The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
Afzal Hossain is a man of many talents—writer, ad filmmaker, painter, and drama director—but above all, he is celebrated as an actor. From the stage to television and cinema, his powerful performances have captivated audiences for decades. His recent foray into web series, with standout roles in “Ladies & Gentlemen,” “Karagar,” “Pet Kata Shaw,” and “Bodh,” has marked him as a versatile and beloved actor.
Composed and performed by Tanvir Tareq, the song is derived from Afzal Hossain's celebrated poetry collection, "Amra Dhulokonar Amra Adarsholipir".
Evergreen actor Afzal Hossain has been enjoying a delightful stay in the United States with his family. The star has been spotted spending quality time with his wife and children. During his stay in America, the actor took the opportunity to catch a Bangladeshi film at the theatre, and it was none other than the "Deyaler Desh".
Renowned filmmaker Syed Salahuddin Zaki passed away earlier this year on January 24. Several weeks after his death, his directorial project "Oporajeo Eka" is now scheduled to be released posthumously.
Asaduzzaman Noor, who is most known for his performances on television and stage, has lent his voice to renowned poet Abu Zafar Obaidullah’s “Kono Ek Make” for the film. The iconic poem was recorded in a studio in the capital on Saturday (March 23).
"Manikganj er Manik Palace”, based on the famous “Choto Kaku” series by renowned author Faridur Reza Sagar, has recently been screened at the 10th Kolkata International Children's Film Festival. The film was part of the "Cinema of the World" section and was directed by actor-producer Afzal Hossain.
Ashna Habib Bhabna, a popular actress, is gearing up for the grand releases of two of her films, “Japito Jibon”, directed by Habibul Islam Habib, and “Daam Para”, directed by Shuddhyaman Chaitan. The actress, known for captivating television audiences, hasn't worked in TV dramas for over three years, fully immersing herself in her movie roles.
Renowned television personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passed away on May 30, 2020. To keep the memories of this noted persona alive, a memoir shared by his close colleagues has been published recently.
Noted actor Afzal Hossain will be pairing up with Swastika Mukherjee in his upcoming thriller-based film, "One Eleven". Directed by Kamrul Islam Refat, the movie centres around a mysterious murder and how numerous characters will take turns to put together the missing pieces of the gruesome crime.
Now the actor will play the role of the father (Shihab Shaheen) in the film and Tasnia Farin will take on the character of his daughter. The film also stars Irfan Sajjad, and Shohel Mondol, amongst others.
Afzal Hossain has recently won the best actor award for web-series in Channel i Digital Media Award 2022 held last Saturday. The actor was supposed to join Shihab Shaheen’s new project “Baba Someone Following Me”, shot on September 5.
Channel i Digital Media Awards 2022 was hosted by Neel Hurerzahan and it honoured the best of the talents and noted artistes on digital platforms in 20 categories.
Renowned actor Afzal Hossain has recently been hospitalised due to a lung infection and mild cardiac attack.
Bangladesh’s art is such a media, which can be compared to any country’s top line art, shared speakers during a news conference held today in the capital’s Intercontinental Hotel on the eve of the art exhibition titled “Colours of Freedom”.
"The narrative of ‘Abar Ashibo Phirey’ is centred around the dreaded history of August 15. It’s a story filled with emotions," said Afzal Hossain, on his upcoming tele-fiction set to be released tomorrow.
Amidst the OTT wave, has Ashna Habib Bhabna accomplished something truly remarkable in the traditional television space whilst portraying Nayantara? We spoke to her face-to-face about it.
Renowned actor Afzal Hossain, a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, has recently commemorated a significant milestone in his personal life. Having completed an impressive three decades of marriage, Afzal Hossain and his wife, Tajin Halim Mona, have shared a journey of love, companionship, and mutual support spanning over 32 years.
The crime-thriller story is based on true events. Tasnia Farin will be seen playing the role of Afzal's daughter in the project, which also features Khairul Basar in a pivotal role.