SM Solaiman
Sheikh Mohammad Solaiman | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1953 |
| Died | September 22, 2001 (aged 47) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Sheikh Mohammad Solaiman[1] (known as SM Solaiman; September 29, 1953 – September 23, 2001) was a Bangladeshi playwright, director, actor, music composer and singer.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2014 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3]
Career[edit]
Solaiman was the founder of theatre groups like Padatik, Dhaka Padatik and Theatre Art Unit.[4] He was elected twice as the general secretary of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.[4] He created plays like Ingit, Ei Deshe Ei Beshe, Inspector General, Court Martial and Golapjan.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Solaiman was married to Rokeya Rafiq Baby.[2] She served as the chief of theater troupe Theatre Art Unit.[4]
Legacy[edit]
Theatrewala, a monthly magazine on theatre, organizes an annual festival Rangamaton Solaiman Mela to celebrate Solaiman's works.[2] A documentary on Solaiman's life titled Khyapa was jointly directed by Manirul Ahsan and Abu Sufian.[2] Solaiman's troupe Theatre Art Unit has been awarding young theatre activists with scholarships since 2005.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "S.M. Solaiman memorial programme on Sept 22-23". The Daily Star. September 21, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Ershad Kamol (September 30, 2007). "A tribute to the theatre personality". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ "15 get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. February 20, 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Ershad Komol (September 25, 2005). "SM Solaiman remembered". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ Jamil Mahmud (October 10, 2010). "Two young activists receive SM Solaiman scholarship". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.