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.
Newcomer actor Raj Ripa is set to play the leading role for the first time in the Iftakar Chowdhury directed film Mukti. Previously, she played a minor role in another film, Dohon.
The film Agun which stars Shakib Khan is set to be released next Eid. The film’s director, Badiul Alam Khokon, announced this.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, actor Tania Ahmed was stuck in US for almost fourteen months. Now, she has finally returned to Bangladesh after spending the whole of last year in America.
The White Tiger is a drama film on Netflix, based on the adaptation of the eponymous novel by Aravind Adiga. It has been directed by Ramin Bahrani,
The first time Symon Sadik and Mahiya Mahi worked together was in the 2013 Zakir Hossain Raju film, Poramon.
After releasing the song Dube Dube last year, Tanjib Sarowar received a lot of praise. Now, with the new year, he has decided that he will be releasing new music in 2021.
Sabnam Faria is currently very popular among audiences for her performance in the drama Family Crisis. Now, she is set to appear in a web-film, Munshigiri, which is being directed by Amitabh Reza.
Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with one of our favourite Rabindra Sangeet singers, Mita Haque. We are very happy to have you here with us. Many many congratulations on winning the ‘Ekushey Padak’.
True Beauty is a South Korean romantic-comedy and coming-of-age television series. It has been based on the eponymous Line Webtoon by Yaongyi.
Bipasha Kabir first came into the showbiz industry through the 2009 edition of Lux Channel i Superstar.
