Dr. Esrafil Ahmed Professor, Department of Drama and Dramatics
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
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RESEARCH INTEREST
Mime and Pantomime, Body language & Non Verbal Art Research, Theatre for Development, Play Direction.
JOURNAL PAPER
Esrafil Ahmed, বাংলার মূকাভিনয় করবে জয় (Joy will pantomime the role of Bengal), মঞ্চ কথা (Monchokotha), 12 part, 17 years, 2024, pp.51, 2024.Esrafil Ahmed, ঢাকাকেন্দ্রিক মূকাভিনয় চর্চা : ভাবনা ও প্রত্যাশা (Dhaka-based Mime Practice : Thoughts and Expectations), Theatre, 51 year , 2nd part, 2022, pp.190, থিয়েটার (Theatre), 2022.
Esrafil Ahmed, ছৌ নাচ ও মূকাভিনয়: একটি তুলনামূলক পর্যালোচনা, Theatre Studies, pp.2017,
Esrafil Ahmed, ঐতিহ্যবাহী বাঙলা নাট্য সঙ ও সাম্প্রতিকতা, Theatre Studies, 2016.
Esrafil Ahmed, বর্ণনাত্মক বাঙলা নাট্যরীতি: সেলিম আল দীন, Theatre Studies, 2015.
Esrafil Ahmed, কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের মধুমালা নাটকে যাদু বাস্তবতা, Theatre Studies, 2014.
Esrafil Ahmed, যুদ্ধ ও কাব্যকাহিনীর কেন্দ্রভূমে নারী, Theatre Studies, 2013.
Esrafil Ahmed, ঐতিহ্যবাহী বাঙলা নাট্য ধারায় নজরুলের মধুমালা নাটক: একটি পুনর্পাঠ, Theatre Studies, 2012.
Esrafil Ahmed, রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের মঞ্চ ভাবনা: নাগরিক নাট্যসম্প্রদায়ের রক্তকরবী, Theatre Studies, pp.2011,
Esrafil Ahmed, হাত হদাই নাটকে মূকাভিনয় প্রসঙ্গ, Pantomime potrika, 2011.
- Discussion about mime acting in Hat Hadai play written by Salim Al Deen.
Esrafil Ahmed, প্রসঙ্গ: উন্নয়ন থিয়েটার (Proshong: Unnon Theatre), Theatre Studies, 11, pp.139-157, Jahangirnagar University, 2004.
History of development theatre of Bangladesh.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Esrafil Ahmed, বাংলাদেশ মূকাভিনয় ফেডারেশান: মুক্ত ভাবনা, 2010.History of Bangladesh mime fedaration.
BOOK
Esrafil Ahmed, মৃকাভিনয়ের উৎস ও বিকাশ (Mukavinoyer Uttso O Bikash), pp.108, 30.06.23.Origins and development of pantomime
Esrafil Ahmed, Mokavinoy o onanaya probandha (মূকাভিনয় ও অন্যান্য প্রবন্ধ), pp.112, 2005.History of mime and pantomime and others article.
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| DAD 529 | Nazrul Studies (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | MA |
| DAD 409 | Development Theatre (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | 4th year |
| DAD: 309 | Set Design (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | 3rd year |
| DAD 103 | Theory of Drama and Genre Studies (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | 1st |
| DAD 523 | Ethnic Theatre and Literature (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | MA |
| DAD 409 | Theatre for Development (Theory/Half (35+10+5) | 4th |
| DAD 107 | Preparation for Performance Practical/Half (35+10+5) | 1st |
Academic Info
Period: 1984
S. S. C. Science Group, Dhaka Board
Period: 1987
H. S. C. Science Group, Dhaka Board
Period: 1990
B.A. (Honors), Jahangirnagar University
Period: 2009
PhD, (SET DESIGN IN THEATRE OF BANGLADESH: STYLE, NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT (1972-2003) (evsjv‡`‡ki bvU‡K g cwiKíbv: ixwZ, cÖK…wZ I weeZ©b), Jahangirnagar University
Period: 1995
M.A. in Acting, Drama, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India
Period: 1991
M.A. in Direction, Jahangirnagar University
Experience
Position: Chairman
Period: 07-09-2021
From 07-09-2021 to 06.10.2024
Position: Provost
Period: 14-06-2022
From 14.06.2022 to 10.08.2024
Position: Consultant
Period: 1999
Consultant activities: Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) in their Advocacy & Human Rights Units Program.
