Salman Shah (actor)

Chowdhury Muhammad Shahriar Emon was born on 19 September 1971 at the Ab-e-Hayat Bhaban, the home of his maternal grandfather in Dariapara, Sylhet.{{cite news |url=http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-09-06/news/287059 |title=সাফল্যের রাজপুত্র সালমান শাহ |trans-title=Salman Shah is the prince of success |date=6 September 2012 |work=Prothom Alo |location=Dhaka |access-date=6 October 2016 |archive-date=11 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011153435/http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-09-06/news/287059 |language=bn}} He was the eldest son of Nilufar Zaman Nila and Qamaruddin Chowdhury, and his family was originally from Zakiganj.{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/salman-shah-festival-bfdc-1291282 |title=Salman Shah festival at BFDC |date=29 September 2016 |newspaper=The Daily Star |access-date=8 February 2017 |language=en}} He had a younger brother named Chowdhury Muhammad Shahran Evan.{{Cite news |date=27 September 2020 |title=Samira Haq sues Salman Shah's family for BDT 10 crore |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/samira-haq-sues-salman-shahs-family-bdt-10-crore-1968401 |access-date=27 September 2020 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}

He studied at the Boyra Model High School in Khulna.{{cite web |url=http://www.bmdb.com.bd/news/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AE/ |title=একই স্কুলে পড়তেন সালমান-মৌসুমী |trans-title=Salman-Mosumi used to study in the same school |work=Bangla Movie Database |date=19 September 2016 |language=bn}} Shah had great interest in arts and culture from his childhood. Everyone in his circle of friends knew him as a singer. In 1986, he passed in Palligiti or folk music from Chhayanaut.{{cite news |title=Fans Still Remember Salman Shah |url=https://en.shampratikdeshkal.com/print/230940851 |work=shampratikdeshkal |language=en |access-date=19 September 2023 |date=19 September 2023}} In 1987, he passed his matriculation from the Arab Mission School in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. After that, he completed his intermediate from the Adamjee Cantonment College, before proceeding to complete his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Maleka Science College (now Dr. Maleka University College).{{cite web|url=http://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/article846902.bdnews |script-title=bn:অন্তরে সালমান শাহ |author=Santa Maria |date=5 September 2014 |website=bdnews24.com |location=Dhaka |language=bn}}

Shah first appeared in public television in 1985 as a model for a music video produced by Hanif Sanket.{{Cite web |script-title=bn:স্বপ্নের নায়ক সেই তুমি |trans-title=You are the hero of the dream |author=Nabila Bushra |language=bn |url=https://www.odhikar.news/anand/17807 |date=19 September 2018 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=odhikar.news}} He later worked on several commercials and played small parts in TV dramas. Being a registered artist of Bangladesh Television, some of the TV dramas he worked in the 1980s are Akash Chowa, Pathor Shomoy and Shoikote Sharosh.{{cite news |script-title=bn:বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের অমর নায়ক সালমান শাহ'র জন্মবার্ষিকী আজ |trans-title=Today is the birth anniversary of Salman Shah, the immortal hero of Bengali films |url=https://bnbd24.net/get-news/30613 |work=BNBD24 |language=bn |access-date=19 September 2023 |date=19 September 2023}}

