TBT Report
24th death anniversary of popular film star Salman Shah was observed on sunday, who quickly became the heartthrob since his debut in ‘Keyamot Theke Keyamot’ in 1993. His unexpected death in 1996, not only affected his family, but also broke the hearts of millions of his fans. ‘Salman Shah was a member of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association. Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association organised a programme which include recitation from the holy Quran and dua mahfil marking his death anniversary on Sunday. The association also distribute sweets among the poor people after asr prayers.
‘ Zayed Khan, general secretary Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association, told the media. Salman Shah made his debut in the film ‘Keyamat Theke Keyamat’ with Moushumi at the age of 22. Sohanur Rahman Sohan directorial was a huge hit at that time. Then, the duo was seen in only three movies – ‘Ontore Ontore’ ‘Sneho’and ‘Den Mohor’.
Later, Salman acted in several films with Shabnur including ‘Tumi Amar’ (1994), ‘Shopner Thikana’ (1995), ‘Tomake Chai’ (1996), ‘Shopner Prithibi’ (1996), ‘Jibon Shongshar’ (1996) and ‘Anondo Asru’ (1997). The duo made one of the most popular pairs in the history of the Bangladeshi film industry. They starred in a total of 14 films.
Salman Shah also paired up with Shabnaz, Shahnaz, Lima, Shilpi, Sonia, Brishti, Shama and others. Salman Shah, who dominated the silver screen in the 90s, was born on 19 September 1971 in Sylhet as Shahriar Chowdhury Emon. He started his career with the television serial ‘Pathor Shomoy’. He got breakthrough by the film ‘Keyamat Theke Keyamat’.
He acted in a total of 27 films. His popular films are ‘Keyamat Thekey Keyamat’, ‘Antorey Antorey’, ‘Bikkhov’, ‘Bichar Hobe’, ‘Den Morhor’ ‘Ei Ghor Ei Sangsar’, ‘Jibon Sangsar’, ‘Chawa Theke Pawa’, ‘Anondo Osru’, ‘Mayer Odhikar’, and ‘Shotter Mrittu Nei’.
Apart from films, he also worked in a handful of TV plays with great success. Salman acted dramas are ‘Deoal’, ‘Shob Pakhi Ghore Fire’, ‘Shaikote Sharosh’, ‘Pathor Shomoi’ ‘Iti Kotha’, ‘Noyon’ and ‘Swapner Prithibi’.
The iconic actor died on 6 September in 1996. He was found hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom at Eskaton, Dhaka. Police had filed a case of suicide, but the family objected to it and lodged a murder case.
