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Shahjahan Shamrat: A decade to make it

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.

4d ago

Novera eager to shed ‘Rickshaw Girl’ moniker

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.

1w ago

From Bailey Road to ‘Miss North America’: Zarin’s inspiring journey

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.

3w ago

Packing Dhaka, Down Under

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.

1m ago

Hilarious Kaarina, serious Kaarina

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.

2m ago

The Nishat Priom phenomenon

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.

3m ago

Serene Sarika

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.

3m ago

The blissful sounds of Puja

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.

3m ago

The artivist

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.

Steadfast Siam, valiant Siam

“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.

Blessed Basar

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.

New year new Mim

On the first day of the new year, actor Bidya Sinha Mim starring drama, Hello Baby, was released. The drama was directed by Kajal Arefin Ome,

4y ago

A BUNDLE OF JOY

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with one of our favourite guests, Peya Jannatul. How are you doing, Peya?

4y ago

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020

This year, we lost many gems of our industry. We lost music composer Azad Rahman and National Award-winning musician Andrew Kishore.

4y ago

The Versatile Showman

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are joined by the renowned music director from the new generation Emon Chowdhury. Emon, thank you for giving us your time.

4y ago

THE LOVE OF MUSIC

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are joined by two extremely talented musicians, Pinto Ghosh and Shukonna Mazumder Ghosh. Their music is very popular among music lovers nowadays. Pinto and Shukonna, thank you for giving us your time.

4y ago

Popcorn Highlights

The Flight Attendant is a comedy-drama miniseries, aired on November 26, 2020 on HBO Max. It was developed by Steve Yocke, produced by Erika Kennair,

4y ago

Bappy at the end of the year

At the end of the year, actor Bappy Chowdhury is set to begin shooting for his new film, Give and Take. The film is being directed by Apurba Rana,

4y ago

Faria Shahrin as Mona Lisa

Model and actor Faria Shahrin will soon be seen on some dramas which are being made. Among the dramas she will appear on, one is titled

4y ago

Mission extreme coming next EID

The film Mission Extreme could not be released last Eid-ul-Fitr due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but now, a new release date has been set for the film.

4y ago

Oyshee wins award

For the first time in her career, Oyshee is set to receive a National Film Award for the category Best Singer. For the film Maya:

4y ago