Renowned filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim, known for “Monpura”, has garnered widespread acclaim for his latest directorial venture, “Kajolrekha”. The film has now been showcased at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in the Netherlands.
This year, an estimated 50 Bangladeshi films have been released. Among these, only a handful have achieved commercial success. Then again, despite not performing well at the box office, other cinematic aspects like actors, actresses, and film songs have managed to remain at the centre of discussions throughout the year.
Gias Uddin Selim’s directorial film “Kajolrekha” has officially been selected for screening at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in the Netherlands.
The award, one of the prominent honours in Bangladeshi cinema, commemorates the legacy of Fazlul Haque, a pioneer of the country’s film journalism and the director of its first children's film, “President”.
This year, director Gias Uddin Selim and film journalist Alauddin Majid have been nominated for the prestigious Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2024 for their significant contributions to the film industry.
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."
Mondera Chakroborty has captivated audiences with her lead role in "Kajol Rekha”, her debut film, which has received widespread acclaim and international release. Her performance in the film, directed by Gias Uddin Selim, earned her the Best Actress Award in the Popular Category at the Dhallywood Awards in America, marking her first accolade in her film career.
A month since its premiere, "Kajol Rekha", helmed by the renowned director Gias Uddin Selim, continues to grace the silver screen. The film has not only received acclaim from the audience but garnered widespread admiration.
The "Myself Allen Swapan" famed actress has not only received acclaim from industry insiders but also from a wide array of audiences. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mithila shares her heartfelt appreciation, plans, aspirations within Bangali cinema, and more.
The cast and crew of the film "Kajol Rekha", including renowned actor, actress, and director Gias Uddin Selim, will be present in the gallery during the upcoming two pivotal matches of Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup to support the team and promote the film at the same time.
The teaser asks an important question as to whether Mercules is a symbol of justice or just a plain murderer in disguise.
Just after the audience had a fun-filled ride watching Chorki's last web-series, "Internsheep", the OTT platform hints at its upcoming drama-thriller series.
Originally, ‘Operation Jackpot’ was an initiative run by the Bengali naval commandos during the Liberation War of 1971. Noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim, was initially responsible for making a film on the history of ‘Operation Jackpot’. However, somewhat controversially, the film’s tender was handed over to Kibria Films, without much explanation, who decided to take Delwar Jahan Jhantu as the director.
‘Operation Jackpot’, run by the Bengali naval commandos during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, was able to make a huge mark within a short span of time in the war—by undertaking multiple operations. This was the first operation launched by the naval commandos on August 15, 1971.
