In this exclusive interview, the Cultural Adviser opens up about the journey so far— the personal deliberations that preceded his appointment, the professional risks he knowingly took, and the vision he holds for Bangladesh’s cultural future. Yet, behind the sharp public figure, we find a man who still misses the intimacy of the film set—where the only politics involved were those of plot and character.
For the role of Ali, director Adnan Al Rajeev had been searching for a certain kind of presence — an innocent face, someone with long hair and eyes expressive enough to speak volumes without uttering a word. “They auditioned around 40 people for the part,” Al Amin shared. “But they weren’t looking for someone to perform. They wanted someone who could simply be Ali. And they saw that in me.”
Since childhood, Sarika Sabah has immersed herself in the world of art, taking classical dance lessons and specialising in Kathak. Over time, her dedication to dance grew, yet a deeper desire began to burn within her—a dream to one day find her place among the stars. She began her journey in the entertainment industry with TVCs in 2019, while she was a second-year CSE student at North South University, and quickly rose to prominence, winning hearts with her portrayal of Jhumur in Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz’s popular mega serial “Family Crisis”.
Actress Nishat Priom, who plays Annie Rozario, shares an inside look at what went into the making of "Fyakra".
The singer has stepped beyond her folk roots to explore a more diverse musical direction, beginning with her latest release “Chol Preme Pure Jai” — a chill step number whose lyrics, tune, and composition have been handled by Autumnal Moon. Released under the banner of G Series, the track marks a refreshing shift in Dora’s journey as an artiste.
Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.
There’s no arrogance in his voice when he says it — just the quiet certainty of someone who knows that the real magic lies not in the destination, but in the journey itself. “And right now, for me, that journey is just beginning,” he concludes.
Among the most featured actors, Khairul Basar stands out, starring in 15 projects that are being released one after another. So far, seven have premiered, including “Golper Naam Maya” directed by Shetu Arif, “Shohore Joto Rong” by Syed Shakil, “Manush Ki Bolbe” by Ashikur Rahman, “Payel” by Sayful Hafiz Khan, and “Jodi Amar How” by Serniabat Shawon, among others, while others are on the line.
The pandemic-riddled year was a challenging one for the entertainment industry. Since March, all activities had come to a halt, with television and web projects incurring huge losses.
Nuhash Humayun is one of the most promising young filmmakers in the country, proving his pedigree with many web projects, short films, TVCs and music videos. He is also one of the directors of Bangladesh’s first anthology film “Iti Tomari Dhaka”, which was recently selected for an Oscar nomination in the International category.
Although noted actor Khairul Alam Sabuj started out his career on the stage, his popularity primarily grew through television.
Manoj Kumar Pramanik has been entertaining audiences for many years with his performances in television projects, films and web shows.
Celebrated director and screenwriter Dipankar Dipon moved to Dhaka from Rangpur after completing his higher secondary education to pursue his passion for filmmaking. He garnered many accolades for his debut feature film, Dhaka Attack (2017).
Known for his modern approach in presenting stories, celebrated director Redoan Rony started out on television, before making a mark in the world of cinema with films like Chorabali (2016).
Acclaimed director and screenwriter Shihab Shaheen has gained prominence in the television fraternity with productions like Romijer Ayna, X Factor and numerous other tele-fictions over the past eighteen years.
Celebrated director and screenwriter Ashfaque Nipun is known for dealing with contemporary and political issues in his stories.
Celebrated television director Mizanur Rahman Aryan reflects on the issues of family and contemporary relationships through his work.
Talented television director Shafayet Mansoor Rana predominantly reflects on contemporary issues through social satire and dark humour in his stories.
