Actor Salman Shah's 29th death anniversary today

Today marks the 29th death anniversary of Salman Shah, the iconic and heart-throb actor remembered as the “Sopner Nayok” of Bengali cinema. In just a few short years, he redefined stardom and left an indelible mark on the industry and its audience.

On September 6, 1996, at the age of only 25, Salman Shah was found dead at his Eskaton residence in Dhaka.

Police investigations at the time termed it a suicide, but his family and fans have consistently rejected that conclusion, claiming he was murdered. The exact cause of his death remains unresolved to this day.

Salman Shah began his acting journey as a child artist in 1985 through the BTV serial Pathor Somoy, later appearing in several television dramas and commercials.

His silver screen breakthrough came in 1993 with Qayamat Theke Qayamat, directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan, which became an instant success. In just three years, he starred in 27 films, including hits like Tumi Amar, Anando Ashru, Ei Ghor Ei Songsar, and Sujon Sokhi, cementing his place as one of the most celebrated actors in Bangladeshi film history.

Beyond acting, Salman was a fashion and cultural icon, admired for his style, charm, and screen presence. To his admirers, he was not only a star but a generational role model.

Born on September 19, 1971, in Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet, Salman Shah’s real name was Shahriar Chowdhury Emon. Coming from an artistic family, his grandfather acted in Mukh O Mukhosh, the first feature film of erstwhile East Pakistan.

Even decades after his untimely death, Salman Shah continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers. Fans across the country still remember him as the timeless hero who transformed Bengali cinema and remains, in their words, “irreplaceable.”