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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

Consistency is the name of the game for Jovan

He was a breath of fresh air when he made his debut in 2013, as he went on to solidify his place in the industry with his hard work and talent.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM

My daughter is still a wonder to me: Runa Khan

She is the most precious gift that I could ever receive. I would want to tell her to be a good human being, be confident and self-dependent. Whatever she wants in life, may she get them all by her own efforts and ability.
8 May 2022, 09:36 AM

After becoming a mother, my work in the showbiz became even more meaningful to me: Moutushi Biswas

I want to tell my daughter and every child reading this -- respect all working mother and understand their unconditional love towards their child.
8 May 2022, 09:28 AM

Ayra is my best friend and travel partner: Mithila

Ayra is not only my inspiration, she is my best friend, travel partner, and I believe that she understands me a lot. The only thing that I would want to tell her is -- be yourself, don't ever stop in your tracks, worrying about what others would say.
8 May 2022, 09:23 AM

Mother's Day: Women in showbiz share thoughts on motherhood

The bond that a mother and a child share is beyond any other relationships in this world. From carrying inside the womb and giving birth to nurturing a child throughout their lives -- every little gesture that a mother extends towards  her child is essential, invaluable.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

It’s all about variety for Safa Kabir

Safa Kabir has carved a space for herself in the industry with her charm and versatility over the years. This Eid, she is busy with several projects. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, she spoke about her upcoming ventures and more.
29 April 2022, 11:03 AM

Nawshaba back in her element

Popular actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed made her debut in theatre with the play “Sonata” in 2011, and on television with the fiction, “Chhotobela Borobela”
27 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Mabrur Rashid Bannah reflects on his decade in showbiz

Having made his directorial debut in 2011 with the tele-fiction “Flashback”, Mabrur Rashid Bannah has spent a decade proving himself as one of the prolific young directors on television.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

How representative is ‘Sabrina’ of Bangladesh?

“Sabrina, you cannot lose hope -- whoever did this to you, wanted to break your confidence,” says Dr Sabrina to her patient.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Upholding the National Poet’s legacy

A two-day festival, titled “Nazrul Utsav 2022”, was held at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park recently.  Organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha, Arunaranjani, and Gulshan Society, it aimed to celebrate the work and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.  
3 April 2022, 18:00 PM

National Film Day special

On this day in 1957, the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proposed to form the Film Development Corporation, of the then East Pakistan Provincial Council.
2 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Will ‘Teerondaj’ hit the mark?

Taneem Rahman Angshu’s debut web series “Teerondaj” will release today at 6 pm, on OTT platform Bioscope.
22 March 2022, 18:00 PM

The bell tolls for him

Azizur Rahman, the director of iconic film “Chhutir Ghonta”, passed away in a hospital in Canada’s Toronto on Monday.
15 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Shithi’s subcontinental ventures

After garnering accolades for the track “Raat Jaga Pakhi”, a collaboration with Pakistani sensation Shafqat Amanat Ali, talented singer Shithi Saha has now worked with eminent Indian musician Anup Jalota. Anup, considered a legend in his own field, is often referred to as the ‘Bhajan Samrat’.
13 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Chorki dominates Channel i Digital Media Awards with 8 wins

Popular streaming platform Chorki won eight awards at the second edition of the “Channel i Digital Media Awards”, presented in association with the ICT Division. Snac Keeper was the title sponsor of the event.
12 March 2022, 09:39 AM

Nibedita: A guiding light for women’s empowerment

Nibedita is a non-profit organisation founded by Anika Islam in 2018, which aims for women empowerment. It provides free training for women in digital marketing skills, entrepreneurship, lifestyle modification, and career placement. 
10 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Farzana Chumki, Sallha Khanam Nadia to star in Indian film ‘Sunetra Sundaram’

Indian filmmaker Shiv Ram Sharma is set to direct the film “Sunetra Sundaram”, which sheds light on hygiene issues faced by working women.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Habiba Nowrose’s ‘Tongue Tied’ is an intriguing reimagining of Bengali cuisine

Embracing, adoring and nurturing traditional Bengali cuisine in a picturesque manner -  Habiba Nowrose’s “Tongue Tied” opened today at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka.
25 February 2022, 15:15 PM

Mehazabien’s 12 years in showbiz

Mehazabien Chowdhury recently completed 12 years in showbiz.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM

How would I make a film on the 1952 Language Movement?

Although a handful of big screen projects have been made specifically on the 1952 Language Movement, there are many stories from that time that are yet to be explored. Marking International Mother Language Day, five contemporary directors discuss the kind of projects they would make, based on the legacy of Ekushey February.
21 February 2022, 09:41 AM

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