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) |
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, Gunin, received criticism from critics and audiences for poor storyline and weak screenplay.
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]
Bangal Cinema
Gias Uddin Selim is the founder of Bangal Cinema, a film makers club. This group of young film makers used to be Selim's assistant directors.
- Zuairijah Mou - Chief Assistant Director
- Yeamin Muzumder - Casting Director & 1st Assistant Director
- Turan Munshi - Line Producer & Production Manager
- Samiun Jahan Dola - Costume Designer
- Forhad Reza Milon - Make up Artist
Filmography
| † | 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 | |
| 2023 | Kajol Rekha † | Yes | Yes | Sariful Razz, Mondera Chakroborty | Post-Production |
References
- ^ "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.
External links
- Living people
- University of Rajshahi alumni
- Bangladeshi film directors
- Bangladeshi television directors
- Best Film Directing Meril-Prothom Alo Critics Choice Award winners
- Best Screenplay National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- Best Dialogue National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- People from Feni District
- Best Story National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners