{"id":36745,"date":"2026-09-06T12:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=36745"},"modified":"2026-09-06T12:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:01:51","slug":"bfdc-to-host-three-day-film-festival-honouring-salman-shah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=36745","title":{"rendered":"BFDC to host three-day film festival honouring Salman Shah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TBT REPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) is organising a three-day public film screening to mark the death anniversary of popular Dhallywood actor Salman Shah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Titled \u201cSalman Shah Shorone\u201d, the festival will begin today (Sunday) and continue until September 8 at the BFDC VIP Projection Hall. Films will be screened at 4pm each day, with admission free for audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 6 marks the 30<sup>th<\/sup> death anniversary of Salman Shah, who died on September 6, 1996. According to the organisers, three films from the late actor\u2019s career will be screened during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the opening day, audiences will be able to watch M A Khaleq\u2019s \u201cShopner Thikana\u201d, released in 1995. The film also stars Shabnur, Sonia, Rajib, Abul Hayat and Dolly Zahur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Monday, the festival will screen Sohanur Rahman Sohan\u2019s \u201cKeyamot Theke Keyamot\u201d, the 1993 film that marked Salman Shah and Moushumi\u2019s debut as an on-screen pair in Dhallywood. Rajib, Abul Hayat and Ahmed Sharif also starred in the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final screening, on Tuesday, will be Matin Rahman\u2019s \u201cTomake Chai\u201d, released in 1996. Shabnur starred opposite Salman Shah, with Khalil and Amal Bose appearing in other roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salman Shah had a four-year career in films, during which he acted in 27 films. His performances, fashion and the mystery surrounding his death have continued to keep him in public discussion across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born on September 19, 1971, at his maternal grandparents\u2019 home in Dariapara, Sylhet, Salman Shah studied music at Chhayanaut during his childhood and also sang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He began his career in the entertainment industry as a model for television commercials. In 1993, he made his film debut with \u201cKeyamot Theke Keyamot\u201d, directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan and starring Moushumi opposite him. The film established the Salman-Moushumi pairing and marked the arrival of a new star in Dhallywood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shabnur, however, was his co-star in 13 of his 27 films. Their collaborations included \u201cTumi Amar\u201d, \u201cOntore Ontore\u201d, \u201cSujon Sokhi\u201d, \u201cBikkhov\u201d, \u201cSneho\u201d, \u201cPrem Juddho\u201d, \u201cKonnadan\u201d, \u201cDenmohor\u201d, \u201cShopner Thikana\u201d, \u201cAnjuman\u201d, \u201cMohamilon\u201d, \u201cAsha Bhalobasha\u201d and \u201cBichar Hobe\u201d, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other notable films from Salman Shah\u2019s filmography include \u201cEi Ghor Ei Songsar\u201d, \u201cPriyojon\u201d, \u201cTomake Chai\u201d, \u201cShopner Prithibi\u201d, \u201cSotter Mrittu Nei\u201d, \u201cJibon Songsar\u201d, \u201cMayer Odhikar\u201d, \u201cChawa Theke Pawa\u201d, \u201cPrem Piyasi\u201d, \u201cShopner Nayok\u201d, \u201cShudhu Tumi\u201d, \u201cAnondo Osru\u201d and \u201cBuker Bhitor Agun\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salman Shah was married to Samira Haque before entering the film industry. 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