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).
Gias Uddin Selim | |
|---|---|
গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম | |
 Gias Uddim Selim in 2021 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Awards | Bangladesh National Film Award, (2003) and (2008) |
Early life
editSelim 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
editSelim 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
editGias Uddin Selim is the founder of Bangal Cinema, a film productions. This group of young film makers used to be Selim's assistant directors.
- Yeamin Muzumder - 1st Assistant Director & Casting Director
- Turan Munshi - Line Producer & Production Manager
- Samiun Jahan Dola - Costume Designer
- Forhad Reza Milon - Make up Artist
- Rohit Shayon - BTS(Behind the scene) Photographer & Cinematographer
Filmography
edit| † | 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 |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Giasuddin Selim - How to bring about a revolution in Bangladeshi filmdom". The Daily Star. September 24, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ Nadia Sarwat (June 2, 2009). "Toasting the success of Monpura". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ Shah Alam Shazu (July 20, 2010). "'Kajol Rekha': Giasuddin Selim delves into folklore with his new film". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ "'Monpura': An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting". The Daily Star. February 8, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2015.