ATM Shamsuzzaman
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| Occupation | Actor, producer, director, story writer and dramatist |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Children | 6 Sons |
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Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman (known as ATM Shamsuzzaman) is a Bangladeshi film and television actor, director and screen-playwright.[2][3]
Early life
Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, abbreviated ATM Shamsuzzaman. 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.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film Name |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Nayanmoni |
| 1980 | Surja Dighal Bari |
| 1996 | Unknowingly |
| 1999 | Tomar Jonno Pagol |
| 2002 | Shwashurbari Zindabad |
| 2003 | Jamai Shashur |
| 2004 | Shasti |
| 2005 | Amar Swapno Tumi |
| 2005 | Haajar Bachhar Dhorey |
| 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
| 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 [4] |
| 2009 | National Film Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Mon Bosena Porar Table E | Won [5] |
| 2012 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Chorabali | Won[6] |
Personal life
Shamsuzzaman has 6 sons. On 13 March 2012 one of his sons, ATM Kholikuzzaman Kushol, killed another son ATM Kamaluzzaman Kabir.[3] And ATM Kholiuzzaman Kushol is in prison.
References
- ↑ "15 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Observer (Dhaka). 8 February 2015.
- 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.
- ↑ 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.
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