Dilara Zaman

Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur: Bound by the affection of on-screen children

On the occasion of International Mother's Day, two of Bangladesh’s most beloved screen mothers, Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur, are being remembered not just for the roles they’ve played, but for the love they continue to receive from their on-screen children. Though their biological children live abroad, both actresses have chosen to remain in Bangladesh, enveloped by the affection of the audiences and colleagues who fondly call them "Ma."

Apurba-Niha’s ‘Mon Duari’ released

For the first time, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha have teamed up in the drama “Mon Duari”. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin, the drama premiered yesterday evening on CMV’s YouTube channel.

Pori Moni’s ‘Kagojer Bou’ premieres on OTT

Pori Moni has been away from the silver screen for a while, making headlines for reasons beyond cinema. This time, her latest film “Kagojer Bou” premiered on the Bongo app yesterday (February 13). This release marks her long-awaited return, directly on an OTT platform instead of theatres.

Two state-funded films arrive in theatres today

Local cinemas have been awaiting welcoming new releases, from the beginning of the new year. Continuing this momentum, two government-funded films are hitting theatres nationwide today.

Death anniversary / Sharmili Ahmed was an artiste of great integrity: Abul Hayat

Renowned for her exceptional talent, Sharmili Ahmed captivated audiences with her performances in countless plays and acclaimed films. Notably, she starred in the country's first-ever serial drama and left an indelible mark with her role in the film "Abirbhab", which features the song "Sathti Ronger Majhe".

Remembering Khalilullah Khan Khalil, a luminary of Bengali cinema

Khalil became a household name with his representation of “Felu Miah” in thespian, playwright and actor Abdullah al Mamun’s 1971 telefiction “Sangshaptak”, where he acted alongside legendary actors like Humayun Faridi, Ferdousi Mazumder, Suborna Mustafa, Mamunur Rashid amongst others.

Stars felicitated in Deepto Awards 2023

A total of 13 awards have been given in 13 categories from the works released in both Deepto channel and their web platform, Deepto play.

Bengali people are deeply sentimental, they like to exaggerate: Arifin Shuvoo

Arifin Shuvoo responded to a question about how well he portrayed the role of Bangabandhu by saying, "I'm not the one who should judge that; the audience will. What I can say is that the film's director, Shyam Benegal, is quite satisfied with my performance. Additionally, Bangabandhu's family has seen the film and expressed their satisfaction. They have acknowledged the effort and hard work we put into it."

Farzana Chobi shares her experience with 'Bhor'

“Acting in a Liberation War-based film is truly a different yet amazing feeling,” said Farzana Chobi on her upcoming Liberation War-based project, "Bhor".

May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur: Bound by the affection of on-screen children

On the occasion of International Mother's Day, two of Bangladesh’s most beloved screen mothers, Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur, are being remembered not just for the roles they’ve played, but for the love they continue to receive from their on-screen children. Though their biological children live abroad, both actresses have chosen to remain in Bangladesh, enveloped by the affection of the audiences and colleagues who fondly call them "Ma."

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Apurba-Niha’s ‘Mon Duari’ released

For the first time, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha have teamed up in the drama “Mon Duari”. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin, the drama premiered yesterday evening on CMV’s YouTube channel.

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

Pori Moni’s ‘Kagojer Bou’ premieres on OTT

Pori Moni has been away from the silver screen for a while, making headlines for reasons beyond cinema. This time, her latest film “Kagojer Bou” premiered on the Bongo app yesterday (February 13). This release marks her long-awaited return, directly on an OTT platform instead of theatres.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Two state-funded films arrive in theatres today

Local cinemas have been awaiting welcoming new releases, from the beginning of the new year. Continuing this momentum, two government-funded films are hitting theatres nationwide today.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Sharmili Ahmed was an artiste of great integrity: Abul Hayat

Renowned for her exceptional talent, Sharmili Ahmed captivated audiences with her performances in countless plays and acclaimed films. Notably, she starred in the country's first-ever serial drama and left an indelible mark with her role in the film "Abirbhab", which features the song "Sathti Ronger Majhe".

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

Remembering Khalilullah Khan Khalil, a luminary of Bengali cinema

Khalil became a household name with his representation of “Felu Miah” in thespian, playwright and actor Abdullah al Mamun’s 1971 telefiction “Sangshaptak”, where he acted alongside legendary actors like Humayun Faridi, Ferdousi Mazumder, Suborna Mustafa, Mamunur Rashid amongst others.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Stars felicitated in Deepto Awards 2023

A total of 13 awards have been given in 13 categories from the works released in both Deepto channel and their web platform, Deepto play.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Bengali people are deeply sentimental, they like to exaggerate: Arifin Shuvoo

Arifin Shuvoo responded to a question about how well he portrayed the role of Bangabandhu by saying, "I'm not the one who should judge that; the audience will. What I can say is that the film's director, Shyam Benegal, is quite satisfied with my performance. Additionally, Bangabandhu's family has seen the film and expressed their satisfaction. They have acknowledged the effort and hard work we put into it."

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Farzana Chobi shares her experience with 'Bhor'

“Acting in a Liberation War-based film is truly a different yet amazing feeling,” said Farzana Chobi on her upcoming Liberation War-based project, "Bhor".

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

We were two peas in a pod: Dilara Zaman reminisces Sharmili Ahmed

How did the two actors meet? In response, Dilara shared that both their husbands were writers, and through this connection they were introduced with each other. “I will never forget our first meet, she made me comfortable, as if I were her real sister.”