ATM Shamsuzzaman

Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman (known as ATM Shamsuzzaman; born 10 September 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi film and television actor, director and screen-playwright.[2][3] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4] He won Bangladesh National Film Awards five times for his roles in Dayee Ke? (1987), Madam Fuli (1999), Churiwala (2001), Mon Bosena Porar Table E (2009) and Chorabali (2012).[1]

ATM Shamsuzzaman
এটিএম শামসুজ্জামান
Shamsuzzaman in 2013
Born	(1941-09-10) 10 September 1941 Noakhali District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Occupation	Actor, producer, director, story writer and dramatist
Years active	1961 – Present

Early life and career

Shamsuzzaman was born in Dowlatpur, Noakhali on 10 September 1941.[1] His film career began with filmmaker Udayan Chowdhury as an assistant director in films "Manusher Bhagban" and "Bishwokanya". He got his breakthrough through his role in the film 1976 "Nayanmoni" (1976), directed by Amjad Hossain.[1] Earlier he played the role of Ramzan in the play Sangsaptak, aired in 1960.[2]

Controversy

According to a probe report of "Nilima Ibrahim Committee", a six-member committee led by educationist Nilima Ibrahim, Shamsuzzaman was suspended from the television and radio programmes because of his alleged role in favor of Pakistan army during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.[5]

Personal life

Shamsuzzaman has Three sons & three daughters. In March 2012, one of his sons, ATM Kholikuzzaman Kushol, killed another son ATM Kamaluzzaman Kabir.[3] Shamsuzzaman testified in court and in 2014, Kushol was sentenced to life in prison.[6][7]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Director	Notes	Ref(s)
1976	Nayanmoni		Amjad Hossain
1979	Surja Dighal Bari		Sheikh Niamat Ali and Masihuddin Shaker
1987	Dayee Ke?			Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor
1996	Unknowingly
1999	Tomar Jonno Pagol
2002	Shoshurbari Zindabad
2003	Jamai Shashur
2004	Shasti
2005	Amar Swapno Tumi		Hasibul Islam Mizan
	Hajar Bachhor Dhore		Shuchanda
	Molla Babrir Bou
2009	Chander Moto Bou
	Mon Boshena Porar Tebile
	Ebadat
2010	Bishaash
2011	Kusum Kusum Prem
	Guerrilla		Nasiruddin Yousuff
2012	Chorabali		Redoan Rony	Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
	Lal Tip

Awards and nominations

• Ekushey Padak (2015)

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 [8]
2009	National Film Awards	Best Comedy Actor	Mon Bosena Porar Table E	Won
2012	National Film Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Chorabali	Won[9]
2018	National Film Awards	-	-	Won[10]

References

1. Sazu, Shah (10 September 2017). "A quiet day like any other". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
2. "I am still a film actor: ATM Shamsuzzaman". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
3. "ATM Shamsuzzaman: Tale of A Great Actor of Bangladeshi Media". Bikkhato. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
4. "PM hands over Ekushey Padak 2015". Dhaka Tribune. February 19, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
5. "FFs urge govt not to confer Ekushey Padak on ATM Shamsuzzaman". New Age. February 16, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
6. "Actor ATM Shamsuzzaman's son gets life sentence for killing sibling". bdnews24.com. August 31, 2014.
7. "Father describes son's murder by brother". bdnews24.com. January 30, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
8. Kamol, Ershad (20 July 2007). "A thespian on his illustrious career: In conversation with ATM Shamsuzzaman". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
9. "PM presents National Film Awards". Bangla News 24. 10 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
10. "প্রধানমন্ত্রীর হাত থেকে সম্মাননা নিলেন এটিএম শামসুজ্জামান". somoynews.tv. Retrieved 8 December 2019.

External links

• ATM Shamsuzzaman on IMDb