Sharmin Joya

Somnur Monir Konal, popularly known as Konal, has grabbed the proverbial brass ring after winning Channel i Shera Kontho, and had a career most reality show participants can only dream of. 

The three on-screen pairs that will be featured in the production from Runout Films will include Runa Khan(Rozina) and Shamol Mawla (Ilias); Sabnam Faria (Moushumi) and Shohel Mondol (Maruf); Nidra Neha (Purnima) and Prantar Dastider (Shubho).

Amidst all negativity, Swagata finds a ray of hope in the fact that when artistes take the reins for the release and marketing for their own music, they will be in control of their own royalties.

Today marks the 125th birth anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam. His philosophy of life vastly reflects upon his works.

Amidst all kinds of criticism, "Mohanagar" proved to be a landmark in the OTT industry, that will have an impact in the long run. “If we can open the avenue for liberal discussions and constructive criticism, especially to the visual mediums, then it will be essentially good for our own culture and the world will know us as broad-minded and adaptable,” he concludes.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a celebrated actress in both sides of the border. She informs that she will be celebrating this Eid-ul-Fitr, in Dhaka. “Hopefully, I will get to spend the day with family and friends,” shares the singer turned actress. 

We caught up with directors like Ashfaque Nipun, Mizanur Rahman Aryan, Mabrur Rashid Bannah, Kajal Arefin Ome and Vicky Zahed who began their career with directing television projects, reminiscing about their favourite shows, artistes and directors who they would look upto during Eid.

Arifin Shuvoo likes to be lazy on Eid day. “This is the only day we get to do as we like,” says the ‘Mission Extreme’ actor.

Sadia Ayman will be celebrating Eid with her entire family in Barisal. Usually, she starts the day by helping her mother in cooking and then she gets ready to meet her cousins, with whom she roams around to relatives’ houses.

During Eid-ul-Fitr, Siam Ahmed will be busy shooting for his Indian project. He will miss celebrating Eid with his entire family, like he usually does. “As a child, I used to celebrate Eid in Pirojpur, mostly,” shares the “Shaan” actor. “I cherish the moments shared with all the cousins, as we would gather after a long time.”

Recently, the characters from OTT shows, Allen Swapan from “Syndicate”, and its spin-off “Myself Allen Swapan”, and OC Harun from “Mohanagar” has been actively interacting with fans on the social media prior to the release of these shows.

“As a filmmaker, it gives me immense joy to have learnt that the film got selected in the competition category with so many notable international films,” said the “Lal Moroger Jhuti” director. “Although it took us quite a long time to bring the film to a releasable state, we really worked hard to make this project. I hope that it continues to make a mark all around the world, through different festivals.

The Ekushey Padak winning singer is a lighthouse of the cultural arena, who does not merely make music, but also enlightens people with music. She was also honoured with the Padma Shri, in 2021, considered as the fourth highest civilian award in India.

Recently, the trailer of the upcoming web film “Kuhelika” was dropped on the official page of the OTT platform Binge. Directed by Samiur Rahman, the show features Nazia Haque Orsha, Safa Kabir, Yash Rohan, and Shafayet Mansoor Rana in pivotal roles.

A Bangladeshi girl went viral on the internet for singing Rabindra Sangeet on Pakistan’s national channel, ARY. Musician Sheikh Dina, the NSU graduate who now resides in the USA, told us the story that is still circulating on social media.

Sadia’s charm flared as she appeared on the screen with some of the romantic projects, including Mizanur Rahman Aryan’s “Phooler Namey Naam”, which was the first big break in her career.

His dedication brought him national level recognition, further elevating his career with one after another remarkable projects.

From a very serious role he will now be seen taking a turn into a cheerful character of Mahabub Khan, in the Chorki original web series "Overtrump". The actor will be sharing the screen with Chanchal Chowdhury yet once again after "Karagar".

She took home the National Film Award for her debut performance on the silver screen, (“Daruchini Dwip”) right after winning the crown of Lux Superstar in 2006. 

Mithila informed The Daily Star that she is currently shooting the film. "We will shoot in different locations in Kolkata and Siliguri," shares the artiste. "This film is all about how a simple woman can transform into a mighty force of nature to fight against injustice."