Actor and poet Rifat Chowdhury has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after falling ill. He is currently receiving treatment at the Medicine Unit in the hospital’s new building.
According to his family, Rifat has been experiencing weakness, excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and insomnia for some time. Doctors are supervising his treatment and providing the necessary care.
Rifat has acted in more than 500 television dramas during his long career. He has earned praise for his performances in popular productions including “House Full”, “Aim in Life”, “Patigonit”, “420”, “Sixty Nine”, “Bonmanush”, “Bicycle”, “Carrom” and “Murir Tin”.
His portrayal of Jatiyo Kaka in “Sixty Nine” brought him widespread recognition among television audiences.
Rifat is also a published poet. He began his poetry journey in 1984 with “Alingoner Naam”, and 29 of his books have reportedly been published so far.
Despite his illness, he hopes to return to acting and writing poetry. His well-wishers have sought prayers for his recovery from colleagues, friends and members of the arts and literary communities.
