Artistes’ royalties in Bangladesh: Pipe dream or imminent reality?
International artistes have long rallied for proper royalty disbursements, a fight that has been successful in bringing long-term security to their professional and creative lives.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
How OTT platforms changed entertainment for good
The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns saw public entertainment across Bangladesh grind to a standstill. With cinema halls, music concerts, plays, and other events closed – and new releases and productions put on hold – audiences flocked to over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
“Valentine's Day is for all my loved ones”
The newly married couple is spending the day with their families.
14 February 2022, 12:04 PM
Love is in the air
‘Love’ is an emotion, a life-altering experience. For stars in the showbiz industry, especially when they work together, it takes different forms, on and off-screen. Even though romance is never only limited to Valentine’s Day, it is nice to stop and appreciate small gestures by your loved ones.
13 February 2022, 18:00 PM
“Shimu- Made in Bangladesh” to release on March 11
Rubaiyat Hossain directorial “Shimu- Made in Bangladesh” is slated to release on March 11, across the country. The director herself confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
12 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The magicians behind TSC’s glow-up
Remember Shirin Alter Shela’s stunning attire in the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Georgia?
12 February 2022, 18:00 PM
We speak the same language, we are one: Prosenjit Chatterjee
There are few people who follow Bengali films, and do not love its omnipresent poster-boy, who is lovingly known as ‘Bumba Da’. In Prosenjit Chatterjee’s illustrious career of 24 years, he became one of the most revered faces in Bengali cinema, notwithstanding language or border.
11 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Samira’s second innings
Talented actress Samira Khan Mahi began her journey in the industry through modelling. She was the first runner-up of Rang RTV 20 20 Colours Model Search-2014. Until 2020, she endorsed popular brands and participated in fashion shows, alongside acting in a few television projects.
8 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Shafayet Mansoor Rana’s ‘Ke Kokhon Kibhabe’ to air on Valentine’s Day
Director Shafayet Mansoor Rana is coming up with short film series on the occasion of the Valentine’s Day. The series, titled “Ke Kokhon Kibhabe” includes three short films-- “Hot Patties” featuring Salman Mohammad Muqtadir and Sabila Nur, “Black Box” featuring Yash Rohan and Samira Khan Mahi, and “Oprokashito” featuring Irfan Sajjad and Tasnia Farin in the lead roles.
4 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Cinema will always be my first love
Zakia Bari Mamo has carved a space for herself in the fields of television, and films, winning the National Film Award for her role in “Daruchini Dwip”(2007).
4 February 2022, 18:00 PM
“Paap Punno” to release on Eid-ul-Fitr
Film releases have come to a halt once again, due to the upsurge of Covid-19. As a result, the release date of Gias Uddin Selim’s forthcoming feature “Paap Punno” has been postponed.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Will ‘Taan’ pull audiences towards Chorki?
Raihan Rafi has recently been on a roll – presenting one stellar production after another. His recent productions -“Janowar”, “The Dark Side of Dhaka”, and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi” have all been praised by critics.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘I want to ensure legal rights for artistes’
Urmila Srabanti Kar is one of the candidates contesting for the position of Law and Welfare Secretary.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Masud Rana continues to be a pop-culture phenomenon
The prolific writer had a dream of starting his own press, and with just BDT 10,000 from his father, he created Segunbagicha Press.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘The Grave’ eligible for Oscars reminder list
Bangladesh’s first English feature film, “The Grave”, has been shortlisted in the reminder list of productions eligible for the 94th Academy Awards, with 276 other films.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Gazi Rakeyet’s ‘The Grave’ eligible at Oscars reminder list
Bangladesh first state financed English movie will be competing for nominations alongside 276 movies which includes popular movies such as “Eternals” and “No Way Home: Spider Man”.
22 January 2022, 09:59 AM
Stars pledge for a better 2022
I wish to see a world, where we could rejoice together on different occasions. Being an actor, I also hope that I get to play characters that help me grow, and refine my craft.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM
5 silver screen sensations throughout the year
As the film fraternity recovered from the pandemic and adapted with the ‘new normal’, the industry saw a bloom near the end of the year. It was a breakthrough year for Bangla films not only in terms of local box office, but international acceptance.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The first time our flag was hoisted, we were in tears: Sharmila Banerjee
Eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee is the lead Manipuri instructor at Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyatan. She also spearheads the dance school, Nritya Nandan. During the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, she alongside her family were forced to flee to India, as their home in Raozan, Chattogram was completely destroyed.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM
How would I make a film based on 1971?
The Daily Star caught up with five prominent contemporary directors, who have shared their perceptions of the kind of narrations they would want to portray, if they make a film, television or web project based on the liberation war.
16 December 2021, 09:25 AM