Shah Alam Shazu

Noted thespian, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid also spearheads Aranyak Natyadal, one of the most popular theatre troupes in Bangladesh. For many in the industry, the veteran artiste is a role model and is credited to have helped many find their break in the showbiz world. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste reflects on his memories, past accomplishments and more.

Mehazabien Chowdhury began her journey into the limelight as the winner of Lux-Channel i Superstar.

Stepping into the shooting house, I was held aback at the site of an ailing Monalisa on a wheel chair.

Sensational actor and model Tanjin Tisha has been busy gearing up for Eid ul Fitr. Even though today marks a special day for the artiste, she is unable to take time off to celebrate it properly. The Daily Star catches up with the diva on her birthday to know about her plans, Eid ventures and more.

He has been acting for over 15 years, and has several accolades to his name. Having started with the tele-fiction 'Bishkata', he has since become a regular face in Bangladeshi Television.

Beginning her media career as a Radio Jockey and an anchor for various television shows, Nawsheen is an accomplished actor in the

“I started acting in theatre in 1962, when I was an MA student of Bangla at the University of Dhaka. My father however, did not approve of my job and had put a stop to it.”, says Dilara Zaman. “Our Department's Chairman at the time was Munir Chowdhury, and he wrote a letter to my father requesting him to allow me to act.” To her surprise, the letter worked and she subsequently appeared in her first play, Mayabi Prohor. It was scripted by Alauddin Al Azad, and included Abdullah Al Mamun and Dr. Enamul Haque in the main cast.

Undoubtedly, the most beautiful location to shoot for Eid television programmes is Cox's Bazar.

Ever since his debut in Hotath Brishti, there has been no looking back for Ferdous, one of the biggest stars in Bangladeshi film industry today. The four-time National Film Award winning actor found success in Kolkata's film industry as well. Ferdous has more exciting film releases tallied up for this year, which he elaborates in a recent interview, on his return from London, with The Daily Star.

After two long years, popular model and actor Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa returned to Bangladesh last month. Immediately after her arrival, she started working for the upcoming Eid TV fictions. She will also be appearing at various Eid events in the city.

Mehazabien Chowdhury, who came to the showbiz arena with beauty pageant Lux Channel i Superstar, and popular actor Shajal are an on-screen couple audiences adore. This year, the couple will come together for a special television drama for Eid, titled Ditiyo Jatrar Aagey. It is directed by Chayanika Chowdhury and written by Iffat Arefin Tony. The drama, which will be aired on Bangla Vision during Eid, narrates the

Small screen actor Tisha has found widespread acclaim regarding her performances on film, earning her a National Film Award recently. She has returned to her acting roots to focus on TV ventures for Eid. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the artiste elaborates more on her new projects.

Despite having shelved two National Film Awards, Fazlur Rahman Babu identifies himself as a television actor. However, the veteran actor is slated to appear in a number of short films this year, for which he has packed his bags for Bandarban. The Daily Star recently reached out to the artiste, who is expected to remain in the hilly jungles for a while longer.

On Mother's Day, Universal Medical College and Hospital has been honouring mothers of renowned media personalities for the past few years. This year, too, mothers of three celebrities will be awarded.

Babita has reigned long as one of the most celebrated actresses of the Bangladesh film industry, during which she has starred in a staggering total of 275 films. The seven time National Film Award winning celebrity received international fame after her much acclaimed performance in Satyajit Ray's “Ashani Sanket”. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the veteran actress looks back on the wonder years.

Popular film and television actor Chanchal Chowdhury is excited for his many different projects airing this Eid. In addition to acting in some special hour-long Eid dramas, he will be seen in six different Eid TV serials.

Superstar Shakib Khan has been the number one actor for quite some time now, and it looks as though there is no slowing him down.

Popular actor Swagata is known for her versatile talents. Much beloved as a host and a singer, she even fronted her own band for a while.

Gracing her presence on the silver screen for two decades, Poppy is one of the nation's most beloved film actors. Although her screen appearances have been sporadic in recent times, the three time National Film Award winning actor still holds the world of cinema immensely close to her heart and is pleased to be a part of some latest films. Poppy made time for The Daily Star recently, where she shed light upon her upcoming films and the challenges in her career.

Anima Roy has garnered a reputation for being a stellar contemporary Tagore exponent in recent years.