Shah Alam Shazu

Aupee Karim is the personification of excellence in whatever she pursues. The star started out as a model, before making her way into television.

Rumana Rashid Ishita is one of the most beloved faces in our television industry. Her powerful acting and charisma has immersed the audiences for decades.

Most 90’s children would fondly remember the character of Baker Bhai from Kothao Keu Nei (1992). The man who played an integral role in bringing this legendary character to our TV screens, Mohammad Barkatullah, is no more among us.

Celebrated actor Popy has been staying at her hometown Khulna since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. She also helped people in need, by

Shanta Islam, popularly known for portraying a journalist in the hit series, Rupnagar, on BTV, was once one of the most celebrated television stars in the country.

After reeling under the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the television and film fraternities have resumed shooting, on a limited scale.

Andrew Kaku’s wedding reception was in Dhaka and I attended the ceremony with my parents. I was very young, but I remember that day vividly.

Eminent singer Runa Laila was among the many who paid tributes to Andrew Kishore over social media, after the news of his demise.

Siam Ahmed, one of the busiest actors of the industry, started his career with television and gradually made way into films. He has garnered legions of adoring fans with his unparalleled performances in a short time.

Noted thespian, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid spearheads Aranyak Natyadal, one of the most prominent theatre troupes in Bangladesh.

Known for his playback and adhunik songs, celebrated musician and Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Rafiqul Alam has been a powerful presence in the Bangladeshi music industry for decades. Recently, on a candid chat with The Daily Star, the artiste looks back at his memorable experiences.

ABM Sumon started his journey as a model with international fashion companies. He entered Bangladesh’s film industry with Ochena Hridoy (2015) and was well appreciated for his performance in Dhaka Attack (2017).

Back in the day, BTV’s Bohubrihi, Kothao Keu Nei, Ei Shob Din Ratri and Shongshoptok, brought families together under one roof, as they watched new episodes of the shows after days of waiting.

Eminent television actor Ajmeri Zaman Reshma has passed away, her son Rahber Khan and daughter-in-law Farhana Mithu say.

Sharmili Ahmed is a powerful presence for the television and film industries of Bangladesh. She is a living legend who has acted in numerous television dramas and also appeared on the big screen in several movies back in the sixties.

Freedom fighter and cultural personality Syed Hasan Imam began his acting career in 1961. Over the years, he has won several prestigious awards, including the Ekushey Padak (1999), Independence Award (2016) and Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2014), among others.

Recently, BTV began re-running legendary litterateur and director Humayun Ahmed’s Kothao Keu Nei and Bohubrihi, much to the delight of television buffs.

Acclaimed actor, director and scriptwriter Abul Hayat has won many prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Ekushey Padak and National Film Award.

Bangladesh, a culturally rich nation, treasures an excellent dosage of romance, action, comedy and most importantly, music, in its films.

Noted actor Anwara has been working in the film industry for more than 50 years. She has acted in 600 films, as of 2015. She has been honoured with the National Film Award eight times. Anwara, known for her brilliant dancing skills, began her film career in the 1960s, with the film, Nachghor. She also had a pivotal role in the film, Prit Na Jane Rit. Furthermore, Anwara acted in a supporting role in Sangam, directed by Zahir Raihan.