Shah Alam Shazu

For many of us, movies act as a perfect escape from a tightly packed schedule throughout the week. Bearing that in mind, let us look at a couple of Bangla films that are releasing in March.

Popular television and theatre actor Maznun Mizan is currently busy with several projects. The actor is working on a number of television series along with some special television plays.

A film on Bangabandhu’s life, commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making, as a joint venture by Bangladesh and India. Eminent director Shyam Benegal is directing the film. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), published a list of fifty actors, who have been primarily selected for the project.

A film on Bangabandhu’s life -- a Bangladesh-India joint venture -- commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making. Eminent Indian director Shyam Benegal is directing the film. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) published a list of 50 actors, who have been primarily selected for the project.

Ekushey Padak and National Award winning actor, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid spearheads Aranyak Natyadal, one of the most popular theatre companies in Bangladesh.

Amar Ekushey book fair has always been a manifestation of people’s love for their mother tongue. On the eve of Ekushey, the fair has been buzzing with people, many of them interested in learning from books on the Language Movement.

National Film Award winning actor-director Shahiduzzaman Selim is a prominent artiste in the theatre, television and films.

Today, we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Pohela Falgun. On this lovely occasion, we caught up with few stars of showbiz world to find out about their plans for the day.

Humayun Faridee, one of the most powerful and versatile artistes of the country, passed away on this day in 2012. He predominantly acted on the stage, television, radio and silver screen. He was a part of many hit productions of Dhaka Theatre.

Renowned author Anisul Haque’s Ekhane Themo Na, the fifth book in a series, is out now at the Ekushey Boi Mela 2020.

Based on Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal’s novel, Ratuler Raat, Ratuler Din, the film Adventure of Sundarban, will begin shooting from March 13.

Acclaimed director Kazi Hayat’s 50th film, Bir, will release on Valentine’s Day.

A film on Bangabandhu’s life, commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making as a joint venture by Bangladesh and India. Eminent director Shyam Benegal is directing the film.

Over the years, National Film awardee Aparna Ghose has enthralled the audience with her remarkable performances in films like Third Person Singular Number, Bhuban Majhi and Mrittika Maya. Besides acting and modelling, Aparna has also managed to keep her pace in the theatre industry with the theatre troupe, Nandikar.

The much awaited Ekushey Boi Mela opens tomorrow. Like every year, besides the literary professionals, many stars of the showbiz world have authored their own books, which will be released at the fair.

Books everywhere -- on shelves, shops, and vans-- this is how Bangla Bazaar, the biggest book hub of the country, looks like when preparations for Ekushey Boi Mela begins every year. Known commonly as Boiyer Adi Bari, Bangla Bazar turns busy since the month of January, among its hustle and tussle, and a crowd of cover designers, writers, editors, and most prominently, book binders.

Ever since her debut, Pori Moni has been one of the staples of the Bangladeshi film industry. The charming diva has been busy with new projects, one of which is an exciting web series. Her upcoming film, Bishwa Shundori, is also on the cusp of release. The Daily Star catches up with the actor for a chat.

Tony Dias, who was a prominent face in Bangladeshi television and films, has been settled in the USA for many years. He recently paid a short visit to Bangladesh. Before he left, we caught up with him to find out what he has been up to.

Prominent film actor Bappy Chowdhury is working on Shafi Uddin Shafi’s Secret Agent, opposite debutant Ushna. Bappy has previously worked with the director in Honeymoon and Prem Prem Paglami.

National Film Award winning director Tauquir Ahmed has won the National Film award five times. For Joyjatra, he won the National Film award three times. Tauquir recently bagged Best Director Award for Fagun Haway in Sixth Rajasthan International Film Fest in India. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the talented director opens up about his works and achievements.