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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.

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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.

Shakib Khan on an online platform 

To celebrate the victory day of Bangladesh, Nabab LL.B was released on the OTT platform iTheater. The film starred Shakib Khan,

4y ago

Shironamhin’s double win

Setting a new record, popular Bangladeshi band Shironamhim won the Oikko Channel i Music Awards 2020 for the second time in a row.

4y ago

A BONDING OF MUSIC AND LOVE

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. We have lost our dearly beloved Aly Zaker recently, and we want to dedicate this episode to him. For our discussion today, we have with us our dearly loved Arnob with his lovely wife and our new guest Sunidhi. A warm welcome to you both. Tell us about how you met.

4y ago

Popcorn Highlights

Another Round is a Danish-Swedish drama film. It has been directed by Thomas Vinterberg, produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Kasper

4y ago

Sarika in the Unknown

Recently, actor Sarika was spotted shooting in different locations in Dhaka for a new drama, Chena Mukh Ochena Thikana. The drama is directed by

4y ago

Release of the film 'Bishwa Sundori'

Popular actor Siam Ahmed is currently passing a busy time with his film shoots. His film Bishwa Sundori directed by Chayanika Chowdhury is releasing tomorrow, December 11, 2020.

4y ago

TANVIR TAREQ’S PROUD MOMENT

A popular name in the entertainment journalism, Tanvir Tareq, is a singer, composer and television anchor. He has been associated with the music

4y ago

Music in every breath

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with popular singer Imran Mahmudul. Thank you so much for being with us. You are extremely popular among music lovers now, and are even compared to Arijit Singh. How do you view that?

4y ago

Kishore’s Letter

Singer Kishore Das recently released a new song, Cithi dio written by Mahi Flora and composed by Ringo Basu. The song was released under the banner of GaanChobi Entertainment.

4y ago

Celebrating 25 years of ‘Tomar Kono Dosh Nai’

Three times Bangladesh National Award-winning singer Monir Khan recently celebrated the silver jubilee of his first solo album, Tomar Kono

4y ago