text: His next release was Badal Khandakar's superhit social drama Shopner Prithibi where he played a Prince who rebels against his ruler father played by Rajib. The scenes depicting their conflicts were touted to be the main highlight of the film. It was his last film released while he was alive. Due to these consistent successes and critical acclaims Shah was labeled a Superstar by the media at the time.
  His next film Sotter Mrittu Nei released a week after his death on 13 September. The social drama co-starring Alamgir, Shabana and Shahnaz had Shah playing a man convicted of murder. The film turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. Shah's performance in the film and song "Chithi Elo Jelkhana Te" were widely acclaimed.
  He also featured in Jibon Songsar which was Jakir Hossain Raju's first directorial. He then reunited with Shibli Sadik in the successful family drama Mayer Odhikar. His portrayal of a son fighting for his mother's rights against his grandmother played by veteran actress Ferdousi Mazumder was acclaimed. His last release of the year was Chawa Theke Pawa in which his on-screen stylish avatar was appreciated.
  1997: Final projects, posthumous releases and unfinished films
  Shah wrote and acted in his last BTV drama titled "Shopner Prithibi" co-starring Tanvin Sweety and Kazi Hayat. It was the debut of Sweety in television.