Chanchal Chowdhury
How ‘Banglalink Niloy’ became the ‘king’ of romantic dramas
From a reluctant actor to small-screen superstar, Niloy Alamgir’s journey has been nothing short of cinematic. Over the years, with unwavering determination, he has emerged as one of the most beloved television actors of his generation.
Heme holds it together
The actress, who began her journey as a child artiste, has always been passionate about dance, just as much as she is about acting. She was a ramp model and participated in Miss World Bangladesh in 2017. Despite her hectic schedule, Heme took some time to drop by The Daily Star for a photoshoot and to discuss her career, passions, and more.
Sabnam Faria calls out bias in award recognition
The film “Devi” (2018) is an adaptation of a novel by celebrated author Humayun Ahmed. Helmed by director Anam Biswas, the movie featured Jaya Ahsan in a central role, while Chanchal Chowdhury portrays the character of Misir Ali. Additionally, the film showcased a noteworthy performance from television actress Sabnam Faria, who took on a key role in the film.
How are Bengali films faring in Tollywood amidst RG Kar case?
The aftermath of the incident led to the postponement of several Bengali film releases. Chanchal Chowdhury starrer “Padatik” and Subhashree Ganguly starrer “Babli” were released on August 15. However, it was evident from the beginning that the controversy surrounding RG Kar had dampened the public's interest in watching Bengali films.
‘Toofan’ packs theatres in Malaysia with 25 daily screenings
The much-anticipated film “Toofan,” starring superstar Shakib Khan, has finally hit theatres in Malaysia starting August 23, following two previous delays.
Chanchal Chowdhury, Tariq Anam Khan to star in ‘Feu’
Directed by Sukorno Shahed Dhiman, the series delves deep into the lives of people in the southern swamps and jungles, intertwining elements of mystery, drama, and thriller.
Caught in the crossfire: Should artistes bear the brunt of political affiliations?
On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions.
Portraying Mrinal Sen is a dream come true: Chanchal Chowdhury
"We filmed ‘Padatik’ in 2022, and it was a challenging time for me because my father passed away during the shoot. Despite that, I continued with the filming. The director encouraged me, and I performed with confidence," shared the “Aynabaji” actor.
I’m just an ordinary artiste, with no connections beyond my work: Chanchal
As the country rejoices in the reformation process for a new Bangladesh, one artiste is in despair. Chanchal Chowdhury, the most successful actor of the past decade, is being attacked on social media, enduring metaphorical flames.
Chanchal starrer 'Padatik' trailer sparks growing interest
From the story of becoming a filmmaker to overcoming failure and achieving success—the entire three-minute trailer of the film “Padatik” has piqued interest among viewers.
A revolutionary song for a nation amidst a ‘rising revolution’
As the country grapples with the ongoing quota reform protests, starting from July 1 and now on its 14th day, this song serves as a poignant reminder of the power and spirit of resistance. The government's heavy-handed response to peaceful protests, marked by violence and oppressive crackdowns, draws unsettling parallels to the struggles faced by countless others in the pursuit of justice and equality.
Stars reflect on life off the set during internet outage
The usual hustle and bustle of showbiz came to an abrupt halt with the ongoing quota reform protests, political instability, violent clashes, and a prolonged internet outage starting on July 18. This outage lasted for more than six days, bringing shooting schedules to a standstill and leaving online activities at a complete stop.
Who’ll take responsibility for the lives lost: Chanchal
Today, Chanchal Chowdhury has finally chosen to voice his concerns on the escalating violence across the country.
Chanchal's 'Padatik' to premiere simultaneously in Bangladesh and India
Prominent Indian director Srijit Mukherji has directed the biopic celebrating the centenary of the iconic filmmaker Mrinal Sen, featuring Bangladeshi actor Chanchal Chowdhury in the lead role.
Chanchal Chowdhury receives award from Parambrata Chattopadhyay
Two distinguished actors hailing from the two Bengals—one from Bangladesh and the other from India—are making waves in the Bengali film industry. The talents in question are Chanchal Chowdhury and Parambrata Chattopadhyay. Both celebrated for their exceptional acting prowess, recently crossed each other’s paths.
Hotel fire alarm causes panic amid Bangladeshi and Indian artistes
The artistes were residing at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the 44th edition of the conference, which took place from July 4 to 6. Indian artistes present included Swastika Mukherjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Srabanti Chattopadhyay, Sohini Sarkar, Sauraseni Maitra, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Arjun Chakrabarty, Anirban Bhattacharya, Tanushree Chakraborty, Kaushik Ganguly, Ujaan Ganguly, Sudeshna Roy, Arindam Sil, and the members of the bands Fossils and Somlata and The Aces.
West Bengal stars wish ‘Toofan’ the best amid its release in Kolkata
Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster.
Chanchal starrer ‘Padatik’ release date finalised
After winning hearts with his superb performance in “Toofan,” Chanchal Chowdhury is once again set to impress fans in theatres with his first Indian film, “Padatik”, directed by Srijit Mukherji.
Hindi dubbed ‘Toofan’ to release in India
The production house also shared that "Toofan” will be running in 22 theatres in America this week. However, the number of theatres will exceed 50 by July 12.