Sharmin Joya

National Film Award-winning singer Fatima Tuz Zahra Oyshee has spent more than a decade building a career defined by versatility, persistence and an unwillingness to remain confined to one identity. From her early days in music to her latest release, “Noakhailla Maiya”, she has continued to experiment while becoming increasingly selective about the work she takes on.

It is not simply an attempt to remember Ayub Bachchu. It is an attempt to make sure the next generation gets to discover him. He left behind songs, melodies, guitars and memories. But his greatest legacy may be the musicians and listeners who refuse to let those songs fade. That is “Uttoradhikar”—the inheritance of music, passed from one generation to the next.

Some relationships are too vast to be contained in words. You can spend hours listening to their stories and still leave with the feeling that the most beautiful parts exist somewhere beyond language. The love story of actors Mili Basher and Masum Basher is one of them.

After making a mark in OTT with memorable performances in projects such as “Kaiser” and “Daag”, actress and host Aisha Khan has carved out a distinct place in the industry. Following her big-screen debut in “Ahoto Phooler Golpo” (2018), she returned to cinemas with Proshoon Rahmaan's “Shekor”, starring opposite F S Nayeem. Released on July 31 to a warm reception, the film explores themes of identity, belonging, and the importance of preserving one's cultural roots across generations.

We shot the music video in Cox's Bazar, but I believe audiences will see the place in a way they haven't before. It beautifully captures both the beaches and the hills together on screen, which is quite rare now. Since it's the monsoon season, I think people will really connect with the song's mood and its visuals. It's the kind of song you want to listen to on a rainy day.”

Beneath a sky drifting between soft clouds and fleeting sunshine, the evening unfolded into a warm melody as the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy witnessed a moment that will be cherished for years to come.

The evening unfolded into a timeless memory that mesmerised everyone who witnessed its magic in person. Afzal Hossain also recited a poem, while Runa Laila carried the night forward with one unforgettable song after another, leaving the audience with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

After an impressive run on the international festival circuit, “Mastul”, starring Fazlur Rahman Babu, is finally set to meet Bangladeshi audiences. In conversation with The Daily Star, Nuruzzaman reflects on the deeply personal origins of the film and more.