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
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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
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
“I don’t see any of my movies” — Victor Banerjee
Victor Banerjee may have wowed critics as a versatile actor but believe it or not he does not watch his movies as he “hates to look” at himself on screen. “I don’t see any of my movies,” Banerjee told media persons here on Sunday last. The two exceptions, he mentioned, were maestro Satyajit Ray’s “Gharey ... Read more
Banga-Bibhusan conferred on Suchitra
Paschimbanga government’s highest award Banga-Bibhusan was conferred on eminent film actress Suchitra Sen on Sunday. The legendary film star was, however, not present on the stage to receive the award as she continues to remain away from public eye. On her behalf, the 81-year-old actress’s daughter Moon Moon Sen and grand-daughter Raima Sen received
Behind the scenes with Purnima
In her 14-year career, movie actress Purnima has starred in countless popular films. However, she bagged her first ever National Film Award this year. In a recent interview Purnima expressed her elation at the achievement and revealed her thoughts and future plans on the professional front. What is your reaction after receiving the National Film ... Read more
Film Review: Andho Nirangom
The Baul way of life under the microscope Question: Who is a Baul? Answer: A Baul is an artiste who sings songs of Lalon as well as other traditional and devotional rural songs. A simple and, frankly, quite typical answer to a question that can possibly stir up a deep discussion. To use the aforementioned ... Read more
Queen of hearts
In conversation with Moushumi Actress Moushumi won many hearts for her role in the film “Keyamat Theke Keyamat” in 1991. In her 20- year career, she has starred in many more films and tried her hand at direction too. Of late, she has acted in a film titled “Projapoti” Mosumi took some time off from ... Read more
Ahmed Sharif in direction after 8 years
Popular villain of Bangladeshi film industry Ahmed Sharif has recently returned in direction after a span of eight years. He has recently directed a comedy play titled ‘Mairer Upor Oshud Nai’. The play was written and produced by Nader Khan. Legendary TV and film actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has played the key role here while Rina ... Read more
Three Shakib Khan films to be released this Eid
Movie theatres around the country are inundated with Shakib Khan films. In addition to the ones already running, three new films starring the actor will be released this Eid: Shahin Suman’s “Tiger Number One”, Badiul Alam’s “Ekbar Bolo Bhalobashi” and MB Manik’s “Jan Korban”. Khan is working on six movies at present. And a dozen ... Read more
Salman Shah’s movie ‘Den Mohor’ at last on VCD
Ever legendary hero Salman Shah acted all movies, except ‘Den Mohor’, have been brought at market in VCD format. Audio production house ‘Anupam Recording Media’ has recently brought the movie at market in VCD format on the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of the ever-popular hero of Bangladesh. Renowned film director Shafi Bikrampuri made ... Read more
Eid movie ‘Aamar Prithibi Tumi’
Full length Bangla feature film ‘Aamar Prithibi Tumi’ is set to be released on Eid day across the country. Script of the film was written by Gazi Mahbub and it was also directed by him. Main story was written by Gazi Jahangir and it was made under the banner of B-Baria Films. The cast includes ... Read more
Ferdaus busy with Kolkata movies
Ferdaus is perhaps the only contemporary Bangladeshi film actor to have become hugely popular in two movie industries of Dhaka and Kolkata. Before him only Rahman had achieved this distinction in Urdu and Bangla films. Soon after releasing India-Bangladesh joint production Hathat Brishti simultaneously in Kolkata and Dhaka, Ferdaus became popular in both the countries. ... Read more
Diti in govt sponsored movie after 26 yrs
Popular film actress Parvin Sultana Diti will perform in government sponsored movie after 26 years. She will perform in movie ‘Mukti’, directed by PA Kajol. Shooting of the movie began from August 6. Story of the film was written by director Kajol and he has also made the script. Diti started her film career by ... 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
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
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