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Speaking about his birthday, Ramendu talked about how nostalgic he gets during that time, missing his birthplace Lakshmipur.

Pori wants Rajya to know that his mother did everything possible to give him a comfortable childhood that he deserves. Apart from relatives, Pori invited her colleagues to share the special occasion of her life with everyone. "I want all of my close ones to bless him with their good wishes, so that he grows up with good health and become humane.”

Priyo Moni, a promising actor in our local film industry, has been making waves with her remarkable talent. She marked her debut on the silver screen with "Koshai," sharing the frame with Nirab. The film released on a streaming platform during the pandemic, showcased her prowess. Before gracing the film world, Priyo Moni first entered the limelight through the Miss World competition. Her recent accolade includes Dhallywood Film Award.

With an impressive tally of 15 released films and an additional 12 awaiting their debut, Rashed Mamun Apu has firmly cemented his status as a sought-after actor. Notably, he graced the screens with Prohelika and Laal Sari during the previous Eid season.

Tama Mirza is on cloud nine with the thunderous response to “Shurongo”. Even in its sixth week, the film is running successfully across theatres. It is also doing well in Kolkata, USA and Canada.

Mahfuz Ahmed is currently enjoying his time with his family in Australia. Meanwhile, he watched the film with his wife, and received great response from the audience as well.

The daughter of the eminent actor, academic, and playwright Enamul Haque, and theater personality Lucky Enam, Hridi Huq is carving her own path as a director, in the world of cinema.

With dance being her first love, Sohana Saba gradually molded her inner artiste into different forms of arts—modelling, anchoring and prominently acting. The “Ayna” famed actor is expecting a couple of projects—“Oshombhob” and “Maniker Lal Kakra”, to be released soon. She dropped by The Daily Star for some coffee.

She once portrayed the iconic character of Rabeya in late legendary writer-director Humayun Ahmed’s “Shonkhonil Karagar” in 1992.

Babita also shared that Anik spent his entire day with his mother. He took her to visit a castle. “I was amazed to see the beautiful architecture,” she shared. “We then went to see an amazing ballet dance performance. I really enjoyed every bit of the moment.” The mother-son duo spent quality time on lunch and dinner as well.

From “Chirokal Aaj”, “Punorjonmo” to “Ami Ki Tumi”, Mehazabien knows how to mold her image with carefully crafted characters in Vicky Zahed’s ‘cinematic’ universe.

When asked further about her plans today, she said, “The day is only starting here. My son will surprise me today, to make the day memorable”.

In conversation with The Daily Star, Apu shared that she is very happy that her first production is gaining appreciation from both sides of the border. “I want to win people’s heart through our film, and it is definitely a great honour that the film is being screened at such a prestigious festival”, shared the actress.

Afsana Mimi’s upcoming film “Patalghor” will be released on Chorki on July 27.

Afran Nisho, known for his stellar performances in TV dramas and web films, has now stepped onto the big screen with the film, "Shurongo". His film hit 31 theaters across West Bengal last Friday, marking his debut in the neighboring country.

The blockbuster Eid release, "Shurongo," starring actor Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza, has not only taken the Bangladeshi audience by storm, but has now ventured into West Bengal, India. With the movie being screened in 31 theaters in West Bengal since yesterday, the film's stars and crew are witnessing the wave of appreciation firsthand.

To him, birthdays are not special, rather he enjoys every day of his life. “I enjoy every bit of my life; each day is equally important to me. Director Afzal Hossain’s project “Mawa Theke Hawa” was aired this Eid-ul-Azha. Besides acting in another series, “Chhoto Kaku”, he has been acting in this fiction as well.

Abul Hayat had worked in many of Humayun Ahmed’s noted productions, such as “Aaj Robibar”, “Bohubrihi” and “Nokkhotrer Raat”. On the death anniversary of Humayun Ahmed, the actor shared some of his sweet memories with the legendary writer.

Today marks the ninth death anniversary of legendary author and director Humayun Ahmed. He was instrumental in building people's interest in Bengali literature. To this day, his books are best-sellers at the Ekushey Boi Mela every year. Equally successful as a scriptwriter and director, Humayun Ahmed remains one of the most celebrated creators in Bangladesh. On Humayun Ahmed’s death anniversary, acclaimed actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor reminisces about his friendship with him.

One of the best known authors to have graced Bangla literature, Humayun Ahmed was also a reputed playwright and director.