Shah made his acting debut in 1993 with the movie Keyamat Theke Keyamat along with another debutant actress Moushumi. Directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan,{{Cite news |date=6 September 2016 |title=Remembering Salman Shah |language=en |newspaper=The Daily Star |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/remembering-salman-shah-1281136 |access-date=8 February 2017}}{{Cite news |date=5 September 2009 |title=Salman Shah's 13th death anniversary |language=en |newspaper=The Daily Star |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-104502 |access-date=8 February 2017}} the film was a remake of a Bollywood film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). Production house Anand Mela approached Sohan with the intellectual rights of three Hindi films Sanam Bewafa , Dil and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak to remake any of those into Bengali. But he could not find suitable hero and heroine for the said films and decided to produce the film with completely new faces. Subsequently model Moushumi was chosen as the heroine but he could not find a hero. Then Alamgir's ex-wife Khoshnoor Alamgir suggested him a boy named 'Emon'. The director had seen his advertisement of Fanta and liked him at first sight. He offered him Sanam Bewafa, but when Emon came to know about Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he insisted on acting in the film. Finally director Sohanur Rahman decided to make the said movie with him and Emon was renamed Salman Shah.{{cite news |script-title=bn:ইমন থেকে সালমান |trans-title=Eman to Salman |language=bn |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/feature/ronger-mela/2016/09/01/400275 |newspaper=Kaler Kantho |date=1 September 2016 |access-date=1 September 2016}} Keyamat theke Keyamat became an instant hit and established Shah as a romantic lead actor in Dhalliwood. The success of the Salman-Moushumi "romantic duo" led to their casting in three more feature films Ontare Ontare, Denmohor and Sneho.{{Cite news |date=6 September 2014 |title=Memories of the star Salman Shah's death anniversary |language=en |newspaper=The Daily Star |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/memories-of-the-star-salman-shahs-death-anniversary-40357 |access-date=8 February 2017}} Later, Shah co-starred with actress Shabnur in a number of commercially successful films including Shopner Thikana and Anondo Osru.{{Cite news |date=9 February 2023 |title=Salman Shah, Shabnur's film returns to theatres |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/salman-shah-shabnurs-film-returns-theatres-3243196 |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}

Shah had six releases in 1994. His first release was Zahirul Haque's romantic drama Tumi Amar opposite Shabnur. It was first of the pair's many successful collaborations. Shah's avatar in the film was noted to be a representative of the ambitious and rebellious youth of that time. He played the heir of a Zamindar family in Shibli Sadik's romantic comedy Ontare Ontare opposite Mousumi.{{cite news |title=অন্তরে অন্তরে পিরিতি বাসা বান্ধেরে |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8/ |trans-title=In The Heart, In The Heart, Friendship Is Built |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=3 August 2023 |date=3 August 2023}} He took the leading role of Shujon in the remake of Khan Ataur Rahman's rural drama Sujan Sakhi. It was Shah's first attempt at playing a character with a rural backdrop. Critics noted his commitment to the role with the mannerisms, body language and accent of a village boy. Shah played a student leader in Mohammad Hannan's political drama Bikkhov. The movie earned acclaim and Shah received praise for the depth and sincerity he put in his performance. He was a major favorite to win the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for the film but lost out to Alamgir.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সিকোয়েন্সে সিকোয়েন্সে সালমান শাহ |url=https://bmdb.co/%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8b%e0%a7%9f%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b8%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8b%e0%a7%9f%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b8%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%be/ |trans-title=Salman Shah In Sequence In Sequence |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2020 |date=6 September 2020}} Due to the success of these films, Shah was able to establish himself as one of the most sought after leading men in the industry.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সালমান শাহ: এ পৃথিবী একবার পায় তারে, পায় নাকো আর |trans-title=Salman Shah: This world gets a wire once, it gets no more |author=Mahmud Newaz Joy |url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/bn/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9:-%E0%A6%8F-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87,-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0-1663663137 |work=The Financial Express Bangla |language=bn |access-date=20 September 2022 |date=20 September 2022}} He next appeared in Gazi Mazharul Anwar's Sneho where Shah starred with veterans Shabana, Alamgir and Humayun Faridi. His last release was the coming of age film Prem Judho opposite Lima where Shah played a father for the first time. The film didn't fare well at the box office. Shah was a playback singer in one of the songs of the album.

In the same year, He starred in the TV drama Itikotha which was based on rural garments industry. He played an England returned artisan named Yusuf.

