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.
Actor Apu Biswas is spending a busy time shooting for new projects. Recently, she signed for a film, Isha Khan, which is based on a historical story.
Singer Partha Barua and versatile actor Mithila will be seen sharing the screen for Alok Hasan directed drama Shukhi Atma. Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu
Rafi Hossain: Please tell us a bit about how your experience has been the past few months.
"The story Barir Naam Shahana revolves around the lead character, Deepa, and as the film follows her journey, other characters blend in to complete the narrative. I wrote this story in 2011,
Rafi Hossain: Today we are joined by special guests, Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Majumdar and Tropa Majumdar. Do either of you, Ramendu Majumdar or Ferdousi Majumdar wish that maybe Tropa learnt music before heading straight into acting?
After showcasing his acting, Afran Nisho has now decided to introduce the audience to his talent of story-building. One of his imaginative stories has recently been created into the Eid special drama, Kuasha, with actor Tanha Tasnia working as his co-artist for the first time.
Singer Akhi Alamgir has recently become a part of the fashion-designing world by launching the fashion house, Makhmal.
Renowned vocalist Kumar Bishwajit has recently been elected as the General Secretary of the Singers Association of Bangladesh.
Puja Cherry, alongside Shamol Mawla, will be starring in a web series for the very first time titled Parapsychology.
After almost 14 months, Dhaka cinema hall Modhumita will finally be opening with Anonno Mamun’s film, Nabab LLB starring Shakib Khan, on June
