The leaked conversations quickly sparked public interest and debate, shedding light on some of the artistes' perspectives during the heated demonstrations.
Now, the actor appears to have been removed from a Tollywood film due to his silence during the student movement in Bangladesh — he was supposed to act in Arkadeep Mallika Nath’s film “Mir Jafar Chapter 2”.
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.
Nachiketa Chakraborty, a renowned figure in Bengali music industry, has graced the stage at the “Dhaka Melancholy” concert held at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre on Friday (July 12). His enchanting performance left the audience spellbound and deeply moved.
Today marks the 125th birth anniversary of our national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam. His stories and novels, which still inspire numerous films, have led to Bangladeshi productions being crafted around his ideas. Prominent Bangladeshi actresses, notably Rozina, Moushumi, and Purnima, have played significant roles in these adaptations. The occasion of the day thus calls for a recollection of their contributions to Nazrul-inspired cinema.
For Ferdous, both his mother and mother-in-law have played pivotal roles in his life.
This Eid holds particular significance for Ferdous Ahmed as it marks his first celebration after assuming office as a member of parliament (MP).
The director of the film Chhatku Ahmed often brings various social issues to light through his films. With entertainment, his films carry a touch of realism and relevance to different challenging social situations.
In continuation of their tradition of honouring esteemed female theatre personalities every International Women’s Day, the Swapnadal theatre troupe arranges this award ceremony on March 8 every year.
The movie, financed by the Bangladesh government, is built around the premise of commemorating Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech and was released on August 11.
Like clockwork the names of the recipients of the National Film Awards 2022, this year, were recently announced. The awards will be handed out to the winners by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 14 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center.
More often than not, Moushumi is the actress who has been referred to as the most beautiful film heroine. Her ascension to stardom began with “Keyamot Theke Keyamot”, and she hasn’t had to look back since. Her ability to win over the hearts of millions – as she proceeded to move forward in her career – earned Moushumi the coveted position of being a leading heroine.
Ferdous Ahmed's upcoming film, "Juddho Jibon", also centers around the Liberation War just like his last film, "1971 Shei Shob Din".
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."
Leading the pack amongst Bangladeshi stars is Jaya Ahsan, who has been a consistent presence in Kolkata's Bengali cinema for over a decade. Not only has she won the hearts of Kolkata's audience, but she has also received numerous awards and accolades.
The tradition of releasing movies during Eid festivities continues to thrive, with “Priyotoma” and “Shurongo” gaining considerable success across multiplexes and single screens. Now, the excitement builds around three highly anticipated releases that are set to hit the big screens this August.
On Thursday (April 13), Ferdous signed the appointment agreement to be a goodwill ambassador for the organisation, in the training room of the BFSA. This is the first time the actor has become a goodwill ambassador for a government institution.
"Those colourful and beautiful experiences are something you’ll never get back once you are older," says the actor on his childhood Eid memories.
Dhallywood actors Apu Biswas and Ferdous Ahmed enthralled the audiences in a cultural event arranged by the Civic Reception committee in Nilphamari. They performed in the hit songs of Bengali movies.
