The Art and Life of Marzuk Rasel: A Biography of a Golli Kobi

Marzuk Rasel, A Biography of a golli kobi is a captivating story of a talented poet who found his calling on the streets. This biography chronicles the life of Marzuk Rasel, exploring his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated figure in poetry. This book invites readers to explore the struggles, triumphs, and artistic achievements of this remarkable individual who dedicated his life to the art of the spoken word.

Early life

Marzuk Rasel, born on 15 August 1973, came into this world in his mother’s village in the Gopalganj District of Bangladesh. He spent his childhood in Daulatpur, Khulna, where his father worked at a Jute Mill in Gopalganj. Initially, Marzuk attended the Govt. Krishnamohan Primary School, but later, his father sent him to a madrasa for class six. Unfortunately, he faced class discrimination during his time at the madrasa. Eventually, in 1993, he relocated to Dhaka.

Acting

Marzuk Rasel marked his debut in television with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s TV play Ayna Mohol. His breakthrough came with the lead role in the 2004 film Bachelor, which earned him widespread recognition. Over the years, Marzuk has acted in numerous television dramas and commercials. He has also appeared in several music videos, including Ghuri Tumi Kar Akashe Oro (2012) and Smrity Katha (2017)

Literature

During his eighth grade in Madrasa, Marzuk discovered his love for poetry and started writing. He received his first publication in “Janabarta,” a local magazine from Khulna. Afterward, Marzuk began writing freelance for various newspapers and magazines. His first published poem was titled “Shanting Chara Songjog Nishidhwa.” Later on, he wrote three different poetry collections: “Chander Budir Boyosh Jokhon Sholo” (2003), “Bainji Bari Road,” and “Chotto Kothay Tennis Ball.” “Alternative” is one of the most famous poems among his creations.

Bibliography

Title	Year	Publisher
Shanting Chara Songjog Nishidhwa	2000
Chader Burir Boyosh Jokhon Solo	2003	Hawlader Prokashoni
Baiji Bari Road		Ananya
Chotto Kothay Tennis Ball	2005	Anyaprokash
Dehobontonbishoyok Dipokkhio Chukti Sakkhor	2020	52
Hawa Dekhi, Batash Khai	2022	Upkotha Prokashon

Filmography

Title	Year	Role
Bachelor	2004	Marzuk
Made in Bangladesh	2007	Sadekur Rahman
Ratrir Jatri	2017	Cousin
Shapludu	2019	Kibria

As Lyricist

Title	Film	Year	Singer
“Amito Preme Porini”	Bachelor	2004	Perform by Ayub Bachchu
“Golla”			Perform by Pantha Kanai
“Ishan Koner Baiu”			Perform by Pantha Kanai
“O Amar Pagla Ghora Re”			Perform by Asif Akbar
“Didha”	Third Person Singular Number	2009	Perform by Habib, Nazmun Munira Nancy
“Bhetor Bole Dure Thakuk”			Perform by Nazmun Munira Nancy
“HIJIBIJI”	Chaya Chobi	2012	Perform by June Banerjee
“Dolna”	Chander Nijer Kono Alo Ney		Perform by Arfin Rumey, Nazmun Munira Nancy
“Bhalobasha Dao Bhalobasha Nao”	Chuye Dile Mon	2015	Perform by Habib Wahid

Television

Title	Year	Character	Director
Aynamohol	2000	Marzuk	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Choruivati	2002	Marzuk	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Khosru+Moyna	2004	Khosru	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Kanamachhi	–	–	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Swarborner Chokhe	–	–	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Ekannoborty	–	–
Palabi Kothay	–	–
420	2007-2008	–	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Kobi	–	–	Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Murubbi	–	–
Osthir Premik	–	–
Capten	–	–
House Full	2008-2009	Sujon	Redoan Rony, Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi
Bishaash	2010	Wrestlers 1 & 2
Relation	2013	–	Pallab Biswas
BCS Bangla First and Second Paper	2014	–
Mr Tension	2018	–
Chati Roise	2018	Chati Roise	Zubier Anan
Bachelor Point	2018	Pasha	Kajal Arefin Ome
The Director	2019	–
Mar Guriye	2019	Big brother	Preity Datta
Foo	2009	–	Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi
Stadium	2020	Danny Uncle	Kajal Arefin Ome
Hawai Mithai	2020	–	Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul
Thanda	2021	Sobuj	Kajal Arefin Ome
House No.96	2021	–	Mahmudur Rahman Hime
Thanda	2021	Sobuj	Kajal Arefin Ome
Ilish Mach	2021	Boro Vai	Maidul Rakib
Online Offline	2021-

Web Series

Year	Title	OTT	Character	Director
2017	Palabi Kothay			AK Porag and Vaskar Dey Jony
2020	Sub – Sublet			Sakib Rayhan
	Bodmaish Polapain		Maqbool Sir	Mabrur Rashid Bannah

Discography

Title	Album	Year	Singer
Lais Fita Lais	–	1998	James
De Dour	–	–	James
Bioscoper Khela	–	–	James
Rakhe Allah Mare Ke	–	–	James
Housey	–	–	James
Jat Jay	–	–	James
Kotha	–	–	James
Sharabe Sharab	–	–	James
Pakhi Ure Ja	–	–	James
Potro Dio	–	–	James
Mira Bai	–	–	James
Thik Achhe Bondhu	–	1999	James
Tero Nodi Sat Somuddur	–	–	James
Brihaspati	–	–	James
Sobar Bangladesh	Hridoye Roktokhoron	–	Asif Akbar
Tumi Hariye Jawar Somoy Amay Songe Nio	Pashani	2003	Asif Akbar
Nari	Fish Fash Fish	–	Asif Akbar
Ekti Porir Golpo	–	–	–
Ki Karone	–	–	–
Kon Kee Keno	–	–	–
Phool Bonomali	–	–	–
Vese Jaoar Gaan	–	–	–
Porinoti	–	–	–
Ulto Rothe	–	–	–
She	–	–	–
Shishutosh	–	–	–
Aajkal Tomake	–	–	–
Hridoughotito	–	2007	Hasan Masood
Ful Tokka	Shokhi Tumi Kaar	2016	Marjuk Rasel

Song Title	Performer
Ha Do Do	James
Vashbo Je Jole (Prem Jomunar Kule)	James
Lolona	Ayub Bachchu
Tomar Cokhe Dekhle	Ayub Bachchu
Baundule	Asif Akbar
Mil	Asif Akbar
Myth	Asif Akbar
Jolkonna	Asif Akbar
Foo (2018)	Asif Akbar
Purte Chaile	N/A
Bhab Sutra (2019)	Ayub Bachchu

Last words

A Biography of a Street Poet Marzuk is a captivating exploration of the life and work of a truly unique individual. Rasel’s story is one of struggle, creativity, and perseverance in the face of immense adversity. Through his poetry, he gave voice to the marginalized and oppressed, and his impact on the literary and cultural landscape of his home country of Bangladesh cannot be overstated. This biography provides a valuable glimpse into a world that is often overlooked and serves as a testament to the power of art to effect change.