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‘Nirvana’ wins award at Eurasia International Film Festival

Bangladeshi filmmaker Asif Islam's film “Nirvana” continues its winning streak. It received the Special Jury Award for the third time, this time at the 17th Eurasia International Film Festival in Kazakhstan. Although the director could not attend the award ceremony in person, he shared a short video message from Bangladesh.

Nuri Bilge Ceylan attends ‘Nirvana’ screening at Euro-Asia Film Festival

The 17th Euro-Asia International Film Festival is underway in Kazakhstan, bringing together cinematic gems from around the world, including Bangladesh’s “Nirvana” — the directorial debut of filmmaker Asif Islam. 

Bangladeshi silent film ‘Nirvana’ selected for Eurasia int’l film fest

The 17th Eurasia International Film Festival will screen "Nirvana" as part of its official competition. The festival runs from November 24 to December 1, with "Nirvana" slated for screening on November 25.

Jannatul Oishee lands leading role in Asif Islam's next venture

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. 

Bangladeshi silent film ‘Nirvana’ wins another prestigious award

Bangladeshi film "Nirvana" has once again earned international acclaim, this time securing a Jury Award at the Gange Sur Seine International Film Festival in France. This comes on the heels of its earlier success at the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), where it won the Special Jury Award.

Rediscovering self: A note to me

In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.

Bangladeshi film wins award at Moscow Int’l Film Festival

The Bangladeshi film "Nirvana" directed by Asif Islam has won the Special Jury Award at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival.

Priyam mesmerises at MIFF, accompanied by ‘Nirvana’ director Asif Islam

The 46th Moscow International Film Festival opened on April 19th, showcasing a vibrant celebration of global cinema. Among the prestigious competition entries is Bangladesh's film "Nirvana".

Bangladeshi film to compete in Moscow Int’l Film Festival main category

Asif Islam's “Nirvana” has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the upcoming 46th edition of the festival.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Bengali filmmaker and thespian Goutam Halder dies at 67

Distinguished Bengali filmmaker and theatre artiste Goutam Halder passed away after suffering from a heart attack on Friday at the age of 67.

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

One Hundred Years of ‘Siddhartha’: One man’s journey to enlightenment

"Perhaps you cannot find what you are seeking, because you seek too much."

August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015

Kurt Cobain 'solo album' coming out in November

An album of unreleased music by grunge icon Kurt Cobain will come out in November to accompany a documentary on the late Nirvana frontman, the director says.

July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015

Kurt Cobain wanted to live in Scottish castle

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain planned to live in a Scottish castle before he killed himself.

April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015

With new material, an intimate look at Kurt Cobain

"Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" seeks to humanise Cobain from his now mythic status by offering unvarnished snapshots of his life along with interviews with those close to him, but ultimately it leaves room for viewers to make judgements.

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