P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Saidov, Abdurahmon

Tajik actor and director Abdurahmon Saidov was born into a family

of retailers in Bukhara in 1910.

Saidov joined the First Tajik State Theater (later the Lahuti Acad-

emy for Dramatic Arts) in 1930. He was actively involved in the pro-

motion of professional Tajik theater until he went to the front. His talent

and skill are particularly evident in the romantic, heroic, tragic, and co-

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Prominent Tajik Figures of the Twentieth Century

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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medic roles that he created. These roles include, Tabib in Hujum (On-

slaught), by Ian; Ferdinand in Makr va Mahabbat (Cunning and Love),

by F. Schiller; Suhrob in Rustam va Suhrob (Rustam and Suhrab), by A.

Pirmuhammadzoda; and others.

Saidov created many young characters in romantic situations. He

also directed. His directorial debut was with Balvo (Riot), by D.

Furmonov and S. Polimonov.

Later on, Saidov achieved great success with his comedic plays. The

spectacles he created include Maisara (Left Wing), by H. Hakimzoda

and Arusi Panj Suma (The Five-"Sum" Bride), by M. Urdubodi.

Saidov became a Distinguished Tajik Artist in 1939. He died in 1945

in Bukhara.