Shahiduzzaman Selim

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Shahiduzzaman Selim
শহীদুজ্জামান সেলিম
Shahiduzzaman Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2025 (cropped).jpg
Born (1961-01-05) January 5, 1961 (age 64)
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater Jahangirnagar University
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, television presenter, businessman
Years active1995-present
Spouse
Rosey Siddique
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(m. 1993)​
Children2
Awards Bangladesh National Film Awards
Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Shahiduzzaman Selim (born January 5) [1] is a Bangladeshi theatre, television and film actor. Known as one of the finest actors in Bangladesh , he won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his performance in the film Chorabali (2012). [2] He is currently the president of Actors' Equity Bangladesh. [3] [4]

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Early life

Selim studied in Tangail Bindubashini Government High School up to class two. Then he came to Dhaka and passed SSC examination from Motijheel Ideal School. [5] He was then admitted into the department of economics of Jahangirnagar University. He joined Dhaka Theatre in 1983 while he was a university student. [6]

Career

In 1989, Selim started his acting career in television through his role in the drama Jonaki Jwoley. He made four digital films titled Mixed Culture, Ekjon Ajmal Hossain, Abinashi Shabdorashi and Chicago Hridoy in 2008, jointly produced by Chicago Bioscope (US) and Dream Factory (Bangladesh) and shooting of these film were in the United States. Ekjon Ajmal Hossain participated in the Independent Film Festival in the US. [7] He directed DB, a detective TV drama serial in 2012, [8] and Ek Jhak Mrito Jonaki in 2015. [9] Selim has also made two tele-dramas titled Somoy Osomoy and Fera Ar Na Ferar Majhe. [10] He attended North American Film Festivals where his acted film Bapjaner Bio-scope were shown. Selim is also the caller of "Jahangirnagar University Media Society" (JUMS). [11] In late 2020, he collaborated with Shakib Khan for the first time in Anonno Mamun's legal drama Nabab LLB , where he played as a corrupt advocate fought for antagonist. In the beginning of 2023, he performed as a Home Minister in the Topu Khan's political drama Leader: Amie Bangladesh , which was a commercial hit at box office and become one of highest grossing film of the year. [12] [13] In the middle of that year, he also performed as an antagonist in Himel Ashraf's tragic romance Priyotoma .

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilm/DramaResult
2010 Meril Prothom Alo Awards Critics Choice Best TV ActorKantaWon
2025BIFA AwardsBreakthrough Performance Actor Daagi Won [14]

Television appearances

Acted dramas

YearTitlePlaywright & DirectorAired onNote & Source
1989Jonaki Jwole [6]
Mamuli Bepar M Hamid BTV TV play, first drama of Selim-Suborna pair
Gronthikgon KoheTV serial
Bhalobashi Koto – Bhalobashi Na To
Jor
Rong Mohol
Gayer Manush
Juarir Bou
Ononto Prodip
2010Lilaboti Humayun Ahmed
Arun Chowdhury		 ATN Bangla TV serial, based on Humayun Ahmed's novel of same title
Jhamela NonstopMaruf Rahman
Shahiduzzaman Selim		TV play, aired on Eid [15]
2011Ebar Dhora Dao Abdullah al Mamun
Tarique Muhammad Hasan		 NTV single episode TV play [16]
Dushshaha Dharminitelefilm
Relax Bosssingle-episode TV play
Chorer Bousingle-episode TV play [17]
2012Priyo Imdadul Haque Milon
Chayanika Chowdhury 		NTV TV serial [18]
Keramoti
Dokshinayoner DinSajjad Sumon NTV TV serial, based on the novel trilogy of Shawkat Ali's "Dokshinayoner Din", "Kulai Kalshrot" & "Purboratri Purbodin" [19]
Pother Dabibased on the novel of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay [20]
Batase Muktir Ghran Alvi Ahmed Channel 24 TV play, aired on Eid
FreedomAlvi Ahmed Maasranga Television TV play, aired on Eid
Sab Badha PeriyeRashed RahaTV play, aired on Eid
Chor Elo Mor GhoreyLitu Sakhawat
Shahiduzzaman Selim		 Desh TV TV play, aired on Eid [21]
2014Neyamot O Tar BibigonRupantor
Aniruddho Rassel		 SA TV six-episode TV serial, juggles with four wives [22]
Aji Bijon GhoreShahid Raman
Rahmatullah Tuhin 		TV play [23]
Ami Mayer Kachhe Jabo
OnubhobeMonsur Rahman Chanchal
Shahiduzzaman Selim		 Channel i TV play, aired on October 24, 2014
2015Monkey BiznessRahat Rahman NTV TV play
BakharkhaniTuhin Rasel
Tanim Parvez		Desh TVa weeklong mini TV Series, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr
Neyamoter KeyamotRupantor
Aniruddho Rassel		SA TVsix-episode TV serial, aired on Eid-ul-Fitr [24]
Pattayar Pathe NeyamatRupantor
Aniruddho Rassel		SA TVsix-episode TV serial; sequel of Neyamat Ali, aired on Eid-ul-Adha
Mongol ChhayaChannel isingle-episode TV play; aired on Eid-ul-Adha
Megher Chhaya Channel 9 single-episode teleplay; aired on Eid-ul-Adha
Bhalobashi Tai GTV single-episode teleplay; aired on Eid-ul-Adha [25]
Ekdin Chhuti HobeFaruq Ahmed
Himel Ashraf		 NTV TV serial [26]
Jiboner Oli GoliFazlur RahmanATN BanglaTV serial, aired every Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday [27] [28]
Ekjon MayabotiArun Chowdhury & Mazharul IslamChannel iTV serial, adoption of Humayun Ahmed's novel of same title [29]
2019Family Crisis Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz NTV TV series
2020StupidsMabrur Rashid BannahTV series
2021Ma Baba Bhai BonHasan Rezaul NTV TV series
2022Family Crisis Reloaded

