Kamar Ahmad Simon

Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

‘Shikolbaha’ premieres at Shanghai Film Festival

Securing a prestigious spot in the main competition for the prestigious Golden Goblet award at one of Asia's premier film festivals, this event marked a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema. Director Kamar Ahmad Simon, producer Sara Afreen, and actress Fauzia Karim Anu attended the festival in Shanghai.

The state should be more respectful towards filmmakers: Kamar Ahmad Simon

Internationally acclaimed director Kamar Ahmad Simon is rather well-versed in the art of dealings on the international film festival scale. Over the years, he has accumulated numerous awards. To add to his repertoire, his fourth and much-awaited film “Shikolbaha” (Silence of the Seashell) has recently been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival, which is Asia’s largest film festival.

Kamar Ahmad’s ‘Shikolbaha’ to compete for Golden Goblet at Shanghai Film Festival

The Bangladeshi director, best-known for his multi-award winning documentary “Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)”, has scored again with his fourth film "Shikolbaha" (“Iron Stream”) being nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival.

‘Shunte Ki Pao!’: From festival stardom to your screens

Nestled along the banks of the Bhadra River in the heart of the Sundarbans, Sutarkhali, a small village, holds the secrets of perseverance, love, and the indomitable human spirit. Approximately 100 families call this village home, where they have weathered the challenges posed by water and the wilderness, all thanks to the resilience of four remarkable individuals.

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

‘Shikolbaha’ premieres at Shanghai Film Festival

Securing a prestigious spot in the main competition for the prestigious Golden Goblet award at one of Asia's premier film festivals, this event marked a significant milestone for Bangladeshi cinema. Director Kamar Ahmad Simon, producer Sara Afreen, and actress Fauzia Karim Anu attended the festival in Shanghai.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

The state should be more respectful towards filmmakers: Kamar Ahmad Simon

Internationally acclaimed director Kamar Ahmad Simon is rather well-versed in the art of dealings on the international film festival scale. Over the years, he has accumulated numerous awards. To add to his repertoire, his fourth and much-awaited film “Shikolbaha” (Silence of the Seashell) has recently been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival, which is Asia’s largest film festival.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Kamar Ahmad’s ‘Shikolbaha’ to compete for Golden Goblet at Shanghai Film Festival

The Bangladeshi director, best-known for his multi-award winning documentary “Shunte Ki Pao! (Are You Listening!)”, has scored again with his fourth film "Shikolbaha" (“Iron Stream”) being nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

‘Shunte Ki Pao!’: From festival stardom to your screens

Nestled along the banks of the Bhadra River in the heart of the Sundarbans, Sutarkhali, a small village, holds the secrets of perseverance, love, and the indomitable human spirit. Approximately 100 families call this village home, where they have weathered the challenges posed by water and the wilderness, all thanks to the resilience of four remarkable individuals.