Position: Founder, Actor and Director
Period: From 2009 to steel now.
Founder, Actor and Director, Rangon Mime Academy, Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Chairman
Period: 2020-2023, 20 October.
Chairman, Bangladesh mime federation
Position: Former Director
Period: 2005-2008
Time & Tide Creative Service Network (Training & Resource Centre)
Position: Field Coordinator (Popular Theatre)
Period: 1999, one year.
Position: Supervisor (PTE)
Period: 01.12.94-01.03.95
Activity
Position: Director and Actor
Period: 14.05.2024
Power of education (শিক্ষাই শক্তি) mimo drama peformance at La Meridina hotel.
Position: Actor
Period: 04.10.2023
I have been a mime performence on 4 actober, 2023 Mime festival celebration programme at Bangladesh shilpakola acedemy main auditorium organised by Bangladesh shilpakola acedemy .
Position: Actor
Period: 03.10.2023
I have been a mime performence on 3-5 actober, 2023 Mime festival celebration programme at Bangladesh shilpakola acedemy main auditorium organised by Bangladesh shilpakola acedemy .
Position: Actor
Period: 22.03.2024
I have been a mime performance on 22 March, Marcell Marchu's birth day celebration programme at dhaka shilpokola acedrmy music building auditorium.
Position: Mime Actor and Director
Period: 14.12.23-20.12.23
South Korea visit with a cultural team.
Position: Mime Actor and Director
Period: 17.12.23
Mime performance
Position: Mime Actor and Director
Period: 16.12.23
Mime performance
Position: Director
Period: 04.2013
3rd year Honors final Acting production. Organized by the Department of Drama and Playwriting.
Position: Mime Actor
Period: 22.03.2019
Farmers of Bengal perform at the mime festival organized by Eamon Mime Centre.
Period: 17.08.2023
17 August, 2023 Pantomime organization Mook Academy at Kolkata in India theare was a 44 years foundation annivarsary. Mook Academy honored me as a Pantomime actor and director.
Position: Member
Period: 2020-2021
Position: Adviser
Period: 1 February, 2023
`Nirapaod khadha chai' Motivational and devolopment drama
Position: Actor and Director
Period: 1997
Stage drama: Sajahan, Playwright: D.L Roy, Organized: Drama Dept. Rabindrabharati University, Kolkata. (M.A Exam)
Position: Actor
Period: 1997
Stage drama: Kabor, Playwright: Monir Chowdhury, Organized: Dept. of Drama, Rabindrabharati University, Kolkata. (M.A Exam)
Position: Actor
Period: 1993
Stage drama: Mora, Playwright: Subhankar Chakaraborti, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka.
Position: Actor
Period: 1993
Stage drama: Akti Marma Rupkotha, Playwright: Selim Al Deen, Organized: Dhaka Theatre.
Position: Actor
Period: 1992
Stage drama: Hamed Alir Sargadarsan, Playwright: Salam Saklain, Organized: Loko Theatre, Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1992
Stage drama: Raja, Playwright: Rabindranath Tagore, Organized: Drama & Dramatics Dept. Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1992
Stage drama: Karam Alir Dorbin, Playwright: Abdul Ohahab, Organized: Loko Theatre, Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1991
Stage drama: Mokhosh, Playwright:S.M Rafique, Organized: Loko Theatre. Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1991
Stage drama: Krishana Komari, Playwright: Maikel Madhosudan Datta, Organized: Dept. of Drama & Dramatics, Jahangirnagar Universit.
