SM Solaiman

Sheikh Mohammad Solaiman
Born	(1953-09-29)September 29, 1953
Died	September 22, 2001(2001-09-22) (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

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

Solaiman was married to Rokeya Rafiq Baby.[2] She served as the chief of theater troupe Theatre Art Unit.[4]

Legacy

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

1. "S.M. Solaiman memorial programme on Sept 22-23". The Daily Star. September 21, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
2. Ershad Kamol (September 30, 2007). "A tribute to the theatre personality". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
3. "15 get Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. February 20, 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
4. Ershad Komol (September 25, 2005). "SM Solaiman remembered". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
5. Jamil Mahmud (October 10, 2010). "Two young activists receive SM Solaiman scholarship". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2016.