Salman Shah remains one of the most enduring icons of Dhallywood cinema. His presence on the silver screen captivated audiences, and even three decades after his untimely death, his popularity shows little sign of fading. Over the years, the actor has become closely associated with the nostalgia of Bangladeshi cinema, particularly the romance and youthful spirit of the 1990s.
Today, September 6, marks the 30th death anniversary of Salman Shah. To commemorate the occasion, Deepto TV has organised a week-long special programme featuring seven of his films. Beginning yesterday, September 5, one film will be aired each day at 2:30pm until September 11.
The programme began on Saturday with Shah Alam Kiran’s “Bichar Hobe”, starring Salman Shah alongside Shabnur, Raisul Islam Asad, Dolly Johur and Humayun Faridi.
Today, on the actor’s 30th death anniversary, the channel will air MA Khaled’s “Shopner Thikana”. The film also stars Shabnur, Sonia, Rajib, Dolly Johur and Abul Hayat.
On September 7, viewers can watch Shibli Sadik’s “Anondo Osru”, featuring Salman Shah and Shabnur alongside Kanchi, Dolly Johur and Humayun Faridi.
Malek Afsari’s “Ei Ghor Ei Songsar” will air on September 8. The cast includes Brishti, Rosie Afsari, Bulbul Ahmed, Aliraj and Tomalika Karmakar.
Zakir Hossain Raju’s “Jibon Songsar” will follow on September 9, starring Salman Shah, Shabnur, Farooque, Bobita and Golam Mustafa.
On September 10, Deepto TV will air Reza Hasmat’s “Prem Piyashi”, featuring Salman Shah, Shabnur, Anwara, Rajib and Misha Sawdagor.
The week-long programme will conclude on September 11 with Badal Khandakar’s “Shopner Prithibi”, starring Salman Shah alongside Shabnur, Rajib, Bobita and Raisul Islam Asad.
Three decades after his death, Salman Shah continues to command a devoted following across generations. Deepto TV’s week-long programme revisits some of the films that helped establish his enduring place in Bangladeshi popular culture.