Karagar
Chanchal Chowdhury set for stellar comeback on OTT
The power-packed performer and three-time National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up with some exciting new projects on OTT after a while. For this upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, he will be featured in the much-awaited Chorki-backed original web-film, “The Last Defenders of Monogamy”, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Partho’s cricketing dreams transform into a filmy one
During an exclusive photoshoot and adda with The Daily Star, Partho talked about his acting and directorial journey while also spilling some beans on upcoming projects.
All my hard work finally paid off: Chanchal Chowdhury
When “Karagar” premiered on Hoichoi last year, Chanchal Chowdhury as the mystery guy left an indelible effect on viewers and critics alike. The story of the strange man who appeared out of nowhere in cell 145, which had been sealed for 50 years, along with Chanchal’s performance, made it one of the most critically acclaimed series.
I won over critics, it's a big achievement: Tasnia Farin
Recently, the actress won over the critics with her surreal performance as Maha in "Karagar." Farin took home the coveted Best Actor (Female) award in the Critics category at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022. The actress also wowed the audience with her stellar performance at the event.
We now make content with international standards: Intekhab Dinar
Intekhab Dinar rose to prominence with his role in the mega television series “Bondhon,” after working in numerous television projects, the actor found renewed success through his powerful performances in OTT.
'This award is special because it celebrates people behind the camera'
On Saturday, Syed Ahmed Shawki clinched the prestigious Best Director in Series award in the popular category for his gripping thriller web series, "Karagar".
Complete winners' list for Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT Awards 2022
The second round of "Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022" was held at the Hall of Fame at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) today (October 21, 2023).
The grandest OTT extravaganza hosts its second iteration
The awards will be handed out tonight at a lavish event at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), in the Hall of Fame, from 5 pm onwards.
'Karagar', 'Café Desire' selected as National Winners at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023
The Asian Academy Creative Awards annually serves as a beacon for recognising the exceptional contributions of artistes, filmmakers, directors, and industry professionals in the realm of television, film, and digital content. This celebration of creativity and talent not only honours established luminaries but also provides a platform for emerging talents to shine on the global stage.
Dinar always delivers
Intekhab Dinar has been able to redefine his career when upon stepping into the revolution that was Bangladeshi OTT -- coming up with one after another tremendous performances in this medium. Two of the projects featuring Dinar, released yesterday in two popular OTT platforms—Chorki and Hoichoi. One is the much-anticipated part 2 of the Syed Ahmed Shawki directorial “Karagar”, and the latter is Chorki original, “Café Desire” directed by Robiul Alam Robi.
Was ‘Karagar’ Part 2 worth the wait?
In August of this year, Part One of the web-series, “Karagar”, took the country by storm. Everyone was discussing the series, trying to unravel the mystery of cell number 145. Directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki, the web-series captured the hearts of audiences on both sides of Bengal. Chanchal Chowdhury's stellar performance left the audience speechless, and they could not help but wait in anticipation for when Part 2 of the series would be released. Everyone who watched Part 1, were eagerly waiting for the release of Part 2—which began streaming on midnight of December 22.
'Karagar' part 2 postponed, releasing on December 22
The much anticipated series of the year, "Karagar" part 2, was supposed to stream from December 15. However, the show has been postponed due to the ongoing FIFA world cup.
Chanchal Chowdhury gets a new look in ‘Karagar’ Part 2
Upon its release, Hoichoi’s “Karagar” became the talk of the town, garnering an immense, positive response from the audience. Viewers were heavily intrigued by the mystery man, played by Chanchal Chowdhury.
5 Bangla series to binge over on the weekend
Karagar intrigued me further to explore the world of Bangla Entertainment having their, long-awaited shot on OTT platforms. With a little bit of digging, I came across a few more intriguing Bangla shows with an equal potential to intrigue. Here are my top picks.
Is ‘Karagar’ another landmark for OTT?
After the immense success of “Taqdeer”, the director took about two years to come up with another thriller/mystery.