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.
After taking a long break, actor Bijori Barkatullah has returned and is working on two shows. One is Baba Thake Bashay for Duronto TV which is targeted towards children.
To preserve Ayub Bachchu’s songs and his used guitars, initiatives are currently being taken to create a 3D museum in his honour. Earlier, the artist’s website was created under the state’s initiative.
Rafi Hossain: Today, we have two very special guests, Sarah Zaker and Iresh Zaker. Since the passing of Aly Zaker last year, it has been a very sad time for the industry. I must ask you Iresh, how are you handling it, and how are you coping with the fact that Aly Zaker is no more?
Shakib Khan will be seen in the upcoming film Antaratma alongside Kolkata-based actor Darshana Banik. The story for the film is written by Sohani Hossain and it is directed by Wajed Ali Sumon.
Lux Channel i Superstar star Azmeri Haque Badhon will be seen in a musical film for the song Joy Hok Joy Hok, written by Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Rafi Hossain: Today, we’re here with Konal. Thank you for being with us today. Konal: I’m really glad to be here and talk to you.
Behind Her Eyes is a British supernatural psychological thriller web series on Netflix. It has been based on the eponymous novel by Steve Lightfoot who also created the series,and has been directed by Erik Richter Strand,
Na Bola Kotha famed singer Eleyas Hossain gave voice for the first time to a film song, MonerDukkho, along with singer Konal. The song is from the movie Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare, directed by Mostafizur Rahman Manik.
Qazi Anwar Hussain’s thriller series, Masud Rana, is coming to the silver screens. The movie for the series was announced a few years ago by JAAZ
Actor Dilruba Doyel gathered a lot of attention from audiences for her performance in Nasiruddin Yousuff’s film Alpha. Last year, she also finished
