Showbiz world aims to raise awareness against animal cruelty
People were outraged by the horrendous incident where several dogs and a cat were poisoned at Japan Garden City on November 22. This heartless act has united showbiz celebrities in protest, as they demanded justice and take steps to ensure the culprits were duly punished.
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‘Adhunik Bangla Hotel’: Where culinary obsession meets chilling horror
Despite this being his first foray into the anthology format, Mosharraf Karim, being the fine actor that he is, blends seamlessly into his roles.
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OTT platforms prepare for a spooky Halloween night
Halloween is upon us, and we’ve lined up some spine-tingling releases to make your October 31 even more haunting.
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Tired of being typecast: Oishee
You may remember her as the sweet and docile Sylvi in “Mission Extreme” or the gentle Sajia from “Adam”. Often cast in innocent roles, actress Jannatul Ferdous Oishee is eager to break free from this mould and take on more challenging and exciting projects.
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Easy on the eyes, soothing to the ears
Here are a few actors whose voices have left a lasting impression on our souls.
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Abul Hayat and Antik Mahmud: An unusual collab
Now, the legendary actor embarks on yet another artistic venture, lending his voice to Antik Mahmud's latest animated project, with the recording already completed to perfection.
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Actors Equity Bangladesh: Members call for leadership overhaul
During the anti-discrimination student movement, questions arose about the role of Actors Equity Bangladesh, the professional organisation of television actors in the country.
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‘Forget Me Not’ is personal for me: Yash Rohan
From portraying the student leader Sagor in “Obujh Pakhi” to playing Fahim in “Forget Me Not”, Yash Rohan is establishing himself as a versatile actor in dramas and on OTT platforms through his diverse character choices.
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January 19, 2023
Who gave Hansal Mehta the right to make ‘Faraaz’?
Recently, the trailer of the movie was released which received mixed responses from Bangladeshi audiences. People questioned the filmmaker for capitalising on a country's personal tragedy, and making it in Hindi, which is not their native language.
January 16, 2023
‘We will make FDC great again’
Nipun Akhter made headlines when she finally secured her victory as General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association last year. The “Shajghor” actress has a lot of surprises in store as she is shooting for a thriller web-film “Opolap” and also bagged a nomination for Best Actress for her film “Birotto” at the ‘Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2022’. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Nipun divulges about her upcoming plans for association, movies and more.
January 15, 2023
‘I have more fans in Bangladesh than Kolkata’
Sabyasachi Chakraborty etched a place into the hearts of the Bengali public, when he donned the role of the iconic ‘Feluda’ on the silver screen. Through his immaculate screen-presence and indomitable personality, the actor has continued to reign over the film industry as future generations keep on admiring the actor.
January 14, 2023
12 months, 5 films, one Shuvoo
Arifin Shuvoo often talks about his ‘Made in Bangladesh’ six-pack – and it is true that he has worked incredibly hard for his body transformation over the years, especially for “Black War”, which was released yesterday.
December 27, 2022
How Bollywood failed Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput won the hearts of audiences when he starred in the series, “Pavitra Rishta”. He would then go on to impress with stellar performances in “Kai Po Che”, “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” and “Chhichhore”.
December 8, 2022
Asia’s largest art extravaganza kicks off
An amalgamation of enchanting arts and creative art forms, the 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh has brought together 114 countries and 493 artists under one roof at the heart of Dhaka, with the theme of “Home and Displacement”. It is said to be the biggest art exhibition in Asia.
December 6, 2022
Sanjida Preeti’s desires
Vivacious, pretty, and down-to-earth -- Sanjida Preeti impressed one and all with her performances throughout the years. From essaying the young and bubbly Titir in “Kacher Manush” to the doe-eyed Naila from “Bhalobashi Tai Bhalobeshe Jai”, the versatile actress has forayed all three mediums- Th
December 4, 2022
‘Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura’ nominated for Kolkata International Film Festival
Muhammad Quayum's debut-directorial movie, "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks) has been nominated at the 28th edition of the prestigious Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). The film was nominated under the “International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images” category.
November 29, 2022
The untold story of Luva Nahid Choudhury
Over the years, Bangladesh has blossomed into a social hub for fine arts and cultural programmes, through the brilliant contributions of eminent literary figures and renowned personalities.
November 27, 2022
Rubaiyat Hossain granted 50,000 Euros for upcoming film
Recently, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Rubaiyat Hossain received a grant from the 37th Berlin World Cinema Fund. The independent filmmaker won 50,000 Euros (BDT 53 lakhs) for her upcoming production “The Difficult Bride”.
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