The year 1995 was a vital year in Shah's career from commercial perspectives. He starred in Shopner Thikana, the biggest blockbuster of his career and the second highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time. His other successful films that year were Shafi Bikrampuri's family drama Denmohor which was his last film with Mousumi, the romantic drama Moha Milon where he starred with veteran actress Bobita as her son and the comedy-drama Asha Bhalobasha opposite Shabnaz. His other releases that year namely Delwar Jahan Jhantu's Konnadan and Anjuman were commercial disappointments.{{cite news |script-title=bn:২৭ ছবির সালমান শাহ |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AD-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9/ |trans-title=Salman Shah Of The 27th Film |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2023 |date=6 September 2023}}

In the same year, he acted in the hit and acclaimed TV drama Noyon playing the dual roles of twin brothers Sultan and Raj co-starring Shomi Kaiser.

1996 was a prolific year in Shah's career. He starred in nine films. His first was rural and social drama Bichar Hobe where he reunited with director Shah Alam Kiran and Humayun Faridi. Shah played a villager who comes to the city to find his brother. The film was a success. His next release was Malek Afsari's acclaimed family drama Ei Ghor Ei Songsar where he co-starred with Bulbul Ahmed, Rosy Afsari and Ali Raj. His next was playing a sacrificial leading man in Priyojon. Shah starred with Shabnur in Motin Rahman's superhit romantic musical Tomake Chai. His chemistry with Shabnur was appreciated.{{cite news |script-title=bn:কমার্শিয়াল হিরোইজম : সালমান শাহ |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE/ |trans-title=Commercial Heroism: Salman Shah |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=21 September 2018 |date=21 September 2018}}

His next release was Badal Khandakar's superhit social drama Shopner Prithibi where he played a Prince who rebels against his ruler father played by Rajib. The scenes depicting their conflicts were touted to be the main highlight of the film. It was his last film released while he was alive.{{cite news |script-title=bn:রাষ্ট্রচিন্তার ছবি 'স্বপ্নের পৃথিবী' |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA/ |trans-title=State Thought Picture 'Dream World' |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=4 June 2023 |date=4 June 2023}} Due to these consistent successes and critical acclaims Shah was labeled a Superstar by the media at the time.{{cite news |script-title=bn:দর্শকরা বলছে সুপারস্টার সালমান শাহ'র জীবনের গল্প |trans-title=The audience tells the life story of superstar Salman Shah |url=https://bangla.thedailystar.net/entertainment/news-457241 |work=The Daily Star |language=bn |access-date=5 March 2023 |date=5 March 2020}}

His next film Sotter Mrittu Nei released a week after his death on 13 September. The social drama co-starring Alamgir, Shabana and Shahnaz had Shah playing a man convicted of murder. The film turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. Shah's performance in the film and song "Chithi Elo Jelkhana Te" were widely acclaimed.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সত্যের মৃত্যু নেই : সত্য-মিথ্যা ও সন্তান |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF/ |trans-title=Truth Never Dies: Truth-False And Children |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=18 September 2023 |date=18 September 2023}}

He also featured in Jibon Songsar which was Jakir Hossain Raju's first directorial. He then reunited with Shibli Sadik in the successful family drama Mayer Odhikar. His portrayal of a son fighting for his mother's rights against his grandmother played by veteran actress Ferdousi Mazumder was acclaimed.{{cite news |script-title=bn:মা কে নিয়ে মাস্টারপিস |url=https://bmdb.co/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8/ |trans-title=Masterpiece About Mother |author=Rahman Moti |work=BMDB |language=bn |access-date=17 April 2020 |date=17 April 2020}} His last release of the year was Chawa Theke Pawa in which his on-screen stylish avatar was appreciated.

