Up the Stairs high
She mounted her career as a model, yet did not confine herself within, for she could barely hide her innate charm that was just enough to bedazzle a greater audience pool. With ease and grace, she stepped into the silver screen, and triumphed over the fans and critiques as if she was destined aforetime. She is Sabnam Faria, full of life and laughter in her one on one with Star Showbiz today.
LIKE A GRACEFUL CHAPTER
In her career that vouchsafed over 200 films, Dhallywood diva Champa cast a glamour charm that left generations of film lovers spellbound for over decades. The five time ‘National Award’ winner actor retains a grand filmography that consists era-winning films like 'Padma Nadir Majhi', 'Bheja Chokh', 'Moner Manush' and many more. The insightful artiste reminisces the golden times of her career in this issue's cover story.
Love as the Price of Liberty
The three-four years of my life with Zahir Raihan seemed to have been veiled with a translucent covering of transience. We came to be intimate as we worked together in films; I adored his fervor, he had a tireless approach all the while.
Off the Second Innings - Manisha Koirala
I do feel that I have been given a 'second innings' in life, which means a second innings to everything.
Misir Ali Impartially!
I have only been trying to focus on my works, rather than focusing on publicity and self-promotions. These days most of the people somewhat seem to be giving all their efforts in branding themselves. I absolutely oppose this practice. I believe that if we work hard, our efforts will be recognized beyond any need for publicity.
With Inflammable Truth... Dohon
I am very excited! The previous interviews I had to attend took place when I was shooting for the film. But this is my first interview after I have finished the shooting and watched the whole production in a go. Now my excitement has almost doubled with the added confidence the screening has given me.
NANDITA DAS RELIVING WITH MANTO
Critically acclaimed for her radiant display of acting and directional genius, Nandita Das believes in her heart that the core purpose of film-making is creating a difference through felicitous molding of perceptions.
Ziaur Rahman Zia
I have never imagined myself as an individual artist outside Shironamhin. I never thought of developing a solo career. I wanted to keep my artist identity exclusively for the band.
September 29, 2018
Suchanda: My Times of Allegiance
Ever since there were cinema halls available for the commons' entertainment, I used to watch movies of Shuchitra Sen. With her magical charm and mesmerizing acting, she seemed somewhat like an angel from out of this world to me. But belonging to a conservative family, it was difficult to go to cinema halls frequently for
September 1, 2018
'Pessimism has its own rare kind of escapade!' - Iresh Zaker
There's a project of an anthology of short films based on Dhaka city. I had been acting in that. I have also done some dramas for Eid-ul-Adha, with directors like Shihab Shaheen and Tuhin Hossain.
September 1, 2018
On The Playlist This Eid
Maqsood O' dHAKA's new release Mohotto submits an open invitation for bringing a positive alteration in our societies through respect, benevolence and cooperative coexistence.
August 18, 2018
BAMBA Reborn: Loud and Clear!
Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) is back with a bang, this time offering the band music lovers a grand collaboration project of 24 famous bands of the country.
August 18, 2018
“The centre of our universe”
Eid hardly seems happening without my grandchildren around me. Everything seems somewhat empty. They fill up all my emptiness immaculately.
August 11, 2018
Jewel Aich
A freedom fighter, a magic maestro and a flute virtuoso – Jewel Aich is the only of his kind who has introduced the name of the land he had fought for to countless of countries across the world.
August 11, 2018
A Debut Unforgettable
I used to be a creative writer. I worked along with Nurul Alam Atique bhai for a good period of time. As I developed a knack of script writing, Atique bhai encouraged me to apply to FTII in Pune.
August 11, 2018
The Tireless Warrior Speaks
Ilias Kanchan is a name known to us all, not only for his super-hit movies, but also for the road safety movement that he has been pioneering since the last two and a half decades. The National Film Award winner and Ekushey Padak awardee initiated his road safety movement 'Nirapad Sarak Chai' in 1993 after the death of his wife in a tragic road accident, and ever since he has been working relentlessly to improve the road safety situation of the country.
July 28, 2018
Afroza Banu - To Live Is To Love
A very dear face of the Bangladeshi showbiz industry, she has contributed to the growth of theater, TV and cinema with a heartfelt and unfeigned approach. Winner of numerous prestigious accolades, Afroza Banu shields her inborn touchstone of benevolence and plans to remain in the hearts of her admirers as an epitome of espousing true art and pure compassion.
July 21, 2018
Shamim Ara Nipa
Her dance resembles elegance and serenity. A proud disciple of maestros like G A Mannan and Nikunja Bihari Pal, she is a figure that carries the legacy of Bangladeshi heritage and culture across the world.
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