Actor Arifin Shuvoo has returned to the spotlight by surprising fans with a 19-second teaser posted on his official Facebook page yesterday evening. Since announcing signing on “Neelchakra” last year, he had not posted anything about it. However, he captioned the teaser, declaring, “It’s coming,” and sparked widespread speculation and excitement.
The Bangladeshi film “Neelchokro” has been officially selected for the Foreign Language category at the 8th Golden State Film Festival 2025. The festival will take place in Los Angeles, USA, from February 14 to February 21.
The month of December typically witnesses a surge in films based on the Liberation War, but this year has been an exception. However, as the year draws to a close, a Liberation War-themed film is making its mark. “Nakshi Kathar Zamin” hits cinemas across the country today.
Arifin Shuvoo has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since July. He was previously criticised for not speaking out during the student protests and then made headlines by unexpectedly announcing his divorce.
Filmmaker Asif Islam has officially unveiled some details regarding the upcoming big screen project “Jatri”. Actress Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, known more famously as Miss World Bangladesh 2020, is taking on the lead role.
The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mondera shared, "I have signed two new films. The shooting has been delayed due to the current political situation, but I hope to start soon. One of the films is a Bangladeshi production, and the other is a Bengali film from Kolkata."
The interim government has initiated efforts to cancel plots allocated under reserved quotas during Hasina's tenure.
The nation faced widespread disruption and violence during the anti-discrimination student movement, which also took a toll on the film industry. Although the situation began to stabilise after the interim government assumed control, filmmakers are hesitant to release their movies. As a result, release dates are being postponed repeatedly, with no clear indication of when new films will hit the screens.
Arifin Shuvoo, who portrayed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the "Mujib" biopic, is frequent when it comes to expressing his deep affection for the country.
As the year 2023 comes to an end, it's been a year of triumph for numerous stars in our entertainment industry. From TV dramas to web series and blockbuster films, the industry has witnessed an array of talents showcasing their skills and captivating audiences. Let's discuss the most talked-about Bangladeshi entertainment personalities of 2023.
The director, who previously directed films like “Kishmish” and “Dilkhush” shared that the plot of his series is located on a hilly area. “A special team arrives there to integrate an active community. The story is about what happens next.”
Arifin Shuvoo shared a poster on his official Facebook handle yesterday, captioning, “What's coming?”. It was revealed today afternoon what is actually coming. The Tollywood star has signed a contract for a new film titled, “Neelchakra”.
After its release in Bangladesh on October 13 in 153 theatres, Arifin Shuvoo starrer movie "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" was released in over 500 theatres in India on October 27.
Shyam Benegal's directorial film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" was released across 503 theaters across India on October 27. Previously, a special screening of the movie took place at the National Museum of Indian Cinema's theater in Mumbai, where Bollywood celebrities along with Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah praised the actor for his performance.
"Mujib: The Making of a Nation" has set a record in India by receiving a widespread release (yesterday) in 503 theaters, with the highest number of shows for a Bangladeshi film in the first week.
During the premiere, Shyam Benegal expressed, "To be honest, I've immensely enjoyed working on this film. It's a great honor that the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Mujib's daughter, Sheikh Hasina, enjoyed the movie."
The film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", based on the biography of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, directed by renowned director Shyam Benegal will be released in India on October 27. On that occasion, a special screening of the film was arranged in both Bengali and Hindi languages at the National Museum of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The week-long free screening of the film, "Mujib: The Making of A Nation" commenced with an inaugural show at 3 pm at Madhuban Cinema Hall, Bogura, yesterday.
