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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

Partho’s cricketing dreams transform into a filmy one

During an exclusive photoshoot and adda with The Daily Star, Partho talked about his acting and directorial journey while also spilling some beans on upcoming projects.
15 March 2024, 18:05 PM

3rd iteration of Nazrul Utsav kicks off

Commemorating the legacy of the National poet, the two-day-long festival kicked off today on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
8 March 2024, 16:28 PM

Sanitation and showbiz: Are sets accommodating enough for women?

In the flashy world of show business, where lights shine bright and cameras document every instance, there lies a less visible truth: The hygiene and restroom dilemmas experienced, especially by the women working in the industry while in their workplace – film and television sets.
7 March 2024, 18:05 PM

Enjoying this phase of my career: Tanjim Saiara Totini

Earning her name by portraying Kolpona in the web project “Ei Muhurte”, Tanjim Saiara Totini continues to captivate the audience with her smile on every appearance. The “Shuhashini” of the industry is currently dominating the small screen having worked on several commendable projects during Valentine’s Day.
27 February 2024, 18:05 PM

Dhallywood is my industry as well: Idhika Paul

Idhika began her career through television, and is the actress still willing to work there? She answered, “Not so soon, because television projects are lengthy and need a long commitment, so we cannot focus on anything else. For now, I am giving all my time to films since they have always been my dream. I want to live these moments fully.”
18 February 2024, 10:10 AM

Nawshaba undeterred, Nawshaba undeniable

Nawshaba's journey has not been devoid of challenges. Despite her talent and dedication, she has often found herself being overlooked by the media and industry insiders. “How many times do I have to prove myself?" she mused, highlighting the uphill battle faced by many artistes striving to carve out their niche in the industry. 
10 February 2024, 03:05 AM

Will Nila help Bangladesh make a mark in Miss World this year?

Shammi Islam Nila will fly to India on February 18, where she will have multiple grooming, camping and other sessions with the final participants from across the world, before standing on the global gala event of Miss World 2023.
4 February 2024, 11:35 AM

Two decades of music for ‘borderless’ Saqi

An interesting detail about this artiste that might escape notice is his involvement in the 2021 web-series “Contract”, as an actor, which was directed by Tanin Noor. "I took on the character of Lady Gias, a transgender individual associated with an underworld gang."
4 February 2024, 04:00 AM

Parsa Evana: Fit for Showbiz

Looking forward to Valentine’s Day (February 14), Parsa Evana is going to work on two projects, “Love Buzz” and “Dukkhito”, both directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The actress recently shed a significant amount of weight and shared her journey with The Daily Star alongside her upcoming projects and more.
2 February 2024, 18:05 PM

Judge me by my work, not my colour: Samira Khan Mahi

“I feel uncomfortable about people making such trolls about skin colour, even though, only a few people do it. A person, an actress, should be judged by nothing but her work. Criticise my work, and I'll accept it. I'll work harder on myself. But you only define yourself when you criticise someone for skin colour. I am and will keep working for the audience and their love.”
31 January 2024, 18:05 PM

From jail to reel: How Sohel Sheikh, a ‘criminal’, became an actor

Moreover, he hoped that the pending cases would be closed soon, and he looks forward to leading a new life, the journey of which, had already begun two years ago, assured the actor. He also claimed that he is not associated with criminal activities anymore. “I want to turn my life around. Who becomes a criminal of his own volition? This role has given me a second life.”
22 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Stunning, sensuous, Sumi!

Marking her debut on the silver screen with Gias Uddin Selim’s “Paap Punno”, Shahnaz Sumi has continued to prove herself with projects like “Damal”, “Buker Moddhye Agun”, and “Mobaroknama”. The dancer-turned-actress dropped by The Daily Star for an exclusive photoshoot and some chit-chat.
19 January 2024, 18:05 PM

How Moloy met Sabrina

Two bright stars of the entertainment industry, Nazia Haque Orsha and Mostafizur Noor Imran, shared their wedding vows during the last quarter of 2023. However, they announced the news to the world just recently. The newly-wedded couple shared their love story with The Daily Star.
15 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Sariful Razz spills the beans on 'Kobi' and co-star Idhika Paul

With the ongoing promotion of his upcoming film, “Kajol Rekha”, directed by Gias Uddin Selim, actor Sariful Razz is notably absent from any promotional campaigns. The film is expected to be released in February, while Razz is currently shooting in Kolkata for another project, “Kobi”, directed by Hashibur Reza Kallol. In this film, he is co-starring with Idhika Paul, a renowned actress from Kolkata known for her role in “Priyotoma”.
9 January 2024, 18:05 PM

'What would I do?': Fictional politicians on their real-life stance

After five years, the 12th Parliamentary Election is taking place in Bangladesh today. The entire country is talking about the implications of this momentous event today. In films, telefictions, and web projects, we see political personalities portrayed by several artistes. We reached out to five celebrities who have donned such roles on-screen and asked if they were genuine politicians then what would be their foremost focus in implementing the changes.
6 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Bongo’s ‘Short Love Stories’: Celebrity directors, star-studded cast

Amongst them, one is titled “Gayeeya”, which will star Prarthona Fardin Dighi under the direction of Gias Uddin Selim. This short film marks their first collaboration together. Khairul Basar will be seen opposite Dhighi in this film, while her father Shahrukh Fardin Subrata will also play a pivotal role in this production.
5 January 2024, 14:12 PM

Touqir’s ‘Sinpaat’ is an episode of happy accidents

Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series. 
1 January 2024, 18:05 PM

2024 – a year of exciting films

As we step into 2024, the film industry endeavours to maintain the momentum witnessed in the preceding year. Some have wrapped up shoots and are in the post-production stage, others are poised for theatrical premieres, and some are in the pre-production stages.
1 January 2024, 04:00 AM

On a year-end binge? Directors recommend their favourites!

A plethora of OTT content was released in 2023, captivating audiences and fueling discussions throughout the year. Let's take a glance at the top 5 favourite OTT contents from around the globe, as selected by Bangladeshi renowned directors.
30 December 2023, 18:05 PM

Atia's journey towards becoming a prosthetic make-up artist

In her career, she has worked on projects such as “Ladies and Gentlemen”, “Boli”, “Kaiser”, “Dui Diner Duniya”, “Over Trump”, “Myself Allen Swapan”, “Virus”, “Something Like an Autobiography”, and upcoming work is “Kachher manush Durey Thuiya”, amongst others.
4 December 2023, 18:05 PM

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