Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Farooki’s ‘Monogamy’ to feature Chanchal and Xefer
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Ministry of Love” will feature 12 projects which will be helmed by 12 noted directors. Farooki himself will be directing two projects- “Something Like an Autobiography” and “Last Defenders of Monogamy.”
19 August 2023, 11:00 AM
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Nasir Uddin Khan collaborate for the first time
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13 August 2023, 12:52 PM
Get inducted into the ‘Ministry of Love’ with 12 fresh projects
The season is rife with mangoes, rain and love as noted director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has helmed 12 fresh love stories, to be made available on Chorki.
3 August 2023, 14:00 PM
‘Ministry of Love’: Farooki to lead 12 new Chorki films collectively
This new Chorki project titled “Minister of Love”, comprises of twelve new Chorki original films directed by twelve distinct directors under noted director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki taking the lead.
31 July 2023, 13:11 PM
Tisha and Farooki celebrate 13 years of marriage, wear their wedding outfits again
Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, one of the most loved celebrity couples, tied the knot on July 16, 2010.
16 July 2023, 03:54 AM
An industry can’t be made with just us and our uncles: Farooki
Audiences have been thronging to cinema halls since the first day of Eid-ul-Azha to watch some of the films released. Multiplexes in Dhaka have increased the screening numbers for local films, cutting down on the number of shows for Hollywood flicks, due to the growing interest in Bangladeshi movies.
10 July 2023, 14:27 PM
Ashfaque Nipun, Sabila mesmerise with 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'
The industry peers were seen enjoying themselves and dancing to the famous 90s track "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from SRK's film, "Dil Se".
13 May 2023, 06:33 AM
'Love you immensely': Farooki surprises Tisha on her birthday
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki penned a beautiful post on Tisha's birthday.
20 February 2023, 05:16 AM
Farooki’s plight for Censor Board clearance continues
On January 21, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel) finally received a verbal clearance from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, after being stuck in limbo for four long years.
However, the film has not received the official clearance letter, which will let Farooki go about planning the theatrical release of the movie—which he wants to happen before “Faraaz” comes out this February 3.
1 February 2023, 08:31 AM
I cried 15 days in a row for ‘Shonibar Bikel’: Mamunur Rashid
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.”
24 January 2023, 07:02 AM
‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media
As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.
18 January 2023, 07:24 AM
Hearing date for ‘Shonibar Bikel’ set on January 21
After Mostofa Sarwar Farooki became vocal on social media about not receiving approval for his film "Saturday Afternoon" from the Censor Board of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have set a hearing date for the Censor Board Appeal Committee.
13 January 2023, 04:27 AM
‘Faraaz’, an Indian film based on Holey Artisan attack, will release in February
"Faraaz" is based on one of the most gruesome events in Bangladesh’s history, the Holey Artisan attack in 2016. The Hansal Mehta directorial is set to be released in cinema halls on February 3 this year, as announced by the makers.
9 January 2023, 15:05 PM
Stars emotional on Argentina's win
The FIFA World Cup 2022 closed its curtains with a big win for Argentina, after giving a tough fight against France.
The joy of winning the world cup after 36 long years, excited the entire world. There were even reports that people in France are celebrating Argentina's victory!
18 December 2022, 18:50 PM
Our youth have hyped Messi over Maradona: Farooki
Failing the expectations of the fans, World Cup favourites Argentina lost the first match of their World Cup campaign, being beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1.
This loss has caused fans of the team to worry, with many questioning the performance of the team captain, Lionel Messi, on social media.
22 November 2022, 14:34 PM
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki emotional over 130 artistes demanding release of ‘Saturday Afternoon’
Following the recent join statement from 130 artistes demanding the unconditional release of Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”, the director shared his thoughts and feelings on the matter through a post on his verified Facebook profile.
15 November 2022, 11:40 AM
Shonibar Bikel: Yet another captive of the “image” protector
At the very heart of a democratic society rests the freedom to speak, to create, and to choose.
21 August 2022, 17:35 PM
Farooki's ‘Saturday Afternoon’ and our obsession with image
The censor board infringes on the freedom of the artiste and the audience in equal parts.
12 August 2022, 11:19 AM
Farooki joins 2022 Sydney Film Festival jury
The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has announced the 2022 official competition jury, who will award the Sydney Film Prize to one of the 12 titles in the official competition, alongside the first slate of stars and filmmaker guests to attend the festival, which runs from June 8 to 19.
31 May 2022, 09:13 AM
Farooki, Tisha, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui catch up at Cannes Film Festival
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and National Film-Award winning actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha were seen with renowned Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
20 May 2022, 07:15 AM