Mamunur Rashid

Chanchal Chowdhury’s son to play Mamunur Rashid’s schoolmate!

The storyline revolves around an unconventional duo – a grandfather and his grandson, who find themselves attending the same school. Produced by Bhepu Creations Limited, the production is slated to air on Maasranga Television during the upcoming Eid festivities.
16 March 2024, 13:54 PM

Aranyak Natyadal cancels show over Bailey Road fire tragedy

Adding to this he also mentioned that he is one of the witnesses of this incident and took a photo of the ongoing fire. “When I was capturing this moment, my heart was wrenching, and I was in tears while being a witness of such a moment. The air of Bailey Road is still filled with the smell of smoke. Alas! Bailey Road.”
1 March 2024, 13:44 PM

Chanchal Chowdhury presents a self-drawn portrait to Mamunur Rashid as ‘Guru Dakshina’

On eminent theatre and cultural personality Mamunur Rashid's 75th birthday, one of his most celebrated disciples, Chanchal Chowdhury, presented him with a self-drawn portrait of his. In a way, the “Hawa” actor hence commemorated the long-withstanding ancient tradition “Guru Dakshina”.
1 March 2024, 05:25 AM

I feel like I’m 19: Mamunur Rashid on his leap-year birthday

Eminent cultural personality and Ekushey Padak winner Mamunur Rashid is a stalwart of the Bangladeshi media, simultaneously contributing as a playwright, director, and actor, and improving the cultural sector in the country. He is also the founder of Aranyak Natyadal.
28 February 2024, 18:05 PM

Three theatre personalities honoured at RU’s ‘Anarta Natya Mela’

The inaugural ceremony, graced by celebrated guests including playwright Mamunur Rashid, actors and actresses Tariq Anam Khan, Bonna Mirza, Salahuddin Lavlu, and Aruna Biswas, marked the commencement of the theatrical affair. Indian artistes Anshuman Bhowmick and Sanchita Bashu added an international flavour to the event, emphasising the cross-cultural significance of the fair.
30 January 2024, 10:58 AM

Mamunur Rashid’s ‘Rarang’ starring Chanchal Chowdhury makes waves in Kolkata

Since December 22, Aranyak has been staging the play continuously for six days at various theatre halls across Kolkata, including Kalyani Mancha in the city, as well as in Madhyamgram and Belgharia in West Bengal, India.
28 December 2023, 10:20 AM

Felicitations for a legend

Today marks the 77th birthday of eminent cultural personality Asaduzzaman Noor, who was honoured with the Independence Award. On this auspicious day, artistes of his time have shared their well-wishes with The Daily Star and wished him good health ahead.
31 October 2023, 03:18 AM

Ganga Jamuna cultural festival kicks off with splendour and zeal

One of the country's largest cultural initiatives, the Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, commenced with grandeur at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday.
7 October 2023, 05:59 AM

When Chanchal is praised, I feel like I am praised: Mamunur Rashid

Today marks the 50th birthday of the celebrated “Karagar” star. On this occasion, Mamunur Rashid, shared a few words about the actor with The Daily Star.
1 June 2023, 08:36 AM

‘He was a star director who elevated numerous artistes’

Many famed artistes began their journey in showbiz by working in his projects. Sadly, the director had been unwell for quite some time now. Last night, he passed away.
31 May 2023, 07:28 AM

Mamunur Rashid’s new tele-fiction coming this Eid-ul-Adha

Mamunur Rashid will be playing the role of a man deeply intrigued by and immersed in traditional music in this new production.
27 May 2023, 14:16 PM

4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation

The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.
10 May 2023, 14:47 PM

Before Trashing the Trash Culture…

The rejection of Hero Alom as a cultural entity hint at deep-seated social anxiety.
1 April 2023, 15:00 PM

We are against spreading hate by taking words out of context: Actors Equity Bangladesh

While a lot of people have expressed their opinions in protest of his remarks, majority of the cultural and arts background individuals have voiced their support for Mamunur Rashid
30 March 2023, 11:22 AM

‘Are you not misusing social media under the guise of modernity?’

Noted actor Chanchal Chowdhury shares his opinion on the misuse of social media plaguing our society.
29 March 2023, 12:48 PM

‘If I don’t suit your taste, you should kill Hero Alom’ 

Recently, eminent theater personality Mamunur Rashid has commented that Hero Alom has gained his popularity due to the audience’s lack of taste. In response to this comment, Hero Alom replied, "If I don’t suit your taste, then you should kill Hero Alom."
28 March 2023, 05:08 AM

BSA celebrates International Theatre Day 2023

Renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid is all set to be honoured at the World Theatre Day 2023 event today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
27 March 2023, 09:38 AM

The price of blood: Veteran actors reminisce independence

Today, as the country commemorates Independence Day, noted actors Raisul Islam Asad, Pijush Bandopadhyay, Tariq Anam Khan and Mamunur Rashid reminisced about the momentous day.
26 March 2023, 03:00 AM

Mamunur Rashid’s new tele-fiction coming soon

Written by the noted Ekushey Padak awardee Mamunur Rashid, the new tele-fiction, "Kak Jochona" portrays moral value and social degradation as an attempt to raise awareness amongst the general populace.
15 March 2023, 12:22 PM

Bangladesh Patha Natak Utsab starts tomorrow

Noted director-actor Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the weeklong street-theatre festival as the Chief Guest at 4:30pm, while Golam Kuddus, the president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, will be present as the Special Guest.
28 February 2023, 13:28 PM