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Masud Rana Best Books Pdf Masud rana best books pdf Continue Masud Rana Cover of a typical Masud Rana book entitled Treasure HunterAuthorQazi Anwar HussainCover artist Hashem Khan Shahadat Chowdhury Asaduzzaman Ismail Arman Victor Nill Alim Aziz Hasan Khurshid Rumi Ranobir Ahmed Biplob Sharafat Khan CountryBangladeshLanguageBengali SSeriesMas RanaSubjectThriller GenreEspionage/Mystery/AdventurePublisherSheba ProkashoniPublication date1966 – CurrentMedia typePrint (paperback) Masud Rana is a fictional character created in 1966 by author Qazi Anwar Hussain, who featured him in 460+ novels. Hussain created the adult spy thriller series Masud Rana, first modelled after James Bond, but expanded widely. So far, 463 books have been published in this series that has gained a lot of popularity in Bangladesh. Books are written from the 1960s and continue to today, and are published almost every three months by Sheba Prokashoni, one of the most popular publishers in Bangladesh. Although Qazi Anwar Hussain started the series, he no longer writes it. A group of ghostwriters are hired to produce all the new Masud Rana novels. The Masud Rana books describe the adventures of the eponymous hero Masud Rana, an international espionage agent of Bangladeshi origin, who is similar to James Bond in his expertise with guns and love for women. Although the soul writer of the series is Qazi Anwar Hussain, it is known that Hussain liberally extracts segments of plots from popular Western spy thrillers in modern times. Nevertheless, the series became a boon for young people in postwar Bangladesh, who had few entertainment options in an era before dating cable TV, websites and smartphones. The books caused concern among some middle-class parents because of their occasional racist content, and reading Masud Rana was an activity that was often frowned upon. The series eventually went to well over four hundred individual titles. Masud Rana has also been adapted for a Bengali film and a TV drama. In July 2018, Jaaz Multimedia's largest production house received permission from author Qazi Anwar Hussain to make three films based on the first three novels in the series. The production house hopes to release the films within the next five years. [2] Creation and inspiration The character was created in 1966 by the Bangladeshi writer Qazi Anwar Hussain in an attempt to write an adult spy thriller for Bangladeshi readers. According to the preface to Dhongsho-Pahar (first book of the series), Hussain was inspired and encouraged by his close friend Mahbub Amin. Qazi Anwar Hussain took the name of his character from the first name of Hussain's friend, the copywriter Masud Karim, and Rana Pratap Singh of the Rajput clan that ruled Mewar, a state in northwestern India from 1540 to 1597. Hussain admitted in a 1994 interview that he was heavily influenced by the Ian Fleming character James Bond. [3] Qazi Anwar Creator and author of Masud Rana Series Masud Rana in other media A full film about Rana was made in 1974 entitled Masud Rana. Masud Parvez, who is known by the stage name Sohel Rana directed and starred in it. The film is based on the story Bishmaron (which in turn is based on Strictly for Cash.. by James Hadley Chase.) It's the 11th day of 2016. Three films based on the first three novels from the series are on the cards. In July 2018, production house Jaaz Multimedia announced that it will make the films based on Dhwangsha Pahar, Bharatnatyam and Swarna Mrigya. We recently got permission to make movies on the much-read Masud Rana series from Qazi Anwar Hussain. they stated. [4] These three films will be made and released over the next five years. The first package drama in Bangladesh's history, Prachir Periye (Beyond the Wall) aired in 1994 and is based on Pishach Dweep (The Island of Evil) with the screenplay by Atiqul Haque Chowdhury and stars Bipasha Hayat. In 2020, Jaaz Multimedia is about to release a Bengali film Masud Rana Dhongsho Pahar. The film is directed by Asif Akbar based on the novel Dhangsa Pahar. [6] [7] Profile and background Masud RanaCreated byQazi Anwar HussainFull nameMasud Chowdhury RanaAliasesMasud Kaysar, Morris Renner, Imrul Hasan, Al- ShahriarGenderMaleOccupationIntelligence Officer, Military Officer, Espionage Operative, Adventurer, Archaeologist, EngineerFamilyJustice Imtiaz Chowdhury (Father)Jahanara Imtiaz Chowdhury (Mother)RelativesIsmat Ara (Aunt) Erfan Chowdhury (Uncle)NationalityBanshibirgladeth Date & Place9 April 1936 Dhaka, BangladeshHeight5 foot 11.5 inchHair /EyesBlack/Deep BlackArmy rankMajorFavourite WeaponWalther PPK, Stiletto KnifeBest FriendBrigadier Sohel AhmedAndre AssociatesShohana Chowdhury, Bobby Moorland, Vincent Gogol, Guilty Mia, Salil Sen, Zahed Iqbal, Rupa, Rayhan Rashid, Larry King, Vitella RemarickExpertiseHigh Reflex, Analytics, Judo-Karate, Emergency/Crisis Management, Explosive Search and Control, Firearm Retention Tactics, Unarmed Tactical Combat, Sniping, Combat Shooting, Sharpshooting, During Water Battle, Tactical Motor Driving, Knife Combat, Hostage-Taking, Archaeology