Saddam Mahmud on the Rise
Notably, Saddam has choreographed an item song in Raihan Rafi’s web film 7 Number Floor. His choreography has also featured in commercials for Pran, Banglalink, Robi, and Mojo.
Saddam Mahmud is redefining the language of dance by keeping pace with time and trends. Currently, he stands out as one of the most admired choreographers, earning widespread appreciation and love from audiences. His choreography and performances on trending songs regularly capture the attention of netizens on social media. From corporate events to grand stages, this young choreographer continues to mesmerize audiences everywhere.
Speaking about his current engagements, Saddam Mahmud shared that he recently served as the choreographer for the opening ceremony of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held in Sylhet. The performances featured Tanzin Tisha, Bhavna, Reflecting on the experience, he said,
“It felt great. I had the opportunity to learn a lot. At the same time, several other projects are ongoing.”
It is worth noting that Saddam was associated with the BPL as a dancer back in 2012. Returning after more than a decade—this time as a choreographer—makes the achievement especially meaningful for him.
Discussing trends and the influence of social media, Saddam said,
“I started choreographing in 2015. Compared to then, dance is now valued much more. One has to move with the trends. The accessibility of social media is a positive thing. Many people are getting inspired by my work. Some content has gone viral as well. Negative comments do come, but I don’t dwell on them—I stay focused on my work.”
Throughout his career, Saddam has worked on prestigious platforms such as the Meril–Prothom Alo Awards, RTV Star Awards, Channel i Khude Gaanraj, Channel i Music Awards, and the grand finale of Lux Channel i Superstar. He has collaborated with nearly all top stars of the country, including Shakib Khan, Bidya Sinha Mim, Nusrat Faria, Apu Biswas, Purnima, Siam Ahmed, Arefin Shuvoo, Tasnia Farin, Toya, Safa Kabir, Nirab, and Emon.
Sharing his journey, Saddam revealed that his passion for dance began in 2000, inspired by local neighborhood performances. “Life itself taught me how to dance,” he said. Although he took a break in 2003, he resumed regular practice in 2009.
Currently, Saddam works as a choreographer at Eagles Dance Company. He also plans to launch his own dance-training platform in the near future.
Speaking about his future goals, Saddam said, “I want to take dance to a more respectable position. I dream of creating an environment where the new generation can pursue dance as a profession. Families should encourage their children to dance—that’s my dream. I also want to work on new, theme-based projects.”
