Wasimul Bari Rajib

{{Short description|Bangladeshi actor (1952-2004)}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Wasimul Bari Rajib

| image = Wasimul Bari Rajib portrait.jpg

| native_name = ওয়াসিমুল বারী রাজীব

| native_name_lang = bn

| birth_date = {{birth date|1952|1|1|df=y}}

| nationality = Bangladeshi

| years_active = 1979-2004

| occupation = Actor, producer

| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|11|14|1952|1|1|df=y}}

| death_place = Dhaka, Bangladesh

| awards = Bangladesh National Film Awards

| party = Bangladesh Nationalist Party

}}

Wasimul Bari Rajib (known as Rajib; 1 January 1952 – 14 November 2004) was a Bangladeshi actor. He served as the managing director of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC).{{cite web |url=http://bangla.bdnews.com/news/10308 |language=bn |script-title=bn:ঘন ঘন এমডি বদল এফডিসি'র উন্নয়নের পথে বড় চ্যালেঞ্জ |work=bdnews.com |accessdate=2015-10-04}} He acted in more than 400 films.{{cite news |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/11/18/d411181403113.htm |title=Rajib passes away |work=The Daily Star |accessdate=2015-10-04}} He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor four times for his roles in Heeramati (1988), Danga (1991), Bidroho Charidike (2000) and Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003).{{cite web |url=http://www.fdc.gov.bd/site/page/f3bb17fe-d9ad-4b61-bd8a-5824262691ad/১৯৭৫-২০১২ |script-title=bn:জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) |language=bn |trans-title=List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012) |accessdate=25 March 2019 |publisher=Bangladesh Film Development Corporation |work=Government of Bangladesh}}{{Cite news |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/11/24/d411241402105.htm |title=National film awards for 2002 and 2003 declared |work=The Daily Star |date=2004-11-24 |access-date=2019-03-26}}

Starting his film career with the movie Rakhe Allah Mare Ke, he quickly became one of the top villains of the film industry in 1980's. Back to back performance as the main villain in films such as Saheb, Jarka, Sakkhor, Prashchitto, Adorshoban, Strir Paona, Ghor Amar Ghor, Jadu Mahal, Omar Akbar, Benam Badhshah, Rajar Meye Bedni, Adil, Aaoyaz, hathkora, Dayi ke, Danga, Goriber Bou, Sandhan, Oshadaron, shopno, Siddhanto, Bondhon, Prem Lorai, Gorjon, Oshanto Shongshar, Khomotaban, Kung Fu Konna, Chor Dakat Police, Makrosha, Jibon Dhara, Sajano Bagan, Dinkal, Harano Sur, Doya Maya, Nonod Vabi, Bhat Dey, Akorshon, Bishorjon, Dukkho Nei, Beporoa, Jogajog, Adesh, Karate Master, Moha Shotru, Orjon, Dayitto, Rokter Bodla, Bishash Obishash, Salma, Sohrab Rustom, Bidrohi Konna, & Golapi Ekhon Dhakai have given him immense popularity and stardom. {{cite web |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/born-play-villain-remembering-the-legacy-rajib-3168891|language=en |title=en:Born to play villain: Remembering the legacy of Rajib |work=The Daily Star |date=2022-11-14 |accessdate=2025-06-06}}

After a decade of his career he continued to portray negative characters in the 1990's with his portrayals in films such Grihobodhu, Hotta, Ajker Humgama, Mirjafor, Chakor, Ainer Haat, Trash, Shesh Khela, Sneher Protidan, Golamir Jinjir, Bojropot, Bikkhov, Moha Milon, Deshedrohi, Khuner Bodla, Luttoraj, Matribhumi, Gunda Police, Attotag, Durdanto Dapot , Vangchur, Lajja, Prem O Protishodh, Baghini Konna, Beimaner Shasti, Kotha Dao, Ma Jokhon Bicharok , Munafek, Kaalpurush, Mukti Chai, & Miss Diana.

However with the success of Keyamat Theke Keyamat, he began to solidify his career and his success as a supporting character started eventually moving away from his original negative characters. Some of the movies that have built his popularity and success as a supporting character include national award winning Bidrohi Charidike, as well as Ontore Ontore, Ziddi, Shesh Rokkha, Prem Piyashi, Bhuker Bhitore Agun, Denmohor, Ashami Greftar, Love, Zid, Shesh Thikana, Shopner Purush, Praner Cheye Priyo , Oporajito Nayok, Meyer Odhikar, Deshdantor, Bhalobashi Tomake, Ananta Bhalobasha, & Vondo .

As a politician, Rajib served as the president of JASAS, the cultural wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.{{Cite news |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/11/10/d41110100377.htm |title=President visits ailing Rajib |work=The Daily Star |date=2004-11-10 |access-date=2019-03-25}}