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Bangladesh nominates ‘Boli’ for Oscars

Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler), which won an award at the Busan Film Festival, has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

‘Boli’ premieres in Canada, to release at home this year

The film has been screening at Mississauga’s Central Parkway Cinema, marking its international debut since Saturday (September 27). Confirming the news, director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury said, “We’ve released the film on a limited scale in Canada. The first show premiered yesterday and audiences will be able to watch it throughout the week.”

Shanghai Film Festival screens ‘Boli’

Director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler) recently received the limelight on an international scale as it was featured at the Shanghai International Film Festival under the International Panorama category. 

'Boli' wins accolades at Busan International Film Festival

Describing "Boli," the judges of the New Currents section at the Busan festival acclaimed, "Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film 'The Wrestler' is like a gripping single-round wrestling match, where the story is magically told."

Historic 'Bangladesh Night' shines bright at Busan Film Festival

Traditionally, nations around the world host such celebratory events to honour the achievements of their cinema in film festivals. This is the first time that Bangladesh has arranged such a celebratory night to grace the Bangladeshi films during an international film festival.

Nasir Uddin Khan dives into 'Boli', prepares for riveting role as fisherman

Actor Nasir Uddin Khan is gearing up for his highly anticipated film, "Boli" (The Wrestler), as he showcased his commitment to the role by taking a daring plunge into a swimming pool, executing a flawless somersault. The film is directed by Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury. 

Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards today / Afran Nisho claims Best Actor in Negative Role award

One of showbiz’s most sought-after stars, Afran Nisho took home the Best Actor in Negative Role award at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. The actor won the award for his stellar performance in the Chorki web-series “Morichika”.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Bangladesh nominates ‘Boli’ for Oscars

Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler), which won an award at the Busan Film Festival, has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

‘Boli’ premieres in Canada, to release at home this year

The film has been screening at Mississauga’s Central Parkway Cinema, marking its international debut since Saturday (September 27). Confirming the news, director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury said, “We’ve released the film on a limited scale in Canada. The first show premiered yesterday and audiences will be able to watch it throughout the week.”

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

Shanghai Film Festival screens ‘Boli’

Director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler) recently received the limelight on an international scale as it was featured at the Shanghai International Film Festival under the International Panorama category. 

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

'Boli' wins accolades at Busan International Film Festival

Describing "Boli," the judges of the New Currents section at the Busan festival acclaimed, "Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film 'The Wrestler' is like a gripping single-round wrestling match, where the story is magically told."

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Historic 'Bangladesh Night' shines bright at Busan Film Festival

Traditionally, nations around the world host such celebratory events to honour the achievements of their cinema in film festivals. This is the first time that Bangladesh has arranged such a celebratory night to grace the Bangladeshi films during an international film festival.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Nasir Uddin Khan dives into 'Boli', prepares for riveting role as fisherman

Actor Nasir Uddin Khan is gearing up for his highly anticipated film, "Boli" (The Wrestler), as he showcased his commitment to the role by taking a daring plunge into a swimming pool, executing a flawless somersault. The film is directed by Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury. 

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

Afran Nisho claims Best Actor in Negative Role award

One of showbiz’s most sought-after stars, Afran Nisho took home the Best Actor in Negative Role award at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. The actor won the award for his stellar performance in the Chorki web-series “Morichika”.