Cameos like these have long been a staple of Hollywood—the Marvel Cinematic Universe redefined the model, and Bollywood followed with its own versions like the YRF Spy Universe and Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe.
It was during the school-free weekends when my maternal cousins and I would huddle in front of our grandparents' grey old box TV after a hearty, yet customary lunch arrangement at their place. We would take up the gap on the floor between their king-sized bed and the unforgettable TV set to watch the black and white Satyajit Ray films, and even the vibrant late 20th-century Bangladeshi cinema, previously defined by over-the-top performances. The adults would lounge about on the bed, imbuing us with not only the significance of family viewing content but also a perception of what we understood as “our cinematic language.”
Bangladeshi cinema has been gradually making way into the Pakistani market, with two previous film releases premiering with English subtitles. This time, the cross-border cultural exchange will deepen as “Jongli” becomes the first Bangladeshi film to be dubbed in Urdu for its release in Pakistan.
After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh’s showbiz stars are once again gearing up to take the field—this time with a new name and a fresh format. Ditching the previous title “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL), the upcoming tournament has been rebranded as the “Celebrity Champions Trophy” (CCT), set to commence on May 5.
In a Facebook post, Sajib compared the film’s opening to that of another Swapna Scarecrow release, “Priyotoma”. He wrote, "Remember ‘Priyotoma’s’ opening? In its first three days, it grossed $44,000 from 42 theatres across North America. In comparison, ‘Jongli’ brought in $35,000 from 33 theatres.”
"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.
The Eid release “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, has emerged as a box office success, earning Tk 2.06 crore in gross ticket sales within 16 days of its release. Yesterday, director M Raahim shared the update via a Facebook post himself.
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.
As of today, the number of screenings at Star Cineplex has jumped to 14 per day—an unusual development for a Bangladeshi film post-Eid. The reason is not flashy promotions or star power, but the deeply personal way audiences have embraced it, said Siam Ahmed, ‘Jongli’s lead star in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
Siam Ahmed etched his place in the hearts of audiences with movies including “Poramon-2” and “Mridha Bonam Mridha”. The actor is currently awaiting the release of his cyber-crime thriller movie, “Antarjal.”
For the first time in Bangladesh, a cyber-thriller film, “Antarjal” is being made. The project is being directed by Dipankar Dipon and this will be his third film.
The director of "Antarjal" shared that the film was one of the most difficult productions he had done so far, featuring robots, cyber-warfare, drones, holographic characters, and so much more.
National Film Award winning actor Siam Ahmed celebrated the first birthday of his child Zoraiz Ahmed Zayn, today. Sharing the joy of the occasion with the fans, the actor took to his social media account and posted a throw-back video of Zayn’s birth and time with his parents.
During Eid-ul-Fitr, Siam Ahmed will be busy shooting for his Indian project. He will miss celebrating Eid with his entire family, like he usually does. “As a child, I used to celebrate Eid in Pirojpur, mostly,” shares the “Shaan” actor. “I cherish the moments shared with all the cousins, as we would gather after a long time.”
Like every year, this year’s Anandamela also promises to be a worthwhile watch on Eid night for the audience.
Many celebrities are coming forward and buying burnt clothes to help raise money for victims of Bangabazar fire. Noted actor Siam Ahmed has also come forward to help raise money for the cause.
His dedication brought him national level recognition, further elevating his career with one after another remarkable projects.
Siam Ahmed started off the year with a bang, earning his second National Film Award, after already winning the prize in 2020 edition of the award show. This time, the actor has been announced as the winner in the ‘Best Actor’ category for his performance in the film, “Mridha Bonam Mridha”.
The Pori-Siam starrer film “Adventures of Sundarbans”, released its new song “Sareng Chara Jahaj Chole” today at 5pm on YouTube. The song counts as the third musical number on the film, dropped after “Tui Ki Amay Bhalobashis” written by Sharif Al Din, and “Aay Aay Sob Taratari” written by Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. “Sareng Chara Jahaj Chole” greets the audience with a melodious baul music with the soothing voice of Shofi Mondol.
