On December 20, “Priyo Maloti” graced 20 cinema halls nationwide. Featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury in the titular role of Maloti Rani Das, the film marks a significant milestone for both the actress and its director, Shankha Dasgupta, as their silver screen debut.
The Monsoon Revolution represents an unprecedented effort by the government to decentralise and professionalise the Bangladeshi film industry. By fostering regional talent and offering a platform for diverse storytelling, this initiative aims to reshape the industry. More than just an effort to develop skilled filmmakers, it is a step toward amplifying Bangladeshi narratives and creating works that resonate both nationally and internationally.
In an effort to understand the challenges and tentative guidelines, The Daily Star reached out to board members and stakeholders. Their insights highlight the complexities of transitioning from the long-standing censor board to a modern certification body.
With its universal message of hope, “A Rising Lioness: In Search of Beauty” speaks not only to burn survivors but to anyone facing disabilities, neurodiversity, or societal exclusion. By portraying a journey of courage and transformation, the production inspires reflection on the values of empathy, and inclusion, and celebrates the human spirit of resilience.
On a quiet autumn evening, we visited Arnob’s studio, Kolorob, where he shared reflections on his musical career, insights into his creative journey in art, and his upcoming projects.
In times of national crisis, Bangladesh’s entertainment industry is often among the hardest hit. From artistes to crew members, everyone faces hardship due to a lack of work and opportunities. Actor Ziaul Roshan has recently expressed concerns about the struggle to maintain a stable livelihood in such uncertain times, highlighting the challenges when work for artistes dries up.
Marking a decade in showbiz, Sayed Zaman Shawon has captivated audiences across television, OTT platforms, and the big screens. Known for his acclaimed roles in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “Brothers” series, Shihab Shaheen’s “August 14”, Ashfaque Nipun’s “Sabrina”, and Golam Sohrab Dodul’s “Mobaroknama”, Shawon’s adaptability shines through each project.
Behind this essential aspect of filmmaking are the lighting technicians, whose efforts often go unnoticed. In Bangladesh, however, these technicians face an uncertain future, as the industry battles deep financial challenges.
Radio, theatre, television, film and OTT are now considered to be the five-primary mediums of audiovisual entertainment.
Burdened with competition from digital platforms, the television industry is dipping its toes into digitalisation as well, with many networks planning to launch their own streaming platforms and news sites.
Youths adorn TSC tea stalls yet again.
Apart from the aforementioned projects, the director is taking preparations for his silver screen project to be announced soon.
The "Mission Extreme" and "Black War" starrer actress Sadia Nabila opens up about her journey into the showbiz.
Tasnia Farin shares her experience after watching the first show of her Tollywood debut film, "Aro Ek Prithibi" in Kolkata.
Rezwan Shahriar Sumit marked his directorial debut with the much-acclaimed film “Nonajoler Kabbo”. The film recently bagged the National Film Award in seven categories.
The second edition of Nazrul Utsav kicked-off at the capital's Gulshan Society Lake Park, today. The two-day-long event has been organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), High Commission of India in Dhaka and Gulshan Society. HSBC Bank Bangladesh is the title sponsor of the festival.
Tasnova Tamanna has become the talk of the town, after she was announced as the winner of the ‘Best Actress’ category in the National Film Awards 2021—for her outstanding performance in Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s directorial debut, “Nonajoler Kabbo”.
Recently, actress Eamin Haque Bobby travelled to Ulania, Barisal to shoot the film "Meghna Konna". However, she would fall sick and was immediately taken to a doctor.