Position: Actor
Period: 1991
Stage drama: Sener Khilar Talukdar, Playwright: Salam Saklain, Organized: Loko Theatre. Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1990
Stage drama: Mahuya, Playwright: Dijaya Kanai, Organized: Dept. of Drama & Dramatics, Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1990
Stage drama: Doshapna, Playwright:S.M Rafique, Organized: Loko Theatre. Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1989
Stage drama: Banghai Shakhi, Playwright: S.H. Kamal, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka.
Position: Actor
Period: 1989
Stage drama: Bandini (The Trojan Women), Playwright: Europidis, Organized: Dept. of Drama & Dramatics, Jahangirnagar University.
Position: Actor
Period: 1989
Stage drama: Gang Chil, Playwright: Aminur Rahman Manik, organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1988
Stage drama: Rakhasher Khida, Playwright: Asadulla Farazi, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1987
Stage drama: Gai Garamer Pala, Playwright: Sultan Mohammad Razzak, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1986
Stage drama: Madhumoti Parer Manush, Playwright: S. Alam, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1985
Stage drama: Chander Bazar, Playwright: Mazharul Islam Mazhar, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1984
Stage drama: Jahen Alire Dhar, Playwright: Salam Saklain, organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1984
Stage drama: Chor, Playwright: Salam Saklain, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Actor
Period: 1984
Stage drama: Bhagho Chakra, Playwright: Ranjon Debnath, Organized: Milon Shangha, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Director
Period: 2012
Stage play: Madhumala, Playwright: Kaji Nazrul Islam, Organized: Drama & Dramatics Dept. Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
Position: Director
Period: 2009
Stage play: Aleya, Playwright: Kaji Nazrul Islam, Organized: Bangla Bhasa O Sahittya Bibhag, Jatiya Kobi Kaji Nazrul Islam University, Trisal, Mymonsing.
Position: Director
Period: 2009
Stage drama: Potuler Biya, Play wright: Kaji Nazrul Islam. Organized: Bangla Bhasa O Sahittya Bibhag, Jatiya Kobi Kaji Nazrul Islam University, Trisal, Mymonsing.
Position: Actor AND Director
Period: 1997
Stage play: Sajahan, Playwright: D.L Roy, Organized: Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata (Exam production)
Position: Director
Period: 1994
Stage play: Baro Bhote, Playwright: Narayan Gangapadhya, Organized: Loko Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1993
Stage play: Sobarna Golok, Playwright: Bankim Chandra Chattyapadhya, Organized: Drama & Dramatics Dept, Jahangirnagar University (Exam production)
Position: Director
Period: 1993
Stage play: Baro Bhote
Playwright: Narayan Gangapadhya, Organized: Sabakor Nattyasanghta
Position: Director
Period: 1993
Stage play: Kak Diper Ak Maa, Playwright: Uttpal Datta, Organized: Loko Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1992
Stage play: Hamed Alir Shargadarshan, Playwright: Salam Saklain, Organized: Loko Theatre, Jahangirnagar University
Position: Director
Period: 1993
Stage play: Mora, Playwright: Subhankar Chakaraborti, Organized: Banghai Theatre, Savar, Dhaka
Position: Director
Period: 1991
Stage play: Sener Khilar Talukdar, Playwright: Salam Saklain, Organized: Banghai Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1987
Stage Play: Goi Garamer Pala, Playwright: Sultan Mohammed Razzak, Organized: Banghai Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1992
Stage play: Karam Alir Dorbin, Playwright: Abdul Ohahab, Organized: Loko Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1990
Stage play: Sabar Upare Manush Shattya, Playwright: Sultan Mohammed Razzak, Organized: Banghai Theatre
Position: Director
Period: 1989
Stage play: Bangshai Shakhi, Playwright: S.H Kamal, Organized: Banghai Theatre
Contact
Dr. Esrafil Ahmed
Professor
Department of Drama and Dramatics
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +88 01711907107
Work Phone: +88 01711907107
Email: esrafil.ahmed@juniv.edu
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