Shah Alam Shazu

Urmila Srabanti Kar has decided to take a break after being active in the industry for the past 12 years. She set foot in the world of showbusiness through Lux Channel i Superstar 2009, and has worked in innumerable TV shows ever since. She chats with The Daily Star regarding her decision, and reminisces about her puja holidays.

Popular model and actress Monalisa has been living in America for quite some time. She will return home, to Bangladesh, next year. Tomorrow, October 5, is her birthday. On the eve of the special occasion, Monalisa opened up to The Daily Star about how busy her time abroad has been.

After the announcement made by Shakib Khan and Bubly about their son Shehzad Khan Veer, the news spread like wildfire. From tea stalls to media houses, people have been relentlessly talking about them. However, the rumours date back many years—when they started working together on “Bossgiri” in 2016. The two chose to remain tight-lipped at the time.

The showbiz industry is buzzing about the revelation of Shakib Khan and Bubly’s two-year-old son, Shehzad Khan Bir. Many have tried to reach out to Apu Biswas, whose name is unwillingly being linked to this news. The actress, who recently went to Kolkata with her and Shakib’s son, Abraham Khan Joy, talked to The Daily Star, about her upcoming projects and work. However, she refuses to open up about recent events.

Ferdous has won the heart on both sides of the border with his charm, in the film “Hotath Brishti”. He has won the National Film Award four times. Recently, he brought his magic back to the silver screen with his brilliant performance in “Beauty Circus”. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, he shared his memories of Durga Puja, and recent ventures.

Durga Puja has arrived once again to spread love and happiness to everyone’s life. Equally popular in both Bengals, actress Jaya Ahsan is now in Kolkata, the city of festivity, to enjoy her Durga puja vacation. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Jaya has shared experience of enjoying Puja, and more.

Film actress Ranjita made her silver screen debut with Nayak Raj Razzak’s directorial film “Dhaka 86”. The actress played opposite Bappa Raj in the commercially successful project, and earned acclamation as a heroine in the Dhallywood industry.

Bangladeshi actress and model Sabila Nur debuted in the entertainment industry with the 2014 TV play, “U-Turn.” Ever since, the young actress has been rising in popularity among the youth of the country. Today, she is a prominent face in the industry.

The shooting for Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha” first began in Netrokona’s Susang Durgapur. The film was later recorded in different locations around Sundarban.

Beloved Bangladeshi actress Farida Akhter Babita is an internationally acclaimed artiste. She is currently living in Canada with her only son, Anik.

Chanchal Chowdhury has been reigning in the hearts of Bangladeshi audiences through his recent performances in web series, films and OTTs. He has recently returned from a trip to Kolkata, after attending Hoichoi's event. He was spotted mingling with Prosenjit Chatterjee in pictures, which quickly went viral on social media.

Legendary singer and composer, Kumar Bishwajit has carved a special place in the hearts of the Bangladeshi audience with his melodious voice and strong personality. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has earned many prestigious awards including the 'Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer' in 2010. Even with the passing of time, his songs have never lost their wonderful charm. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the musical maestro shared his memories of puja and much more.

Promising actress Adhora Khan is gradually making her way into the entertainment industry of Bangladesh. Three of her movies have already been released in theatres, with three more currently in the pipeline. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the "Matal" actress opened up about her dreams, aspirations, and much more.

Azmeri Haque Badhan became more of a household name and a creative force to be reckoned with, after Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s directorial debut film “Rehana Maryam Noor”. The movie is the first Bangladeshi film in history to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section.

Veteran thespian and director, Abul Hayat won over the hearts of millions with his remarkable performances on radio, television, the silver screen, and the stage over the last five decades. Last year, two of his books were launched at the Ekushey Boi Mela. So far, he has authored a total of 34 books. The Ekushey Padak-winner turned 78 today. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Abul Hayat shared his philosophy of life, his aspirations and much more.

After being crowned Miss Super Model Bangladesh in 2017, model and actress Zahara Mitu became a prominent face in the entertainment industry. She starred in the Kazi Hayat directorial film “Joy Bangla”, which is scheduled for release on Victory day, December 16, this year. Not only that, she is also preparing to start shooting for the film “Agun”, in which she will star opposite Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the talented actress talked about her journey to stardom and much more.

“A brilliant lyricist like Gazi Mazharul Anwar will not be born again in our country. It might seem like an exaggeration, but it is true,” said veteran musician Khurshid Alam while reminiscing about Gazi Mazharul Anwar, who passed away on Sunday.

The actress, who began her journey by participating and winning the Miss World Bangladesh-2018, is waiting for her upcoming film “Noor”, in which she stars opposite Arifin Shuvoo. The Raihan Rafi directorial project is scheduled to hit theatres next month.

“Hawa” famed actress, Nazifa Tushi garnered much appreciation for her performance in the film among the masses. The next-gen star is currently busy promoting her film, which is running successfully in theatres.

The poster of Jaya Ahsan's upcoming project, "Beauty Circus" was unveiled at a special programme on Wednesday by the Information minister, Dr Hasan Mahmud and Mahmud Didar, the director of the film.