SM Solaiman
Sheikh Mohammad Solaiman (known as SM Solaiman; September 29, 1953September 23, 2001) was a Bangladeshi playwright, director, actor, music composer and singer. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2014 by the Government of Bangladesh. Career. Solaiman was the founder of theatre groups like "Padatik", "Dhaka Padatik" and "Theatre Art Unit". He was elected twice as the general secretary of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation. He created plays like "Ingit", "Ei Deshe Ei Beshe", "Inspector General", "Court Martial" and "Golapjan". Personal life. Solaiman was married to Rokeya Rafiq Baby. She served as the chief of theater troupe "Theatre Art  Unit". Legacy. "Theatrewala", a monthly magazine on theatre, organizes an annual festival "Rangamaton Solaiman Mela" to celebrate Solaiman's works. A documentary on Solaiman's life titled "Khyapa" was jointly directed by Manirul Ahsan and Abu Sufian. Solaiman's troupe "Theatre Art Unit" has been awarding young theatre activists with scholarships since 2005.