‘Cinema cannot survive on Eid alone’: Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s ‘Mastul’ hits theatres
17 July 2026, 13:48 PM
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.
17 July 2026, 13:48 PM
Interview / Inside Mohammad Touqir Islam and Anurag Kashyap’s historic ‘Delupi’ collab
6 July 2026, 19:36 PM
Mohammad Touqir Islam's “Delupi” recently received a significant endorsement, with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially joining the film as its presenter. The announcement, made by the film's team on social media, means the project will now be introduced internationally as ‘Anurag Kashyap presents Delupi’. He talks exclusively with The Daily Star.
6 July 2026, 19:36 PM
Examining Imran's inward journey with 'Roid'
4 July 2026, 10:00 AM
“Shadhu will always remain in me, so will ‘Roid’,” says Mostafizur Noor Imran, whose powerful performance in Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s latest film has once again left audiences mesmerised.
4 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Sarika embraces contrast
21 June 2026, 10:30 AM
Sarika Subrin lights up the screen whenever she appears. Yet her screen appearances have become somewhat intermittent in recent years. Reflecting on this, she says, “It’s not always up to the artiste. I want to work, but it has to be something that makes me happy doing it.”
21 June 2026, 10:30 AM
Sunidhi speaks ‘Rockstar’, future plans
8 June 2026, 10:00 AM
As the entertainment world remains stunned by her beautiful Rabindra Sangeet recital after a post-film interview.
8 June 2026, 10:00 AM
For Heme, Eid is a mix of joy, nostalgia, and sacrifice
30 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Like every Eid, actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme has been busy balancing multiple projects across genres. This year too, the actress appears in a mix of romantic dramas, comedy-based stories, and emotionally driven narratives.
30 May 2026, 19:00 PM
I realised sacrifice can also mean giving up bad habits: Aisha Khan
30 May 2026, 15:02 PM
For Aisha Khan, Eid-ul-Azha is not defined by crowds, elaborate outings, or loud celebrations. Instead, the actress associates the occasion with quieter emotions — family, fear, reflection, and the deeply personal meaning of sacrifice.
30 May 2026, 15:02 PM
Childhood Eid felt magical in the simplest ways: Parsa Evana
29 May 2026, 15:00 PM
She also looks back on childhood Eid-ul-Azha memories that continue to hold a special place in her heart.
29 May 2026, 15:00 PM
On a year-end binge? Directors recommend their favourites!
A plethora of OTT content was released in 2023, captivating audiences and fueling discussions throughout the year. Let's take a glance at the top 5 favourite OTT contents from around the globe, as selected by Bangladeshi renowned directors.
30 December 2023, 18:05 PM
Atia's journey towards becoming a prosthetic make-up artist
In her career, she has worked on projects such as “Ladies and Gentlemen”, “Boli”, “Kaiser”, “Dui Diner Duniya”, “Over Trump”, “Myself Allen Swapan”, “Virus”, “Something Like an Autobiography”, and upcoming work is “Kachher manush Durey Thuiya”, amongst others.
4 December 2023, 18:05 PM
Rafiul Quader Rubel: An emerging actor, a fighting father
The actor performed on stage in plays like Jean-Paul Sartre's “Deowal” and Momtaz Uddin's “Bornochora”. In the 1997-98 season, when Tarek and Russell moved to Dhaka, Rubel joined Tirjak. There, he acted in various plays such as Bertolt Brecht's “Samadhan” and Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet”. He also wrote plays for Tirjak, titled “Lojja” and “Shotyandho”.
29 November 2023, 10:40 AM
‘I dedicate this win to Rubaiyat Hossain’
The actress, who won the Best Actress award at Festival de Saint -Jean-de-Luz, in France in 2019 for Rubaiyat Hossain’s ‘Shimu’, was announced the Best Actress in the National Film Award (2022) for her portrayal of her namesake this year. She will be taking home the award jointly with Jaya Ahsan ('Beauty Circus').
4 November 2023, 18:02 PM
Actors reap the reward for hard work
OTT has elevated the film industry as well: Afran Nisho
4 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Recognition always brings out a childlike feeling inside me: Afran Nisho
Nisho is in the talks for more OTT projects, including “A Common Man” to be directed by Ashfaque Nipun, “Ashur” (based on the life of the serial killer Roshu Kha) to be directed by Shihab Shaheen. At the same time, the “Punorjonmo” famed actor is preparing himself for yet another exciting role on the big screen, which is to be announced soon.
