Filmmaker Saidul Anam Tutul no more

Filmmaker Saidul Anam Tutul breathed his last in a city hospital on Tuesday, reports UNB.

The 68-year-old, who had long been suffering from heart related complications, died at Labaid Hospital's Coronary Care Unit in the afternoon, said Saifur Rahman, the hospital's public relations officer.

Tutul, a freedom fighter, is survived by his wife and two daughters.

He won the national film award in the 'best editor' category for 'Surja Dighal Bari' in 1979. He also edited films such as 'Ghuddi', 'Dahan', 'Dipu Number 2', and 'Dukhai' and directed 'Adhier' in 2003.

Born and brought up in Dhaka, Tutul was also the first general secretary and lifetime member of Director's Guild, a TV play directors' organisation.

His first namaj-e-janaja will be held on the premises of Dhaka University's central mosque on 20 December.