Partha Pratim Majumder | |
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| Born | Premanshu Kumar Biswas 18 January 1954 Kalachadpara, Pabna, East Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh France[1] |
| Occupation | mime artist |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2010) |
| Honours | Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2011)[1] |
Partha Pratim Majumder (Bengali: পার্থ প্রতিম মজুমদার; born 18 January 1954[1]) is a Bangladeshi mime artist who is considered the "forerunner" of mime art in Bangladesh.[2][3] Born in Pabna District in the north-western part of the country, Partha went to France in early 1980s under a scholarship program and trained under Marcel Marceau. Since then he has been performing in several countries throughout the world earning international recognition. In 2010, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak, one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh. In 2011, the French government awarded him the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.[4] He is the elder brother of musician Bappa Mazumder and music composer Partha Sharothi Mojumdar.
- ^ a b c Zahangir Alom (18 January 2014). "Mum's the word". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 19 January 2014.
- ^ "Partha Pratim wins highest French award". Banglanews24.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Silence is bliss". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ ফ্রান্সের শেভালিয়র উপাধি পেলেন পার্থ প্রতীম মজুমদার. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 August 2013.