Gias Uddin Selim

Gias Uddin Selim, Alauddin Majid honoured with Fazlul Haque Memorial Award

The award, one of the prominent honours in Bangladeshi cinema, commemorates the legacy of Fazlul Haque, a pioneer of the country’s film journalism and the director of its first children's film, “President”.

Gias Uddin Selim, Alauddin Majid to receive Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2024

This year, director Gias Uddin Selim and film journalist Alauddin Majid have been nominated for the prestigious Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2024 for their significant contributions to the film industry.

My dreams revolve around cinema: Mondera 

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mondera shared, "I have signed two new films. The shooting has been delayed due to the current political situation, but I hope to start soon. One of the films is a Bangladeshi production, and the other is a Bengali film from Kolkata."

Mondera wins Dhallywood Best Actress Award for ‘Kajol Rekha’

Mondera Chakroborty has captivated audiences with her lead role in "Kajol Rekha”, her debut film, which has received widespread acclaim and international release. Her performance in the film, directed by Gias Uddin Selim, earned her the Best Actress Award in the Popular Category at the Dhallywood Awards in America, marking her first accolade in her film career.

Director, lead actress to attend 'Kajol Rekha' screening in Khulna today

A month since its premiere, "Kajol Rekha", helmed by the renowned director Gias Uddin Selim, continues to grace the silver screen. The film has not only received acclaim from the audience but garnered widespread admiration.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila’s versatility shines through ‘Kajol Rekha’

The "Myself Allen Swapan" famed actress has not only received acclaim from industry insiders but also from a wide array of audiences. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mithila shares her heartfelt appreciation, plans, aspirations within Bangali cinema, and more.

Razz and I are just friends: Mondera Chakroborty

While the film initially faced stiff competition from Shakib Khan’s “Rajkumar”, as it enters its fourth week since release, its resonance among audiences is steadily growing. Mondera's depiction of the character “Kajol Rekha” has captivated audiences, particularly the younger generation.

‘Kajol Rekha’ to premiere in the US and Canada in May

Gias Uddin Selim's latest cinematic venture, "Kajol Rekha" has been drawing widespread acclaim from audiences and cinema enthusiasts across various theatres in Bangladesh for the past three weeks.

Gias Uddin Selim’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ included in DU’s master’s curriculum

“Kajol Rekha” has been included in the curriculum for master’s students in the Department of History at Dhaka University, confirmed the film’s makers on Saturday (April 27).

January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023

High Court suspends production of ‘Operation Jackpot’

Originally, ‘Operation Jackpot’ was an initiative run by the Bengali naval commandos during the Liberation War of 1971. Noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim, was initially responsible for making a film on the history of ‘Operation Jackpot’. However, somewhat controversially, the film’s tender was handed over to Kibria Films, without much explanation, who decided to take Delwar Jahan Jhantu as the director.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

I have been deprived: Gias Uddin Selim

‘Operation Jackpot’, run by the Bengali naval commandos during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, was able to make a huge mark within a short span of time in the war—by undertaking multiple operations. This was the first operation launched by the naval commandos on August 15, 1971.

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