Boli (The Wrestler)

Angel’s voice, fighter’s grit

The rising star will be starring in four films this year—two Bangladeshi projects, including one directed by Tanvir Hossain Probal, and two Indian films, one from Tamil Nadu and another from Kolkata. “I have a significant fanbase in Kolkata, and that’s how I was approached for these projects,” he shared.

‘Boli’, ‘Priyo Maloti’, ‘Rickshaw Girl’, ‘Fatima’ to headline Amar Bhasar Chalachchitra 1431

These include Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury’s “Boli”, Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s “Rickshaw Girl”, Akram Khan’s “Nokshi Kanthar Zamin”, Nurul Alam Atique’s “Peyarar Subash”, Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha”, Dhrubo Hasan’s “Fatima”, Mishuk Monir’s “Deyaler Desh”, and Raihan Rafi’s “Toofan”.

Nasir Uddin Khan’s award-winning film 'Boli' hits theatres this Friday

After making rounds in international film festivals, Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's directorial film “Boli” is now set to release in theatres across Bangladesh on February 7.

‘Boli: The Wrestler’ to be screened at Burning Crab Festival

The critically acclaimed Bangladeshi film “Boli: The Wrestler”, which won the top award at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival, is set to be screened at the Burning Crab Festival in Cox’s Bazar.

‘Boli’ premieres in Canada, to release at home this year

The film has been screening at Mississauga’s Central Parkway Cinema, marking its international debut since Saturday (September 27). Confirming the news, director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury said, “We’ve released the film on a limited scale in Canada. The first show premiered yesterday and audiences will be able to watch it throughout the week.”

Iqbal Hossain's ‘Dhakar Nagin’ selected for Busan’s Asian Project Market

The Asian Project Market is a crucial event within the Busan International Film Festival, where 30 films from various countries are chosen for potential production and distribution deals. “Dhakar Nagin” has earned its place among this esteemed lineup — a recognition that underscores Iqbal's growing influence in the Asian film scene.

Shanghai Film Festival screens ‘Boli’

Director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler) recently received the limelight on an international scale as it was featured at the Shanghai International Film Festival under the International Panorama category. 

The ever-evolving Safa Kabir

In a recent episode of The Daily Star's podcast, "Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi", the “Kuhelika” actress discussed her journey in showbiz and her latest endeavours.

Nasir Uddin Khan - A man from Chattogram conquers Busan

From his stellar performances in "Mohanagar" to reaching new heights with "Syndicate," "Poran," "Hawa," and "Myself Allen Swapan," Nasir Uddin Khan has conquered versatile characters on both the silver screen and through the web series.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

Angel’s voice, fighter’s grit

The rising star will be starring in four films this year—two Bangladeshi projects, including one directed by Tanvir Hossain Probal, and two Indian films, one from Tamil Nadu and another from Kolkata. “I have a significant fanbase in Kolkata, and that’s how I was approached for these projects,” he shared.

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

‘Boli’, ‘Priyo Maloti’, ‘Rickshaw Girl’, ‘Fatima’ to headline Amar Bhasar Chalachchitra 1431

These include Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury’s “Boli”, Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s “Rickshaw Girl”, Akram Khan’s “Nokshi Kanthar Zamin”, Nurul Alam Atique’s “Peyarar Subash”, Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha”, Dhrubo Hasan’s “Fatima”, Mishuk Monir’s “Deyaler Desh”, and Raihan Rafi’s “Toofan”.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

Nasir Uddin Khan’s award-winning film 'Boli' hits theatres this Friday

After making rounds in international film festivals, Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's directorial film “Boli” is now set to release in theatres across Bangladesh on February 7.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

‘Boli: The Wrestler’ to be screened at Burning Crab Festival

The critically acclaimed Bangladeshi film “Boli: The Wrestler”, which won the top award at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival, is set to be screened at the Burning Crab Festival in Cox’s Bazar.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

‘Boli’ premieres in Canada, to release at home this year

The film has been screening at Mississauga’s Central Parkway Cinema, marking its international debut since Saturday (September 27). Confirming the news, director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury said, “We’ve released the film on a limited scale in Canada. The first show premiered yesterday and audiences will be able to watch it throughout the week.”

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Iqbal Hossain's ‘Dhakar Nagin’ selected for Busan’s Asian Project Market

The Asian Project Market is a crucial event within the Busan International Film Festival, where 30 films from various countries are chosen for potential production and distribution deals. “Dhakar Nagin” has earned its place among this esteemed lineup — a recognition that underscores Iqbal's growing influence in the Asian film scene.

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

Shanghai Film Festival screens ‘Boli’

Director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler) recently received the limelight on an international scale as it was featured at the Shanghai International Film Festival under the International Panorama category. 

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

The ever-evolving Safa Kabir

In a recent episode of The Daily Star's podcast, "Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi", the “Kuhelika” actress discussed her journey in showbiz and her latest endeavours.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Nasir Uddin Khan - A man from Chattogram conquers Busan

From his stellar performances in "Mohanagar" to reaching new heights with "Syndicate," "Poran," "Hawa," and "Myself Allen Swapan," Nasir Uddin Khan has conquered versatile characters on both the silver screen and through the web series.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Bangladeshi films gallantly displayed on the streets of Busan

Posters for these three Bangladeshi productions have also been displayed in various parts of the city, with "Boli" and "Agantuk" competing in the New Current award category, and "Something like an Autobiography" participating in the Jiseok award category.