Veteran actor Misha Sawdagor, a dominant figure in Dhallywood for over 36 years, believes that the consistent release of quality cinema throughout the year is key to reviving the Bangladeshi film industry. Speaking to The Daily Star from the US, the National Film Award-winning ‘villain’ reflected on his role as Shakib Khan’s father in the hit Eid release “Borbaad”, calling it a challenging but rewarding experience.
National Award-winning actress Azmeri Haque Badhan is earning praise for her latest film “Esha Murder”, which premiered on Eid-ul-Azha and is directed by Sunny Sanwar. Badhan takes on the leading role of a police officer in this woman-centric thriller, and the actress has since been immersed in promotions—appearing on TV, visiting theatres, and speaking with the press.
Renowned actor and six-time National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu made a powerful Eid comeback with three film releases: “Taandob”, “Insaaf”, and “Neelchokro”.
National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.
Popular singer Kornia is back with yet another music video, this time titled “Jamdani Saree”. The Eid special track was released yesterday on her official YouTube channel.
Television, OTT, and film actor Shajal Noor has begun shooting for his latest film “Shapla Shaluk” in Sherpur’s border region, marking his first collaboration with actress Shobnom Bubly. Directed by Rasheda Akter Lajuk, the action-romantic film faced an unusual disruption during filming when wild elephants invaded the set.
Television and OTT actress Tanzika Amin is currently busy shooting for dramas in Canada. Best known for her acclaimed role in the web series “Mohanagar 2”, the former Lux star is now filming four dramas overseas.
With her signature poise and quiet intensity, Mimi doesn’t just step back into the spotlight, she owns it. Once a defining presence in 1990s Bangladeshi television, she now brings that legacy full circle in a film that, she says, moved her deeply enough to say yes.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the current president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association, Misha Sawdagar, shared his thoughts on the situation. He emphasised the importance of tolerance among artistes, stating, "Every artiste needs to be tolerant and compassionate."
Recently, Pori Moni adopted a daughter, for which she was praised on social media. “The feeling of becoming a mother can only be understood by a mother. The moment I took Priyom on my lap, I felt the same happiness I felt when Punnyo was born!”
Chanchal Chowdhury, a celebrated figure in Bangladeshi cinema, garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen in the film "Padatik" when it premiered at a film festival last year.
Recently, he starred alongside the esteemed actress Shabnur in the upcoming movie "Rongona", helmed by Arafat. The actor reflects, "Shabnur is my dream actress, and collaborating with her in a movie is the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration. She's not only my favourite actress but also a significant milestone in my career."
Mehazabien also added that both of her parents played a huge role in supporting her career. She also mentioned that she is more connected to her mother. On celebrating the special day, she shared, “With such a busy schedule, it gets tough to spend quality time with her. However, I have put in some efforts to make her happy as much as I could.”
Prominent actress Nadia Ahmed, who is also popular as a dancer and model, has been gracing the country's entertainment scene with her multifaceted talent. On the poignant occasion of International Mother's Day, the seasoned artiste, who has graced the showbiz arena for decades, offered heartfelt reflections on her mother Afroza Akhtar in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
For Ferdous, both his mother and mother-in-law have played pivotal roles in his life.
Badhan feels that her mother now plays an even bigger role in her life as she takes care of her child.
Hridi Huq's mother is Lucky Enam, an Ekushey Padak-winning actress, who, along with her father Enamul Haque, played a significant role in her pursuit of acting.
Before long, the actress disclosed she would be staying here for a long time. She is also supposed to act in several projects, “A few directors reached out to me before my return. However, I want to act in selective projects. I feel that the audience misses my work, and I also miss acting, thus I will try to participate in a few of the projects during my visit.”
