“Bondhugo Shono”, the latest song from the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr release “Jongli”, was unveiled on Friday (March 21) via Tiger Media’s official YouTube channel, offering a glimpse into the on-screen romance between Shobnom Bubly and Siam Ahmed.
The upcoming film “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly, and Prarthana Fardin Dighi, is set to hit theatres across Bangladesh this Eid-ul-Fitr. However, ahead of its local release, the film is also gearing up for a global rollout.
Popular music composer Prince Mahmud has opened up about the issue. On Monday, March 3, Prince Mahmud wrote on Facebook, “Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is fine as an adviser. At least he is not being childish. He is sensitive and knows what to say and do in different situations. The situation demands someone like him.”
Tahsan and rising star Atiya Anisha have collaborated on a playback song for the upcoming film, “Jongli”. Titled “Jonmo Jonmo”, the duet has been composed and written by legendary Prince Mahmud, with musical arrangement by Imran Mahmudul.
Sarjis Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, and other coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement recently welcomed the new year alongside the July fighters, who have been permanently disabled in more ways than one. Prince Mahmud shared a short video on his official Facebook account featuring the group singing one of his songs while celebrating the occasion.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced changes to the National Film Awards 2023 jury board. The board, initially reformed on September 15, has undergone modifications with new members appointed in place of some earlier listed names.
A new set of jury board members has been announced who would be selecting the recipients for the National Film Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disclosed this in a gazette published this evening.
From there, the former PM recently issued a message to her party members, stating, "I resigned so that I wouldn’t have to witness a trail of dead bodies. They wanted to seize power by sacrificing students, but I didn’t allow that to happen. I stepped down as PM to prevent further bloodshed."
Acclaimed Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, and music director Prince Mahmud, a steadfast supporter of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the quota reform protests, has reaffirmed his position through a recent social media post.
In support of the ongoing quota reform movement, artistes and performers from our diverse industries have been taking to the streets in various locations. However, today musicians in particular, are gearing up to make a significant impact in the music scene, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Marley's renowned song, "Get Up, Stand Up".
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.
Prince Mahmud has voiced many songs for movies already. However, this marks the first film for which he has composed all the songs singlehandedly.
A solemn musical evening titled “Remembering Khalid” to pay tribute to Khalid Anwar Saifullah, a prominent figure in the Bangla band music scene is set to take place at Shoparjito Shadhinota, Dhaka University, on April 19, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
The sad romantic melody of this song “Borbaad” has been composed and tuned by noted musician Prince Mahmud, while it has been voiced by debut singer Alif.
A contentious debate has erupted on social media following the announcement of the recipients of the prestigious Ekushey Padak 2024. The government's decision to honour 21 individuals for their outstanding contributions across various fields, with 10 from the entertainment sector, has received criticism, particularly surrounding the recognition of music star Shuvro Dev.
“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.
Prince Mahmud had composed the song "Ishwar", featured in Shakib Khan's latest movie, "Priyotoma", which had already gained attention from the audience.
Aajob Records has released a complete eight-song album titled “Ichche Amar”. The cover of this much-awaited album was unveiled by the renowned lyricist and composer, Prince Mahmud, at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Auditorium recently.
The good news is that, this Eid-ul-Azha, five films were released, and it is a great sign for the industry that the audience are returning to the halls, and appreciating most of the films. At the same time, songs that these films showcase have played a great role as promotions for these films.
