Saikat Nasir

Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

Industry insiders point to one major cause: The reluctance of production companies. In the current political climate, investors are hesitant to back new films. Producers prefer to wait until the situation in the country stabilises before committing to any major projects. 

Caught in the crossfire: Should artistes bear the brunt of political affiliations?

On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions. 

Why is Nirab upset about ‘Casino’?

The Saikat Nasir directorial was initially released across 16 halls and tells the story of the illegal practice of money laundering.

The potential of ‘Paap’ and how it actually fared this Eid

The crime-thriller was different from the rest of the Eid releases this year, and had the potential to be the biggest hit from this Eid.

The queen of Sultanpur

Adhora Khan is a promising silver-screen actress of the new generation. As of now, three of her films have already been released.

‘Border’ renamed to ‘Sultanpur’, granted censor board clearance 

National Award-winning cinematographer, writer, and director, Saikat Nasir based his film, “Border”, around the lives of the people who reside in the border areas of the country. Recently, the film underwent some changes, being renamed to “Sultanpur” and re-edited to pass the censor board clearance. 

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Film industry at a standstill: How long till cameras roll again?

Industry insiders point to one major cause: The reluctance of production companies. In the current political climate, investors are hesitant to back new films. Producers prefer to wait until the situation in the country stabilises before committing to any major projects. 

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

Caught in the crossfire: Should artistes bear the brunt of political affiliations?

On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions. 

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Why is Nirab upset about ‘Casino’?

The Saikat Nasir directorial was initially released across 16 halls and tells the story of the illegal practice of money laundering.

April 29, 2023
April 29, 2023

The potential of ‘Paap’ and how it actually fared this Eid

The crime-thriller was different from the rest of the Eid releases this year, and had the potential to be the biggest hit from this Eid.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

The queen of Sultanpur

Adhora Khan is a promising silver-screen actress of the new generation. As of now, three of her films have already been released.

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

‘Border’ renamed to ‘Sultanpur’, granted censor board clearance 

National Award-winning cinematographer, writer, and director, Saikat Nasir based his film, “Border”, around the lives of the people who reside in the border areas of the country. Recently, the film underwent some changes, being renamed to “Sultanpur” and re-edited to pass the censor board clearance.