Zahid Akbar

Zahid Akbar

Zahid Akbar is a renowned lyricist, writer and, journalist. He is working as a Staff Reporter at The Daily Star.

Not just Sayantika, Shabnur likes me as well: Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan and Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee is acting in a film titled, "Chayabaaz”. However, the production hit a tumultuous bump when Sayantika returned to her hometown, Kolkata, following nine days of shooting, after complaining against the film's dance director and producer. Yet in this chaos, she praised her co-star Zayed Khan to the Kolkata media.

1w ago

Dhaka celebrates ‘Jawan’ on its worldwide release day

Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Jawan" made its debut in Bangladesh on September 7, coinciding with its global release date. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first time since Bangladesh's independence that a Hindi-language movie premiered in the country simultaneously with its worldwide release.

3w ago

‘Salman Shah was way ahead of his time’

Salman Shah was not only a beloved actor, but also a style icon. Today is the 27th death anniversary of the superstar. He passed away on September 6, 1996, leaving behind legions of fans. In his brief acting career, he starred in 27 films, most of which were blockbuster hits. Popular leading ladies of the current Bangladeshi film industry spoke to The Daily Star about films of Salman Shah they would have liked to star in.

3w ago

Abdul Jabbar’s soulful voice had a profound impact on me: Syed Abdul Hadi

"Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" stand proudly as three of the most beloved songs to have graced the top 20 all-time Bangla songs list in the 2006 survey conducted by BBC Bangla. These timeless melodies were brought to life by the inimitable voice of the Bangladeshi musical legend, Abdul Jabbar.

'1971 Shei Shob Din' - A riveting tale of middle-class families amidst war

"1971 Shei Shob Din" has the potential to resonate with audiences across different backgrounds, and shed light on a crucial period in Bangladesh's history. As this cinematic gem gradually reaches more viewers, it's bound to make a significant impact in both the realm of entertainment and historical education.

The story of Ayub Bachchu’s ‘Eksho Ta Shopno’

While reminiscing about what inspired “Eksho Ta Shopno”, Asif mentioned that he wrote the song about the shattered dreams and aspirations of a lyricist, the uncertainty that a lyricist goes through with their songs, whether anyone would want to sing or not.

'Priyotoma' will change the course of Bangla Cinema: Shakib Khan

"Leader Amie Bangladesh" gave something completely different to the audience, which "Priyotoma" will follow up to.

Looks from upcoming Eid films that captivated audiences

As there’s a couple of days remaining till Eid, the productions houses of Eid releases are now all busy with their film’s promotional works. Even the stars are giving their all, promoting their films via appearing in promotional events and on social media.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Not just Sayantika, Shabnur likes me as well: Zayed Khan

Zayed Khan and Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee is acting in a film titled, "Chayabaaz”. However, the production hit a tumultuous bump when Sayantika returned to her hometown, Kolkata, following nine days of shooting, after complaining against the film's dance director and producer. Yet in this chaos, she praised her co-star Zayed Khan to the Kolkata media.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

Dhaka celebrates ‘Jawan’ on its worldwide release day

Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Jawan" made its debut in Bangladesh on September 7, coinciding with its global release date. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first time since Bangladesh's independence that a Hindi-language movie premiered in the country simultaneously with its worldwide release.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

‘Salman Shah was way ahead of his time’

Salman Shah was not only a beloved actor, but also a style icon. Today is the 27th death anniversary of the superstar. He passed away on September 6, 1996, leaving behind legions of fans. In his brief acting career, he starred in 27 films, most of which were blockbuster hits. Popular leading ladies of the current Bangladeshi film industry spoke to The Daily Star about films of Salman Shah they would have liked to star in.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

Abdul Jabbar’s soulful voice had a profound impact on me: Syed Abdul Hadi

"Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" stand proudly as three of the most beloved songs to have graced the top 20 all-time Bangla songs list in the 2006 survey conducted by BBC Bangla. These timeless melodies were brought to life by the inimitable voice of the Bangladeshi musical legend, Abdul Jabbar.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

'1971 Shei Shob Din' - A riveting tale of middle-class families amidst war

"1971 Shei Shob Din" has the potential to resonate with audiences across different backgrounds, and shed light on a crucial period in Bangladesh's history. As this cinematic gem gradually reaches more viewers, it's bound to make a significant impact in both the realm of entertainment and historical education.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

The story of Ayub Bachchu’s ‘Eksho Ta Shopno’

While reminiscing about what inspired “Eksho Ta Shopno”, Asif mentioned that he wrote the song about the shattered dreams and aspirations of a lyricist, the uncertainty that a lyricist goes through with their songs, whether anyone would want to sing or not.

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

'Priyotoma' will change the course of Bangla Cinema: Shakib Khan

"Leader Amie Bangladesh" gave something completely different to the audience, which "Priyotoma" will follow up to.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Looks from upcoming Eid films that captivated audiences

As there’s a couple of days remaining till Eid, the productions houses of Eid releases are now all busy with their film’s promotional works. Even the stars are giving their all, promoting their films via appearing in promotional events and on social media.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Why Siam Ahmed doesn’t let his father attend the cattle fair

Siam Ahmed etched his place in the hearts of audiences with movies including “Poramon-2” and “Mridha Bonam Mridha”. The actor is currently awaiting the release of his cyber-crime thriller movie, “Antarjal.”

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Dhallywood actresses facing off this Eid

This Eid, we will get to witness several gorgeous actresses competing for the hearts of the public with their films. Apu Biswas, Shobnom Bubly, Tama Mirza, Idhika Paul, and Bidya Sinha Mim are some of the noteworthy actresses vying for the pedestal. Moreover, Bubly is likely to have three releases this Eid. Let us take a lot at some of the releases of the actors.