Shatabdi Wadud — a powerful and acclaimed actor in Bangladesh’s theatre, television, and film industry — began his illustrious acting career on stage and has since become one of the country’s most respected and versatile performers. From an early age, Shatabdi Wadud was deeply involved in theatre. His stage journey began in 1985 with the play Tokai, directed by Shahidul Alam Sachchu, under the children’s division of Artonad Theatre. Over the next decade, he performed in numerous stage productions with the group before moving on from Artonad Theatre on February 29, 1996. The following year, on February 28, 1997, he joined Prachyanat, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent theatre troupes, where he continued to deliver outstanding performances in several productions, including their renowned play “Achalayatan.” Shatabdi’s television journey began in his childhood with “Shonkito Podojatra,” written by Monsurul Aziz and directed by Kh. M. Harun. His professional television career started in 1999 with Nurul Alam Atique’s Cycle-er Dana (Wings of a Bicycle), marking the beginning of his emergence as a full-time actor. He made his film debut in Fulkoomar, directed by Ashiq Mostafa and based on a story by Shahidul Zahir. Over time, Shatabdi Wadud has captivated audiences with his exceptional range, depth, and ability to bring authenticity to every role—whether on stage, television, or the big screen. His immense contribution to Bangladeshi cinema was recognized when he won the National Film Award (36th Edition, 2011) for Best Performance in a Negative Role for his outstanding work in the critically acclaimed film Guerrilla. Today, Shatabdi Wadud stands as a symbol of dedication, discipline, and artistic excellence—an actor whose craft continues to inspire both audiences and aspiring performers across Bangladesh.
