Marking a decade in showbiz, Sayed Zaman Shawon has captivated audiences across television, OTT platforms, and the big screens. Known for his acclaimed roles in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “Brothers” series, Shihab Shaheen’s “August 14”, Ashfaque Nipun’s “Sabrina”, and Golam Sohrab Dodul’s “Mobaroknama”, Shawon’s adaptability shines through each project.
Last year, Bangladesh’s Jaya Ahsan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), representing five films spanning three distinct film industries. This year, she will return to the 55th edition of IFFI with the film “Bhootpori”, which has been selected to be screened in the Feature Film segment within the Indian Panorama section of the festival.
Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun has, for the first time, declined his appointment to the censor board. He announced the decision in a Facebook post last Sunday night.
The Interim Government of Bangladesh has announced a bold restructuring of the 15-member trustee board of the Bangladesh Artistes' Welfare Trust, marking a significant move to strengthen support for the country's creative community.
When it comes to speaking out against injustice and oppression, there aren’t many artistes who stand out as prominently as Ashfaque Nipun. Known for his active presence both online and on the ground, Nipun has been a vocal participant in various protests. His determination was evident during the quota reform movement, which later evolved into the anti-discrimination student movement and led to the dramatic fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime.
The "Mohanagar" director shared a heartfelt tribute, expressing his deep respect for Mushtaq Ahmed and lamenting that he couldn't show the fearless writer a liberated nation, free from dictatorship.
The visionaries are dreaming anew, much like the everyday citizens of the nation. However, they share concerns about the unrest and chaos that have erupted across the country following the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun shared his reflections on this matter with Prothom Alo.
In such challenging times, when protesters and civilians were indiscriminately killed, wholesale arrests, block raids, and a nationwide internet shutdown violated citizens' fundamental rights, keeping the nation on edge for weeks– only a few had the courage to raise their voices against the oppression and injustice.
In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.
The video has been posted to Hoichoi Bangladesh’s official YouTube channel, ahead of the release of the series.
Recently, the characters from OTT shows, Allen Swapan from “Syndicate”, and its spin-off “Myself Allen Swapan”, and OC Harun from “Mohanagar” has been actively interacting with fans on the social media prior to the release of these shows.
The trailer for the second season of the much-anticipated web series "Mohanagar", directed by Ashfaque Nipun, has been released today and is already creating a buzz on the internet.
The cop-crime thriller recently released the teaser of the show on their official channel and social media page. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending with an unfinished story. Audiences have been waiting for the truth to be revealed, and the ultimate consequence that OC Harun has to face.
Directed by Ashfaque Nipun, the second season of the much-anticipated cop crime thriller released the teaser of the show on their official channel and social media page. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending with an unfinished story. Audiences have been waiting for the truth to be revealed, the ultimate consequence that OC Harun has to face.
Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 closed its curtains with a big win for Argentina, after giving a tough fight against France. The joy of winning the world cup after 36 long years, excited the entire world. There were even reports that people in France are celebrating Argentina's victory!
With the rest of the entertainment world riding the high wave of OTT platforms responsible for enticing and nail-biting series, Bangla entertainment has its own colours to show and already holds an exciting place in the future. Directors, being the painter of this new era and the frontrunners of storytelling, have gone beyond the point of making a name for themselves. In other words, the new rave generated by Chorki and Hoichoi has opened doors for creators like Sukorno Shahed Dhiman and Ashfaque Nipun to make binge-worthy content which leaves their viewers and fans craving for more.
Celebrated director Ashfaque Nipun bags prizes for Best director in Film and Series both in popular category at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021 tonight. He won the award for the web film “Koshtoneer” and series “Mohanagar”.