"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
In 1990, you founded the theatre group ‘Natyokendra’, from where several celebrities emerged including the likes of Tauquir Ahmed, Zahid Hasan, and Mosharraf Karim. How do you look back on that?
She recently spoke to The Daily Star about the excitement of becoming a mother, her plans regarding her career, and more.
There is no denying that I have been anxious. However, the love I received from my audience on the first day of Eid took away my fear and stress.
On the night before Eid, ‘Guru’ James serenaded his fans with a new song, titled ‘I Love You’. Usually shy of the press, the rockstar was present at a press conference at Gulshan Club, where he opened up to journalists about his career, future, and more. The following is an excerpt of various questions answered by James, during the conference.
National Film Award-winning actress Rozina has etched her name in the golden years of Bangladeshi cinema with her powerful performances. The veteran artiste, who has worked in more than 300 movies, became a member of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board recently.
Bushra Shahriar is at an interesting crossroads in life – the passionate soul is a musician, vlogger, and a PHD student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Her latest song, “Eksho Nalish”, released yesterday. We got in touch with Bushra for a small chat over coffee.
A former Miss Universe participant, Indian actress Sheena Chohan has worked in six films, including Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Pipra Bidda” (Ant Story).
Known as the ‘sweet girl’ of Bangladeshi cinema, she is one of the most iconic figures in the industry. Debuting in 1964, the superstar did not have to look back, being an integral part of hits like Sutorang, Moynamoti, Nil Akasher Niche, Shujon Shokhi, Sritituku Thak, Sareng Bou, Bodhu Biday, Rongbaj, Abirbhab and Devdas among many others.
I am currently working on a series that has a total of seven episodes in it, directed by Shahriar Sumon. We’ve been shooting in Pubail, and we will be done in a few more days. It is almost time for Eid, so I’ve been busy working on special projects. This is one of them.
Crowned ‘Miss Kolkata’ while still in high school, Sheena Chohan went on to participate in Miss Universe, and subsequently made a notable career in film and television. She was recently awarded the prestigious Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations in New York, for her work enlightening more than 36 million people about their Human Rights. The Daily Star caught up with the renowned actor for an exclusive interview.
Shunanda Sharmin, Antora Rahman, Ferdousi Moumita and Mustarin Ahmed Sheetal – are four young singers who fought off intense competition in the marquee show,
Shahiduzzaman Selim, one of the most talented actors in Bangladesh, has become a household name through his performances on television, movies and on stage over the past three decades.
Bappy Chowdhury is one of the film industry’s most sought-after names, and has created a craze around him in a relatively short period of time.
National Film Award winning actor Tariq Anam Khan has been a prominent face in the industry for years. Two of his films, ‘Abar Boshonto’, directed by Ananya Mamun and ‘Nolok’, directed by Sakib Sonet, were released this Eid season.
Bipasha Hayat has won the hearts of the masses with her multitude of talents over the years. She has garnered an extensive fan base with her work in tele-fictions as well as films. Besides acting, she is also known for her skills as a script writer and artist. On the
Noted artiste Ferdous has won the hearts of the masses with his charm over the years. The celebrated actor has garnered an extensive fan base through his prominence in films in Bangladesh and beyond. Besides preparing for a trip to London to shoot a feature film, he recently celebrated his birthday. We caught up with the actor to talk about his future endeavours and more.
