TV & Film

TV & Film

‘Omar’ now streaming on YouTube

After receiving praise from audiences across all age groups on the big screen, OTT platforms, and television channels, Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz’s directorial venture “Omar” has now made its way to YouTube. The film was released on the Cinemawala channel at 12 pm on May 22.

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‘Leaving the Sundarbans was heart-wrenching’: Mousumi Hamid

Actress Mousumi Hamid, a former Lux Channel i Superstar, has spent over a decade carving a niche for herself in Bangladeshi showbiz through television, OTT, and film. Her recent project took her deep into the Sundarbans, marking a memorable first: shooting inside the world's largest mangrove forest.

1h ago

Meril Prothom-Alo Awards 2024: Biggest winners in the marquee event

The programme began at 6pm with a red-carpet reception that welcomed iconic names such as Afzal Hossain, Dilara Zaman, Bidya Sinha Mim, Tasnia Farin, and Mehazabien Chowdhury, alongside a vibrant gathering of actors, directors, and cultural personalities. Making their debut as hosts for the event were Afran Nisho and Tasnia Farin, who helmed the ceremony with charm and poise.

15h ago

Shakib Khan is more committed and focused than ever: Jaya Ahsan

Regarding her experience working with Shakib Khan, Jaya shared, “Shakib Khan is a major star in our industry. I must say, he’s doing exceptionally well. Although we shared screen previously, this time while working on ‘Taandob’, I noticed he has become even more dedicated and serious about his craft.”

15h ago

‘Priyo Maloti’ sweeps top honours at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024

“Priyo Maloti” was the biggest winner of the night, earning three major awards: Best Full-Length Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Actress.

16h ago

‘Rongila Kitab’ named Best Web-Series, Nuhash and Mosharraf also win big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards

The web-series “Rongila Kitab” won the Best Web Series award at the 26th edition of the ongoing Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024. This Hoichoi original series has been created by Anam Biswas.

16h ago

Abul Hayat honoured with Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement award

He recalled that childhood moment as a memorable experience and viewed acting and its associated culture as a cornerstone of his personal growth and a source of inspiration for his journey ahead. 

18h ago

Review / Dibarah Mahboob’s ‘Kraati’: Where women tell the story for a change

In the usual run-of-the-mill Bangladeshi cinema, where narratives often orbit around male protagonists and their odysseys, Dibarah Mahboob's “Kraati” emerges as a pleasant anomaly—a short film centred around two young women, an upper-middle-class daughter and her resilient househelp. Set against the backdrop of the July Monsoon Revolution of 2024, “Kraati” delves into their intertwined lives and shared struggles for autonomy and respect, in a society run very much within the patriarchal framework. Drawing from her anthropological background and personal experiences, Mahboob crafts a narrative that is both intimate and universally resonant. While “Kraati” does not explicitly reference the movement, its spirit pulses through the film’s core. With an air of revolution already in the...

21h ago

‘Omar’ now streaming on YouTube

After receiving praise from audiences across all age groups on the big screen, OTT platforms, and television channels, Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz’s directorial venture “Omar” has now made its way to YouTube. The film was released on the Cinemawala channel at 12 pm on May 22.

1h ago

‘Leaving the Sundarbans was heart-wrenching’: Mousumi Hamid

Actress Mousumi Hamid, a former Lux Channel i Superstar, has spent over a decade carving a niche for herself in Bangladeshi showbiz through television, OTT, and film. Her recent project took her deep into the Sundarbans, marking a memorable first: shooting inside the world's largest mangrove forest.

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Sublime Sarika

Since childhood, Sarika Sabah has immersed herself in the world of art, taking classical dance lessons and specialising in Kathak. Over time, her dedication to dance grew, yet a deeper desire began to burn within her—a dream to one day find her place among the stars. She began her journey in the entertainment industry with TVCs in 2019, while she was a second-year CSE student at North South University, and quickly rose to prominence, winning hearts with her portrayal of Jhumur in Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz’s popular mega serial “Family Crisis”.

2h ago

Shakib Khan is more committed and focused than ever: Jaya Ahsan

Regarding her experience working with Shakib Khan, Jaya shared, “Shakib Khan is a major star in our industry. I must say, he’s doing exceptionally well. Although we shared screen previously, this time while working on ‘Taandob’, I noticed he has become even more dedicated and serious about his craft.”

15h ago

Meril Prothom-Alo Awards 2024: Biggest winners in the marquee event

The programme began at 6pm with a red-carpet reception that welcomed iconic names such as Afzal Hossain, Dilara Zaman, Bidya Sinha Mim, Tasnia Farin, and Mehazabien Chowdhury, alongside a vibrant gathering of actors, directors, and cultural personalities. Making their debut as hosts for the event were Afran Nisho and Tasnia Farin, who helmed the ceremony with charm and poise.

15h ago

‘Priyo Maloti’ sweeps top honours at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024

“Priyo Maloti” was the biggest winner of the night, earning three major awards: Best Full-Length Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Actress.

16h ago

‘Rongila Kitab’ named Best Web-Series, Nuhash and Mosharraf also win big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards

The web-series “Rongila Kitab” won the Best Web Series award at the 26th edition of the ongoing Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2024. This Hoichoi original series has been created by Anam Biswas.

16h ago

Abul Hayat honoured with Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement award

He recalled that childhood moment as a memorable experience and viewed acting and its associated culture as a cornerstone of his personal growth and a source of inspiration for his journey ahead. 

18h ago

Dibarah Mahboob’s ‘Kraati’: Where women tell the story for a change

In the usual run-of-the-mill Bangladeshi cinema, where narratives often orbit around male protagonists and their odysseys, Dibarah Mahboob's “Kraati” emerges as a pleasant anomaly—a short film centred around two young women, an upper-middle-class daughter and her resilient househelp. Set against the backdrop of the July Monsoon Revolution of 2024, “Kraati” delves into their intertwined lives and shared struggles for autonomy and respect, in a society run very much within the patriarchal framework. Drawing from her anthropological background and personal experiences, Mahboob crafts a narrative that is both intimate and universally resonant. While “Kraati” does not explicitly reference the movement, its spirit pulses through the film’s core. With an air of revolution already in the...

21h ago

‘Mission Impossible: Final reckoning’ and Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ hit Star Cineplex today

Two of Hollywood’s most anticipated films- “Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning” and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” are set to release today at Star Cineplex, sparking major excitement among Bangladeshi moviegoers.

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