Shah wrote and acted in his last BTV drama titled "Shopner Prithibi" co-starring Tanvin Sweety and Kazi Hayat. It was the debut of Sweety in television.{{cite web|script-title=bn:এখনো আমাদের ফিল্মে সালমান শাহ ওয়ান অব দ্য বেস্ট : তানভীন সুইটি |trans-title=Still in our film Salman Shah one of the best |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/amp/608795 |author=Tanveen Sweety |website=Jagonews24.com |language=bn |date=6 September 2020}}

Due to his unexpected death in 1996, all of Shah's five films in 1997 were posthumously released with him not being able to finish any of them completely. The directors of these films used dummies (Chawa Theke Pawa), cast another actor to finish the film (Shudhu Tumi) or altered the story (Prem Piyashi). As a result none of them except Anondo Osru fared well at the box office.{{cite news |script-title=bn:নায়ক হারানোর ২৫ বছর |trans-title=25 years since losing the hero |author=MS Rana |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/amp/30247/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AB-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%B0 |work=Ajker Patrika |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2021 |date=6 September 2021}} The title of his film Shopner Nayok or "Dream Hero" is famously used as a moniker associated with Shah by fans to describe his short career and wide appeal.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সালমান শাহ: স্বপ্নের নায়ক |trans-title=Salman Shah: The Dream Hero |author=Mizanur Rahman |url=https://www.dainikbangla.com.bd/entertainment/30504 |work=Dainik Bangla |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2023 |date=6 September 2023}} Shibly Sadik's third association with Shah, Anondo Osru was a huge success and was heavily acclaimed for its depiction of a tragic romance. Shah played Dewan Khosru, a musician who loses his mental stability as a result of a conspiracy by his uncle played by Humayun Faridi. Though he died before dubbing for the film, his performance of a mentally challenged musician is cited by critics and media to be one of the finest in Bangladeshi cinema.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সালমান শাহ নায়কদের নায়ক |trans-title=Salman Shah is the hero of heroes |url=https://www.kalerkantho.com/print-edition/ronger-mela/2019/09/05/811068 |work=Kaler Kantho |language=bn |access-date=5 September 2019 |date=5 September 2019}} His final released film was Chotku Ahmed's Buker Bhitor Agun.

Shah died halfway through the shooting of several movies including Mon Mane Na, Ke Oporadhi, Rinshodh, Tumi Shudhu Tumi, Premer Baazi. Later, the rest of the movies except Premer Baazi were reshot with other actors. Among Shah's unfinished films, Premer Baazi was the only one that was never completed.{{cite news |script-title=bn:আমাকে পরামর্শ দিয়েছিলেন |language=bn |date=1 September 2016 |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/feature/ronger-mela/2016/09/01/400273 |access-date=1 September 2016 |work=Kaler Kantho}}

Shah was also supposed to star opposite Popy in Montazur Rahman Akbar's Coolie but was replaced after his death with Omar Sani. It was the highest grossing Dhallywood movie of 1997.{{cite news |script-title=bn:=সালমান শাহের নায়িকা হয়েই সিনেমায় এসেছিলেন পপি |trans-title=Poppy came to the cinema as Salman Shah's heroine |language=bn |url=https://driknews24.com/?p=11742 |date=10 September 2019 |access-date=10 September 2019 |work=Drik News 24}}{{Cite news |script-title=bn:দেশের ব্যবসাসফল ১০ সিনেমা |trans-title=10 most successful movies of the country |url=http://www.bdlive24.com/home/details/191373/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%A6-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE |work=BD Live 24 |date=25 July 2017 |language=bn |access-date=4 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727221354/http://www.bdlive24.com/home/details/191373/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%A6-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE |archive-date=27 July 2017}}

