Giasuddin Selim

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.

Gias Uddin Selim
গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম
Gias Uddim Selim in 2021
Born
Feni, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Rajshahi
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
AwardsBangladesh National Film Award, (2003) and (2008)

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
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmDirectorWriterNotes
2009 Monpura Yes Yes National Film Awards (Bangladesh) for Best Screenplay
2018 Swapnajaal Yes Yes
2022 Gunin Yes Yes
2022 Paap Punno Yes Yes
2023 Kajolrekha † Yes Yes Post-Production

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Giasuddin Selim - How to bring about a revolution in Bangladeshi filmdom". The Daily Star. September 24, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  3. Nadia Sarwat (June 2, 2009). "Toasting the success of Monpura". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  4. Shah Alam Shazu (July 20, 2010). "'Kajol Rekha': Giasuddin Selim delves into folklore with his new film". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  5. "'Monpura': An uncomplicated love story in an idyllic setting". The Daily Star. February 8, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
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