Salman Shah (actor)
Salman Shah | |
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সালমান শাহ | |
Born | Shahriar Chowdhury Emon 19 September 1971 Zakiganj, Sylhet, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
Died | 6 September 1996 Dhaka, Bangladesh | (aged 24)
Cause of death | Suicide[1] |
Burial place | Shah Jalal Dargah Cemetery |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | Adamjee Cantonment College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, playback singer |
Years active | 1986–1996 |
Notable work | |
Spouse |
Samira Huq (m. 1992) |
Signature | |
Shahriar Chowdhury Emon (19 September 1971 – 6 September 1996)[2] known by his stage name Salman Shah was a Bangladeshi film and television actor.[3][4][5] He started his career with the first episode of the television serial Pathor Shomoy. He got breakthrough for his role in the film Keyamat Theke Keyamat.[6] His death in 1996 was ruled as a suicide, a claim that is disputed by his family.[7][8]
Early life and career
Shah was born as Shahriar Chowdhury Emon on 19 September 1971 in Zakiganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh to Nilufar Zaman Chowdhury and Kamaruddin Chowdhury.[9] He had a younger brother Chowdhury Mohammad Shahran Evan.[10]
In 1993, Shah got his break-through in the film Keyamot Theke Keyamot, directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan.[11][12] The film was a remake of an Indian film named Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, released in 1988.[13] He started his acting career in a television drama. He acted in a total of 27 films.[9] His film career was associated first with actress Moushumi and then Shabnur. He acted with Moushumi in feature films Denmohor and Antore Antore.[14]
Death
Salman Shah died 6 September 1996.[16] He was found hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom at Eskaton, Dhaka.[17] Police had filed a case of suicide, but the family objected to it and lodged a murder case.[7] Business tycoon Aziz Mohammad Bhai was alleged to be involved in the murder.[8] One Rezvi Ahmed was arrested from the house of Shah's mother, who reportedly named Bhai and Shah's wife Samira of ordering the hit.[18] Rezvi later disowned his confession.[8] On 24 February 2020, Police Bureau of Investigation completed their investigation and reported that Salman Shah killed himself due to family dispute over his affair with one of the most popular silver screen actresses at the time, actress Shabnur.[19]
Shah is buried in Shah Jalal Dargah Cemetery in Sylhet.[20]
Legacy
Shah is often regarded as the most popular actor of his generation. On his birth anniversary the Salman Shah Smriti Parishad (Salman Shah Memorial Council) organizes a festival every year.[21][22]
Filmography
Films
Television
Year | Shows | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Akash Chowa | Unknown | First Time front of camera |
1988 | Shoikote Sharosh | Rabbi | |
1990 | Pathor Shomoy | Unknown | |
1994 | Itikotha | Yusuf | |
Doyel | Unknown | ||
1995 | Sob Pakhi Ghore Fere | Unknown | |
Noyon | Sultan/Raj | ||
1996 | Shopner Prithibi | Shuvo |
References
- ^ "Probe report on Salman Shah's death submitted to court". Business Standard. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Salman Shah's 45th birth anniversary today". The Daily Star. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Salman Shah's 16 death anniversary". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ "Dhaliwood still misses Salman Shah". The New Age. South Africa. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ Masud Rana Nakib (6 June 2011). "Salman Shah Forever etched in memory". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ "IN LOVING MEMORY". The Daily Star. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ a b Biswas, Prakash (12 July 2016). "Police Bureau of Investigation to open fresh enquiry into movie star Salman Shah's death". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Actor Salman Shah's death case revived". The Daily Observer. Dhaka. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Salman Shah festival at BFDC". The Daily Star. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Samira Haq sues Salman Shah's family for BDT 10 crore". The Daily Star. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Salman Shah". The Daily Star. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Salman Shah's 13th death anniversary". The Daily Star. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "In remembrance". The Daily Star. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Memories of the star Salman Shah's death anniversary". The Daily Star. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "The Graveyard of Salman Shah". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Salman Shah Forever etched in memory". The Daily Star. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Remembering Salman Shah". The Independent. Dhaka. 6 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Aziz Mohammad Bhai surprised". The Daily Star. 26 July 1997. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ "PBI concludes actor Salman Shah killed himself". 24 February 2020.
- ^ Rahman, Hifzur (31 October 2003). "The Graveyard of Salman Shah". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "Salman Shah Festival to take place in September". The Daily Star. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Salman Shah's birth anniversary celebrated". The Daily Star. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
External links
- Salman Shah at IMDb