A defining moment in his decade-long career, Shahjahan Shamrat made an unforgettable impact with his portrayal of Razzak in Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”. Adding his own charm to the character of an empathetic friend, his on-screen persona brought life to the bond of friendship and communal harmony, making the audience emotional.
You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.
When NSU graduate Zarin Mahmood landed in Canada in 2017, she had left behind a life of relative certainty to enter the grind of a life far away. Discarding her desire to pursue business, which was her major in university, she jumped on the opportunity to complete a Master’s in Technology Innovation Management at Ottawa’s Carlton University.
The band took inspiration from a local act called ‘Bowling in Japan’ while using Samin’s heritage as an inspiration. It is fitting, too, as the incredibly tight group comes together with Samin’s outspoken personality and Dhaka-ite soul. As the evening dawned, people from all over Sydney started gathering to see Packing Dhaka and its opener, Apocalypseboyo.
From working as a content creator to making her debut on the silver screen with “36-24-36”, Kaarina Kaisar’s transition happened by chance. Nevertheless, she confidently stepped into the role of Syra, using it to highlight an important message of body positivity.
With nearly a decade in the industry, Nishat Priom has captivated audiences on both television and OTT platforms. As one of the earliest talents in the OTT space, she consistently takes on diverse roles, pushing boundaries and exploring new dimensions in her craft.
A spontaneous girl, who entered showbiz in 2006 as a model while still in school, quickly made her mark in the industry with grace and charm. Sarika Subrin, a household name for her roles in small-screen dramas, is now making waves on OTT platforms. She has also been the host of the longest-running celebrity show, “Amar Ami”, for four years now.
While much of the attention during the Puja season is drawn to the artistry of the idols or the grandeur of the festivities, the role of traditional music and instruments remains a deeply rooted, often overlooked aspect.
Being a cartoonist is Morshed Mishu’s preferred public identity, or as he describes himself, an “artivist”—someone who practices activism through art in a non-traditional manner. Mishu, who rose to prominence through his political cartoons and social activism, has journeyed to every corner of the country to aid his fellow countrymen.
“Everyone is free to use their words as they wish, but it’s disheartening to see behaviour that doesn’t sit right with me,” shared Siam Ahmed. The actor is equally as shocked as his other colleagues in the fraternity after the exposé of the WhatsApp group ‘Alo Ashbei’, which became the talk of the town as some of its members are veteran actors of the industry.
This Eid-ul-Azha, the young sensation Khairul Basar has graced our screens with 12 television projects, some already aired and others awaiting release. Fresh from the festivities, Basar drops by The Daily Star for a quick chat.
Pori Moni is set to work as the brand ambassador of Hash Marka Gondhoraj Oil. Ever since she was a child, she had dreamt of modelling for that brand.
Singer Sabbir Nasir and Kolkata-based singer Shampa Biswas, known for her appearance in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa sang a duet together, titled Binodini Rai.
The shooting of the Eid special film, Antaratma, featuring Shakib Khan, has been completed. Audiences were amazed seeing the diverse looks of the film that were periodically released.
Rafi Hossain: Today we are joined by a very special guest, Xefer Rahman. How are you doing nowadays?
Pagglait is an Indian dark comedy-drama film on Netflix. It has been directed by Umesh Bist, produced by Shobha Kapoor, alongside others under the banners Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment, and stars Sanya Malhotra, Shruti Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana, among others.
For the first time, Faria Shahrin will appear in an Eid comedy drama, which will be called Jamai vs Shashuri. The drama is written by Rafsan and directed by Ziauddin Alam.
Puja Cherry is preparing for the release of her film Shaan this coming Eid. Siam Ahmed acts opposite her in the film, and the movie also features Taskin and Misha Sawdagor, among several others.
Currently, actor Roshan is passing a very busy period. Recently his project, the Anonno Mamun directed film Makeup was released to an OTT platform.
Rafi Hossain: Today we have with us, Nobonita Chowdhury and Nirupoma Rahman. A lot of people are recently getting to know that Nirupoma is also heavily involved with music.
After making a name for himself with films like Tumi Acho Hridoye, Kayes Arju will be seen in the film titled, Himur Boshonto, to be directed by Mirza Sakhawat Hossain.
