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Sharmin Joya

Dora explores within

The singer has stepped beyond her folk roots to explore a more diverse musical direction, beginning with her latest release “Chol Preme Pure Jai” — a chill step number whose lyrics, tune, and composition have been handled by Autumnal Moon. Released under the banner of G Series, the track marks a refreshing shift in Dora’s journey as an artiste.
9 May 2025, 18:23 PM

Dola does it again

Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.
2 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Adnan Al Rajeev’s ‘risktaking’ pays off, lands him in Cannes

There’s no arrogance in his voice when he says it — just the quiet certainty of someone who knows that the real magic lies not in the destination, but in the journey itself. “And right now, for me, that journey is just beginning,” he concludes.
26 April 2025, 14:41 PM

Basar perseveres through setbacks

Among the most featured actors, Khairul Basar stands out, starring in 15 projects that are being released one after another. So far, seven have premiered, including “Golper Naam Maya” directed by Shetu Arif, “Shohore Joto Rong” by Syed Shakil, “Manush Ki Bolbe” by Ashikur Rahman, “Payel” by Sayful Hafiz Khan, and “Jodi Amar How” by Serniabat Shawon, among others, while others are on the line.
25 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Xefer owning it

This Eid, Xefer Rahman surprised fans not just with new music, but also with her return to acting. After her debut in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Monogamy”, she appeared in the highly anticipated web-series “Myself Allen Swapan 2”, directed by Shihab Shaheen. She not only shared the screen with Nasir Uddin Khan but also lent her voice to the series with the track “Boyam Pakhi 2.0”. Simultaneously, her song “Niye Jabe Ki” from the Eid film “Daagi” was added to the festive lineup.
12 April 2025, 04:00 AM

‘Borbaad’ leads, ‘Daagi’ leaves a mark

As the film industry gears up for festival seasons, cinema hall owners eagerly anticipate the most hyped time of the year. This Eid-ul-Fitr, six films hit the silver screen: “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Jongli”, “Chokkor 302”, “Jinn 3”, and “Antaratma”.
2 April 2025, 11:16 AM

The musical journey of Arafat Mohsin

Nidhi’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a composer and music producer. His first film project was Redoan Rony’s “Ice Cream”, and he continued to make his mark with other film scores, including his work on “DamaaI”, “Surongo”, and “Toofan”.
29 March 2025, 13:19 PM

‘WAVES’ announced at IGCC, initiative plans to nurture global talents

The summit was officially announced in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka, today, alongside a discussion celebrating 111 years of Indian cinema. The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, highlighted the objectives and potential global impact of WAVES. Ann Mary George, first secretary (Culture) at the High Commission of India, shared the vision for WAVES, stating, “We aim to make this an annual event, much like the World Economic Summit in Davos or the Raisina Dialogue for foreign policy. This will be a landmark platform for media and entertainment.”
19 March 2025, 13:21 PM

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

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