Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
Runa Khan to star in three web films this Eid
National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.
5 June 2025, 06:00 AM
‘Bohemian Ghora’ trailer teases a wild ride of secrets, love, and consequences
Hoichoi has officially released the trailer for its highly anticipated original series “Bohemian Ghora”. The trailer offers a glimpse into a wildly unpredictable, humorous, and emotional rollercoaster that awaits viewers on June 5.
22 May 2025, 13:12 PM
Jahid Nirob finds melody in ‘Silence’, starts own music academy
As someone who never attended a formal music school but was instead homeschooled in melodies by his father, Jahid Nirob tread his own path into the world of music. He started out playing guitar at homely ceremonies, never imagining that one day he would step into the role of a music director.
19 March 2025, 11:28 AM
Bongo hosts exclusive ‘Rickshaw Girl’ screening for rickshaw pullers
Directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, "Rickshaw Girl" tells the story of Naima, an artistic young woman.
10 February 2025, 06:14 AM
Novera eager to shed ‘Rickshaw Girl’ moniker
You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New ‘Rickshaw Girl’ song released in tribute to rickshaw artists
With this music video, we aimed to honour the urban folk tradition, the craftsmanship, and the creativity of rickshaw art. It's nearly extinct now due to the rise of digital printing, but through ‘Rickshaw Girl’, we hope to play a small part in preserving this beautiful heritage."
20 January 2025, 05:49 AM
Artistes unite, call for cultural resurgence at Central Shaheed Minar
In a joint statement, the assembled artistes addressed the recent turmoil, saying, "We have taken down the dictator through a bloody mass uprising led by the students of our country. We deeply remember the martyred who were brutally killed by Sheikh Hasina's regime. It's very unfortunate that we are yet to get the identification of many and have a confirmed number of the people who have lost their lives."
10 August 2024, 12:54 PM
Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice
In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.
31 July 2024, 06:01 AM
Ministry amends film grant rules to ensure integrity
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting during a recent committee meeting announced that it is changing policies regarding the selection process of grant-in-aid films to ensure integrity. Under the new process, the final selection of films will be made across multiple stages with cinema experts getting involved throughout the entire process.
20 March 2024, 06:28 AM
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's ‘Rickshaw Girl’ to be screened at Japan’s Film Festival
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's critically acclaimed film "Rickshaw Girl" has received numerous awards and praises at various international film festivals. Now, the film has touched a new height with its successful screening at the prestigious Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan.
3 March 2024, 05:13 AM
Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Aynabaji’ to make its OTT debut with Hoichoi
Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.
2 February 2024, 05:49 AM
Amitabh Reza plans to release 'Rickshaw Girl' next year
Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.
9 December 2023, 05:55 AM
Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice
Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.
3 September 2023, 15:05 PM
Arts & Entertainment Desk
The damage has been extensive, leaving only scraps to be salvaged. Having struck such a tragedy right before Eid-ul-Fitr, which has left wholesalers destitute, wondering what tomorrow will bring.
4 April 2023, 11:05 AM
Trailer of ‘Ei Shomoyer Kachhe Ashar Golpo’ portrays modern love
After much anticipation, Closeup Bangladesh has unveiled the trailer for this year’s “Ei Shomoyer Kache Ashar Golpo'' 2023. It is the latest iteration of the 11 year ongoing drama series released every Valentine’s Day. Based on three stories sent in by the general audience, the scripts are brought to life on the television screen by different directors.
7 February 2023, 05:37 AM
Amitabh Reza on Puran Dhaka, Afzal Hossain, and his latest web series
A retired judge haunted by his past asks, “Was my judgment all wrong?” That is the premise of Bodh, the recently released web series by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury on the OTT platform, Hoichoi. We sat down with this celebrated filmmaker to discuss Bodh, his experience of working with the eminent actor Afzal Hossain, and life after Aynabaji’s success.
20 November 2022, 13:07 PM
DIRECTORS RENDITION
When I started off working in the industry, directors shared a unique bond. We used to meet-up a lot and communicate with each other.
11 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Amitabh Reza
Tell us about the progress of your new film, ‘Rickshaw Girl’.
30 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Metro trailer unveiled
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has carved a space in the entertainment industry as one of the most prominent directors in the country.
8 April 2019, 18:00 PM
“Aynabaji” shows a lighter side in first song teaser
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's upcoming film “Aynabaji” has drawn a fair share of attention, particularly with its first trailer. Now that we have caught a glimpse the first song of the film, it is a total change of pace.
18 February 2016, 18:00 PM