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.
The Tauquir Ahmed directed film Sphulingo, starring Pori Moni, is set to be released in theatres on the 17th of March. The film also features Shamol
Saiful Islam, MD of Majority World and Bengal Muslin, is the creator of ‘Legend of the Loom’, a film that illustrates the rich history of the legendary muslin cloth. In this interview with Rafi Hossain, he talks about the history of muslin, what he and his team of researchers and craftsmen have done to revive it, and what we can do to preserve it.
Singer Zahed Parvej Pabel garnered a lot of attention for singing the old songs of the movies Bidhi Tumi Bole Dao and Buk Chin Chin Korche.
After an eleven-month long break, Shabnam Bubly is returning with two new films. She will be seen on the Topu Khan directed film, Leader Ami Bangladesh, alongside Shakib Khan, and also on the Iqbal Asif Jewel directed movie Chokh alongside Nirob.
Rabindra Sangeet artist Anima Roy has released a new song. The song, which has been written and composed by Atul Prasad Sen, is called Bodhua Nid Nahi Akhi Pate, and has been given tune to by Prattyush Bannerjee.
It’s a Sin is a five-part drama TV series, surrounding a friendship between gay men in 1981 England through the quick development of HIV and
Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we have two guests with us: Animesh Aich and Ashna Habib Bhabna. Welcome, Animesh and Ashna. How have you both been doing throughout this pandemic?
Reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage and months of rumors that their relationship had broken down.
Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with the talented Rabindra Sangeet artist Shemonty Monjari. She is one of the greatest contemporary Rabindra Sangeet singers. Thank you so much for giving us your time today.
Firefly Lane is a drama television series on Netflix which has been based on the eponymous novel by Kristin Hannah.
