Small-screen favourite Tanjin Tisha is making her big-screen debut opposite superstar Shakib Khan in director Shakeeb Fahad’s new film “Soldier.” Joining them is Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, with shooting already underway in Dhaka.

In “Soldier”, Shakib Khan will appear in a completely new look and in a role unlike any he has played before. His character represents the ordinary man—someone who fights for his country and his people from his own position. In this film, Shakib Khan is not merely a star; he symbolises the common people of Bangladesh. Through him, we will see the reflection of every struggling citizen of this nation.

Megastar Shakib Khan has officially signed a contract today, October 6, with Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd, the production house behind several acclaimed and commercially successful films such as “Monpura”, “Bishwoshundori”, and “Hawa”. Every film produced by Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd has received state honors as well as international recognition.

Before moving on to a photoshoot, Dhallywood’s ‘King Khan’ had a request for the journalists at The Daily Star, “Our film industry is a treasure-trove of possibilities. Even foreigners are watching subtitled Bangla films with utmost eagerness. Please, talk about our dwindling halls and how our infrastructure needs to improve. We need to raise our voices.”

“It is truly an honour to receive such recognition from The Daily Star. I am humbled by the endless love and support of my fans over the years. This award belongs to them. It doesn’t feel like 25 years have passed; I still feel like the boy who stepped into films, planning to stay for just three months,” Shakib said.

Abraham Khan Joy, son of megastar Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas, turned 10 years old today. The child has been a subject of public interest—because he is the only child of film actor Shakib.

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.

“My father was a theatre actor, but he never had the opportunity to pursue acting and became a journalist instead,” shares Pranto. “I believe that his unfulfilled dream was passed down to me, and I was meant to carry it forward.” In recent years, few rising actors have been more determined to prove their range than Abid Bin Parvez Pranto. From TVCs to short films and eventually fiction, he has steadily marked himself as an actor intent on versatility.

Director Abu Hayat Mahmud has already stated, “Keeping in mind audiences from Gulistan to Gulshan, we have taken the initiative to make this film on a ‘larger-than-life’ scale. The story is set in Dhaka of the 1990s, and it will feature crime, love, action, emotion, and family drama.”

Today marks the eighth death anniversary of legendary actor Nayak Raj Razzak, who passed away in 2017. Remembering the star, actor Shakib Khan paid tribute to him in a Facebook post, describing Razzak as a guardian figure who stood by him in both his professional and personal struggles.

Shakib Khan is set to return to the big screen this December with “Soldier”, a new film directed by debutant filmmaker Sakib Fahad. The superstar confirmed the news in a recent interview from the United States, where he has been vacationing for over a month with actress Shabnam Bubly and their son Shehzad Khan Bir.

Rumours have been swirling on social media suggesting that Shakib Khan’s upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr release draws inspiration from the life of infamous 1990s Dhaka gangster Kala Jahangir. However, the filmmakers have categorically dismissed the speculation.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has officially signed on for a new film slated for release during next year’s Eid-ul-Fitr. The film will be directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud, though the title has yet to be finalised.

“Bangla cinema is now reaching audiences across the globe with honour. At a time when our films are doing well, a vested quarter has launched a conspiracy to destroy this progress. The films that are performing well are being targeted for piracy. I would say, this is not just a conspiracy against our cinema—it’s a conspiracy against the country,” said Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan.

After a long hiatus, Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have reunited on screen for the film “Taandob”, which has become a talking point since its release this Eid-ul-Azha. Ahead of the film’s premiere, Jaya praised Shakib during a press conference, and once again, in a recent interview with Kolkata-based daily Anandabazar, the actress lauded the Dhallywood star.

Amid the box‑office success, reports emerged that an HD copy of “Taandob” had been leaked on YouTube and other platforms. In response, the production company adopted a hard line. The producer, Shahriar Shakil, filed a complaint with the police seeking legal action under copyright legislation, and detectives have now arrested three suspects in connection with the piracy. At around 11:45 am today (Wednesday), Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the arrests to Prothom Alo.

Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.

Once a sweetheart of television, Sabila Nur has hit the bullseye with her silver-screen debut with a leading role opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”. The film will go down in Bangladesh’s cinematic history for being rife with action, twists, and cameos.

In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.

Superstar Shakib Khan has returned the Tk 65 lakh government grant allocated for his long-stalled film, “Maya”. The project, which was greenlit under the 2021–22 fiscal year’s government funding scheme, failed to begin production even after three years, drawing widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds in the entertainment sector.