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.
Afzal Hossain’s new seven-episode production of the ''Choto Kaku'' series is going to be aired on Channel i this Eid-ul-Fitr.Afzal Hossain’s new seven-episode production of the ''Choto Kaku'' series is going to be aired on Channel i this Eid-ul-Fitr.
Popular actor and director Afzal Hossain has directed a new telefilm titled Ebare Savar E, based on the character Choto Kaku from the television series Choto Kaku. Choto Kaku is directed by Afzal Hossain and written by Faridur Reza Sagar. Shampa Reza, Keya Chowdhury and Shayan have joined the previous cast of Choto Kaku for the telefilm.
When it comes to 80's television, Afzal Hossain is one name that we all cherish. His appearances on television may have lessened over the years, but he is still very popular among his fans. He has also earned recognition as a director. Recently, in an interview with The Daily Star, he spoke about his new series.
Arguably two of the most popular actors in the small screen industry, Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mustafa is everyone's favourite on-screen pairing. Known to be picky with their scripts, the actors are now slated to appear in the Badrul Anam Saud scripted and helmed “Okkhor Theke Uthe Asha Manush”, for which filming took place over the course of two days from February 26-27.
Afzal Hossain, although best known for his work on the small screen in the '80s and '90s, is also a painter, writer and poet.
TV director Arif Khan is bringing out the big guns this Eid, casting Afzal Hossain, Tauquir Ahmed and Bipasha Hayat for tele-film “Rupali Diner Golpo”, putting the three big names on the same screen for the first time.
Audiences only know Bipasha as an actress and a television personality but very select few know that she studied in the Department of Fine Arts at University of Dhaka.
Popular television director Arif Khan is all set to surprise the audience with his Eid special tele-film “Amar Bela Je Jaye”, as it will unite Afzal Hossain, Suborna Mostafa, Mahfuz Ahmed and Purnima on screen.
Actor-director Afzal Hossain has a permanent place in the heart of audiences.
Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mostafa are two of the most popular faces on television.