Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Farooki outlines 7 priority initiatives for cultural revival
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced seven priority programmes, including a nationwide talent hunt and a youth festival, to reignite the cultural landscape of Bangladesh.
Farooki steps up to address early challenges as new adviser
Since taking the oath as the cultural adviser for the interim government, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has faced significant backlash on social media. However, on the third day of his tenure, he delivered some positive news regarding two major ongoing issues in the cultural arena that had been widely discussed across the nation.
Farooki confronts backlash over his new role
Farooki has been facing social media backlash since taking his oath as an adviser to the interim government. Many have labelled him as a collaborator of the previous regime. On his first day in office, he was confronted with these allegations, and rather than avoid them, he addressed them head-on.
Farooki vows to bring visible changes to the cultural sector
Farooki, a renowned filmmaker, acknowledged the longstanding neglect of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. "Let’s not hide the fact—everyone knows the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has long been neglected. The budget for this sector is always limited. But my advantage is that I have an incredible team. Mohammad Azam is at the Bangla Academy, and he’s a brand! I have been following his work for a long time.”
Farooki calls for constructive criticism after taking oath as adviser
Farooki, renowned for his critically acclaimed films and television dramas, has been entrusted with overseeing the Cultural Affairs Ministry.
Cultural community celebrates Farooki’s new advisory role
The director who has made popular films including “Television” and “Doob - No Bed of Roses” has been a vocal supporter of the student-led mass uprising.
Chorki’s ‘36-24-36’ receives uncut censor approval for big screen release
The much-anticipated rom-com “36-24-36”, starring actress Parthana Fardeen Dighi, has received an uncut Universal (U) rating from the Censor Certification Board, signaling its suitability for audiences of all ages.
Farooki’s Chabial marks 25 years of bold and authentic storytelling
Founded in 1998, Chabial has since produced advertisements, television dramas, and films under its banner. Farooki’s first production under Chabial was “Waiting Room”, which no television channel wanted to buy at the time. However, the landscape has drastically changed over the years.
A fight against such regime as terrifying as the Nazis: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been a vocal supporter of the anti-discrimination student movement since its inception. While he didn’t participate directly in the street protests, Farooki consistently expressed his solidarity with the students through multiple posts on Facebook. Eventually, he also aligned himself with the one-point movement calling for the former government's resignation.
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!
Our youth have hyped Messi over Maradona: Farooki
Failing the expectations of the fans, World Cup favourites Argentina lost the first match of their World Cup campaign, being beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1. This loss has caused fans of the team to worry, with many questioning the performance of the team captain, Lionel Messi, on social media.
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki emotional over 130 artistes demanding release of ‘Saturday Afternoon’
Following the recent join statement from 130 artistes demanding the unconditional release of Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”, the director shared his thoughts and feelings on the matter through a post on his verified Facebook profile.