“Bangla cinema is now reaching audiences across the globe with honour. At a time when our films are doing well, a vested quarter has launched a conspiracy to destroy this progress. The films that are performing well are being targeted for piracy. I would say, this is not just a conspiracy against our cinema—it’s a conspiracy against the country,” said Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan.
After a long hiatus, Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have reunited on screen for the film “Taandob”, which has become a talking point since its release this Eid-ul-Azha. Ahead of the film’s premiere, Jaya praised Shakib during a press conference, and once again, in a recent interview with Kolkata-based daily Anandabazar, the actress lauded the Dhallywood star.
Amid the box‑office success, reports emerged that an HD copy of “Taandob” had been leaked on YouTube and other platforms. In response, the production company adopted a hard line. The producer, Shahriar Shakil, filed a complaint with the police seeking legal action under copyright legislation, and detectives have now arrested three suspects in connection with the piracy. At around 11:45 am today (Wednesday), Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the arrests to Prothom Alo.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
Once a sweetheart of television, Sabila Nur has hit the bullseye with her silver-screen debut with a leading role opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”. The film will go down in Bangladesh’s cinematic history for being rife with action, twists, and cameos.
In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.
Superstar Shakib Khan has returned the Tk 65 lakh government grant allocated for his long-stalled film, “Maya”. The project, which was greenlit under the 2021–22 fiscal year’s government funding scheme, failed to begin production even after three years, drawing widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds in the entertainment sector.
This Eid, moviegoers are turning out in large numbers to see their favourite stars on the big screen, with six films currently showing in cinemas nationwide. Leading the pack in audience draw is Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, whose film “Taandob” seems to be attracting the most attention.
As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew.
The much-anticipated song “Chand Mama” from the upcoming Shakib Khan starrer "Borbaad" is out now. This energetic item number, unveiled today in celebration of the superstar’s birthday, features vocals by Pritom Hasan and Dola Rahman.
Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Borbaad” is setting new records ahead of its release, securing the highest booking fee among Eid releases this year. With theatre bookings already underway, the much-anticipated film has cleared earlier uncertainties, and the cast and crew are now fully focused on release preparations.
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.
With the much-anticipated Shakib Khan starrer “Borbaad” making its way to audiences this Eid-ul-Fitr, the teaser of its first item song, “Chand Mama”, was released yesterday. The superstar himself performs in the music video with Indian actress Nussrat Jahan.
From heartthrob romantic characters to socially charged roles, Siam Ahmed has steadily established himself as one of Dhallywood’s most versatile and dependable stars. With acclaimed performances in films like “Poramon 2”, “Dohon”, “Mridha Vs Mridha”, and “Fagun Haway”, he has become a familiar name to cinephiles. As Eid draws near, the actor returns to the silver screen with “Jongli”—a film he describes as one of his most personal projects yet.
After much speculation, the upcoming Eid release "Borbaad", starring superstar Shakib Khan, has received its clearance from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board.
Fans of actor Shakib Khan staged a human chain in front of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board today, demanding the uncut release of the upcoming Eid film “Borbaad”.
Directed by Mehdi Hasan Hridoy, the film also stars Idhika Paul, Jisshu Sengupta, Misha Sawdagar, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Intekhab Dinar, and Mamunur Rashid in pivotal roles.
Deepto TV has announced a week-long special programme to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, featuring a lineup of Bengali films, including three world premieres.
With Eid-ul-Fitr fast approaching, the Bangladeshi film industry is buzzing with excitement. Audiences are eagerly waiting for the new titles to release, and the promotional whirlwind has already begun.
