Shah Alam Shazu

Many famed artistes began their journey in showbiz by working in his projects. Sadly, the director had been unwell for quite some time now. Last night, he passed away.

Today marks the birthday of noted actor Humayun Faridee, who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. On his birthday today, veteran actor Sohel Rana shared his thoughts and reflections on his dear friend.

Leaving behind her glamorous persona, actress Pori Moni has stepped into the role of a mother for the first time in her career in the film, Maa, which will be released today in theaters. The film recently premiered at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, in the Marché du film segment.

The National Film Award winning actress would continue to receive similar levels of fame and love from her fans for her performances on both the small and big screen, having also made her name as a presenter on the side.

Amidst the digital era of posters, cinema goers have almost forgotten the larger-than-life acrylic posters of yesteryear, which used to grace Dhaka city, especially adorning cinema halls. Artists used to work day and night to make this unique South-Asian artstyle for films stars like Kabori, Nayak Raj Razzak, spanning to even Jashim and Manna.

Even though Bollywood blockbuster “Pathaan” was released earlier, “Jinn” has still managed to run successfully in theatres. Currently, the film is being screened in four halls in the capital, including Cineplex, Jamuna Blockbuster, Lion and BGB Hall. “In the coming Friday, ‘Jinn’ is going to be in its fifth week, it is a joyous moment for the entire team to witness the film being screened in even more halls,” shared the director.

After giving the audience two back-to-back hits with “Poran” and “Damal”, popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim became the talk of the town last year. Now, the talented actress is venturing into the world of cybercrime thrillers with her film, “Antarjal”, which will be released this Eid-ul-Azha.

He also dubbed Farooque ‘the rural protagonist’ for his portrayal of such characters as well as his popularity, which spread to every corner of the country.

Dipabali’s character in Satkahon said aloud what was on every girl’s mind.

“I like that people call these ‘the golden-day’ cinemas. I have been a part of those cinemas, have offered what I could to bring those to life”.

The tale is from 1969. The late director, H Akbar was directing a film called “Jolchhobi”. The script for the film was written by another late and talented actor, ATM Shamsuzzaman.

Noted actor Chanchal Chowdhury is well known for bringing his roles to life—from the lovable ‘Sonai’ in “Monpura” to the ruthless ‘Chan Majhi’ in “Hawa”. He transcends into each of his characters, making them his own.

Bangladeshi megastar Uzzal spoke to The Daily Star and reminisced old memories with Farooque and how their friendship shaped in the world of showbiz. 

Noted actor Sohel Rana and Farooque share a lot of memories together as they were close colleagues in their showbiz career and were associated with student politics as well. The two artistes have immense contribution to the Bangla film industry.

Farooque's on-screen chemistry with Babita was legendary, with their pairing becoming synonymous with some of the most iconic films in Bangladesh's cinematic history like “Noyon Moni”, “Lathiyal”, “Golapi Ekhon Traine”. 

In a 2015 interview, The National Film Award winning actor told The Daily Star the story of his life beyond the camera.

Legendary actor and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today. Actress Rozina, who worked alongside him in many of his films, expressed her disbelief at his passing and recalled their memorable collaborations in many successful films. 

Mothers play a great role in our lives. Lucky are those who have the support of their mothers through thick and thin. The decision of working in showbiz, especially in a conservative country like ours, is not very easily accepted by families. At critical times, mothers become one of the avid supporters of their children. What does their mother mean to them? We talked to a few celebrities to find out, on the occasion of Mothers’ Day, today.

Farzana Chobi just completed silver jubilee of her acting career this year. In her long journey, she gave life to different kind of roles from small to the big screens. She also won Meril Prothom Alo award for her portrayal in challenging roles.

Today marks his 70th birthday. Marking the occasion, the veteran actor sat down with The Daily Star to look back at his illustrious career.