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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.

Kazi Shuvo’s Two New Songs

Kazi Shuvo recently sang on a song, titled Icche, which was written by Jasim Uddin and given tune to by Murad Noor. Aside from that, Kazi Shuvo

4y ago

Popcorn Highlights

I Told Sunset About You is a Thai romantic-drama series, following the lives of two high school friends who reunite after years of silence and their

4y ago

A GUIDING MELODY

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we have with us my dear friend and everyone’s beloved singer and composer, Fahmida Nabi.

4y ago

Into The World of Cinema

Popular child actor Prarthana Fardin Dighi first came into the limelight with a Grameenphone TVC. Later, as a child actor, Dighi acted in several

4y ago

A Melodious Weapon

Rafi Hossain: Welcome to Uncensored with Rafi Hossain. Today, we are here with Farzana Wahid Shayan, a well-known figure in the music industry. Shayan, I want to know how you classify or define your songs.

4y ago

Popcorn Highlights

The Queen’s Gambit is a drama series, created by Scott Frank and Allan Scott, directed by Frank himself, produced by Marcus Loges and Mick

4y ago

Apurba in a Web-Film

The shooting for Apurba’s new web-movie, Jodi Kintu Tobuo, has begun. The direction, script and screenplay writing are being done by Shihab

4y ago

Haimanti’s Time

Recently, musician Haimanti Rakshit Das released a song for this year’s Puja, called Pujo Elo, which features Kolkata musician Akash Sen. Upon

4y ago

A New Badhon

During this pandemic, model and actor Azmeri Haque Badhon brought positive changes to her lifestyle and started to rediscover herself.

4y ago

Moutushi in a Short Film!

Popular actor Moutushi has proven her acting capabilities by appearing in several unique roles. She has received a lot of praise for her performance in the short film Arai Mon Shopno which was released on the online platform Binge.

4y ago