“We’ve poured our hearts into this project. ‘Uraal’ is a tribute to unbreakable friendship, the kind that holds you through life’s uncertainties. I believe people will see a part of themselves in this story.”
After securing a spot in the top 10 of “Lux Superstar” in 2018, Puja Agnes Cruze chose patience over haste when it came to making her silver screen debut. Now, years later, her moment finally arrived with “Esha Murder”, where she plays the titular role, a role that not only marks her cinematic breakthrough but also fulfills a dream she has cherished since childhood.
Reflecting on her role, Runa said it was her director’s vision that helped her truly embody the character. “We shot across real locations, and the people whose stories we portrayed were extremely supportive. We’re deeply grateful to them.”
“I would describe ‘Utshob’ as an independent commercial film,” he explained, “because I faced quite a struggle finding producers for it. I’m deeply grateful to my wife Shormila Akter, director and producer Shakeeb Fahad, and, last but not least, Chorki, who believed in me and stood by me throughout the journey.”
After her “Gulmohor” dream came true, Sarika Sabah is now preparing for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. She is set to embrace the joy of togetherness by celebrating the occasion with her family.
One of the most promising rising stars of contemporary times, Farrukh Ahmed Rehan is all set to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in the warmth of his family home in Tangail. Known for his dedication and work ethic, the actor is currently wrapping up all his ongoing projects—including television fictions and fashion shoots—well ahead of the festivities, so he can fully immerse himself in quality time with his loved ones.
As the festive season arrives, Priom, like many others, reflects on the bittersweet essence of Eid—the joy wrapped in family rituals, coloured with memories of loved ones no longer around.
Farhan Ahmed Jovan, a prominent figure on the Bangladeshi small screen, is set to make this Eid-ul-Azha particularly memorable. Not only does it mark his first Eid since marrying Sajin Ahmed Nirjona in early 2024, but it also sees him embracing both personal and professional milestones.
“The plot is layered with modern political and social contexts in very subtle ways,” shares the director. “Though it is about a family, it represents the image of the state at many levels.”
It has almost been four years since the theatrical release of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's feature film “Shonibar Bikel” (Saturday Afternoon), has been denied by the Film Censor Board of Bangladesh.
Chayanika Chowdhury’s debut directorial “Bishwoshundori” featured the duo of Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni for the first time. The film was released on December 11, 2020, in 25 theatres across the country.
As we approach the New Year, some prominent directors have shared their favourite works of 2020, from films, television, and OTT platforms. Among them web series “Taqdeer” and “August 14” are especially popular. On the other hand, from television, “Victim” was the top choice.
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).
