Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar

Starting her journey with theatre, Sanjida Preeti moved from one medium to another, earning praises for her realistic screen presence and down-to-earth role choices. After the success of her recent releases, including critically acclaimed OTT productions like “Taqdeer”, Preeti is looking forward to exploring the digital platforms while trying out in films.

To be honest, I feel quite speechless. My family was overjoyed when the awards were announced. My wife was really proud. I have been getting calls from my friends from the industry.

Wanting to relish upon love tales on Valentine’s eve, I was keenly looking forward to Shafayet Mansoor Rana’s short film series “Ke Kokhon Kibhabe”.

Vicky Zahed’s first web film “Redrum” explores the old-school traits of a ‘whodunit’ through characters that are realistic and relatable. We can now meet these fascinating characters on Chorki.

Dance, being a physical art form, is visually stunning, especially when presented on stage. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, institutionalised dance in Bangladesh had to embrace online platforms to sustain.

Be it with the swing of a bat or the hiss of an arrow as it pierces the wind – sports demands undaunted dedication, strenuous physical fitness, and unparalleled solidarity.

Every year, the showbiz industry brings about various new stories to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Celebrating the different shades of love, here are some productions that you can watch on this special day with your loved ones.

Kaushik Sankar Das’ debut web series “9 April”, starring Shohel Rana, Zakia Bari Mamo, Tama Mirza, and Tropa Mazumdar, is set to release on Binge soon. The Binge original production is co-produced by Red Pad Studios.

“Aynabaji” famed director Amitabh Reza has tested positive for Covid. “I took the test this Friday and the reports came out to be positive,” he said.

Anonno Mamun’s much anticipated film, “Omanush” is set to release on February 4. Marking Rafiath Rashid Mithila’s silver screen debut, the film also casts Nirab Hossain, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Misha Sowdagar,

English in many different accents: Indian, Polish, European, Egyptian, Iranian, Russian, and many more, started echoing like a drum roll in my ears when I entered the director’s lounge at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). 

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away yesterday, after suffering from a massive heart attack. He was 83 years old.

Opting for a new policy, some local TV channels have decided to stop buying the television rights of YouTube-based productions, from different labels. We dig deeper into the story, as we talk to channels, labels, and filmmakers, highlighting the causes and effects of this seemingly extreme decision.

Kajal Arefin Ome became the talk of the town when his first and only sitcom “Bachelor Point” premiered in 2018. Over the years, he won over the audience by projecting light-hearted humour and entertaining stories like “Viral Girl”, “Muthophone”, “Stadium”, “X Girlfriend” and “Tom and Jerry”.

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.

The track was released under the banner of Bangla Hype Entertainment. “The recent years have been amazing, as both the local and international audience has shown us rappers a lot of love. This inspired us to create this number, celebrating our journey and success,’ shares Black Zang.

Jishu ni Rasong (in the name of Jesus, I greet you) read a board at the church gate as we stepped into the Saint Paul’s Dharmapolli in Pirgacha, a small rural area that lies in the suburbs of Madhupur in Tangail.

Celebrated musician turned actor Tahsan has come back to band music with “Biyogantok”. The track, featuring Tahsan and the Band, was released on Tahsan’s official YouTube channel, recently.

Celebrating the golden jubilee of our independence and a hundred years of the poem “Bidrohi”, penned by our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Gems of Nazrul is set to release their 20th production, “Chiro Bidrohi Bir”, on Victory Day.

National Film Award-winning actor Titas Zia got his start in school plays. Growing up with his dream, he enrolled as a B A student in Theatre at the Department of Theatre and Music of University of Dhaka.