“The viewers must enjoy my new movie ‘Naiory’ as I will appear before them with a complete new look,” saying this popular hero Amin Khan has challenged about the success of his latest movie. Amin Khan though performed in about 150 movies, never played the role of a boatman in any movie. He said, “For ... Read more
Cinema Bangla
Glitz and glamour
Shaina Amin makes it big Glamorous Shaina Amin caught the public eye with her very first TV ad. The ad was for Sunsilk Shampoo, known for its catchy jingle “Teen Duguney Panch”. “I was studying in class ten when I was offered the assignment and from that time several other ads came my way,” she ... Read more
Jyotika Jyoti in new movie
In 2009, popular TV actress Jyotika Jyoti had performed in the movie ‘Rabeya,’ directed by Tanvir Mokammel, for last time. She performed in role of ‘Rokeya’ in the movie, which story was based on liberation war. After a break of three years she is going to act in newmovie ‘Bedeni,’ which story is an adaptation ... Read more
At last Shabnur in shooting…
At last, popular film actress Shabnur joined in shooting after passing many days in silent. She came to FDC on Thursday noon and took part in shooting for movie, which is directing by Mostafizur Rahman Manik. It is mentioned that without any notice Shabnur returned to Dhaka first of July. After returning home due to ... Read more
Rituparna in Dhaka
Rituparna Sengupta, the leading lady of Tollywood (West Bengal film industry), is equally famous across the border, in Dhaliwood. The diva has also starred in some Bollywood films over the last few years. Rituparna was recently in Dhaka. The Daily Star (TDS) caught up with her in the make-up room on the third floor of ... Read more
Resurrecting the hero
31st death anniversary of Uttam Kumar Three decades after his death, a film award will be instituted in the name of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar from next year. This was announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a programme to observe Uttam Kumar’s 31st death anniversary at Uttam Mancha in Kolkata on Sunday evening. ... Read more
Guerrilla continues its victory run
Nasiruddin Yousuff’s film “Guerrilla” celebrates its 100th day today. Since its release on April 14, the film has been uninterruptedly screened at two theatres in Dhaka — Star Cineplex and Balaka Cine World. The director of the film is delighted to achieve this landmark, as he thinks it is a positive sign for mainstream Bangladeshi ... Read more
Moner Manush to be screened at Canadian festival
Directed by Gautam Ghosh and produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd, the much acclaimed film “Moner Manush” will be screened at the Richmond International Film & Media Arts Festival in BC, Canada, according to a press release. The festival will be held from July 21 to 24. The film, an adaptation of a Sunil Gangopadhyay novel, ... Read more
Amin Khan is now ‘boatman’
Popular hero Amin Khan started his career 18 years ago in 1993 by performing in a movie titled ‘Abuj Duti Mon’, which was directed by Mohammad Hossain. During the span of long 18 years, he acted in 300 movies but never played the role of a boatman. For the firs time in his career, Amin ... Read more
Farooki signs deal with German producer for “Television”
Filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki recently signed a deal with German producer Christoph Thoke for his upcoming feature film “Television”. Christoph — who is most notable for producing Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s (Dardenne brothers) art-house feature “Lorna’s Silence” in 2008 — will join a list of local producers including the director himself and Star Cineplex for ... Read more
Movie then, movie now
Babita shares her experience of four decades in Bangla movie ‘Dream Girl’ of Bangladeshi filmdom, actress Babita Akhtar has achieved prominence simply as Babita on the silver screen by acting diverse roles in over 250 movies that made her a household name and a popular cultural icon in Bangladesh. She is best known for her ... Read more
Shabnam to perform in movie after 12 years
After the time span of long 12 years, veteran and legendary film actress Shabnam is going to perform in a full-length Bangla feature film titled ‘Khodar Por-e Maa’. This popular actress will play as the key role in this movie. The movie will be directed by Malek Afsari while its story was written by Abdullah ... Read more
“Amar Bondhu Rashed” screened at SUST
Five shows of the movie “Amar Bondhu Rashed” were held from June 26-28 at the mini auditorium of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet. A large number of evidently moved students and teachers came away from the screenings that were an initiative of Chokh Film Society, a cultural organisation of the University
Chandni (Silvi) in central role again
Promising film actress Chandni alias Silvi is going to perform in the central role again. She will perform in the movie ‘Naag Sundori’, which story was written by Motiur Rahman Badal. It was scripted by Badal also and he will give direction of it. In the movie, Chandni will act in role of ‘Naag Sundori’. ... Read more
Movie Review: Guerrilla
Narrating a cruel yet tragically inspiring history The nationwide release of the movie “Guerrilla” coincided with the Bengali New Year and this was done rightfully so. “Guerrilla” narrates the tale of Bilkis (played by Joya Ahsan), a freedom fighter, who actively participates in the Liberation War while searching for her lost husband. Based on Syed ... Read more
Farooki Joining Hands with Star Cineplex
Filmmaker’s next project “Television” to have multiple producers Filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki will soon be joining hands with Star Cineplex to produce his next film “Television”. Star Cineplex and Farooki’s own production house Chhobial will jointly produce it. Two international producers [from Germany and France] are set join the project as co-producers. Farooki is going ... Read more
Guerrilla
Behind the Scene Guerrilla Directed by Nasiruddin Yousuff, “Guerrilla”, the much awaited feature film based on the Liberation War, was released at 13 movie theatres across the country on Pahela Baishakh (April 14). Actor Ferdous, who plays the role of a journalist, Hasan Ahmed, says, “We’d not be living in an independent country if there ... Read more
Yet another laurel for Popy
Sadika Parvin Popy has won National Film Award 2009 in the best actress category for her performance in the film Gangajatra. This is for the third time that the celebrated actress of Bangladesh mainstream movie industry has won the national award. The National Film Award 2009 was announced recently through a gazette notification issued by
Guerrilla to Hit the Big Screen on Pahela Baishakh
Soundtrack of the film launched “Guerrilla”, a film on the Liberation War, will be released on Pahela Baishakh (April 14, 2011). As part of the first phase of the film’s campaign, director of the film and freedom fighter Nasiruddin Yusuf, along with the cast and crew of the film and a number of noted cultural ... Read more
Sagor-Shampa sign agreement in Debashish’s movie
Recently promising film actor and actress Sagor and Shampa worked together in a TVC of Botanic Aroma which shooting was held in Cox’s Bazar. They took part in the shooting for two days. While returning to Dhaka in GMG Airlines Chairman of Botanic Aroma Asaduzzaman Liton gave three mango leaves to Sagor, Shampa and director ... Read more