Renowned director Sohanoor Rahman Sohan, famous for his groundbreaking film "Keyamot Theke Keyamot", has passed away at the capital's Crescent hospital at the age of 57. The news was confirmed by producer Khorshed Alam Khasru.

The tragic news comes after Sohan's wife passed away yesterday at their own residence, during her sleep. It is reported that Sohan fell critically ill after the incident, and was taken to the hospital today at 6:40, where he was declared dead.. He is said to have suffered from a brain stroke.

Sohan was a renowned director in the 90's, having started his career as an assistant director to Shibli Sadiq in 1977. His first directorial film was named "Biswas Obiswas" in 1988, but he truly broke new ground after making "Keyamot Theke Keyamot" in 1993, starring Salman Shah and Moushumi.

Some of his notable works are "Amar Desh Amar Prem", "Swajan", "Amar Ghor Amar Behesto", "Ananta Bhalobasha", "Shami Chintai", "Amar Jaan Amar Pran", "Poran Joliya Jay Re", "Koti Takar Prem", "She Amar Mon Kereche" and "Lobhe Paap Paape Mrittu".

Having served as the president of the Bangladesh Film Director's Association and a member of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, he was a highly respected name in the country's film industry. He was the reason that stars like Salman Shah, Shakib Khan, Moushumi and Agoon, among many others, became a household name in Bangladesh.