Shahriar Shakil

Film producers unite for fair revenue share from theatres

Dhaka’s film producers have reached a consensus on the demand for a fair share of revenue from cinema halls. On Wednesday (May 14) afternoon, several producers held a meeting at a restaurant in Gulshan-2 to address this long-standing issue. Photos from the meeting were later shared on social media.

Afran Nisho’s ‘Daagi’ draws crowds, showtimes rise at cineplexes

Among the six films released this Eid, “Daagi” marks the silver screen return of Afran Nisho after two years. Since its release on Eid day, the film has been running houseful in cineplexes, with steady audience presence in theatres—much to the delight of the actor and the entire production team.

Shooting underway for ‘Taandob’; producer addresses casting rumours

Shooting for “Tandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, has commenced this week at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Actors Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have already joined the production.

Apurba’s statement regarding contract breach and schedule manipulation

Alpha i's Managing Director Shahriar Karim Bhuiyan (Shahriar Shakil) has lodged a written complaint seeking resolution with the Television and Digital Program Producers Association of Bangladesh (Telepab) and the Actors Equity.

Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a ‘Toofan’

Hosted by Mousumi Mou, the press conference witnessed the presence of eminent author Anisul Hoque, representatives from Chorki and Alpha-i, along with journalists eager to witness the unveiling of this cinematic powerhouse.

‘Shurongo’ screening expands to 50 halls in Bangladesh, 31 in West Bengal

Shahriar Shakil, the film’s producer, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. He is currently in Kolkata, where the movie will premiere later this evening. Raihan Rafi expressed his optimism, hoping that the West Bengal audience will embrace the film as warmly as the audience in Bangladesh has.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Film producers unite for fair revenue share from theatres

Dhaka’s film producers have reached a consensus on the demand for a fair share of revenue from cinema halls. On Wednesday (May 14) afternoon, several producers held a meeting at a restaurant in Gulshan-2 to address this long-standing issue. Photos from the meeting were later shared on social media.

April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025

Afran Nisho’s ‘Daagi’ draws crowds, showtimes rise at cineplexes

Among the six films released this Eid, “Daagi” marks the silver screen return of Afran Nisho after two years. Since its release on Eid day, the film has been running houseful in cineplexes, with steady audience presence in theatres—much to the delight of the actor and the entire production team.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Shooting underway for ‘Taandob’; producer addresses casting rumours

Shooting for “Tandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, has commenced this week at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Actors Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have already joined the production.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

Apurba’s statement regarding contract breach and schedule manipulation

Alpha i's Managing Director Shahriar Karim Bhuiyan (Shahriar Shakil) has lodged a written complaint seeking resolution with the Television and Digital Program Producers Association of Bangladesh (Telepab) and the Actors Equity.

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a ‘Toofan’

Hosted by Mousumi Mou, the press conference witnessed the presence of eminent author Anisul Hoque, representatives from Chorki and Alpha-i, along with journalists eager to witness the unveiling of this cinematic powerhouse.

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

‘Shurongo’ screening expands to 50 halls in Bangladesh, 31 in West Bengal

Shahriar Shakil, the film’s producer, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. He is currently in Kolkata, where the movie will premiere later this evening. Raihan Rafi expressed his optimism, hoping that the West Bengal audience will embrace the film as warmly as the audience in Bangladesh has.