ATM Shamsuzzaman

Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman (known as ATM Shamsuzzaman; 10 September 1941 – 20 February 2021) was a Bangladeshi film and television actor, director and screen-playwright. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh. 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).
Early life and career.
Shamsuzzaman was born in Daulatpur, Noakhali on 10 September 1941. He began his schooling in Dhaka at Pogose School, where he was friends with Prabir Mitra, who would also grow up to be an actor. 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 "Nayanmoni" (1976), directed by Amjad Hossain. Earlier he played the role of Ramzan in the play "Sangsaptak", aired in 1960.
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.
Personal life.
Shamsuzzaman married Runy Begum in 1968. They had three sons and three daughters. In March 2012, one of his sons, ATM Kholikuzzaman Kushol, killed another son ATM Kamaluzzaman Kabir. Shamsuzzaman testified in court and in 2014, Kushol was sentenced to life in prison.
Death.
Shamsuzzaman died at his residence in Sutrapur neighborhood of Dhaka on 20 February 2021 at around 9 am. He had been suffering from various diseases due to old age for a long time.