Salman Shah's professional achievements and personal life have constantly been the subject of tabloid discussions. Shah married Samira Huq, daughter of cricketer Shafiqul Huq Hira on 12 August 1992. Huq was a beauty parlor entrepreneur.{{cite web|script-title=bn:অন্তরে সালমান শাহ |trans-title=Salman Shah in heart |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/article846902.bdnews |website=bdnews24.com |language=bn |date=6 September 2015 |orig-date=5 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025171519/https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/article846902.bdnews |archive-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live}} Shah was a major enthusiast of music, fashion and automobiles. Many of his colleagues in the industry have noted his friendly behavior, good heartedness and helpful nature towards everyone.{{cite news |script-title=bn:যেমন ছিলেন সালমান শাহ |trans-title=As Was Salman Shah |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/amp/story/entertainment/dhallywood/%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9 |work=NewsG24 |language=bn |access-date=19 September 2021 |date=19 September 2021}} Shah shared a good relationship with Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan and visited the latter's home in Mumbai in 1995.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সালমান শাহ ও শাহরুখের কেমন সম্পর্ক ছিলো? |trans-title=What was the relationship between Salman Shah and Shah Rukh? |url=https://www.bbarta24.net/entertainment/101460 |work=BBarta24 |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2019 |date=6 September 2019}}

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On 6 September 1996, Shah was found hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom at Eskaton, Dhaka.{{cite news |title=Remembering Salman Shah |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=228962:remembering-salman-shah&catid=182:city-life&Itemid=220 |newspaper=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=6 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205131318/http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=228962:remembering-salman-shah&catid=182:city-life&Itemid=220 |archive-date=5 February 2015 |access-date=31 January 2015}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-201226 |title=Salman Shah Forever etched in memory |date=6 September 2011 |newspaper=The Daily Star |access-date=8 February 2017 |language=en}} Police had filed a case of suicide, but the family objected to it and lodged a murder case.{{cite web|last1=Biswas |first1=Prakash |title=Police Bureau of Investigation to open fresh enquiry into movie star Salman Shah's death |url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/12/07/police-bureau-of-investigation-to-open-fresh-enquiry-into-movie-star-salman-shah-s-death |website=bdnews24.com |date=12 July 2016 |access-date=1 January 2017}} Business tycoon Aziz Mohammad Bhai was alleged to be involved in the murder.{{cite news |title=Actor Salman Shah's death case revived |url=http://www.observerbd.com/2015/02/11/71977.php |newspaper=The Daily Observer |location=Dhaka |date=11 February 2015 |access-date=1 January 2017}} One Rezvi Ahmed was arrested from the house of Shah's mother, who reportedly named Bhai and Shah's wife Samira for ordering the hit.{{cite news |title=Aziz Mohammad Bhai surprised |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news/aziz-mohammad-bhai-surprised |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=26 July 1997 |access-date=1 January 2017}} Rezvi later disavowed his confession. On 24 February 2020, the Police Bureau of Investigation completed its investigation and reported that Salman Shah had killed himself due to a family dispute over his affair with one of the most popular silver screen actresses at the time, actress Shabnur.{{Cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/crime/2020/02/24/pbi-report-salman-shah-committed-suicide |title=PBI concludes actor Salman Shah killed himself |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=24 February 2020}}

Shah is buried in Shah Jalal Dargah Cemetery in Sylhet.{{Cite magazine |last=Rahman |first=Hifzur |date=31 October 2003 |title=The Graveyard of Salman Shah |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2003/10/05/dhaka.htm |magazine=The Star (magazine) |volume=1 |issue=128 |language=en |access-date=8 February 2017}}

