Sharmin Joya

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Urmila Srabanti Kar is one of the candidates contesting for the position of Law and Welfare Secretary.

The prolific writer had a dream of starting his own press, and with just BDT 10,000 from his father, he created Segunbagicha Press.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Talented actress Tahmina Authoi made her silver screen debut with “Kal Bela”, released across the country on December 10. Renowned filmmaker and freedom fighter Saidul Anam Tutul, who passed away in December 2018, directed the film.

The film features “Bhoyongkor Shundor” famed actress Ashna Habib Bhabna in the lead role. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her experience of working in the film, and more.

Kaushik Sankar Das has announced his debut OTT project, which will feature Zakia Bari Mamo and Shohel Mondol.

In just a week, the glamourous actress has shared that she will be joining the team of “MR-9”, a film based on the novel, “Dhongsho Pahar” (The Hill of Destruction), from the popular Bangladeshi spy thriller series, “Masud Rana”, written by Qazi Anwar Hussain. Mim will be playing the role of Sulota Ray, an Indian Raw Agent, and also the love interest of Masud Rana.

Soon after the Dipankar Dipon directorial “Dhaka Attack” was released, Taskeen Rahman, became a sensation amongst audiences, for his role as an antagonist. The actor is currently in Australia, due to his treatment. His upcoming film, the Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed directorial “Mission Extreme” will hit theatres on December 3. He will also appear in “Operation Sundarban”, “Casino”, “Shaan”, and “Girgiti”. We caught up with the actor to know more about his work.

On the other hand, she is in talks with director Souvik Kundu for the film, “Ay Khukhu Ay”, opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee.