Minu Haque

Minu Haque
Nationality Bangladeshi
Education MA (psychology)
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Spouse(s) Shahudul Haque
Parents
  • Meter Billah (father)
  • Mina Billah (mother)
Relatives Shimul Yousuf (sister)

Minu Haque (née Billah) is a Bangladeshi dancer and choreographer.[1][2] She specializes in Odissi dance.[3]

Early life and career

Haque was born to her parents Meter Billah and Mina Billah.[4] Haque started dancing at the age of 5.[5][6] She was a trained by Dulal Talukder. Later she joined Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA) in 1967.[5] She completed her matriculation in 1968 from Motijheel Girl's High School.[4]

During the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, Haque served as a nurse in Bishramganj, Agartala (Field Sector 2), India.[7][8] In 1977, she completed her master's in Psychology at the University of Dhaka. She is associated with the Bangladesh Dance Artist Association. She founded an Odissi dance school called Pallavi Dance Center in 1997.[3][5]

She is serving as the President of the Bangladesh Nrittya Shilpi Shongstha.[7]

Personal life

Haque is married to Shahudul Haque.[5] Together they have two sons.[9] Actress Shimul Yousuf is Haque's sister.[4] Her another sister, Sarah Mahmud, was married to music composer Altaf Mahmud.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Afrose Jahan Chaity (April 8, 2014). "Minu Haque: Bismoye Jage Pran features five major elements of nature". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ "To those whom we owe our flag …". The Daily Star. December 16, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Exchanging notes with Minu Haque : Odissi gets a new lease of life with Nrittyadhara". The Daily Star. July 7, 2004. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Tamanna Khan (April 29, 2011). "A Reticent Freedom Fighter". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Rayan Quddus (October 4, 2014). "MINU HAQUE". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Minu Haque: The golden days of childhood". The Daily Star. November 27, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Nashid Kamal (April 2, 2016). "Minu Haque- Patriotism Personified". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Minu Haque's memorable Tripura visit". The Daily Star. June 6, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  9. ↑ Kazi Anisa Moquit (September 9, 2013). "The Odyssey of Minu Haque". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.


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