National Award-winning actress Tamalika Karmaker has been a part of theatre for almost 30 years. She began her journey with “Pathor”, directed by Azizul Hakim and produced by Aranyak Natyadal. For the theatre troupe’s 50th anniversary, Tamalika is all set to return to the stage and is already taking part in rehearsals.

Ekushey Padak-winning actor, Mamunur Rashid founded the Aranyak Natyadal in 1972, along with a group of young people who had returned from the war. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the group. To celebrate the occasion, an eight-day festival has been organised, which will end on February 3.

Famed theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal is gearing up to celebrate its 50th founding anniversary with a plethora of cultural programmes and theatre plays.  Noted actor Mamunur Rashid, a member of the event organising committee, confirmed the news at the press conference for the event, held yesterday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Seminar Hall.

Ekushey Padak winning actor Mamunur Rashid will soon be seen in the Mostafa Sarwar Farooki directorial, "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel). After four long years, the film has finally gained clearance from the censor board. Speaking about the good news, Mamunur Rashid said, "I am overjoyed at the fact that ‘Saturday Afternoon’ is finally on its way to a theatrical release in Bangladesh.”

All over the world, the showbiz industry can be seen as one that prefers youth and beauty over age and experience. There are usually fewer roles for veteran actors, which is why, over time, fewer of them stay active in the industry..In Bangladesh, many senior actors have aged like fine win

Mamunur Rashid has written many plays for his own drama group, Aranyak Natyadal, throughout his illustrious career. He has also directed several plays for the stage as well. Among them, one of his most successful plays, which he has both written and directed, is “Rarang”.

Noted thespian, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid also spearheads Aranyak Natyadal, one of the most popular theatre troupes in Bangladesh. For many in the industry, the veteran artiste is a role model and is credited to have helped many find their break in the showbiz world. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste reflects on his memories, past accomplishments and more.

The launching ceremony of coffee-table book “Mamunur Rashid: A Walk with Theatre” was held on Saturday at afternoon at Chitrashala auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital, says a press release.

After the selection of the locations and screenplay had been finalized, the unit for “Beauty Circus” has been concentrating more on casting and shooting related issue.

Theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal stages their much-acclaimed production “Raarang” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Mamunur Rashid and Farhana Mili, popular actors of two generations, were first seen together in Giasuddin Selim's film “Monpura” seven