Antara Raisa

In the era of digitalization, where people spend a massive chunk of their day on social media, influencers have won the audience's hearts with their creative and fun contents. These contents are not only for entertainment, but also tend to make a profound impact on society.

Sixteen prominent bands of the country entertained the audience at the Army Stadium yesterday, with ecstatic performances taking them back to the nostalgic days of the nineties.

Getting her start in the industry as a radio jockey, Sarah Alam has made her mark in all mediums of the showbiz industry—working in modelling, drama, film, advertisements, and OTT. Recently, her portrayal of Srabonti, in the web-series “Bodh”, received a positive response from the audience, causing her to become even more dedicated to her acting career.

Rukaiya Jahan Chamak has joined the cast of the liberation war-based film “Joy Banglar Dhoni” directed by K M Khurshid. The story of this film is written by former Minister of Shipping, Shajahan Khan. Chamak started shooting the movie on Wednesday. In this film, the actress will be seen opposite actor Nirab Hossain.  

While most of Ayub Bachchu’s songs are masterpieces in their own right, I wanted to share five songs from the iconic maestro that are close to my heart.

“Poran” famed director Raihan Rafi got emotional when talking about his struggle of making the much-anticipated sports-drama film, “Damal” at the sponsorship agreement signing ceremony between “Damal” and sports channel T-Sports. The event, titled “Team Damal Meets Team T-Sports” was held at Bashundhara city yesterday.

Formerly known as Musical.ly in 2016, Tiktok is undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary social media platforms in recent times, taking over the world by storm. From teenagers to celebrities, it has influenced people of all ages and professions, mostly because of its user-friendly interface and attractive short-length videos. Bangladeshi celebrities are no exception. A good number of celebrities have joined Tiktok mostly during quarantine, to interact with their fans in a more personalised manner. Over time, like Facebook and Instagram, it has also become another major platform to promote their upcoming projects and share bits of their lives.

Tasnova Tabassum Parisa has proven that body types do not define beauty – it comes from the soul. The talented young woman won the title of “Miss & Mrs Plus Bangladesh”. This plus size beauty pageant challenges the stereotypes of beauty standards and raises awareness against the culture of body-shaming. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Parisa talks about her journey as a plus size woman and more.

Nusraat Faria has been dominating the silver screen with her charismatic aura and brilliant works since her debut in 2015. Her film “Operation Sundarban” released yesterday, causing an uproar in theatres all over the country. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Faria shared her experience of working in “Operation Sundarban”, recent works and many more.

Some of the most gifted cultural figures in the country graced the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), as they attended the award giving ceremony for “Shilpakala Padak 2019 and 2020”.

Afzal Hossain, one of television and film’s prominent actors, broke off from the mould of his conventional romantic roles when he donned a grey character in the web series “Ladies and Gentlemen”. From then onwards, he developed a certain knack for portraying dark and mysterious personas on screen. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the veteran actor shared his journey on OTT platforms.

Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote". Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.

MD Faruk Sobhan, popularly known as F S Nayeem, has been a staple of the television industry for quite a while now. He began his acting career with the drama “Nijhum Oronyo”, which was aired back in 2007. Recently, He made a comeback with the web series “Karagar”, with his brilliant performance as a headstrong detective. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Nayeem has shared the experience of working in “Karagar”, and his recent ventures.

The ever smiling, always vibrant Armeen Musa started her musical journey in 2008 with her debut album, “Aye Ghum Bhangai”. She soared to popularity right out of high school, with the hit track “Bhromor Koio,” a remake of Radha Raman's classic song. Recently, her song “Jaago Piya” has been featured in celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble’s debut album, “Shuruaat”.

Kamrul Hasan Jisan, born and brought up in Bangladesh, has made great strides towards achieving his dream of becoming a motion graphics designer in the US. The senior motion graphics designer for Wild Card Creative group opened up to The Daily Star for a heartfelt chat about his journey, from Laksham to Los Angeles.

Chorki original series 'Syndicate', directed by Shihab Shaheen, was just released on Eid day – being the focal point of many discussions. “Ladies and Gentleman” famed actor Tasnia Farin has played the character Shorna, in the series.

The new Hoichoi crime-thriller web series “Refugee,” starring Afzal Hossain, Zakia Bari Mamo, and Sohel Mondol, attempts to portay the unexplored lives of the Bihari community in Bangladesh, who have been living a life of neglect and abuse as “stranded Pakistanis,” who allegedly opposed the 1971 Liberation War.