Directed TV dramas

YearTitlePlaywrightAired onNote & Source
2010CornettDesh TVTV serial
Easy Marriage Media LimitedATN Bangla
Jojon Jojon DureyATN Bangla
Jhamela NonstopMaruf RahmanTV play, aired on Eid [15]
2011Sporsher BaireTV serial
RongchhutTV serial
SamanthaMaasranga TelevisionTV serial [17]
2012DBATN Bangladetective TV drama [8]
Chor Elo Mor GhoreyLitu SakhawatDesh TVTV play, aired on Eid [21]
2013Keu Keu Mrito Jonaki [30]
2014OnubhobeMonsur Rahman ChanchalChannel iTV play, aired on October 24, 2014
2015Ek Jhak Mrito Jonaki [9]
Somoy O Osomoyntvtelefilm; aired on fifth day of Eid-ul-Adha
Fera Ar Na Ferar MajhePantha ShahriarATN Banglatelefilm; aired on sixth day of Eid-ul-Adha [10]

TV programs

Directed theatre dramas

Web series

YearTitleOTTCharacterCo-ArtistDirectorNotes
2017 Feluda Golokdam Rahasya Bioscope Parambrata Chatterjee, Rawnak Hasan, Ahsan Habib Nasim, Riddhi Sen
2018Indubala Popy, ABM Sumon, Achol, Tariq Anam Khan Anonno Mamun
2019Beauty and the BulletBioscope Afran Nisho, Tahsan, Emon, Momo, Mim, Mim Mantasha, Tariq Anam Khan, Suborna Mustafa, Shahed Ali Animesh Aich Bioscope Original Web Series
2020KuashaABM Sumon, Tisha Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz
August 14 BingeRafiqul Islam Tasnuva Tisha, Monira Mithu, Shatabdi Wadud, Sayed Zaman Shawon, Abu Hurayra Tanvir Shihab Shaheen Binge Original Web Series
2021E Emon Porichoy ZEE5 Rosey Siddiqui, Shamol Mawla, Aisha Khan TahiyaNazrul Islam RajuA ZEE5 Web Series
Middle Class Din RatriNarratorRosey Siddiqui, Allen Shuvro, Prottoy HeronSheikh Nazmul Huda Emon

Filmography

YearFilmRoleDirectorNotes
1993 Ekattorer Jishu Nasiruddin Yousuff
2007 Made in Bangladesh Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Released on January 1, 2007
2009 Chandragrohon Ismail Driver Murad Parvez
2012 Chorabali Ali Osman / Mafia God Father Redoan Rony won Bangladesh National Film Awards for best actor in a negative Role
2013 Devdas Chunibabu Chashi Nazrul Islam
2014 Meghmallar Nurul HudaZahidur Rahim Anjanreleased on December 19 [32]
2015 Podmo Patar Jol SarfarazTonmoy Tansenreleased in Eid-ul-Fitr
Bapjaner Bioscope Jibon sarkarReazul Mawla Rezuworld premiere on North American Film Festival
2016 Oggatonama Ramjan Ali Tauquir Ahmed [33]
Lal Char TalukderNader Chowdhury
Shankhachil Goutam Ghose
2017 Sultana Bibiana Himel Ashraf
2020 Nabab LLB: Back for Justice Anonno Mamun
2021 Moronottom Sanjoy Somaddar Bongo BOB Telefilm; Based on the novel of Moronottom by Sadat Hossain
Chokh Rezni's fatherAsif Iqbal Jewelnegative role
Mission Extreme Sunny Sanwal and Faisal Ahmed
2022 Poran Raihan Rafi
Psycho Anonno Mamun
Amanush Anonno Mamun
Kagoj: The Paper WriterAli Zulfikar ZahediBangladeshi Classical Film
Mayashalik Sara's father Shihab Shaheen Binge original web film
2023 Adom Abu Touhid Heron
Leader: Amie Bangladesh Home MinisterTopu Khan
Ekhane Nongor Mehedi RonyTelefilm on Rtv [34]
Lal Shari Kashem MohajonBandhan Biswas
Priyotoma Usman Himel Ashraf
Surongo Apel Khan Raihan Rafi
Jimmi Montazur Rahman Akbar
2024 Omar Ahsanul Haque Mirza Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz Upcoming [35]
Toofan Shanawaz Raihan Rafi
2025 Jongli Barrister Sharafat ChowdhuryM. Rahim
Daagi Ranjith Singh Shihab Shaheen
Borbaad A Senior BarristerMehedi Hasan Hridoy
Taandob Former IGP Rafiqullah Raihan Rafi
Jol Rong Adam BepariKabirul Islam Rana [36]
Anando Ashru †TBA Mostafizur Rahman Manik Upcoming
Sadar Barir Khela†TBARakhal Suboj

