Veteran actor Ahmed Reza Rubel passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 55.
The actor died after suffering cardiac arrest in the capital’s Square Hospitals Ltd, Director Giasuddin Selim confirmed the development to Dhaka Tribune.
Ahmed Rubel was set to attend a special screening of Nurul Alam Atique's new film, “Peyar Subas” on Wednesday at Star Cineplex.
After reaching the Bashundhara City Complex in Panthapath, the actor fell unconscious in the shopping mall's parking lot.
At that time, he was rushed to the hospital, where the duty doctor pronounced him dead.
The abrupt demise of the critically acclaimed actor stunned both the entertainment industry and his admirers.
Ahmed Rubel was born on May 3, 1968 in Rajarampur village of Chapainawabganj.
He was a theatre and television actor, but he also became well-known for his roles in film.
He started working in films in 1993 with the movie “Akheri Hamla”. His notable films include “Chandrakatha”, “The Last Thakur”, “Bachelor” and “Guerrilla”.
His featured dramas are “Pratidaan”, “Nawab Gunda”, “FNF”, “Atithi”, “Neel Toale” etc.
