The digital realm of entertainment in Bangladesh has been riding a soaring wave of innovation and creativity, and the crowning jewel of recognition is undoubtedly the second iteration of Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022.
From his stellar performances in "Mohanagar" to reaching new heights with "Syndicate," "Poran," "Hawa," and "Myself Allen Swapan," Nasir Uddin Khan has conquered versatile characters on both the silver screen and through the web series.
In the Bangladeshi media industry, the name Ferdous Hasan shines as a multifaceted talent—a scriptwriter, director, writer, and music composer, known for crafting thousands of drama scripts and 40 film scripts throughout his illustrious career.
Azad Abul Kalam has graced the stage, television, and silver screen with his exceptional talent, presenting audiences with unforgettable characters. Recently, he portrayed the titular character in the web-series "Puff Daddy", which captured everyone's attention.
Within only six years, Alif has established himself as one of the emerging dancers and choreographers in the country. He is also the founder of Alifia Dance Atelier, an academy where dancers are empowered to explore various international dance forms, including Bollywood, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary.
Bangladeshi-born American producer and pop musician Sanjoy is all set to perform in Bangladesh for the first time, joining forces with noted music director Fuad Almuqtadir in a special show, “Dameer and Fuad Present Sanjoy”, at Dhaka's Aloki.
It’s been a blend of both triumphs and tribulations for the multifaceted actress Nusraat Faria. Her dance moves captivated the audience in songs like “Bujhina Toh Tai”, “Kolija ar Jaan” from the film “Shurongo”, “Menoka” from the web-series “Abar Proloy”. Meanwhile, her recently released film “Patalghor”, has already garnered attention and praise from the audience.
Bangladeshi-American musician Muza, has carved a niche for himself in the music industry, seamlessly intertwining traditional folk with contemporary beats. From the upbeat rhythm of "Bondhurey" to the soulful cadence of "Noya Daman", Muza's musical journey is a testament to his artistic prowess. Recently, he was featured on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York, the face of Spotify's "Desi Hits" category, as the first Bangladeshi musician.
Getting her start in the industry as a radio jockey, Sarah Alam has made her mark in all mediums of the showbiz industry—working in modelling, drama, film, advertisements, and OTT. Recently, her portrayal of Srabonti, in the web-series “Bodh”, received a positive response from the audience, causing her to become even more dedicated to her acting career.
Rukaiya Jahan Chamak has joined the cast of the liberation war-based film “Joy Banglar Dhoni” directed by K M Khurshid. The story of this film is written by former Minister of Shipping, Shajahan Khan. Chamak started shooting the movie on Wednesday. In this film, the actress will be seen opposite actor Nirab Hossain.
While most of Ayub Bachchu’s songs are masterpieces in their own right, I wanted to share five songs from the iconic maestro that are close to my heart.
“Poran” famed director Raihan Rafi got emotional when talking about his struggle of making the much-anticipated sports-drama film, “Damal” at the sponsorship agreement signing ceremony between “Damal” and sports channel T-Sports. The event, titled “Team Damal Meets Team T-Sports” was held at Bashundhara city yesterday.
Formerly known as Musical.ly in 2016, Tiktok is undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary social media platforms in recent times, taking over the world by storm. From teenagers to celebrities, it has influenced people of all ages and professions, mostly because of its user-friendly interface and attractive short-length videos. Bangladeshi celebrities are no exception. A good number of celebrities have joined Tiktok mostly during quarantine, to interact with their fans in a more personalised manner. Over time, like Facebook and Instagram, it has also become another major platform to promote their upcoming projects and share bits of their lives.
Tasnova Tabassum Parisa has proven that body types do not define beauty – it comes from the soul. The talented young woman won the title of “Miss & Mrs Plus Bangladesh”. This plus size beauty pageant challenges the stereotypes of beauty standards and raises awareness against the culture of body-shaming. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Parisa talks about her journey as a plus size woman and more.
Nusraat Faria has been dominating the silver screen with her charismatic aura and brilliant works since her debut in 2015. Her film “Operation Sundarban” released yesterday, causing an uproar in theatres all over the country. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Faria shared her experience of working in “Operation Sundarban”, recent works and many more.
Some of the most gifted cultural figures in the country graced the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), as they attended the award giving ceremony for “Shilpakala Padak 2019 and 2020”.
Afzal Hossain, one of television and film’s prominent actors, broke off from the mould of his conventional romantic roles when he donned a grey character in the web series “Ladies and Gentlemen”. From then onwards, he developed a certain knack for portraying dark and mysterious personas on screen. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the veteran actor shared his journey on OTT platforms.
Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote". Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.
