Film director Shah Alam Mondal passed away at United Hospital today at 6:15pm. His death was confirmed to The Daily Star by Deputy Secretary General Apurbo Rana of the Bangladesh Film Directors Association.

Shah Alam Mondal is known for directing notable films such as "Valobasha Simahin", which marked the debut of the popular actress Pori Moni. Other films directed by him include "Apon Manush", "Dongiri", and "Lockdown Love Story".

He began his career in film in 2011 with the movie "Shotyer Joy". He also has experience working as an assistant director alongside the likes of Sohanur Rahman Sohan, Badiul Alam, and F I Manik.

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