Marzuk Russell

Marzuk Russell (born 15 August 1973) is a Bangladeshi poet, model, and actor. He made his television debut by TV play Ayna Mohol was directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. He got mainstream acclaim after the self-titled role in the film Bachelor in 2004. Since then he acted in many television drama and worked for numerous television commercials. Marzuk also appeared on several music videos, such as Ghuri Tumi Kar Akashe Oro (2012), Smrity Katha (2017) etc.

Early life
Marzuk Russell was born on August 15, 1973, in his mother's village at Gopalganj District, Bangladesh. He grew up in Daulatpur, Khulna. His father worked at a jute mill in Gopalganj. He attended Govt. Krishnamohan Primary School; after elementary school, his father decided to enroll him in a madrasa.

In 1993, he moved to Dhaka.

Acting
In the early 2000s, Marzuk started acting through video-fiction Aynamohol directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. He continues to collaborate with Farooki till date.

Literature
Marzuk started writing poems while studying in the eighth class of Madrasa. His first poem was published in "Janabarta,” a local magazine from Khulna. He then gradually started freelance-writing in different newspapers and magazines. His first published poetry was Shanting Chara Songjog Nishidhwa. He then wrote three poetry respectively, Chander Budir Boyosh Jokhon Sholo (2003), Bainji Bari Road, and Chotto Kothay Tennis Ball. "Alternative" is one of the most popular poetry of his creation.

As lyricist
Guru James: Hauzi, Rakhe Allah Mareke (Marzuk Russel O Sumon), De Dour, Potro Dio (Marzuk Russel O Loknath), Kotha Noy Mukhemukhe (Mesher Mondol, Loknath, Marzuk Russel), Epitaph (Je Din Bondhu) (Marzuk Russel, Mesher Mondol O Loknath), Mirabai (Marzuk Russel O Mesher Mondol), Pakhi Ure Ja (Marzuk Russel O Loknath), Ha-du-du (Mesher Mondol, Loknath O Marzuk Russel), Sharabe Sharab (Marzuk Russel, Loknath O Mesher Mondol), Jaat Jay (Mesher Mondol, Loknath O Marzuk Russel), Sadakalo, Dukkho Urai, Ter Nodi Satsamuddur, Shuru Holo Valobasha, Chawa Pawa, Prem Jamunar Kole,

Aurangzeb Babu: Phul Tokka, Chondro Mollika, Sokhi Tumi Kar, Dhun Hoy Ferar Shomoy, Pakha Gajabe, Porajito Soinik, Tumi Eshechile, Bodhua, Hasle Tumi, Shondhya, Aro Kichu, Manush Chena Day, Valo Thakar Upay Nei

Hasan Masud: Ekti Porir Golpo, Ki Karone, Kon Ke Keno, Phul Bonamali, Beshe Jawar Gan, Porinoti, Ultorothe, She, Ajkal Tomake,

Ayub Bachchu: Bonolota Sen, La-La-Na, Mone Ache Naki Nai, Phisphashphis, Cleopatra, Bishesh Dine Bishesh Tumi, Bhabsutra, Ishaan Koner Bayu, Tomar Chokhe Dekhle Bondhu, Ami To Preme Porini

Asif Akbar: Songe Nio, Sharaboshor Ashar-Srabon, Pagla Ghora, Khun, Nari, Jolkanna, Mil, Iti, Foo, Baundule, Bokbok Togbog, Machh O Boroshi, Sadarghater Pan, Ebarer Chhuti, Jhuki Nile Shuki, Mukhostho Koro, Lamppost, Sobar Bangladesh, Nichutan

Partho Borua: Separation, To-let

Hasan (Ark): Jaye Hariye Jaye

Habib Wahid: Dwidha

Nancy: Dolna, Dwidha,

Arfin Rumi: Dolna, Hijibiji

Pantha Kanai: Golla, Dam, Ekdin, Ahladi, Red Signal, Karo Somoy

Tishma: Dotana Tintana, Chander Meye Josna Ami, Brishti Tomar Paye Pori

Bappa Mazumder: Bangladesher Grishsho

Kumar Bishwajit: Ichchhe Korei Hari

Nasir: Diner Belay Rashta Bondho

Sanbhim: Purte Chaile

Leemon: Ami Kaar?

Niger sumi: Omon Polare

Momtaz: Ami Tomar Director

Discography

 * Ha Do Do performed by James
 * Vashbo Je Jole (Prem Jomunar Kule) performed by James
 * Lolona performed by Ayub Bachchu
 * Tomar Cokhe Dekhle performed by Ayub Bachchu
 * Baundule performed by Asif Akbar (2016)
 * Mil performed by Asif Akbar
 * Myth performed by Asif Akbar
 * Jolkonna performed by Asif Akbar
 * Foo (2018) performed by Asif Akbar
 * Purte Chaile
 * Bhab Sutra (2019) performed by Ayub Bachchu