On the occasion of International Mother's Day, two of Bangladesh’s most beloved screen mothers, Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur, are being remembered not just for the roles they’ve played, but for the love they continue to receive from their on-screen children. Though their biological children live abroad, both actresses have chosen to remain in Bangladesh, enveloped by the affection of the audiences and colleagues who fondly call them "Ma."
For the first time, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha have teamed up in the drama “Mon Duari”. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin, the drama premiered yesterday evening on CMV’s YouTube channel.
Pori Moni has been away from the silver screen for a while, making headlines for reasons beyond cinema. This time, her latest film “Kagojer Bou” premiered on the Bongo app yesterday (February 13). This release marks her long-awaited return, directly on an OTT platform instead of theatres.
Local cinemas have been awaiting welcoming new releases, from the beginning of the new year. Continuing this momentum, two government-funded films are hitting theatres nationwide today.
Renowned for her exceptional talent, Sharmili Ahmed captivated audiences with her performances in countless plays and acclaimed films. Notably, she starred in the country's first-ever serial drama and left an indelible mark with her role in the film "Abirbhab", which features the song "Sathti Ronger Majhe".
Khalil became a household name with his representation of “Felu Miah” in thespian, playwright and actor Abdullah al Mamun’s 1971 telefiction “Sangshaptak”, where he acted alongside legendary actors like Humayun Faridi, Ferdousi Mazumder, Suborna Mustafa, Mamunur Rashid amongst others.
A total of 13 awards have been given in 13 categories from the works released in both Deepto channel and their web platform, Deepto play.
Arifin Shuvoo responded to a question about how well he portrayed the role of Bangabandhu by saying, "I'm not the one who should judge that; the audience will. What I can say is that the film's director, Shyam Benegal, is quite satisfied with my performance. Additionally, Bangabandhu's family has seen the film and expressed their satisfaction. They have acknowledged the effort and hard work we put into it."
“Acting in a Liberation War-based film is truly a different yet amazing feeling,” said Farzana Chobi on her upcoming Liberation War-based project, "Bhor".
Ekushey Padak winning actress, Dilara Zaman has become a household name for her contributions to the acting industry. Despite her long years in the field, the veteran actress still continues to practice her craft, saying that acting is in her blood. She also added, “Even though I don’t act as much anymore, I still try. Even when I’m at home, my heart is always at shooting, with everyone else.”
Renowned actress Dilara Zaman has occupied a space in the audience’s heart with her charisma. Be it films or television drama, her remarkable presence and performance leave the audience awestruck even now. Despite her years in the industry, the actress still continues to hold the same passion as when she began acting. Currently, she has been busy shooting two new television dramas in this month of February.
All over the world, the showbiz industry can be seen as one that prefers youth and beauty over age and experience. There are usually fewer roles for veteran actors, which is why, over time, fewer of them stay active in the industry..In Bangladesh, many senior actors have aged like fine win
Noted actress Dilara Zaman starrer liberation war-based short film titled “Omar Faruk er Ma”, directed by Zahidur Rahman Biplob, is set to release on the month of victory, December. The premiere show of the film will be held at Bangladesh Film Archive on December 3.
Dilara Zaman is currently seen on the small screen in Afsana Mimi's TV serial “Saat'ti Tarar Timir” and Sabur Khan's “Daag” on ATN Bangla and Ekram Tojo's “Family Pack” on ntv.
