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Antara Raisa

The writer writes to fill up the void in her heart. Send her some motivation at antaranodi@gmail.com Reporter, Arts & Entertainment

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Two lead the OTT space, others look to capture market

The digital realm of entertainment in Bangladesh has been riding a soaring wave of innovation and creativity, and the crowning jewel of recognition is undoubtedly the second iteration of Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022.
4 November 2023, 18:00 PM
4 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Nasir Uddin Khan - A man from Chattogram conquers Busan

From his stellar performances in "Mohanagar" to reaching new heights with "Syndicate," "Poran," "Hawa," and "Myself Allen Swapan," Nasir Uddin Khan has conquered versatile characters on both the silver screen and through the web series.
17 October 2023, 04:29 AM
17 October 2023, 04:29 AM
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Ferdous Hasan: The man of a thousand scripts

In the Bangladeshi media industry, the name Ferdous Hasan shines as a multifaceted talent—a scriptwriter, director, writer, and music composer, known for crafting thousands of drama scripts and 40 film scripts throughout his illustrious career.
3 October 2023, 18:05 PM
3 October 2023, 18:05 PM
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Azad Abul Kalam going strong amidst 3-decade career

Azad Abul Kalam has graced the stage, television, and silver screen with his exceptional talent, presenting audiences with unforgettable characters. Recently, he portrayed the titular character in the web-series "Puff Daddy", which captured everyone's attention.
27 September 2023, 18:05 PM
27 September 2023, 18:05 PM
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Entertainment’s Rising Stars / Dance and dreams have no gender: Mofassal Al Alif

Within only six years, Alif has established himself as one of the emerging dancers and choreographers in the country. He is also the founder of Alifia Dance Atelier, an academy where dancers are empowered to explore various international dance forms, including Bollywood, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary. 
4 September 2023, 03:00 AM
4 September 2023, 03:00 AM
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Performing with Fuad Almuqtadir is a dream come true: Sanjoy

Bangladeshi-born American producer and pop musician Sanjoy is all set to perform in Bangladesh for the first time, joining forces with noted music director Fuad Almuqtadir in a special show, “Dameer and Fuad Present Sanjoy”, at Dhaka's Aloki.
30 August 2023, 03:00 AM
30 August 2023, 03:00 AM
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Nusraat Faria: Reflecting at her trials and triumphs

It’s been a blend of both triumphs and tribulations for the multifaceted actress Nusraat Faria. Her dance moves captivated the audience in songs like “Bujhina Toh Tai”, “Kolija ar Jaan” from the film “Shurongo”, “Menoka” from the web-series “Abar Proloy”. Meanwhile, her recently released film “Patalghor”, has already garnered attention and praise from the audience.
25 August 2023, 03:00 AM
25 August 2023, 03:00 AM
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From Bondhurey to Billboards / Muza brings Bangla beats to dance floor

Bangladeshi-American musician Muza, has carved a niche for himself in the music industry, seamlessly intertwining traditional folk with contemporary beats. From the upbeat rhythm of "Bondhurey" to the soulful cadence of "Noya Daman", Muza's musical journey is a testament to his artistic prowess. Recently, he was featured on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York, the face of Spotify's "Desi Hits" category, as the first Bangladeshi musician.
20 August 2023, 03:00 AM
20 August 2023, 03:00 AM
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An Eid without Mehazabien

In the last couple of years, Eid has meant watching television dramas starring Mehazabien on all major television channels. This time, Eid will be different for all of us, as there will be no new Eid projects from Mehazabien Chowdhury this year.
11 April 2023, 11:00 AM
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Why Rani Mukerji is still relevant after two decades 

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actresses in the Indian film industry. She has won several awards and accolades for her powerful performances in films like “Black”, “Veer-Zaara”, and “Mardaani”.
9 April 2023, 05:59 AM
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I want to produce a Bangladeshi film: Arbaaz Khan 

It was supposed to be a calm post-iftar evening for people of Dhanmondi, however, road 16 was lit up with joy and the excitement of people, who wanted to catch a glimpse of Indian actor, director, and producer Arbaaz Khan, the brother of Salman Khan.  
7 April 2023, 20:02 PM
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Sabila Nur's all round brilliance

Sabila Nur broke the internet a week ago, because many didn’t believe that a full-time actress could score a CGPA of 3.97, like she did. Through her more than decade-long career, Sabila has actually been silently brilliant for a long time.
1 April 2023, 13:16 PM
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‘Myself Allen Swapan’ will fulfill people’s expectations: Nasir Uddin Khan

