Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Review / Farooki’s ‘Last Defenders of Monogamy’ is lacklustre
Once musician Xefer took a turn and decided to debut as an actor while also adopting a new look with straightened hair, that too for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s project, it left netizens mesmerised. Moreover, the awestruck people were also eagerly awaiting her on-screen pairing with seasoned actor Chanchal Chowdhury. However, the anticipation led to much disappointment when the greater bit of the audience did not find the movie appealing.
Couldn't sleep the night before shooting: Chanchal’s son on ‘Monogamy’
Reflecting on his web debut, Shuddho shared, “It was quite pressuring to share the screen with baba. I remember, the night before my first day of shooting, I couldn't sleep due to nervousness.”
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.
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film leads lineup at India’s Cinevesture film fest
The first-ever Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in India has announced its lineup of projects set to participate in its accompanying market, comprising an exciting array of 20 productions.
Farooki’s health condition has improved: Tisha
Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was initially hospitalised on Tuesday due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as advised by the doctors.
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki suffers brain stroke, is under observation
Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been hospitalised due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as per the doctors' advice.
‘Can we celebrate without hurting others?’: Farooki on fireworks
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) had previously issued instructions against flying lanterns and setting off firecrackers in Dhaka city during the New Year’s celebrations. However, despite the instructions, yesterday (December 31) after 11:00 pm, lights began flashing across the Dhaka sky, indicating that the directive was not adhered to. Many residents around the capital were disturbed by the deafening noise and the vibrant fireworks display. Numerous individuals expressed their dissatisfaction on social media, with producer Mostofa Sarwar Farooki also sharing a post expressing his displeasure.
Review / Something like an Autobiography: Relatable, familiar, timely
“When are you going to have a baby?” is the question that Tithi, portrayed by Nusrat Imrose Tisha, is met with, within the initial five minutes of “Something Like an Autobiography”. It is unfortunately safe to say that even in the year 2023, people somehow find it acceptable to ask this to most married individuals, who especially face these after they've been married for a good number of years.
Tisha sings after 15 years for ‘Autobiography’
The singer-turned-actor, Tisha, used to sing and started her career as a musician and even had a band of her own named “'Angels Four” with prominent musician sensations of the country, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Nafisa, and Rumana.
Tisha and Farooki celebrate 13 years of marriage, wear their wedding outfits again
Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, one of the most loved celebrity couples, tied the knot on July 16, 2010.
An industry can’t be made with just us and our uncles: Farooki
Audiences have been thronging to cinema halls since the first day of Eid-ul-Azha to watch some of the films released. Multiplexes in Dhaka have increased the screening numbers for local films, cutting down on the number of shows for Hollywood flicks, due to the growing interest in Bangladeshi movies.
Ashfaque Nipun, Sabila mesmerise with 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'
The industry peers were seen enjoying themselves and dancing to the famous 90s track "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from SRK's film, "Dil Se".
'Love you immensely': Farooki surprises Tisha on her birthday
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki penned a beautiful post on Tisha's birthday.
Farooki’s plight for Censor Board clearance continues
On January 21, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel) finally received a verbal clearance from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, after being stuck in limbo for four long years. However, the film has not received the official clearance letter, which will let Farooki go about planning the theatrical release of the movie—which he wants to happen before “Faraaz” comes out this February 3.
I cried 15 days in a row for ‘Shonibar Bikel’: Mamunur Rashid
Ekushey Padak winning actor Mamunur Rashid will soon be seen in the Mostafa Sarwar Farooki directorial, "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel). After four long years, the film has finally gained clearance from the censor board. Speaking about the good news, Mamunur Rashid said, "I am overjoyed at the fact that ‘Saturday Afternoon’ is finally on its way to a theatrical release in Bangladesh.”
‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media
As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.
Hearing date for ‘Shonibar Bikel’ set on January 21
After Mostofa Sarwar Farooki became vocal on social media about not receiving approval for his film "Saturday Afternoon" from the Censor Board of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have set a hearing date for the Censor Board Appeal Committee.
‘Faraaz’, an Indian film based on Holey Artisan attack, will release in February
"Faraaz" is based on one of the most gruesome events in Bangladesh’s history, the Holey Artisan attack in 2016. The Hansal Mehta directorial is set to be released in cinema halls on February 3 this year, as announced by the makers.
Stars emotional on Argentina's win
The FIFA World Cup 2022 closed its curtains with a big win for Argentina, after giving a tough fight against France. The joy of winning the world cup after 36 long years, excited the entire world. There were even reports that people in France are celebrating Argentina's victory!
