Mamunur Rashid
Mamunur Rashid makes long-awaited return with ‘Choron Chhuye Jai’
Known for weaving the everyday rhythms of life into his work, the artiste offers something more than a typical love story this time. “This is not a romantic tale,” he said. “It’s a story of a wounded land wrapped in patriotism, affection, grief, and longing. It’s about rain in the chest, loss in the eyes, being consumed by love, and being burned by it too.”
26 June 2025, 09:34 AM
Mamunur Rashid’s ‘Tumba O Protibeshi’ to stage this Eid
Advance ticket sales for the play have already begun through Bangla Theatre. The venue, Riddhi Gallery, is conveniently located near the Mirpur-11 Metro Station, making it easily accessible for interested audiences from across Dhaka.
24 March 2025, 13:37 PM
Festive films: Four at the forefront
Although Eid-ul-Fitr is still a little while away, audiences are ardently anticipating the films scheduled for release during the festive season.
20 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Aranyak Natyadal to celebrate 53 years with month-long theatre festival
Theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal has organised a month-long festival to commemorate its 53rd anniversary this year, featuring a series of performances and events. The celebrations will take place at the Mahila Samiti Auditorium and the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), beginning tomorrow.
31 January 2025, 06:45 AM
Group Theatre Federation condemns ‘shadow ban’ on Mamunur Rashid
Jamil Ahmed’s remarks, although unofficial, have ignited outrage within the cultural community, with many interpreting it as a dangerous precedent.
28 November 2024, 12:38 PM
Jamil Ahmed advises Mamunur Rashid to ‘step back’ amid growing tensions at Shilpakala
Jamil Ahmed confirmed that this was not an official directive. However, his comments have sparked a social media backlash, with many theatre artists criticising the suggestion. Numerous posts have emerged condemning Jamil’s stance, with some also alleging that fellow veteran actor Ferdousi Majumdar had been given similar advice.
28 November 2024, 10:33 AM
Alliance Française to exhibit handcrafted musical instruments
Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a distinctive exhibition featuring traditional musical instruments handcrafted by Mohammad Zakir Hossain. Titled “Symphony of Healing”, the exhibition will officially open on November 25 at 6pm at La Galerie in Dhanmondi.
23 November 2024, 09:01 AM
Group Theatre Federation’s convening committee resigns over ‘clash in working methods’
In a letter signed by renowned director Mamunur Rashid and dated Tuesday, the committee highlighted significant challenges in collaborating with the federation's central leadership.
19 November 2024, 14:00 PM
Theatre artistes to stage street play as protest at BSA
Today two theatre troupes are set to perform street plays at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), advocating for the safety of theatre artistes. This protest is in response to the cancellation of the play “Nityapurana” on November 2, as well as the subsequent attack on renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid during a demonstration led by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) activists.
14 November 2024, 09:45 AM
Aranyak Natyadal cancels show following BSA Attack
Following the attack, the theater group Aranyak Natyadal decided to cancel the scheduled 7:00pm performance of their play Company at the main auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
9 November 2024, 12:29 PM
Shakib Khan-starrer 'Borbaad' to feature Mamunur Rashid
Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.
25 October 2024, 04:25 AM
Veteran playwright Mamunur Rashid’s wife Gawhar passes away
Renowned playwright and cultural icon Mamunur Rashid has sadly lost his cherished wife, Gawhar Ara Mamun, a quiet yet significant presence in the Bangladeshi theatre community.
18 September 2024, 05:55 AM
Directors voice the need to reform censor board certification
The Bangladesh Film Censor Board is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing new films submitted by filmmakers—board members assess films to determine if they should be approved for release.
31 August 2024, 07:21 AM
Govt needs to change its way of thinking: Mamunur Rashid
Ekushey Padak-winning artiste Mamunur Rashid is a prominent figure in the theatre arena of Bangladesh. He has always stood by the people during any democratic movement in the country. In an interview with The Daily Star, he shared his views on the ongoing situation in the country.
2 August 2024, 13:16 PM
Mamunur Rashid’s new series ‘Phool Bahar’ set to air on Deepto TV
Bahar, an unfulfilled soul, seeks to punish the traitorous Mir Jafars of the world. With aspirations to improve his village, family, and environment, Phool arrives in the city carrying Bahar’s spirit. This marks the beginning of a new life for Phool Bahar, filled with the challenges of love, social inconsistencies, and personal goals.
29 July 2024, 10:22 AM
Ramendu Majumdar and Mamunur Rashid back quota reform
Renowned cultural figure Ramendu Majumdar and noted thespian and playwright Mamunur Rashid have commented on the ongoing quota reform movement, which has led to the ongoing violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists nationwide. Both personalities emphasised the importance of mutual communication between the government and protestors to restore peace in the country.
16 July 2024, 14:03 PM
BTV to air four special dramas this upcoming Eid
Bangladesh Television (BTV) has arranged for a line-up of special programs for Eid, similar to other satellite channels in the country. In celebration of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, BTV will hence present three exclusive drama serials and a four-episode series.
11 June 2024, 06:48 AM
Mamunur Rashid to take director’s chair for TV drama after 25 years
His latest project, titled "Charan Chhuye Jay '' will mark his return to directing television drama after a lengthy hiatus. The drama series is set to be produced for a private television channel. Mamunur Rashid expressed his eagerness to commence shooting for the series soon, as preparations are currently underway.
7 May 2024, 05:53 AM
Mamunur Rashid’s play ‘Company’ to stage today
Mamunur Rashid himself is part of the cast of this theatrical play. The artiste stated that staging a play on Eid is a record-making event in the country.
11 April 2024, 10:15 AM
Mamunur Rashid’s new play ‘Company’ to mesmerise audience on Eid
The play is centred around a timeline of 1744-1757 when British imperialism began to spread around the globe, especially the Indian subcontinent, to consciously rule them.
28 March 2024, 05:34 AM