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Shabnam, a renowned actress of the 60's, has been a part of both Bangladeshi and Pakistani films. She rose to fame with the Urdu film, “Chanda”, after which she never had to look back. Her last venture was the hit Bangladeshi movie, “Ammajan”.

Popular artistes Moushumi and Ahmed Rubel are set to share the screen together after a long time for Ashutosh Sujon’s government granted film "Deshantor".

Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Dilara Zaman started her acting career with theatre in the early 1960s. She soon emerged as one of the most popular faces on television after her debut in 1966 with the tele-fiction "Tridhara", before gradually making her way into films.

National Award winning actress Rozina has started shooting for her directorial debut “Phire Dekha”. The government funded project is based on the Liberation War.

Popular actress Purnima is all set to debut on OTT with Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s detective movie “Munshigiri.” The much-awaited web film is expected to release this month.

National Film Awardee Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a popular name on the silver screen and television for decades. Half a dozen of his movies are currently awaiting release. Recently, the actor spoke to The Daily Star about his upcoming projects, and more.

Afzal Hossain is one of the most celebrated actors in the industry. Throughout the golden period of television, the multifaceted actor garnered widespread appreciation and popularity for his diverse and memorable characters.

Popular actress Moushumi was seen selling bangles at a railway station. Amidst the scorching heat, she was carrying a basket of bangles on top of her head. She went out to customers with a smile to sell colourful ranges of churis (bangles). However, whenever she got tired, she momentarily removed the heavyweight of the basket to find relief amid the chaos of city life.

Renowned actress and Rabindra Sangeet artiste Daisy Ahmed, who was hospitalised after suffering from breathing difficulties and low oxygen levels, returned home on Monday (September 20).

Popular on-screen pair Ferdous and Purnima are all set to resume shooting for their much-awaited film “Gangchil.”

Zakia Bari Mamo came into the limelight with Lux Channel i Superstar. Since then, she has carved a space for herself in the fields of television and films, winning the National Film Award for her role in "Daruchini Dwip"(2007). More recently, the actress garnered widespread appreciation for her performances in popular web series “Mohanagar” and “Contract.”

Celebrated director Chayanika Chowdhury has been successful in the television industry for the last two decades, working with some of the most prolific actors. In the span of her career, she has directed 415 television projects including hour-long tele-fictions and telefilms. Her directorial debut “Bishwa Shundori” was also well-received by the audiences.

After a closure of one and a half years, Madhumita Cinema Hall is set to open for moviegoers, on October 8, 2021.  However, the hall will not be reopening with any Bangladeshi film. Rather, its reopening will be marked with the Kolkata-based film, “Baazi”.

Popular actress Moushumi has been keeping away from the silver screen since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The actor is set to come back with the government-funded project “Bhangon”.

Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Bilara Zaman is spending busy days on the sets. She has signed three new films alongside multiple tele-fictions. The actress is currently working with the “Monpura” famed director Giasuddin Selim for “Gunin”. She will also be seen in Afzal Hossain’s “Maniker Lal Kakra” and Ashutosh Sujon’s “Desantor”.

Independence Award-winning actress Ferdousi Mazumder has been busy for a week, shooting for “Ichchhenatai”, a documentary about her own life. The shoot ends tomorrow. The documentary, directed by Abir Shreshtho, is presented under the banner of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Ekushey Padak and National Award winning actor A T M Shamsuzzaman was one of the most celebrated faced both on television and the silver screen. With time, he stepped into technicalities, establishing himself as a noted screenplay writer and director. Today marks the 80th birth anniversary of A T M Shamsuzzaman. Commemorating the actor’s legacy, The Daily Star talks to noted personalities from the showbiz industry.

Noted actress Apu Biswas started her career as a model and slowly made way to the silver screen. Over the years, she has starred in over a hundred films, giving many super hits like “My Name Is Khan” and “Koti Takar Kabin”, among numerous others.

In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the multifaceted actor opens up about returning to theatre where he first made his name.

Working to achieve their aim, the singer’s children Nurjahan Alim, Alzmeri Alim, and Zahir Alim had filed a petition to the Dhaka South City Corporation. A positive response from the authorities in this regard has come recently.