The glamour of Dhallywood continues to shine, with a new generation of actresses making their mark despite a decline in cinema halls and film production. While the golden days of mass releases are behind us, a fresh crop of stars is keeping the industry alive, bringing new energy to both the big screen and streaming platforms.
Dildar, fondly remembered as the comedy king of Dhallywood, reigned as the undisputed monarch of on-screen laughter for over three decades. A fixture in over 500 films, Dildar became a household name for his natural comic timing and lovable persona, earning titles like “Hasir Raja” (King of Laughter) and “Hasir Feriwala” (Peddler of Laughter).
Today marks the death anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor Farooque, a beloved figure in the golden era of Dhaka cinema. Renowned for his roles in social dramas, Farooque became a household name through films that resonated deeply with rural and urban audiences alike. Though he played romantic and liberation war heroes, it was the social narratives that elevated him to iconic status.
Actress Sushama Sarkar, known for her work on stage, television, and film, is returning to the screen with “Gulmohor”, a new web-series directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The series is set to premiere tonight at midnight and marks Sarkar’s first collaboration with the critically acclaimed director.
National Award-winning actress Runa Khan, known for her powerful performance in “Haldaa”, has recently wrapped up filming for a new web-series titled “Bohemian Ghora” opposite acclaimed actor Mosharraf Karim. Directed by Amitabh Reza, the series features Mosharraf Karim opposite eight different female leads, including Runa.
National Film Award-winning actress Jaya Ahsan, known for her stellar performances across both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali cinema, is set to return to the silver screen with her new film “Jaya Aar Sharmin”, releasing on May 16. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the film was shot during the pandemic.
In conversations with The Daily Star, actors Sumaiya Shimu, Shajal, and Tama Mirza opened up about the invaluable roles their mothers played in shaping not only their careers but also their lives.
Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.
Salman Shah saw a spectacular rise to stardom in the Bangladeshi film industry. He conquered the silver screen with films like Keyamot Theke Keyamot,Tumi Amar,Antore Antore and Sujon Shokhi, among many others.
Poppy is a prominent name in the Bangladeshi film industry, who has been entertaining the audience for decades. The three-time National Film Award winner recently signed another film, Yes Madam, which will be directed by Rokibul Islam Rokib.
The film industry is always busy with shooting, to varying degrees. Sometimes, the lack of good films discourages the audience from stepping into theatres.
Afzal Hossain and Aupee Karim have worked together in numerous tele-fictions. For the first time, they have paired up for a stage show, which is to be held in Canada.
Tisha: The expectations are rather high, because if the story is intriguing, it is meant to attract the audience to the cinemas. Besides, the stellar cast gave their very best in this film, making it a true work of art.
Acclaimed actor Jaya Ahsan has started shooting for her Kolkata-based film, Robibaar, directed by Atanu Ghosh. Indian actor Prosenjit Chatterjee stars opposite Jaya in the film.
This September, however, bears good news for cinemagoers. Three films, Mayaboti, Obotar and Shaap Ludo, will be released this month. Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Yash Rohan starrer Mayaboti will hit theatres on September 13. “Mayaboti is a love story with a distinct tone.
No other actor in the history of Bangladeshi cinema has seen a more spectacular rise to stardom than Salman Shah, one of the most iconic figures to step foot in the industry.
Lutfur Rahman George started his acting career in theatre in 1985, working with the renowned company, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.
Even though a panel of the Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti is supposed to serve for two years, the last election was held in May 5, 2017, where Misha Saudagar and Zayed Khan’s panel won comprehensively. The panel took their oaths on May 12, 2017, which means
