Saleh Sobhan Auneem () is a Bangladeshi film director, producer, editor, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in Bangladeshi cinema and streaming television, including co-directing the omnibus anthology film Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (2018), the period drama series Jaago Bahey (2021), and the thriller series Headline (2026). Beyond directing, he has earned recognition as a film editor and producer, winning honors at the Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards and the Chorki Awards.
Early life and education Auneem spent part of his early childhood living in Iran until the age of six, after which his family returned to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Before transitioning into full-time filmmaking, he worked as a data analyst.
Career Auneem began his career in the media industry working as an assistant director and editor. In 2013, he co-founded the independent production house Film Noir. He was a producer with the creative platform Projonmo Talkies.
In 2018, Auneem was selected as one of eleven filmmakers to Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (Iti, Tomari Dhaka), the first anthology film produced in Bangladesh. Premiering at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, the omnibus was later acquired by Netflix and selected as the official Bangladeshi entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
In 2021, Auneem co-directed the episode "Lights, Camera…Objection" for the Chorki historical anthology series Jaago Bahey. The project received wide critical acclaim and won the National Award for Best Drama Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
As an editor, Auneem edited the streaming projects Unoloukik (2021), Shaaticup (2022), and Kaalpurush (2024). His editing work on Kaalpurush earned him the Best Editor accolade at the Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2025.
In 2024, Auneem co-directed the non-fiction documentary Bidrohe Biplobe (The Rise of Students) with Redoan Rony, focusing on the July Uprising student demonstrations in Bangladesh.
In 2026, he directed the Hoichoi original series Headline, an eight-part crime thriller featuring Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Yash Rohan.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Director Producer Editor Notes 2017 Mother (Ma) Short film; selected for Berlinale Talents 2018 Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (Iti, Tomari Dhaka) Anthology film; segment director 2024 Bidrohe Biplobe (The Rise of Students) Documentary; co-directed with Redoan Rony
Television and OTT
Year Title Director Producer Editor Platform / Notes 2021 Jaago Bahey Chorki; directed episode "Lights, Camera…Objection" 2021 Unoloukik Chorki original web series 2022 Shaaticup Chorki original web series 2024 Kaalpurush Chorki original web series2025Gulmohor 2026 Headline Hoichoi original web series
Other work
Projonmo Talkies (2017) – Producer Taqdeer (2020) – Story Creator (with Syed Ahmed Shawki) Guti (2023) – Editor Cafe Desire (2023) – Editor
Accolades
Year Award Category Work Result 2019 Jaipur International Film Festival Best Original Screenplay Sincerely Yours, Dhaka 2022 Chorki Awards Best Editor (Series) Unoloukik and Shaaticup 2025 Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards Best Editor Kaalpurush 2026 Chorki Awards Best Editor (Critics' Choice) Guti and Cafe Desire
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