Chowdhury Zawata Afnan recently received a Youth Acting Award from the Universe Multicultural Film Festival of Los Angeles for his outstanding performance in Amar Bondhu Rashed, a film based on the war of independence ‘71. An officer of ministry of foreign affairs handed the certificate and souvenir to Afnan on May 28.
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Shakib Khan limits to himself 5 films a year
Dhallywood heartthrob Shakib Khan announced that he will not act in more than five films a year. ‘I’m interested to act only in quality films,’ the highest paid actor in the local film industry explained the reason for his decision. ‘I shouldn’t be signing more than five fims a year. I’m overstressed and I need ... Read more
Amin Khan to perform in historical character
Popular Dhallywood actor Amin Khan will take on the part of Muhsinuddin Ahmad Dudu Miyan, who was one of the great leaders of Faraizi Movement, in his upcoming film titled Dudu Miyan. Khan has been paired with actress Nawshin for this movie. The film, directed by Dial Rahman, will portray Dudu Miyan’s contribution to the ... Read more
5 films to participate in 2 int’l fests
Three feature films and two documentaries have been selected by the government two participate in two international film festivals in Sri Lanka and Turkey. War of independence based feature films- Morshedul Islam’s Amar Bandhu Rashed and Nasiruddin Yousuff’s Guerilla- released in 2010 will be screened in SAARC film festival in Colombo,
Razzaq gets lifetime achievement award
National Film Award 2011 Razzaq gets lifetime achievement award For his enormous contribution to the film industry, Abdur Razzaq widely known as Nayak Raj Razzaq (king of heroes) has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award. His name was announced along with the winners of other categories of the National Film Award 2011 through a ... Read more
The recognition will take me ahead: Joya Ahsan
National Film Award 2011 The recognition will take me ahead: Joya Ahsan Popular model turned actress Joya Ahsan has won the National Film Award-2011 for her lively performance in a challenging role in the war of independence based film Guerilla. It is her first national recognition as an actress. In an interview with New Age ... Read more
Pita: a saga on war of independence
Digital movie ‘Pita’, directed by Masud Akhondo, features genocides done by the Pakistani army and its local collaborators during the war of independence in 1971. A press show of Pita was screened on Saturday at Balaka Cineworld. The movie, however, will be premiered on December 14. Masud Akhondo’s movie
Shabnam
Memorable moments in the life of an actress Shabnam’s passion for acting started in her early teens. At the time she was taking dance lessons at the Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts and that was the only exposure she had to the world of performing arts. “When I joined films, it was indeed a turning ... Read more
Razzak acts opposite Anwara after decades
Veteran actress Anwara will act opposite seasoned actor Razzak in an upcoming film. Directed by Safi Uddin Safi, the artiste duo will be featured in the film “Purna Doirgha Prem Kahini”, written by Rumman Rashid Khan. Shooting for the film started on September 26 in Dhaka. “My long cherished dream is going to come true. ... Read more
Moushumi: Committed to her craft
In Conversation Moushumi: Committed to her craft With several upcoming TV plays, National Film Award winner Moushumi hardly has any time to unwind. She has performed in Partho Sarker’s Eid ul Azha special one-hour play “Otopor Ek Cup Cha”, acting opposite Sajal. In the drama, Moushumi plays the role of a confident urban woman. The ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed Film Festival at TSC starts today
Dhaka University Film Society is organising a three-day film festival, titled “Chalacchitre Humayun Ahmed” (Humayun Ahmed in Films), at TSC auditorium (Teachers’ and Students’ Centre), University of Dhaka, in memory of the recently deceased writer and filmmaker. Seven films (except the recently released “Ghetu Putra Komola”) directed by Ahmed will be screened at the festival. ... Read more
Jyoti in Tanvir Mokammel’s Jibon Dhuli
Lux Anandadhara Photogenic 2004 Jyotika Jyoti is excited about her role in “Jibon Dhuli”. She dons the role of the wife of a ‘dhuli’ (drummer). Shatabdi Wadud plays the role of the ‘dhuli’ in the film. The film is being directed by Tanvir Mokammel. The shooting is due to start next month in Savar. Jyoti has ... Read more
Ghetuputra Kamola selected for Oscars
Ghetuptra Kamola, the latest film of author-cum-filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, who died recently, will represent Bangladesh in the forthcoming 85th edition of Oscars in the foreign language category. It is the second submission of Humayun’s film in the Oscars after his Shyamal Chhaya sent in in 2005. Recently released movie
Ghetu Putro Kamola
Film Review Ghetu Putro Kamola An authentic sketch of lowlands and a dead art The vast lowlands in the eastern part of Bangladesh are truly enigmatic. What remain as dry land throughout the year, during monsoon these areas take a completely different look. This waterlogged state that approximately lasts for three to four months, limits ... Read more
Humayun’s last movie to be released on Friday
Recently demised iconic author-playwright-film director Humayun Ahmed’s last film Ghetu Putro Kamola will be released on Friday in three top cinemas in Dhaka Balaka and Star Cineplex in Dhaka, according to a press release. Produced by Impress Telefilm, the most awaiting film of the year will also be released outside of Dhaka very soon. Last ... Read more
Eid movies yet to be fixed
Shakib Khan dominates market Movie lovers still need to wait to get the final list of the Eid movies as several background calculations are going on among the producers and exhibitors, sources said. The Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association has given clearance to six movies for release although the organisation initially planned to give ... Read more
Nipun: new sensation in Eid movies
Nipun, the new sensation of Dhallywood industry, will remain on top amongst the actress during the Eid festivity. She will be paired with the Dhallywood heartthrob Shakib Khan in a movie and will also play led roles in three other movies. In an interview with New Age, Nipun said, ‘ I hope audience will love all ... Read more
Ananta initiates another big budget movie
Noted film actor MA Jalil Ananta has already created a buzz in the industry through his big budget romantic action movies. He is producing and playing the lead in his upcoming project Most Welcome targeting the upcoming Eid. Like his previous big budget projects, Most Welcome will offer actors and technical crews from different countries. ... Read more
Poppy takes the lead
Movie star Poppy has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the National Film Award thrice. Poppy made her start with a bang in “Kuli” and never looked back. Apart from working for the silver screen, Poppy has also made numerous appearances in commercials and TV dramas. The Daily Star recently caught up with the busy ... Read more
Movie ‘Atmodan’ to be premiered in Eid
Impress telefilm’s Liberation War based movie “Atmodan” is going to be premiered worldwide on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie will be aired at 11:10am on the day after Eid day on Channel i. Based on Imdadul Haq Milon’s “Sutoy Bandha Projapoti”, the movie was cinematised by Sufia Chowdhury. Directed by Shahjahan Chowdhury, the cast ... Read more