Due to the craze around Allen's character, a spin-off series titled "Myself Allen Swapan" directed by Shihab Shaheen has been made. Finally, the series will be releasing this upcoming Eid on Chorki.
30 March 2023, 11:40 AM
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Channel i’s OTT platform 'iScreen' joins the OTT race  

Amidst the cacophony of traffic on Thursday night, the Sheraton Hotel in the capital’s Banani area lit up yesterday with the presence of some of the top celebrities of our country, as Channel i launched their new OTT platform, iScreen.
17 March 2023, 05:26 AM
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I am ready to battle in court: Fakhrul Arefeen Khan on accusations of plagiarism

Just eight days after the release, National Film Award-winning director Fakhrul Arefeen Khan was accused of stealing the story by filmmaker and musician, Amit Mallick.
12 March 2023, 13:41 PM
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It’s my first time leading a web-series: FS Nayeem on ‘Mission Huntdown’

The first look of popular actor FS Nayeem in the Hoichoi web-series "Mission Huntdown" was released today and has already created excitement among the audience.
12 March 2023, 10:13 AM
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Chamak to debut in Tollywood with ‘Ghumbaranda’

Popular small screen actress Rukaiya Jahan Chamak is all set to make her Tollywood debut with the film, "Ghumbaranda" directed by Biswa Roy. The shooting of the film is currently ongoing in Dhaka.
10 March 2023, 12:44 PM
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‘Never gave up once’

Safa Kabir completed a momentous 10 years in the entertainment industry. She sits down with The Daily Star and talks about her aspirations, philosophy and more.
5 March 2023, 03:00 AM
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‘When I came to Dhaka, I had nothing’

20 years ago, Sharmin Sultana Sumi came to Dhaka from Khulna with very few things to her name. During her time in Dhaka University, the vocalist, along with some talented musicians, would form Chirkutt.
28 February 2023, 03:00 AM
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Continued my father’s legacy through ‘Murir Tin’: Towfique

Recently, the first song of Coke Studio Bangla Season 2, “Murir Tin,” captivated the audience with its fusion of local dialects of Chittagong, Sylhet, and Khulna. In that song, Towfique sang in his native Khulna tongue, which gave the song a different vibe.
26 February 2023, 03:00 AM
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Working behind the scenes in Hollywood

Bangladeshi youths make a mark
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
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Bite-sized videos the future of Showbiz?

It is indeed a fast-paced world we live in, evident by our incessant need for instant gratification in every aspect of our lives.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
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Shamol breaks his silence

Starting his career in the theatre, popular actor Shamol Mawla slowly made his way into the hearts of the audience with his versatility and dedication, over the years. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, the actor shared his experience about working in the series and much more.
4 February 2023, 10:04 AM
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‘I never preach social messages through my songs’

Popular actress Nusraat Faria has been winning the hearts of audiences with her flamboyant presence on and off screen since her debut in 2015. Recently, her Tollywood film, "Bhoy"—where she stars alongside Ankush Hazra—was released on the OTT platform, Zee 5.
29 January 2023, 05:23 AM
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19th Asian Art Biennale ends 

Amidst the shivering cold in the capital, there was a long line of young, cheerful girls and boys on the premises of the Bangladesh Shilapakala Academy, to attend the last day of the month-long 19th Asian Art Biennale today. The closing ceremony of the exhibition was held at the National Theater Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
7 January 2023, 16:02 PM
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New year, new Dighi

Recently, Dighi signed up for a web-film titled Fera, opposite Yash Rohan. She is also set to portray a younger version of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, the wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Dighi shares her journey in the industry, controversies, and much more. 
7 January 2023, 03:00 AM
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Jisan makes a mark

Mir Naufel Ashrafi Jisan started acting in Bagerhat Theatre, when he was just a little boy. After studying in the department of Drama and Dramatics at Jahangirnagar University, he made his acting debut with the film “Moner Manush”, directed by Goutam Ghose in 2010.
1 January 2023, 08:16 AM
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Doyel takes flight again

From donning the role of “Gulnur” in Nasiruddin Yousuff's “Alpha” to “Chandrabati” in N Rashed Chowdhury’s film “Chandrabati Kotha”, Dilruba Hossain Doyel has come a long way with her. Her life was not a bed of roses, but she carved her space in the industry. Recently, she has joined the cast of the film “Laal Shari”, directed by Apu Biswas.  In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Doyel shared thoughts on her career and more. 
11 December 2022, 07:34 AM

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