Mahfuz Ahmed had known famed director-writer Mohan Khan for nearly two decades. Remembering Mohan Khan, the actor shared a few memories of the late director with The Daily Star.
The Pori Moni starrer film, “Maa” was released on Friday. Starting from today, the film will be running at Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City. Today, Pori Moni will be watching “Maa” along with her beloved baby boy, Rajya. The actress confirmed the matter with The Daily Star earlier this morning.
Many famed artistes began their journey in showbiz by working in his projects. Sadly, the director had been unwell for quite some time now. Last night, he passed away.
Today marks the birthday of noted actor Humayun Faridee, who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. On his birthday today, veteran actor Sohel Rana shared his thoughts and reflections on his dear friend.
Leaving behind her glamorous persona, actress Pori Moni has stepped into the role of a mother for the first time in her career in the film, Maa, which will be released today in theaters. The film recently premiered at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, in the Marché du film segment.
The National Film Award winning actress would continue to receive similar levels of fame and love from her fans for her performances on both the small and big screen, having also made her name as a presenter on the side.
Amidst the digital era of posters, cinema goers have almost forgotten the larger-than-life acrylic posters of yesteryear, which used to grace Dhaka city, especially adorning cinema halls. Artists used to work day and night to make this unique South-Asian artstyle for films stars like Kabori, Nayak Raj Razzak, spanning to even Jashim and Manna.
Even though Bollywood blockbuster “Pathaan” was released earlier, “Jinn” has still managed to run successfully in theatres. Currently, the film is being screened in four halls in the capital, including Cineplex, Jamuna Blockbuster, Lion and BGB Hall. “In the coming Friday, ‘Jinn’ is going to be in its fifth week, it is a joyous moment for the entire team to witness the film being screened in even more halls,” shared the director.
After giving the audience two back-to-back hits with “Poran” and “Damal”, popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim became the talk of the town last year. Now, the talented actress is venturing into the world of cybercrime thrillers with her film, “Antarjal”, which will be released this Eid-ul-Azha.
He also dubbed Farooque ‘the rural protagonist’ for his portrayal of such characters as well as his popularity, which spread to every corner of the country.
Dipabali’s character in Satkahon said aloud what was on every girl’s mind.
“I like that people call these ‘the golden-day’ cinemas. I have been a part of those cinemas, have offered what I could to bring those to life”.
The tale is from 1969. The late director, H Akbar was directing a film called “Jolchhobi”. The script for the film was written by another late and talented actor, ATM Shamsuzzaman.
Noted actor Chanchal Chowdhury is well known for bringing his roles to life—from the lovable ‘Sonai’ in “Monpura” to the ruthless ‘Chan Majhi’ in “Hawa”. He transcends into each of his characters, making them his own.
Bangladeshi megastar Uzzal spoke to The Daily Star and reminisced old memories with Farooque and how their friendship shaped in the world of showbiz.
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.
Farooque's on-screen chemistry with Babita was legendary, with their pairing becoming synonymous with some of the most iconic films in Bangladesh's cinematic history like “Noyon Moni”, “Lathiyal”, “Golapi Ekhon Traine”.
In a 2015 interview, The National Film Award winning actor told The Daily Star the story of his life beyond the camera.
Legendary actor and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today. Actress Rozina, who worked alongside him in many of his films, expressed her disbelief at his passing and recalled their memorable collaborations in many successful films.
Mothers play a great role in our lives. Lucky are those who have the support of their mothers through thick and thin. The decision of working in showbiz, especially in a conservative country like ours, is not very easily accepted by families. At critical times, mothers become one of the avid supporters of their children. What does their mother mean to them? We talked to a few celebrities to find out, on the occasion of Mothers’ Day, today.
Farzana Chobi just completed silver jubilee of her acting career this year. In her long journey, she gave life to different kind of roles from small to the big screens. She also won Meril Prothom Alo award for her portrayal in challenging roles.
Today marks his 70th birthday. Marking the occasion, the veteran actor sat down with The Daily Star to look back at his illustrious career.
The last rites of the renowned writer, beloved by readers in both Bengals, was held yesterday.
Having started his acting career on the theatre stage, Nader Chowdhury made his way into the television and cinema screens, acting in numerous tele-fictions and films. As a director, he has also helmed three films so far, including “Lalchor”, “Meyeti Ekhon Kothay Jabe” and “Jinn”, which was released this Eid.
How did the two actors meet? In response, Dilara shared that both their husbands were writers, and through this connection they were introduced with each other. “I will never forget our first meet, she made me comfortable, as if I were her real sister.”
“Whenever I go to my hometown, I feel very much relaxed. Even in this time of extreme heat, the greeneries sooths my mind, and the very known soil of my own place, the songs of the birds— where I was born and brought up in.”
Popular in both Bengals, Jaya Ahsan’s upcoming film, "Ardhangini," is set to release in India on June 2. The Kaushik Ganguly directorial project will star Jaya in the leading role.
Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.
Rafiath Rashid Mithila has recently captured the audience’s attention after the release of Chorki’s original web-series “Myself Allen Swapon”. Everyone who saw Mithila’s masterful portrayal of ‘Shayla’, could not help but praise the actor’s excellent performance on-screen. Speaking with The Daily Star, the actor shared her “Myself Allen Swapon” experience from Kolkata.