1 November 2023, 18:05 PM
Tisha on portraying Bangamata, walking the Busan red carpet
Tisha cited that the narrative of “Mujib” has been shown from Bangamata’s perspective. After being a part of the project, the actress realised that this film will remain as a visual testament for the next generation, to know about the actual contributions of Bangamata.
16 October 2023, 18:05 PM
‘Government-granted films should not feel like charity projects’
Starring Shobnom Bubly and Sariful Razz in the lead roles, the government granted film’s “poster reveal” event was held today at capital’s Krua Thai restaurant, with the crew present surrounded by the press and media.
2 October 2023, 14:35 PM
An afternoon with Farooki and Tisha
One does not get the opportunity to witness the candid chemistry between the much-loved real-life couple in our industry, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Nusrat Imrose Tisha. A Tuesday afternoon spent with them at their residence gave The Daily Star a rare peek into their sweet family life, along with their exciting upcoming projects.
24 September 2023, 03:00 AM
Shashwta breaks out from ‘bKasher Nahid’ moniker
On first glance, one might mistake him as the shady character of ‘Nahid’ from a popular commercial from a fintech company. ‘bKasher Nahid’ instantly became a synonymous with scammers everywhere. However, the actor behind the character is anything but.
16 September 2023, 18:02 PM
Mehazabien steadfast after hat-trick awards
“Rokeya is one of the most challenging and popular characters I have donned,” she said. “In the last three years, wherever I went, be it in or outside the country, people kept asking me about the next instalment,” quipped the actress, who added that she has never experienced this much hype for any other project.
13 September 2023, 18:02 PM
From loss to a new beginning
The void left by her cannot be filled, and it was a tremendous ordeal for both me and my son. Taking care of my son on my own in the US has made it challenging to manage my work commitments. However, he is my top priority, and I will plan everything accordingly.
8 September 2023, 04:00 AM
Time is with Tasnia Farin
The year 2023 has proven to be an eventful one for Tasnia Farin. Apart from her debut in the silver screen, she successfully completed her graduation and delighted everyone with the announcement of her marriage to Shaikh Rezwan, her long-time companion.
7 September 2023, 03:30 AM
Why should local films suffer for foreign ones?
Now, the question still remains— if the creators of “Antarjal” and “Dushshahoshi Khoka” had not stepped back, then, according to the rules, would there have been a chance for “Jawan” to hit theatres in Bangladesh?
5 September 2023, 03:23 AM
‘Swastika is doing my film, male lead is yet to be finalised’
Swastika also informed the Indian media that the shooting will begin from November. Himu is still unsure about this information. “We are still working on the script, and until we complete the pre-production phase, we cannot begin the shoot,” he concluded.
3 September 2023, 14:57 PM
'If we overcome budget issues, we can outshine Bollywood'
2023 has been a great year for Shamol Mawla, as six OTT projects featuring the actor were released until now.
“Each character I have donned so far in the web arena is different from one another,” said the “Mohanagar” famed actor.
1 September 2023, 02:42 AM
We shouldn't let anyone distort Nazrul's legacy: Khairul Anam Shakil
"During his lifetime, Kazi Nazrul Islam expressed grief over the modification of his music to modern tunes, in his own words," addressed renowned Nazrul Sangeet exponent Khairul Anam Shakil, who is the Chairman of Nazrul Institute and General Secretary of Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha.
27 August 2023, 02:13 AM
Jumping from billboards to OTT
Borno was also featured in Chorki’s web-series “Mercules”, where she donned the role of Anamika. “Natasha and Anamika are two different types of personas. Anamika is an extrovert who loves her friends and enjoys her life to the fullest. On the other hand, Natasha's personality is very complex. She is ambitious and a workaholic.”
26 August 2023, 04:00 AM
The many faces of Shahed Ali
Shahed Ali started his acting career from the theatre stage with the popular theatre troupe Prachyanat. From the small screen to films and web, he has the experience of working in all the mediums of entertainment. Today marks the birthday of this actor.
17 August 2023, 05:22 AM
Bhabna on all channels at the same time
Amidst the OTT wave, has Ashna Habib Bhabna accomplished something truly remarkable in the traditional television space whilst portraying Nayantara? We spoke to her face-to-face about it.
14 August 2023, 03:30 AM