Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.
Today marks the sixth death anniversary of legendary singer Subir Nandi, whose timeless voice continues to resonate with generations of music lovers. Though he passed away on May 7, 2019, his melodies remain ever-present—on the radio, across streaming platforms, or simply heard in passing—stirring memories and emotions among fans old and new.
Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.
A total of six movies were released during Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Among the songs from these films, “Chand Mama” from “Borbaad” and “Konna” from “Jinn 3” have each surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.
For the first time, Jaya Ahsan is featured in any Bangladeshi web series, that too during the Eid festival. Such occasions made her festival even more special. The “Jimmi” actress shared how she spent her Eid day.
Two of Shakib Khan’s films were released in cinemas this Eid-ul-Fitr– “Borbaad” and “Antaratma”. Dhallywood's Superstar shared that he did not have any special plans on the occasion. However he spent time with family and friends which is one of the essential things he does at the festivals.
Actress Afia Nusrat Barsha had revealed her decision to step away from acting. However, for now, she is still working on the silver screen.
This Eid-ul-Fitr, in addition to star-studded films, audiences can look forward to exciting web content, as major OTT platforms have curated special projects for the festive season. From intense dramas to light-hearted romantic comedies, the list includes "Amalnama" by Raihan Rafi, "Jimmi" by Ashfaque Nipun, and "How Sweet" by Kajal Arefin Ome, among others.
Today marks the birthday of Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, who passed away on July 6, 2020, leaving a void in our hearts. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.
After “Poran” and “Hawa”, no other movies have been able to successfully do business in theatres. After the release of these two movies, many Bangla films have been released over the last three months. However, these movies did not fare well commercially at the theatres.
In recent times, Sariful Razz has received a lot of praise for his performance as the ravishing-ruffian, Roman in “Poran”. Similar to “Poran”, Razz’s other movie, “Hawa”, has also been performing well in theatres across Bangladesh. The talented actor is currently busy promoting Raihan Rafi’s football-based film, “Damal”, which will hit theatres on October 28.
Legendary musician Ayub Bachchu passed away on this day, two years ago.
There was a period when Bangladeshi cinema seemed hopeless, both as an art form and as an industry but in recent times, the Bangladeshi film industry is experiencing a new wave as most of the films that are being released are doing well at the box office commercially. Let us look at the films that did commercially well in the theatres from 2010 to 2022.
Popular actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim starrer sports drama film “Damal” is awaiting its release on October 28. She has already created waves with her brilliant performance in “Poran” which is still running in theatres for 3 months. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the talented actress talked about “Damal”, and her upcoming ventures.
Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has been making headlines for quite some time. Recently, the revelation of his marriage and son with Bubly, has created hype on the social media. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Shakib Khan opened up about the ordeal.
Colours, festivities and joy are all around for this year’s Durga Puja, as one of the biggest holidays for the Bengali community starts today. Puja Chery, one of Dhallywood’s fastest rising stars, is also excited for the festival.
Jaya Ahsan effortlessly stepped into the role of Beauty, the head of the circus and such a beautiful woman. The woman many men from the circus area of Banishanta Mela desperately long for. Sadly, the terrible events of her childhood keep Beauty constantly questioning herself. The circus and the Liberation War of Bangladesh are deeply tied together in the story of the film “Beauty Circus”. Added to the mix, is religious extremism.
Salman Shah, one of the most iconic actors of Bangladeshi cinema, would have turned 52 today. He was born on September 19, 1971 in Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet. Before taking on the name Salman Shah, he went by Shahriar Chowdhury Emon.
