Mirpur.
Answer: False
Explanation: The prevailing belief is that Zahir Raihan was killed by armed collaborators and Pakistan Army soldiers in Mirpur, not by Indian forces.
It was noted that no investigation into Zahir Raihan's disappearance was conducted during Bangabandhu's government.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source explicitly states that nothing was investigated regarding Zahir Raihan's disappearance during Bangabandhu's government.
Zahir Raihan was honored with the Adamjee Literary Award and the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1972.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Zahir Raihan received the Adamjee Literary Award and the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1972.
Zahir Raihan received the Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2005, a posthumous recognition for his overall contributions to cinema.
Answer: False
Explanation: Zahir Raihan received the Bangladesh National Film Awards in 2005, but the source does not specify that it was for his film 'Sangam'.
On what date did Zahir Raihan disappear?
Answer: 30 January 1972
Explanation: Zahir Raihan disappeared on January 30, 1972, an event that remains a significant mystery.
From the Government of Bangladesh, which posthumous award did Zahir Raihan receive in 1977?
Answer: Ekushey Padak
Explanation: Zahir Raihan was posthumously awarded the Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 1977.
Can you identify Zahir Raihan's elder brother?
Answer: Shahidullah Kaiser
Explanation: Zahir Raihan's elder brother was Shahidullah Kaiser, a notable writer.
Based on the provided information, how many times was Zahir Raihan married?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: The source states that Zahir Raihan was married twice.
On January 30, 1972, what was Zahir Raihan's activity at the time of his disappearance?
Answer: Attempting to locate his elder brother
Explanation: Zahir Raihan disappeared on January 30, 1972, while attempting to locate his elder brother, Shahidullah Kaiser.
What is the widely held belief concerning the circumstances of Zahir Raihan's disappearance?
Answer: He was killed by armed collaborators and Pakistan Army soldiers in Mirpur.
Explanation: The prevailing belief is that Zahir Raihan was killed by armed Bihari and Bengali collaborators and Pakistan Army soldiers in Mirpur.
Which literary award was bestowed upon Zahir Raihan in 1972?
Answer: Bangla Academy Literary Award
Explanation: Zahir Raihan received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1972, along with the Adamjee Literary Award.