Giasuddin Selim

Gias Uddin Selim
গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম
Gias Uddim Selim in 2021
Born
Feni, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Rajshahi
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
AwardsBangladesh National Film Award, (2003) and (2008)

Giasuddin Selim is a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing Monpura (2009) and Swapnajaal (2018). He won Bangladesh National Film Award twice: Best Story for the film Adhiar (2003) in 2003 and Best Screenplay for Monpura in 2008.[1] His recent film is Kajolrekha (2024).

Early life

Selim was born and raised in Feni District.[2] He studied at University of Rajshahi in the marketing department[2] He is an establishment member of 'Bishwabidyalay theatre Rajshahi' at Rajshahi University.

Career

Selim started his career as a scriptwriter. Later he moved on to directing television dramas.[3] His first directed television drama serial was Biprotip.[2][4] His debut full-length feature film was Monpura, released in 2009.[5]

Bengal Cinema

Gias Uddin Selim is the founder of Bangal Cinema, a film productions. This group of young film makers used to be Selim's assistant directors.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Director Writer Casts Notes
2009 Monpura Yes Yes Chanchal Chowdhury, Farhana Mili National Film Awards (Bangladesh) for Best Screenplay
2018 Swapnajaal Yes Yes Yash Rohan, Pori Moni
2022 Gunin Yes Yes Sariful Razz, Pori Moni
2022 Paap Punno Yes Yes Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam Ahmed
2024 Kajolrekha Yes Yes Sariful Razz, Mondera Chakroborty Got limelight selection at International Film Festival Rotterdam.

References

  1. ^ "National Film Awards 2009 : 'Ganga Jatra' and 'Monpura' shine". priyo.com. July 25, 2011. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Giasuddin Selim - How to bring about a revolution in Bangladeshi filmdom". The Daily Star. September 24, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  3. ^ Nadia Sarwat (June 2, 2009). "Toasting the success of Monpura". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  4. ^ Shah Alam Shazu (July 20, 2010). "'Kajol Rekha': Giasuddin Selim delves into folklore with his new film". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  5. ^ "'Monpura': An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting". The Daily Star. February 8, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2015.