Selim Al Deen

Swapnadal to celebrate Selim Al Deen’s 75th birth anniversary today

Selim Al Deen, perhaps the most celebrated name of Bangladeshi theatre in the post-Rabindranath era, was born on August 18, 1949. The playwright, fondly called Natyacharya, is credited with ushering in a new era in our theatre scene through his plays and extensive research in the field.

Selim Al Deen’s ‘Shakuntala’ returns to stage, marking global debut

As part of this celebration, Selim Al Deen's "Shakuntala" is making a much-anticipated return to the stage, under the direction of Shahiduzzaman Selim.

‘I have dedicated my life to instilling the values of our Liberation war in youths’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the eminent artiste talked about his Liberation War days, our independence, theatre activism, his upcoming film projects, and more.

Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Syed Jamil Ahmed to receive ‘Selim Al Deen Padak'

Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed. 

‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play

The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.

Selim Al Deen posthumously awarded Swadhinata Padak

Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year's Swadhinata Padak, across several categories.

The Making of Theatre: There are no secrets

What makes theatre good, bad or even deadly? I thought I knew the answer to this tricky question. I had a valid ground for this belief because more than thirty years ago, the pre-eminent playwright of Bangladesh,

Selim Al Deen's 'Muntasir' Staged at BSA

Muntasir, written by Selim Al Deen, was staged at the Experimental Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on March 8. The musical comedy is the tenth production of Natyajon. It is directed by Selim Kamal.

Dhaka Theatre's Selim Al Deen Festival begins

Dhaka Theatre's six-day Selim Al Deen Festival opened yesterday at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, featuring an array of plays and other programmes.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Swapnadal to celebrate Selim Al Deen’s 75th birth anniversary today

Selim Al Deen, perhaps the most celebrated name of Bangladeshi theatre in the post-Rabindranath era, was born on August 18, 1949. The playwright, fondly called Natyacharya, is credited with ushering in a new era in our theatre scene through his plays and extensive research in the field.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

Selim Al Deen’s ‘Shakuntala’ returns to stage, marking global debut

As part of this celebration, Selim Al Deen's "Shakuntala" is making a much-anticipated return to the stage, under the direction of Shahiduzzaman Selim.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

‘I have dedicated my life to instilling the values of our Liberation war in youths’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the eminent artiste talked about his Liberation War days, our independence, theatre activism, his upcoming film projects, and more.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Syed Jamil Ahmed to receive ‘Selim Al Deen Padak'

Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed. 

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play

The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.

March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

Selim Al Deen posthumously awarded Swadhinata Padak

Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year's Swadhinata Padak, across several categories.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

The Making of Theatre: There are no secrets

What makes theatre good, bad or even deadly? I thought I knew the answer to this tricky question. I had a valid ground for this belief because more than thirty years ago, the pre-eminent playwright of Bangladesh,

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Selim Al Deen's 'Muntasir' Staged at BSA

Muntasir, written by Selim Al Deen, was staged at the Experimental Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on March 8. The musical comedy is the tenth production of Natyajon. It is directed by Selim Kamal.

August 19, 2017
August 19, 2017

Dhaka Theatre's Selim Al Deen Festival begins

Dhaka Theatre's six-day Selim Al Deen Festival opened yesterday at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, featuring an array of plays and other programmes.

August 18, 2015
August 18, 2015

Selim Al Deen: A man for all seasons

Selim Al Deen, perhaps the most celebrated name of Bangladeshi theatre in the post-Rabindranath era, was born on this day in 1949.