At the end of 2007 promising TV actress and model Shimana started her film career by the movie ‘Daruchini Dweep,’ directed by Tawquir Ahmed. In that movie, she performed in the role of Naima. From that time she had intention to establish her career in the film arena. But due to lack of favourable script ... Read more
Cinema Bangla
Story of a Teenage Freedom Fighter
“Amar Bondhu Rashed” opens tomorrow Morshedul Islam’s latest film on the Liberation War, “Amar Bondhu Rashed”, will be released tomorrow. Initially the film will be released in Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi and Dinajpur. Based on a novel for adolescents by Dr. Mohammad Zafar Iqbal, the film narrates the courage and patriotism of a teenager in 1971. ... Read more
Runway screened at Jahangirnagar University
As part of a country-wide campaign, Tareque and Catherine Masud’s latest film “Runway” was screened at the Zahir Raihan auditorium, Jahangirnagar University. The two-day event was held on March 21-22. Masud’s other films — “Adam Surat”, a documentary on the life and works of artist SM Sultan and “Naroshundar”, a short film on the Liberation ... Read more
Up close with Humayun Ahmed
They have made you wonder, ponder, scratch your hair since they came to town. You have spent countless nights with them, stayed-up till dawn reading them and have never been late in collecting them — as soon as the next book hit the market. Himu, Shubro, Misir Ali are some of the immortal creations of ... Read more
Chandni now in Akbar’s movie
Before working in the movie Silvi Azmi Chandni came into limelight. Basically her education, behaviour, gentle interaction with co-artistes and all, acting skill and performance she has already won hearts of the film related personnel. As a result, she has become a popular face in the film arena. Specially she came into limelight after releasing ... Read more
Dolly Zahur in 2 new movies
“Basically I am a theatre artiste. I always feel comfortable to perform in the plays. After working in the big screen I have also been fascinated and affectionate with the film arena,” said noted actress Dolly Zahur while sharing her feelings to work in two new movies. Her two new movies are: “Nache Nagin Baje ... Read more
Alamgir-Diti in five movies at a time
“He was so senior to me as I mentioned either his age or his career. For this reason, when I first worked with him I was nervous. Now that nervousness has reduced. We have a good combination and contact with each other in the screen at present,” said popular film actress Diti while mentioning her ... Read more
2011 a very busy year for me: Ferdous
Ferdous Ahmed is one of the most popular actors of Bangla movie industry. He started his film career in the mid 90s with the hit film Hotath Brishti. He is a national award winner and acted in more than 45 films both in Bangladesh and India. In a recent interview, he shared his views and ... Read more
Becoming Lalon
Prosenjit talks about “Moner Manush” and expanding the horizons of Bangla cinema For Bengali superstar Prosenjit, essaying the role of Lalon in Goutam Ghosh-directed “Moner Manush” was like a dream come true. The 48-year-old actor, who has worked in nearly 300 Bangla films and a few Hindi movies, said he was eagerly waiting to be ... Read more
“Daruchini Dwip” wins the day
Bali International Film Festival “Daruchini Dwip”, produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd, won the 5th Special Jury Award (Sharoswati Baliwood Award) at the 8th Bali International Film Festival held recently in Indonesia, says a press release. Directed and screenplay by Toukir Ahmed and Humayun Ahmed respectively, the film is an adaptation of Humayun Ahmed’s novel. The ... Read more
Suchitra Sen Film Festival opens
The second Suchitra Sen Film Festival began in Pabna, hometown of the screen legend, last Friday amidst festivity. Seasoned filmmaker Amjad Hossain inaugurated the eight-day festival at the Town Hall (Mukto Moncho) premises. “One of the few true screen legends in the sub-continent, Suchitra Sen had made immeasurable contribution to Bangla cinema,” chief guest Amjad ... Read more
Hometown’s homage to screen legend
Suchitra Sen Film Festival in Pabna The second Suchitra Sen Film Festival in Pabna begins from Friday, November 26. Suchitra Sen Smriti Shangrakhhan Parishad (SSSSP) is the organiser of the festival, which will showcase the legendary screen diva’s popular films in her hometown, Pabna. The eight-day film festival is to be held at Pabna Town ... Read more
Shooting of “Ghetu Putro Komola”
On the Spot Shooting of “Ghetu Putro Komola” Acclaimed director Humayun Ahmed’s latest celluloid feature “Ghetu Putro Komola” is being shot at Nuhashpolli, 55 kilometers away from the hubbub of Dhaka. Ahmed says, the crew has shot in Brahmanbaria for six days; after Nuhashpolli, they will return to Brahmanbaria. The shooting site at Nuhashpolli sounds ... Read more
Forging ahead
In conversation with Moushumi The Daily Star recently caught up with popular movie actress Moushumi at FDC. Here are highlights from the conversation. “I’m coming to FDC after an eight month break to act in “Ek Cup Cha” — a film which marks the debut of my good friend and fellow actor Ferdous as a ... Read more
Tomalika’s return on silver screen
Apart from her successful innings in “Notun Kuri”, Tomalika Kormokar has proved her versatility by winning the National Film Award for her performance in “Kitton Khola”. And there’s more. After a long hiatus the brilliant artiste is all set to hit the silver screen again, appearing in Humayun Ahmed’s latest directorial venture “Ghetu Putro Komola”. ... Read more
“Proshnobodhok”: Trifling with trafficking
Movie Review “Proshnobodhok”: Trifling with trafficking Dr. Habibul Haque Khondoker The telefilm “Proshnobodhok” is a love story presented in a sensitive manner by Adnan Al Rajeeb, a young director who also wrote the heart-warming screenplay. The romantic tale however clouds the purported theme of the film: the hazards of human trafficking. Tisha in “Proshnobodhok” is ... Read more
Mahurat of Humayun Ahmed’s latest film “Ghetu Putro Komola”
Shedding light on a bygone era The mahurat (formal launch) of Humayun Ahmed’s film “Ghetu Putro Komola” was held on October 23 at Channel i’s Tejgaon office, in the capital. A press conference was held on the occasion as well. Impress Telefilm is the producer of the movie and will eventually arrange its world premiere. ... Read more
Abu Sayeed’s “Rupantar” to be screened at Mumbai film fest
Director Abu Sayeed’s award-winning film “Rupantar” will be screened at the Third Eye Asian Film Festival to be held in Mumbai later this month. “Rupantar”, starring Jayanta Chattodpadhyay, Ferdaus and Shakiba among others, will be shown in the Spectrum section of the festival and is the only entry from Bangladesh. Sayeed told The Daily Star that ... Read more
‘Moner Manush’: in search of soul
Bangladeshi audience got a chance to have a first look on ‘Moner Manush‘, the latest film by eminent Indian director Gautam Ghosh which is all set for have a world wide release on December. Channel i has organised a special screening of the film for noted cultural personalities of the country on September 30 at ... Read more
Tareque Masud’s Runway takes off soon
Acclaimed director Tareque Masud’s latest movie ‘Runway’ has recently received an uncut certificate from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The movie, produced by Catherine Masud, is expected to be released across the country in November. Set against the backdrop of the national events in the country—specially the rise of violent activities of extremist groups — ... Read more