and many others to mention. Frequent villainsKabir Chawdhury, U Sen, Rudolph Gunther, Jack Lemmon, Chawdhury Khayrul Kabir (son of Kabir Chawdhury), Gustaf Tatavosky Masud Rana, former major in the Bangladesh Army, currently commander stationed for HUMINT at BCI (Bangladesh Counter Intelligence) HQ, Dhaka. He works under the direct command of Major General (retired) Rahat Khan of the fictional Bangladesh Counter Intelligence (BCI). According to the series, Rana is also the founder and director of an international investigative firm Rana Agency, which is a cover for BCI in the form of a private investigative agency. Rana is also chairman of Saul Shipping Corporation, he took the position after rebecca saul's death. Masud Rana was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Justice Minister Imtiaz Chowdhury and Jahanara Imtiaz Chowdhury. Rana was orphaned at the age of 13 when his parents were killed in a car accident near Chittagong, Bangladesh. After his parents' death, Rana went to live with his aunt, Ismat Ara, in Fort William, Highland. Later, he attends Eton College in his college days. According to the early pakistani novels, Rana joined the Pakistan Army and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He began his army career in infantry (regiment unknown) and went on to become a commando and joined military intelligence, reaching the rank of Major at a young age. He was recruited by Rahat Khan to pci (later BCI). Major Rana participated in the War of Liberation in Bangladesh, fighting on the front line with the guerrillas, and concealing his real identity and rank. After independence, Rana and Sohel built BCI from the ashes, with Sohel in the light and Rana left in shadows. Psychological evaluation Masud Rana is a unique individual. He seems to be of healthy mind and strong principles and spirit. Rana does not fear death. Rana has a remarkable willingness to take near heavy risk. Rana is lonely. He does not comfort himself by surrounding himself with others. His athletic pursuits tend to be lonely: running, skiing, hiking, swimming, diving, and most notable, climbing. Rana likes to push himself to the limit, both mentally and physically. He is prone to boredom and mild depression when he is not challenged. Rana likes to drink and play, although the former seems to be a way for him to test his personal limits at times instead of a load. Rana has been known to play more than he can afford to lose, although he always gambles with a plan and a clear understanding of the odds. Rana has strong interpersonal skills. He can act comfortably in many situations, but does not seek out companionship except, in particular, for sexual recreation. Rana's lone wolf personality-type tends to attract others. Rana is goal-oriented, but he often seeks these goals in an indirect and secretive way. Rana seems to have an emotional and mental need for several layers of reality. He thrives when he does not reveal himself, carefully organizing aspects of his personality he reveals to others. Thus, Rana is excellent as burying information he does not want to reveal. Rana seeks structure in his life. He is a man of pattern and habit. He's got strong flavors. Although Rana thrives on structural purchases, he finds subtle ways to rebel against it. Rana uses humor as a shield and weapon. He's a good guy, he's going to make a statement. reveals uncertainty uncertainty other or mock death, danger and risk. Most importantly, Rana is deeply loyal to institutions. His concept of his nationality is a big part of his identity. While the world is far from black and white to Masud Rana, he tends to see it in stark form of chaos and order, tradition and change. Rana has chosen to identify himself with order and tradition. Major Rana is an excellent candidate for sensational and high-risk intelligence, espionage, counterintelligence and covert operations missions. Hobbies Masud Rana excels in solitary sports. He is an avid climber, diver, swimmer and an excellent runner. Major Rana does not drive cars, but he likes to drive very expensive cars very fast. Major Rana has gambled at many casinos, but never to spoil. He drinks, but not too much. Intelligence training Major Rana achieved specialized briefings and BCI Covert Operations training. He showed outstanding physical endurance, Logic & Psychological Ops exercises. Special forces training Major Rana noted with mastery in underwater and aquatic warfare training. Major Rana is a commander in jungle, desert, arctic, mountain and urban warfare. He went further and received certifications for the operation of various types of rotating and fixed wing aircraft, including fighter jets, hovercraft, naval attack vessels, armored vehicles and other crafts. He is also trained in special reconnaissance, sniping, elusive driving, freely falling, hostage rescue and negotiation, human-intelligence gathering and a variety of other military skills. He proved adept at training other candidates, initiating sports competitions and promoting a creative environment.
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