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.
Rafi Hossain: Today, we talk to someone who requires no introduction as he is someone dear to all of us, Afzal Hossain. Afzal bhai, how are you?
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
Meghla Mukta is a Bangladeshi actor who acted in the Telegu movie, Sakala Kala Vallabhudu, which was released in over 150 Indian cinema halls
After almost eight years, actor Symon will work in a movie directed by Zakir Hossain Raju. The film, titled Artonad, will begin shooting soon.
Kornia’s new song Icche Hole, a duet with Sheikh Sadi, was released on YouTube from the artist’s account. The song which was written by Robiul Islam Jibon and given tune to and composed by Marcell is the third song Kornia posted on her YouTube account. She said,
Rafi Hossain: Today we have with us, Shama Rahman. Do you want to tell me about some of your mentors?
Cruella is the live-action prequel to Disney’s animated movie 101 Dalmatians. It has been directed by Craig Gillespie, produced by Andrew Gunn, Marc Platt, and Kristin Burr, and stars Emma Stone in the lead.
Rafi Hossain:We have lost many people throughout this pandemic, and recently Arok da. How are you coping with that?
