Legendary novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s beloved creation "Tara Tinjon" is making a return, thanks to his son, director Nuhash Humayun.
The Monsoon Revolution Film Production Workshop has officially been launched under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with the vision of decentralising the filmmaking industry and nurturing new talent from across the country. The workshop aims to create opportunities for aspiring filmmakers beyond Dhaka, empowering them with hands-on training in storytelling, cinematography, production, editing, and the application of technology in filmmaking.
The Chorki original series “Dui Shaw” deviates from traditional horror tropes and since its release, it has been lauded for its masterful portrayal of human desires and rage through gripping tales of fear. Viewers have also praised the series for its exceptional quality, noting that it elevates local storytelling to an international standard.
Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.
Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.
Famed television star Sumaiya Shimu made her OTT debut in the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, appearing in “Beshura”. Her performance mesmerised audiences, as she blended seamlessly into the role. The talented actress made her acting debut in 1999 and went on to work on numerous television projects.
Today (January 6), Chorki’s verified Facebook page released the trailer for “Besura”, the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, revealing its cast. The episode features popular actress Sumaiya Shimu and singer Ismail Uddin Palakar. Sumaiya Shimu has confirmed that “Besura” marks her debut on the OTT platform, while Ismail Uddin Palakar ventures into acting for the first time.
A common question people ask about astrologers is, "Why can’t an astrologer predict their own fate?" The trailer for the new episode of “Dui Shaw”, titled “Bhaggo Bhalo”, addresses this intriguing question through Mosharraf Karim’s character, an astrologer.
Director Nuhash Humayun shared through a press release, "After committing a sin, some people feel remorse, while others don’t. In ‘Waqt’, I’ve delved into this psychological aspect. Writing and directing the story was a challenging experience for me. The narrative revolves around five main characters, which makes it particularly demanding. Even working with one character can be tough, let alone five. However, thanks to everyone’s support, I believe the project turned out well."
Nuhash Humayun's anthology horror series, "Pett Kata Shaw" received official selection at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam. The anthology series will be premiered at the festival.
After winning multiple international awards, Nuhash Humayun's horror short "Moshari" is all set to be produced by Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed, according to Variety.
Anonymous Content and CAA have signed Nuhash Humayun, whose horror short film, "Moshari" won the Grand Jury Award at SXSW 2022, for representation.
The horror short film “Moshari” directed by Nuhash Humayun, has won the Atlanta Film Festival Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short, an Oscar-qualifying award.
The genre has been woefully under-explored, until now.
Nuhash Humayun has been on a roll as of late, finding a firm footing as one of the most resourceful and relatable young directors around. On the release of his newest short film, 'Pizza Bhai', the prodigy sits with us for an exclusive interview.
Nuhash Humayun has already proven his capabilities as a filmmaker with his television debut 'Hotel Albatross' and award winning short film 'Paper Frogs'. The young director now sets his sight on one of the most ambitious projects in Bangladeshi film history, as he talks about his future plans with The Daily Star.
Paper Frogs winning last year's Celebrating Life Best Debut Film award is testament to the promise that Nuhash Humayun showed as a director. This time, his film Hotel Albatross received the Best Actor (Asaduzzaman Noor), Best Editing and the Best New Filmmaker (Nuhash) at the Charunirom Film Festival. “Huge thanks to Charunirom, The Hotel Albatross team and everyone who believed in our weird little film!” is what Nuhash had to say acknowledging this tremendous achievement.
Security is not a reality in Bangladesh, says Nuhash Humayun, reflecting on the attack on his uncle – eminent educationist Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.
Nuhash Humayun, son of acclaimed writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, talks about his memories and relationship with his father and his future plans in this episode of Uncensored with Rafi Hossain.
