The artiste entered the film industry as the producer of the 1972 liberation war film "Ora Egaro Jon"
The actor, director and producer was born on February 21, 1947. Beginning his career in 1972, the artiste won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film “Ojante” (1996), the Best Supporting Actor for the film Shahoshi Manush Chai (2003), and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Tanvir Hasan’s much-anticipated film “Moddhobitto” debuts in theatres today, marking the first movie release of the year. The director had earlier revealed to Prothom Alo that the film would see its premiere this month. On Wednesday, he reiterated the announcement via a Facebook post, confirming that the movie would indeed hit the big screens on Friday (January 3).
Anjana Sultana, a prominent actress and dancer with a career spanning over 300 films, is currently under intensive care. She has been placed on ventilation support as part of her treatment. For the past two days, she has been admitted to PG Hospital after her condition deteriorated. Earlier, she had been receiving medical care at another hospital in the capital. However, the severity of her health required an urgent transfer.
Renowned actor and freedom fighter Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, strongly criticised the interim government's posts, telecommunications, and information technology adviser, Md Nahid Islam’s statement on the cancellation of eight national days.
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.
Sunetra, the celebrated actress of the film "Shimul Parul" and a prominent figure in the golden era of cinema, has passed away. The actress, known for her captivating eyes and numerous superhit films, breathed her last on April 23 in Kolkata, India. She was 53 years old.
Who doesn’t remember the times when we used to eagerly await our Eid ‘salami’ or eidis (gift money)? Even seasoned, veteran stars cannot help but feel emotional when we ask them about their fondest Eid memories! Six of our stars hence shared their respective recollections regarding receiving these tokens of tradition.
The story was supposed to be adapted to the screen by none other than maestro Satyajit Ray; however, it didn’t happen. Later, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Chashi Nazrul Islam, a freedom fighter himself, adapted Selina’s timeless classic tale into celluloid screen.
This behind-the-scene story illustrated a connection between the two actors and the production company brought them together. “MR9: Do or Die” will be released on August 25 in Bangladesh, USA and Canada in more that 100 cinema halls. Swapna Scarecrow is the distributor of the film in North America.
Son of noted actor Sohel Rana, Mashroor Parvez's second film "Going Home" was released today in just one theatre, Star Cineplex, Bashundhara City. Both the father-son duo, Mashroor and Sohel Rana, have acted in the film.
Son of noted actor Sohel Rana, Mashroor Parvez’s second film “Going Home” will be released soon. This film has already been screened in various film festivals abroad.
Sohel Rana, who shared remarkable on-screen chemistry with Shabana, reminisces about their enduring bond and collaboration.
Noted actor Sohel Rana and Farooque share a lot of memories together as they were close colleagues in their showbiz career and were associated with student politics as well. The two artistes have immense contribution to the Bangla film industry.
Today is the 2nd death anniversary of the iconic heroine of “Masud Rana”, Kabori. Speaking to The Daily Star about her, Sohel Rana reminisced about her memory during the film’s production.
Previously, the celebrity had visited a hospital in Singapore last year, for his eye operation.
Yesterday marked the 76th birthday of the legendary actor Sohel Rana. The actor has expressed his excellence not only in acting but also in direction and production. Throughout his career, the actor has earned numerous National Film awards and Lifetime Achievement awards.
We are saddened by the premature death of Sohel Rana, the 25-year-old firefighter who saved many lives at the risk of losing his own during the Banani FR Tower fire on March 28.
Four people were killed and 31 others injured in road accidents in four districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.
