The Voice for the Voiceless | Passionate Filmmaker | Promoter of Positivity

On June 22, 2012, Noman Robin's debut film "Common Gender-The Film" highlighted the urgent issue of hijra (transgender or queer) rights so compellingly that it moved civil society to action. The emotional impact of the film led to public pressure on lawmakers, resulting in the recognition of hijras as a separate gender by the Bangladeshi Government on November 11, 2013. This landmark decision, made in a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, occurred within a year of the film's release. From that moment, Robin's family, friends, colleagues, and the media industry in Bangladesh and abroad began calling him the voice for the voiceless. He transitioned from being a glamorous filmmaker to a sensitive, humanitarian-oriented storyteller. Robin's work has since expanded to cover a range of pressing social issues. He has created content addressing adult autism, the plight of Rohingya refugees, and the introduction of biodegradable polybags made from jute, known as Shonali Bags. Additionally, he has produced impactful content to empower women in rural Bangladesh, combat child marriage, and highlight the struggles of fishermen in coastal areas. His efforts also extend to creating investment films to assist shrimp farmers in southern Bangladesh in coping with climate change and producing musical films to raise awareness about plastic pollution in urban areas. Beyond audio-visual projects, he served as the chief advisor for Miss Earth Bangladesh in 2020 and 2021, using the beauty pageant platform to promote awareness of the 5R of plastic pollution: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. It garnered significant attention. Currently, Robin is working on a profile documentary film titled "MIGHTY EIGHTY" about Bob Hopkins from Dallas, Texas. Hopkins is a promoter of positivity and the creator of Philanthropy Magazine, PHILANTHROPY MISUNDERSTOOD and PHILANTHROPY UNDERSTOOD to promote philanthropist across USA and beyond. Robin believes that Bob's new definition of philanthropy should be shared with the youth at various film festivals and educational institutions. His concept, "be a giver, nature will give much in return," has been embraced by thousands of young people and children. What makes Robin a giver? In 2008, at the height of his TV career, he witnessed a hijra being beaten outside a supermarket while onlookers laughed, shaken by the incident, he decided to create impactful audio-visual content. At that time, no fiction had been made about transgender individuals in Bangladesh, so Robin formed a team with a humanitarian mindset and created a groundbreaking film. The positive audience feedback filled him with love and reinforced his commitment to social welfare. Robin's partner, Naila Momotaz Bari, also focuses on societal betterment, particularly women's positivity. Together, they aim to raise their children, Nidhira Noman and Nazah Noman, as ambassadors of humanity, dedicated to helping those in need.

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