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SM Solaiman

Today is the 23rd anniversary of death of playwright, director, actor, music composer, singer and organiser SM Solaiman.

Born on September 29, 1953, SM Solaiman introduced music as an important component in the country’s theatre practice.


He founded theatre troupes, including Theatre Art Unit, Padatik and Dhaka Padatik.

He also wrote, translated and adapted 29 plays such as ‘Court Martial’, ‘Amina Sundari’, ‘Khyapa Paglar Pyanchal’, ‘Ingit’ and ‘Sunai Kainyar Pala’

Besides, he served as the general secretary of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation twice.

He was posthumously awarded Ekushey Padak in 2014.

SM Solaiman passed away on September 22, 2001.