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How did you come up with the concept of bringing Selim Al Deen's Putra to the stage?

The entire entertainment industry mourned the loss of beloved director Saidul Anam Tutul yesterday. Tributes poured in from celebrities from all over social media. The Daily Star talks to some of the artistes who were particularly affected by the loss.

Seasoned actor Mahfuz Ahmed first came into prominence with his versatile roles in television as well as cinema. He further went on to try his hand at direction and win the National Film Award. Mahfuz discusses his years of working as an active actor, his career choices and more.

Monira Mithu first came into prominence under the wings of Humayun Ahmed's directorial ventures. Since then, she has been consistently putting out great performances on television and cinema, becoming a household name.

Amjad Hossain's demise left an irrevocable void in Bangladesh's film industry. His films, many of which were classics, paved the way for many artistes to attain greater fame and go on to win national awards. On his departure, stars who had the fortune of working with him, spoke to The Daily Star about the beloved artiste.

Bangladesh lost one of its greatest filmmakers Amjad Hossain yesterday.

Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who has garnered landmark popularity with her remarkable performances both on television and the silver screen, will be seen in Chabial's telefilm, Phoenix, helmed by Redoan Rony. It is presented by Bhalobashar Bangladesh, a campaign which shows the positive sides of Bangladesh from the perspective of the Bangladeshi youth to help people reignite their patriotism. Phoenix will air on Maasranga Television, SA TV, Nagorik TV and ETV at 8 pm tonight. Ahead of the release, Tisha talks about working on the telefilm and more.

Yash Rohan, who made his mark in the industry with Giasuddin Selim's 'Swapnajaal', is all set to take on another challenge with Chabial's telefilm, 'Chaka.

For two decades, Sumaiya Shimu has been charming audiences with her irresistible smile. Even though her presence on television has become somewhat sporadic, she will grace television screens with two special tele-fictions. She elaborates about them in this interview.

Jaya Ahsan is undoubtedly the reigning queen of our showbiz industry, with her Midas touch translating to multiple national awards and blockbuster films. After the spectacular success of her production, Debi, the heartthrob of both Bengals talks to us about her latest projects, future plans, and more.

Aparna Ghose came, saw and conquered with her talent and charm in the television industry. Her work as a lead in the Liberation War

Popular actor Moushumi Hamid, who has carved a space for herself in the hearts of the audience with her laudable performances over the years, will soon be seen in the short film, 'Bhalobasha', an adaptation of author Shahidul Zahir's short story of the same name.

With the aim of highlighting the lives of village dwellers, many television directors choose the countryside and rural areas of Bangladesh to set their stories in.

Shahnaz Khushi, who has been entertaining the audience on television and theatres for over two decades now, recently completed 25 years in the industry as a successful actor. Currently, she is working on the television serials D 20, Shonar Khaancha and Bhodro Para among others. We spoke to the actor about her latest endeavours.

Jointly directed by Abir Khan and Rashed Shamim, Postmaster 71 will see the pairing of Ferdous and Moushumi. Interestingly, Ferdous is also the scriptwriter and producer of the film through his production Nuzhat Films.

Arifin Shuvoo and Bidya Sinha Mim are set to play the leading roles in Shaapludo. The film, which is directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, started shooting last month

Among the many artistes who have enjoyed prolonged stints in the film and television industry, Suborna Mustafa's career is one of the most illustrious.

Five-time National Film Award winner Champa has been a household name since the mid 80s. Starring in nearly 200 films in Bangladesh and 15 Indian ventures, the actor has led a highly successful career.

Siam Ahmed has come a long way since his first steps in the showbiz industry, from a good-looking youngster with a 'chocolate boy' image to a complete package of talent and skill.

While there have been earlier reports of the number of movies dwindling each year, movie theatres continue to be places where people eagerly gather to catch the latest films.