“This is a record for ‘Jinn’. The halls are continuously running houseful," shared the director of "Jinn".
On the birthday of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, Babita shared her memory of working with him.
Recently, actress Aruna Biswas shared a reunion video where she visited her old school ‘Bharateswari Homes’. The actress has spent quite wonderful memories in the beautiful institution and the actress recounted her fondest memories with The Daily Star.
Tama started shooting “Shurongo” in remote areas of Sylhet. After that, she shot the last lot in Chittagong, amidst extreme heat with the whole unit.
“Rarang”, the popular stage play by Aranyak Natyadal, will be staged again tomorrow—on the occasion of May Day—at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Previously, he had appeared in the second season of the web series "Karagar". Further, he will be seen in Shaym Benegal's "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" and in another film "Nakshikantha".The actor is also the son of artistes, Brindaban Das and Shahnaz Khushi.
Noted actor Tariq Anam Khan is visiting the 45th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) with his film, “Peyarar Shubash”, along with its director Nurul Alam Atique. The actor landed in Moscow on April 20.
Ziaul Faruq Apurba is one of the most prominent faces of the showbiz industry. Over the years, he has carved a place for himself in the hearts of drama lovers through his powerful performances.
With the film being screened at multiple theatres today, the "Jinn" star stated "It is amongst my favourite films now, and I hope everyone will watch it in the hall."
In candid chat with The Daily Star, the celebrities shared a bit about their own childhood Eid celebrations.
This Eid, Chanchal Chowdhury has worked in two seven-episode series, one tele-film and two tele-fictions. In anticipation of the release of his upcoming projects, the actor sat down with The Daily Star to share his thoughts.
Mehazabien shared that after waking up in the morning, she got this surprise video. “They have got the right moral teachings from their family, it is a pride for me as well that they like my work,” added the actor.
Noted actor and director Mir Sabbir has been a known face of the entertainment world for the last couple of decades. Lately, the National Film award winning actor has been busy with a multitude of tele-fictions for the coming Eid.
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.
Kabori ruled over the silver screen for decades, with her powerful performance and enchanting smile. The latter got her the moniker of the 'Mishti Meye' (sweet girl) of Bangladeshi cinema, as she went on to become one of its most iconic ambassadors.
‘Halkhata’ refers to the ritual of starting a new logbook for one’s business or establishment. Speaking about the tradition, Abul Hayat quipped, “The ritual is still ongoing and I have been invited to a few as well. People have sweets to mark the auspicious event, which I like very much.”
From “Ghetu Putru Komola” to “Mridha Bonam Mridha”, Tariq Anam Khan is dominating the world of OTT, theater and movies with his incredible performances and outstanding dialogues. As Pahela Baishakh knocks on our door, the noted actor reflects his old memories and how it plays a significant role in Bengali culture.
According to Ferdous, in this age of the internet, we cannot stop anyone from watching foreign films. “The world is moving forward and we also have to move forward,” he said, “Any work is better through competition. When subcontinental movies come, we will also get a chance to compete.”
Recently, a legal notice has been issued against ‘Mongol Shobhajatra’. Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu Majumdar shared his thoughts on the issue.
Mahfuz Ahmed had known famed director-writer Mohan Khan for nearly two decades. Remembering Mohan Khan, the actor shared a few memories of the late director with The Daily Star.
The Pori Moni starrer film, “Maa” was released on Friday. Starting from today, the film will be running at Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City. Today, Pori Moni will be watching “Maa” along with her beloved baby boy, Rajya. The actress confirmed the matter with The Daily Star earlier this morning.
Many famed artistes began their journey in showbiz by working in his projects. Sadly, the director had been unwell for quite some time now. Last night, he passed away.
Today marks the birthday of noted actor Humayun Faridee, who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. On his birthday today, veteran actor Sohel Rana shared his thoughts and reflections on his dear friend.
Leaving behind her glamorous persona, actress Pori Moni has stepped into the role of a mother for the first time in her career in the film, Maa, which will be released today in theaters. The film recently premiered at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, in the Marché du film segment.
The National Film Award winning actress would continue to receive similar levels of fame and love from her fans for her performances on both the small and big screen, having also made her name as a presenter on the side.
Amidst the digital era of posters, cinema goers have almost forgotten the larger-than-life acrylic posters of yesteryear, which used to grace Dhaka city, especially adorning cinema halls. Artists used to work day and night to make this unique South-Asian artstyle for films stars like Kabori, Nayak Raj Razzak, spanning to even Jashim and Manna.
Even though Bollywood blockbuster “Pathaan” was released earlier, “Jinn” has still managed to run successfully in theatres. Currently, the film is being screened in four halls in the capital, including Cineplex, Jamuna Blockbuster, Lion and BGB Hall. “In the coming Friday, ‘Jinn’ is going to be in its fifth week, it is a joyous moment for the entire team to witness the film being screened in even more halls,” shared the director.
After giving the audience two back-to-back hits with “Poran” and “Damal”, popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim became the talk of the town last year. Now, the talented actress is venturing into the world of cybercrime thrillers with her film, “Antarjal”, which will be released this Eid-ul-Azha.
He also dubbed Farooque ‘the rural protagonist’ for his portrayal of such characters as well as his popularity, which spread to every corner of the country.