The iconic role of OC Harun in Mohanagar series was taken to another level by Mosharraf Karim. He took home the Best Actor award this time in the popular category.
Unish20 emerged as one of Chorki’s most popular projects in 2023, earning immense recognition from the audience,
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.
With the idea of spreading the ideal of one of the most iconic leaders of the world, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a song has been composed which will be sung in 130 languages. 130 eminent singers of each country will be lending their voices for the song.
Paying homage to the folk maestro Bari Siddiqui and noted actor S M Mohsin, Proshoon Rahman directorial "Dhaka Dream" has been released in six cinema halls across the country today.
Anchor and actress Mousumi Mou is the perfect example of what it means to be culturally involved. She has been involved with dancing, singing, recitation, and debating, from a young age.
"Rehana Maryam Noor" created immense buzz as the first Bangladeshi film to be selected for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes FIlm Festival. Now, it is set to be submitted at the 94th Academy Awards.
Did you know that a group of visually impaired people from Bangladesh and India have been collaborating on audio plays using technology? The cultural group, Ganga Padma Shilpigushthi, set high hopes for visually impaired people to nurture their talents through this initiative.
The 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) announced their nominees recently. Talented actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in the Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial “Rehana Maryam Noor”.
Commemorating the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, noted independent filmmaker Proshoon Rahman announced his forthcoming film “Dear Satyajit” recently. The film will feature prolific theatre, film, and television actor Ahmed Rubel.
Bangladesh's first theatrically released animated film "Mujib Amar Pita", based on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, hit the theatres yesterday. Based on the book, "Sheikh Mujib Amar Pita", authored by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the full-fledged 2D film is directed by Sohel Mohammad Rana.
Noted television director Aronno Anwar declared his debut feature film yesterday, featuring popular actress Pori Moni. After the news was published, renowned actress Nazia Haque Orsha claimed on social media that she was approached for the role in the same film and that she was not informed of being dropped from the movie.
Talented actress Nazia Haque Orsha has been selective about the projects she signs, since the beginning of her career.
