Sohanur Rahman Sohan | |
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সোহানুর রহমান সোহান | |
| Born | 1960 Bogra District,East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 13 September 2023(2023-09-13) (aged 62–63) |
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| Years active | 1988–2023 |
| Notable work | |
| Awards | Bachsas Awards |
Sohanur Rahman Sohan (1960 – 13 September 2023) was a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter, who was best known as the first director of Bangladeshi superstarsShakib Khan. He started his film career as an assistant of directorShibli Sadik. His first film wasBiswas Abiswas (1988). He was best known inDhallywood for directing romantic films.[1] He launchedSalman Shah andMoushumi with the filmKeyamat Theke Keyamat in 1993 and hisAnanta Bhalobasha in 1999 marked a turning point inBangladeshi cinema by introducing Shakib Khan, who is now one of the biggest superstars in the industry.[2] Other notable films directed by him areAmar Jaan Amar Pran (2008),Poran Jai Jolia Re (2010),Se Amar Mon Kereche (2012) etc. He served as the principal of the Universal Performing Arts Institute.[3]
"Mr. Aziz Reza introduced me to Shakib Khan. Initially, he provided me with still pictures, fervently urging me to give Shakib a chance. Wanting to assess Shakib in person, I insisted on a face-to-face meeting. Mr. Aziz graciously brought him to our office, and upon our first encounter, we were impressed. Shakib undeniably possessed the qualities of a potential hero. I granted him the opportunity in the film industry not only based on external requests but because I personally saw his worthiness."
Sohanur Rahman Sohan born on October 15, 1960, in Fulbari,Bogra District then part of theEast Pakistan and (now Bangladesh).[5] Pursued his academic journey at Joypurhat School and College.[5]
Commencing his cinematic expedition in 1977, Sohan served as an assistant director under the directorShibli Sadik. His apprenticeship extended to pivot roles in notable productions such as Shahidul Haque Khan'sKalmilata (1981),A J Mintu'sAshanti (1986) and Shibli Sadik'sWet Eyes (1988). He began his solo journey with the filmBiswas Obiswas in 1988. He reached the pinnacle of his directorial finesse, attaining legendary status with the triumph ofKeyamat Theke Keyamat (1993) with big screen debutantSalman Shah andMoushumi, which is a remake of the Indian cult Hindi filmQayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1989) starringAamir Khan andJuhi Chawla.[1] In 1999, he directed romantic masterpieceAnanta Bhalobasha, which marked a turning point in Bangladeshi cinema as the on-screen debut ofShakib Khan, who is now one of the biggest superstars in the industry[2] andErin Zaman, the younger sister of actressMoushumi. Despite the films humble reception, Shakib Khan as a hero caught the attention of everyone highlighting Sohan's keen eye for emerging talent in the industry.[6]
On 12 September 2023, Sohan's wife died at their residence. A day after, Sohan also died at Crescent Hospital in Dhaka after suffering a stroke. He was 62.[5][7] They survived three daughters, one of their daughter Samia Rahman Sristi found dead at a residential hotel in Dhaka in April 2024, aged 34.[8] The middle daughter, Sadia Rahman Drishti is a Fashion Designer by profession. The youngest daughter is studying engineering abroad.[9]