DHAKA: ‘Salman Shah’ - a pair of words that is synonymous to ‘hero’ to the Bangladeshi film fans. This charismatic actor's career and life was cut short when he left this world on September 6, 1996.

But, Salman has remained as popular as he was in his lifetime though 18 years have been passed since his death.

To mark Salman’s 18th death anniversary, Dhuli Communication organized a weeklong film show at Balaka Cineworld in the city on Saturday.

The show titled ‘Salman Shah Memorial Festival-2014’ will continue till September 11, where seven popular films of the actor will be screened.

Besides, Salman Shah Smriti Parishad will organize a cultural festival and star gatherings on September 19 to celebrate the actor’s death anniversary.

Salman’s first appearance in a major role was in ‘Keyamat Thekey Keyamat’ released in 1993. This was a blockbuster film.

And it was followed by films such as “Shopner Thikana”, “Denmohor”, “Tumi Amar”, “Tomakey Chai”, “Anjuman”, “Priyojon”, “Konyadan”, “Swapner Nayok”, “Swapner Purush”, “Ananda Ashru”, “Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar”, “Sujan Sokhi”, “Prem Juddha”, “Buker Bhetor Agun”, “Swapner Prithibi” and several other smash hits that exceeded the hope of the audiences.

The ailing film industry witnessed a heartthrob romantic hero and welcomed a new era in the romantic film type with his appearance.

BDST: 1203 HRS, SEP 06, 2014