Shihab Shaheen

‘Borbaad’, ‘Daagi’ and ‘Jongli’ dominate box office, gear up for global release

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year’s releases “Borbaad”, “Daagi” and “Jongli” have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad.

I gave my all to become Jarin in ‘Daagi’: Tama Mirza

Not too long ago, Tama Mirza impressed critics with her performance in Raihan Rafi’s web-series “Amalnama”, released on Chorki. Nowadays, the actress is busy promoting her upcoming Eid release “Daagi”, in which she stars alongside Afran Nisho in the lead role. This Shihab Shaheen directorial received its censor certificate last Monday.

‘Daagi’ receives censor certificate

Providing an insight into the film, he shared, “’Daagi’ is the story of Nishan and Jarin’s love and separation. At the same time, it is also a tale of regret and repentance for these two characters. From the teaser and romantic songs that have been released, I believe the audience has already sensed this.”

‘Daagi’ drops romantic track ‘Ektukhani Mon’ featuring Tahsan and Masha

The upcoming film “Daagi” has recently unveiled its romantic track “Ektukhani Mon”, penned by Sadat Hossain and performed by artistes Tahsan and Masha.

Anticipation builds for a cinematic showdown this Eid

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.

Allen Swapan to return in new season

A press note also confirmed that the second season will premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. The announcement video features Allen Swapan standing amidst scattered bundles of cash, his signature smile on display, clad in his familiar safari suit.

‘Daagi’ wraps up filming, set for Eid release

Shihab Shaheen shared a 12-second video on social media, announcing the completion of filming for his latest project, “Daagi”. Captioning the post "It's a wrap!", the video the shows the cast and crew enthusiastically raising their hands together, chanting “Wrap up!” in celebration of this milestone.

Festive films: Four at the forefront

Although Eid-ul-Fitr is still a little while away, audiences are ardently anticipating the films scheduled for release during the festive season.

10 breakthrough artistes who left mark on OTT in 2024

In 2024, Bangladeshi web series and films flourished across OTT platforms, bringing fresh talent to the forefront while revitalising the careers of seasoned actors. Strong, character-driven content allowed these 10 actors and directors to break through, leaving a lasting impact on viewers and reshaping the country's OTT landscape.

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

People are calling it the ‘greatest climax’ in Bangladeshi content: Shihab Shaheen

Shihab Shaheen has masterfully woven countless love stories, from the heartbreaking tale of “Mayashalik” to the bittersweet phases of love in “Chuye Dile Mon”. He delicately portrays the depths of love and how at the end of the day love conquers all. With his latest creation, “Kacher Manush Dhure Thuiya”, Shaheen decides to showcase the intricacies of long-distance relationships and how an embrace can dissolve the anguish within hearts.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

A snippet of Pritom-Farin chemistry in upcoming song

In a teaser video posted on different social media platforms on Monday, Chorki gives a glimpse of the beaming romance between the fresh pairing of renowned musician Pritom Hasan and actress Tasnia Farin on screen, shot at picturesque locations of Bangladesh and Australia.

November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023

A thriller that subverts expectations

It is usually a good sign when a director acknowledges the intelligence of his target audience, respects it when putting the finishing touches on a story. While entering Mohakhali Cineplex to watch the premiere of Shihab Shaheen’s “Baba, Someone’s Following Me”, the pessimist in me instantly assumed that it’d be a straightforward tale of racism faced by South Asian students in Australia. In reality, the Binge original takes a more nuanced task to convey much more than that.

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

Tasnia Farin impresses once again in ‘Baba, Someone is Following Me’ 

Popular actress Tasnia Farin starrer web film "Baba, Someone is Following Me”, directed by Shihab Shaheen, has recently been released on Binge.The film unfolds in a single night, weaving a narrative around an incident that entangles the protagonist, Bijoya, played by Farin, in a suspenseful pursuit while she is abroad.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Real-life experience inspires Shihab Shaheen’s 'Baba, Someone Is Following Me'

In a poignant reflection of real-life events, acclaimed filmmaker Shihab Shaheen has crafted a compelling narrative for his latest web film titled 'Baba, Someone Is Following Me.' The film, set to debut on November 23, will first premiere on the Binge app followed by an exclusive evening screening at 6 PM at Star Cineplex, Mohakhali branch, where only invited guests will be in attendance.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

It’ll take me a while to attain maturity in films: Afran Nisho

Actor Afran Nisho has been a subject of widespread discussion and appreciation this year, courtesy of his commendable performance in his debut silver screen project, "Shurongo". Since then, he has found himself inundated with numerous scripts and film proposals, even from the other Bengal across the border.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

None of my works have been stuck for so long: Mehazabien Chowdhury

Shihab Shaheen's web film, "Neel Joler Kabbyo", eloquently unfolds the story of a woman whose lifelong yearning is to experience the enchanting allure of the sea.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Who is following Tasnia Farin?

Yesterday, Binge released the teaser of Shihab Shaheen’s upcoming web-film “Baba Someone’s Following Me” which is based on a true incident.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

‘Neel Joler Kabbyo’ trailer to release this week

After the immense success of the web-film "Redrum", the Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury duo were not seen in any OTT content together. They will however come together for this web-film by Shihab Shaheen.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Nisho, Mehazabien to grace OTT again

For the fans who love this on-screen pair, there is a good news, as Shihab Shaheen is reuniting them on OTT platform iScreen. The web film “Neel Joler Kabbyo” is releasing on the platform on November 16.