Cinematographer Samir Kushari passes away
Eminent cinematographer Samir Kushari, who was involved in hundreds of memorable television projects since BTV's golden era, passed away yesterday at a hospital in the capital due to post-Covid complications.
He was 71 years old.
His wife, Jaya Kushari, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. She said that the cinematographer was diagnosed with Covid-19 at the beginning of September.
Born in 1951 in Dhaka's Armanitola, Samir Kushari's father, Ronen Kushari, was an Ekushey Padak awardee and an esteemed radio personality.
Samir was the brilliant hand responsible for the cinematography of legendary productions like "Bahubrihi", "Sangsaptak", "Ayomoy", "Eishob Din Ratri", "Sat Samuddur" and "Pathor Shomoy", among many others.
He started his career in 1969 with the film "Jolchobi", as Sadhon Roy's assistant cinematographer. He also played the same role in Ritwik Ghatak's "Titash Ekti Nodir Nam".
He joined Bangladesh Betar during the 1971 liberation war.
However, he is most remembered for his stint in BTV after he joined in the late 70's, having spent more than three decades there.
He was involved in BTV's first ever 45-minute-long drama, which he finished in just one shot. He had also captured the fearsome Ramna Batamul bombings in 2001 with his camera.
In 2009, he retired as director of photography for BTV.
"He was always smiling and radiant", said eminent actress Ferdousi Majumdar, who had worked with him in the "Sangsaptak".
"I had never seen him lose his cool, he loved taking photographs. I will always remember him as a great human being."
Samir Kushari's last rites took place last night at Rajarbag's Kali Mandir, after an official guard of honour. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
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