ATM Shamsuzzaman
| ATM Shamsuzzaman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director, story writer and dramatist |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Children | Six sons |
Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman (known as ATM Shamsuzzaman) is a Bangladeshi film and television actor, director and screen-playwright.[1][2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3]
Early life and career
Shamsuzzaman's introduction to writing began when he was a school student. For the publication of a school magazine, he started penning a short story titled Obohela, inspired by the tale of poet Ferdowsi.
He started his career in film as an assistant director and worked with directors like Khan Ataur Rahman, Kazi Zahir and Subhash Dutta. Then, he used to act as a proxy actor when actors of small roles could not arrive in time at the set. He used to play the roles in their absence.
He began his venture by playing the character of Ramzan in the play Shangshaptak which was aired in 1960.[1]
Controversy
According to a probe report of "Nilima Ibrahim Committee", a six-member committee led by educationist Nilima Ibrahim, Shamsuzzaman was suspended from the television and radio programmes because of his alleged role in favor of Pakistan army during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[4]
Personal life
Shamsuzzaman has six sons. In March 2012, one of his sons, ATM Kholikuzzaman Kushol, killed another son ATM Kamaluzzaman Kabir.[2] Shamsuzzaman testified in court and in 2014, Kushol got the life sentence in prison.[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Film Name |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Nayanmoni |
| 1979 | Surja Dighal Bari |
| 1996 | Unknowingly |
| 1999 | Tomar Jonno Pagol |
| 2002 | Shwashurbari Zindabad |
| 2003 | Jamai Shashur |
| 2004 | Shasti |
| 2005 | Amar Swapno Tumi |
| 2005 | Hajar Bochor Dhore |
| 2005 | Molla Babrir Bou |
| 2009 | Chander Moto Bou |
| 2009 | Mon Boshena Porar Tebile |
| 2009 | Ebadat |
| 2011 | Kusum Kusum Prem |
| 2011 | Guerrilla |
| 2010 | Bishaash |
| 2012 | Chorabali |
| 2012 | Lal Tip |
Awards and nominations
- Ekushey Padak (2015)
| Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | National Film Awards | Best Film Actor | Opekkha | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Madam Fuli | Won |
| 2001 | National Film Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Churiwala | Won [7] |
| 2009 | National Film Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Mon Bosena Porar Table E | Won [8] |
| 2012 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Chorabali | Won[9] |
References
- 1 2 "I am still a film actor: ATM Shamsuzzaman". Priyo News. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- 1 2 "ATM Shamsuzzaman: Tale of A Great Actor of Bangladeshi Media". Bikkhato. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- ↑ "PM hands over Ekushey Padak 2015". Dhaka Tribune. February 19, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "FFs urge govt not to confer Ekushey Padak on ATM Shamsuzzaman". New Age. February 16, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Actor ATM Shamsuzzaman's son gets life sentence for killing sibling". bdnews24.com. August 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Father describes son's murder by brother". bdnews24.com. January 30, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ Kamol, Ershad (20 July 2007). "A thespian on his illustrious career: In conversation with ATM Shamsuzzaman". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ↑ "ATM Shamsuzzaman". Online Dhaka Guide. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ↑ "PM presents National Film Awards". Bangla News 24. 10 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2 March 2015.