Shah is considered one of the most talented, popular and influential actors in Dhallywood and one of the icons of Bangladeshi cinema.{{cite news |script-title=bn:তিনি ইতিহাসের অন্যতম শ্রেষ্ঠ নায়ক: শাকিব খান |trans-title=He is one of the greatest heroes in history: Shakib Khan |url=https://www.banglatribune.com/amp/entertainment/702472/%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |work=Bangla Tribune |language=bn |access-date=19 September 2021 |date=19 September 2021}} His acting potential, commercial value, fan following and trend-setting style statements have been transcending generations and earning him an enduring stardom and popularity. For this reason he is referred as "Amar Mahanayak" or "The Immortal Hero" by the media.{{cite news |title=Salman Shah, the immortal hero |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/videos/tbs-entertainment/salman-shah-immortal-hero-696350?amp |work=The Business Standard |language=en |access-date=8 September 2023 |date=8 September 2023}} The credit of his lasting legacy is given to his natural acting, screen presence, dialogue delivery, good-looks, fashion sense and acceptance among different types of audiences. Film experts feel that his facial expressions, body language, styles to match the characters and fashion-consciousness were way ahead of his time with a touch of modernity. Many of his fashion statements became trends in Bangladeshi pop culture.{{Cite news |date=18 September 2023 |script-title=bn:ফ্যাশনে এগিয়ে ছিলেন সালমান |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/292782/%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |trans-title=Salman was ahead in fashion |author=Eamon Arian |access-date=18 September 2023 |work=Ajker Patrika |language=bn}} He is often named the successor of pioneer Bangladeshi actor Razzak by the media.{{cite news |script-title=bn:চিরভাস্বর সালমান শাহ |trans-title=Forever Salman Shah |author=Matias Raphael |url=https://www.jaijaidinbd.com/entertainment/396042 |work=Jaijaidinbd |language=bn |access-date=19 September 2023 |date=19 September 2023}} He is cited as a fashion icon and acting inspiration by a number of Bangladeshi entertainers including Shakib Khan, Arifin Shuvo, Sariful Razz, Siam Ahmed and Nirab Hossain.{{cite news |script-title=bn:সালমান শাহ বাংলাদেশে জন্মেছিলেন, সেটাই আমাদের সৌভাগ্য: শাকিব খান |trans-title=Salman Shah was born in Bangladesh, that's our luck: Shakib Khan |url=https://www.channel24bd.tv/entertainment/article/74654/! |work=Channel24BD |language=bn |access-date=6 September 2021 |date=6 September 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Diganta |first=Probashir |date=6 September 2022 |title=Arifin Shuvoo, Sariful Razz remember film icon Salman Shah |url=https://www.probashirdiganta.com/en/news/arifin-shuvoo-sariful-razz-remember-film-icon-salman-shah |access-date=19 February 2023 |website=Probashir Diganta |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Shazu |first=Shah Alam |date=6 September 2020 |title=Salman Shah: A star that never stops shining |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/salman-shah-star-never-stops-shining-1956765 |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}

Salman Shah was also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare. He established the Salman Shah Foundation to provide scholarships and financial assistance to underprivileged students, and to support healthcare initiatives in Bangladesh.{{Cite news |date=28 February 2020 |title=The legacy of Salman Shah |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/the-legacy-salman-shah-1873720 |access-date=19 February 2023 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}

In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation established a statue of him in FDC, Dhaka.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2020 |script-title=bn:স্বপ্নের ঠিকানায় সালমান শাহ'র ভাস্কর্য |trans-title=Salman Shah's sculpture at Dream Address |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/771380.details |access-date=19 February 2023 |work=banglanews24.com |language=bn}} On his birth anniversary, the Salman Shah Smriti Parishad (Salman Shah Memorial Council) organizes a festival every year.{{Cite news |date=27 August 2016 |title=Salman Shah Festival to take place in September |language=en |newspaper=The Daily Star |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/salman-shah-festival-take-place-september-1276000 |access-date=8 February 2017}}{{Cite news |date=23 September 2014 |title=Salman Shah's birth anniversary celebrated |language=en |newspaper=The Daily Star |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/salman-shahs-birth-anniversary-celebrated-42857 |access-date=8 February 2017}} Every few months later the Bangladesh Film Archive organize and hold screenings of the digitalized versions of his movies for free due to public demand from new plethora of fans.{{cite news |title= Salman Shah's classic films to be screened at Bangladesh Film Archive|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/salman-shahs-classic-films-be-screened-bangladesh-film-archive-3470341|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=15 November 2023|date=15 November 2023}}

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