On the celebrated artiste’s 74th birth anniversary today, veteran actress Ferdousi Mazumder reflected on the man she knew as an extraordinary performer, a gifted storyteller, and a colleague whose absence is still deeply felt.

For years, countless television dramas and telefilms have been filmed inside the house. But on this particular day, the atmosphere carried a different emotional weight. The unit was shooting the Eid telefilm “Johora Begum-er Ichchapotro”, bringing together some of Bangladesh’s most celebrated performers under one roof.

The world of the entertainment industry might witness a flurry of headlines about celebrity breakups, showcasing the public dissolution of once seemingly strong romances. However, amidst this turbulence, there remain preeminent examples of enduring relationships that withstand the test of time. Several showbiz couples have rather shared numerous years, while the standards of their unity have been highlighted for lasting commitment, as chronicled through their respective ideologies to The Daily Star.