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Shommo Joyti announces one-year break after 'Utshob' success

Actor Shommo Joyti, who recently earned widespread acclaim for his role in the film “Utshob”, has announced that he will be taking a year-long break from acting. The film, which was released during Eid, has received strong reception both in Bangladesh and abroad.

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12 superhits in 12 months could revive the industry: Misha Sawdagor

Veteran actor Misha Sawdagor, a dominant figure in Dhallywood for over 36 years, believes that the consistent release of quality cinema throughout the year is key to reviving the Bangladeshi film industry. Speaking to The Daily Star from the US, the National Film Award-winning ‘villain’ reflected on his role as Shakib Khan’s father in the hit Eid release “Borbaad”, calling it a challenging but rewarding experience.

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‘Esha Murder’ is attracting a large female audience: Badhan

National Award-winning actress Azmeri Haque Badhan is earning praise for her latest film “Esha Murder”, which premiered on Eid-ul-Azha and is directed by Sunny Sanwar. Badhan takes on the leading role of a police officer in this woman-centric thriller, and the actress has since been immersed in promotions—appearing on TV, visiting theatres, and speaking with the press.

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Fazlur Rahman Babu scores Eid hat-trick with three film releases

Renowned actor and six-time National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu made a powerful Eid comeback with three film releases: “Taandob”, “Insaaf”, and “Neelchokro”.

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Runa Khan to star in three web films this Eid

National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.

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‘This is my Eid gift to the audience’: Kornia

Popular singer Kornia is back with yet another music video, this time titled “Jamdani Saree”. The Eid special track was released yesterday on her official YouTube channel.

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'Wild elephants disrupted our set': Shajal on ‘Shapla Shaluk’ shoot

Television, OTT, and film actor Shajal Noor has begun shooting for his latest film “Shapla Shaluk” in Sherpur’s border region, marking his first collaboration with actress Shobnom Bubly. Directed by Rasheda Akter Lajuk, the action-romantic film faced an unusual disruption during filming when wild elephants invaded the set.

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There's always something to learn from Mosharraf Karim: Tanzika Amin

Television and OTT actress Tanzika Amin is currently busy shooting for dramas in Canada. Best known for her acclaimed role in the web series “Mohanagar 2”, the former Lux star is now filming four dramas overseas.

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August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019

Purnima’s upcoming endeavours

Purnima is inarguably one of the most prolific Bangladeshi actors to have graced the silver screen till date.

August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019

Female leads who reign supreme in Dhallywood

Dhallywood has historically been graced with the presence of numerous supremely talented leading ladies. Armed with robust acting chops, indisputable glamour and bold personalities, a number of them have gone on to become household names in Bangladesh over

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Three upcoming films this Eid

One film that the audience is highly anticipating is, Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na. Expectations are high for this big-budget film since it stars the ‘King’ of Dhallywood, Shakib Khan, and is being directed by Zakir Hossain Raju, one of the most renowned directors in the industry.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

Ferdous to host BTV’s ‘Anandamela’ this Eid

Even though Ferdous is an active member of the film fraternity, he can also be seen anchoring programmes every now and then. This upcoming Eid ul Adha, he will be hosting Anandamela, a renowned show on BTV. Having acted in many films together, Popy will be co-

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

Afzal Hossain’s Eid ventures

One of the most prominent actors of all time, Afzal Hossain remains ever-green with his prowess in the field of entertainment.

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

Films made from Tagore’s tales

The tales that our Kabi Guru, Rabindranath Tagore weaved, be it long or short stories, are glorious in their own right.

August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019

Kabori to feature Sohel Rana and Alamgir in her latest directorial venture

After many years, Kabori, the adored diva of the Bangladesh film industry, is set to return with her latest project, Ei Tumi Shie Tumi. According to her, the plot is based on a love triangle.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

Male leads who reign supreme in Dhallywood

If there is one thing that is certain, it is the fact that life is ephemeral. The new will take the place of the old, turn old and then someday, will give their place to the new again; such is the rule of existence. Like everything else, this is applicable for the world of

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

Tonima Hamid on stage with ‘Eka Eka Nari’

In the group’s 54th production, Tonima takes the stage in Eka Eka Nari. Based on Franca Rame’s A Woman Alone, the script was translated by Abdus Selim. The play was directed by Debarasad Debnath.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

Mim’s new avatar

National Award-winning actor Bidya Sinha Mim is set to star in the music video of a song titled Tomar Dekha Jodi Pai, written by Robiul Islam Jibon and composed by Akash Sen.