Personal life

Selim is married to actress Rosey Siddique. Together they have two daughters. In his early years he used to work for Reneta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He studied in Jahangirnagar University in economics department. [37]

References

  1. ↑ "A quiet birthday for Shahiduzzaman Selim". The Daily Star. January 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ Chaity, Afrose Jahan (May 12, 2014). "National Film Award celebrates Bangladeshi film history". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on February 28, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ অভিনয় শিল্পী সংঘের নির্বাচন ॥ সভাপতি সেলিম. Janakantha (in Bengali). Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  4. ↑ অভিনয় শিল্পী সংঘের নির্বাচন: সভাপতি শহীদুজ্জামান সেলিম. Channel i (in Bengali). Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  5. ↑ Shazu, Shah Alam (July 6, 2013). "Unforgettable Jahangirnagar days ... Shahiduzzaman Selim". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  6. 1 2 কানাডা আমার কাছে খুবই ভাল লেগেছে, অদ্ভূত সুন্দর এই দেশটি : সেলিম. Probashi Kantho (in Bengali). June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Shahiduzzaman Selim on his four digital films". The Daily Star. January 5, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Amin, Khairul (September 7, 2012). "Shahiduzzaman Selim directs detective serial". Priyo News. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Shazu, Shah Alam (March 20, 2015). "Direction is challenging...Shahiduzzaman Selim". The Daily Star.
  10. 1 2 "Shahiduzzaman Selim produces two tele-dramas for Eid". The Independent. September 22, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  11. ↑ জেইউএমএসের মিডিয়া ডের নতুন তারিখ ২৬ ডিসেম্বর. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  12. ↑ বহুদিন পর এমন দৃশ্য দেখা গেল.... Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  13. ↑ সুপারহিটের পথে শাকিবের 'লিডার: আমিই বাংলাদেশ'. Dhaka Tribune (in Bengali). 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  14. ↑ "৪৫ ক্যাটাগরীতে বাইফা অ্যাওয়ার্ড পেলেন দেশসেরা তারকারা". Amarbarta. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  15. 1 2 Shazu, Shah Alam (August 3, 2010). "Catching up with actor-director Shahiduzzaman Selim". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  16. ↑ "NTV to commemorate Abdullah Al Mamun". Priyo News. August 21, 2011. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  17. 1 2 "Shahiduzzaman Selim's Eid ventures". Dhaka Mirror. August 26, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Serial 'Priyo' tonight". Priyo News. March 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  19. ↑ "'Dokshinayoner Din' tonight". Priyo News. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  20. ↑ Zerin, Raffat (January 12, 2012). "The gifted actor 'Shahiduzzaman Selim'". Priyo News. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  21. 1 2 "Selim shares Eid schedule". Dhaka Mirror. August 15, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Shahiduzzaman Selim juggles four wives". Dhaka Tribune. June 19, 2014. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Suborna and Shahiduzzaman Selim pair up for new drama". Dhaka Tribune. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Eid Delights!". The Daily Star. July 17, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Selim had busy Eid schedule". New Age. October 1, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  26. ↑ একদিন ছুটি হবে (In English - Ekdin Chhuti Hobe). Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). October 22, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  27. ↑ "Shahiduzzaman Selim, Aruna Biswas to appear together in drama serial". The Independent. August 1, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  28. ↑ "Aruna's first time behind the camera with Shahiduzzaman Selim". The Daily Observer. August 3, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  29. ↑ ""Ekjon Mayaboti" on Channel i". The Daily Star. August 30, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  30. ↑ Solaiman, Limana (April 7, 2014). "I love playing negative roles: Kalyan Corraya". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  31. ↑ "Shahiduzzaman Selim at 'Aamar Aami' tonight". Priyo News. November 17, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  32. ↑ ভিন্ন চোখে দেখা মুক্তিযুদ্ধের গল্প. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). October 23, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  33. ↑ "Selim, Mosharraf Karim in Tauquir's next". The Daily Star. May 12, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  34. ↑ আদর নোঙ্গর ফেলবেন স্পর্শিয়ার কাছে. Dainikbangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  35. ↑ "Rajshahi's 'Potu' to compete with 'Rajkumar' and 'Omar'". The Daily Star. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  36. ↑ "কাল প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'জল রঙ'". Dainik Amader Shomoy.
  37. ↑ Mahmuda Afroz (May 4, 2007). "Selim-Rosey: Heart to heart". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
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