Redoan Rony

Farooki’s ‘Something Like an Autobiography’ lands UK’s Channel 4 deal

Centred on a Dhaka-based married couple– filmmaker Farhan, portrayed by Farooki himself, and actor Tithi, played by Tisha– the narrative explores their journey amidst societal pressure to start a family. As Tithi's pregnancy progresses, an unexpected incident sheds light on contemporary Bangladeshi society's realities.
21 April 2024, 10:50 AM

Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a ‘Toofan’

Hosted by Mousumi Mou, the press conference witnessed the presence of eminent author Anisul Hoque, representatives from Chorki and Alpha-i, along with journalists eager to witness the unveiling of this cinematic powerhouse.
11 December 2023, 13:27 PM

Want to familiarise the world to Bangla content: Zaraif Hossain

President and Strategic Head of Chorki, Zaraif Hossain, made his much-anticipated appearance at the event, to speak about the special collaboration.
9 December 2023, 13:45 PM

Tisha sings after 15 years for ‘Autobiography’

The singer-turned-actor, Tisha, used to sing and started her career as a musician and even had a band of her own named “'Angels Four” with prominent musician sensations of the country, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Nafisa, and Rumana.
6 December 2023, 07:27 AM

Yash Rohan to share screen with a pet dog in ‘Hatbodol’

The eerie premise of “Hatbodol” revolves around an architecture student, portrayed by popular actor Yash Rohan, who agonises over his possibly deceased pet, a dog, and how he tries to handle his grief by wanting to adopt another dog.
16 November 2023, 07:24 AM

Tisha and Farooki’s daughter debuts in ‘Autobigraphy’s’ song ‘Jochonar Phool’

The song, titled “Jochonar Phool”, is written by Chirkutt frontline Sharmin Sultana Sumi and she jointly tuned and composed it with the songwriter and Chirkutt member Pavel Areen. The latter also produced the song. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki himself released the song on Wednesday through his Facebook profile.
9 November 2023, 07:24 AM

An afternoon with the stars

In the heart of Dhaka, where heavy traffic often rules the day, a fresh breeze of excitement and glamour swept through The Daily Star's office. The winners of the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022 graced the premises for a meet and greet, followed by a refreshing after-party, transforming an ordinary day into a joyful celebration.
7 November 2023, 18:05 PM

Farooki wraps up ‘Monogamy’, adds new ending to ‘Autobiography’

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has successfully concluded filming of his most recent project, "Last Defenders of Monogamy". The film features renowned actor Chanchal Chowdhury, known for his roles in "Karagar" and "Hawa", alongside musician Xefer Rahman. Additionally, the cast includes Samina Husain Prema and Shuddho Rai.
29 October 2023, 07:33 AM

Something Like an Autobiography: Farooki-Tisha chemistry shines in trailer

One of the most heartwarming moments in the trailer showcases the couple's journey into parenthood as they prepare for the arrival of their child after ten years of marriage. This tender moment adds depth to the film's exploration of love and the passage of time.
5 October 2023, 12:26 PM

Mosharraf Karim, Sazu Khadem, Ziaul Hoque Polash en route to USA

The trio, accompanied by Mosharraf Karim's wife, actress Robena Reza Jui, director Redoan Rony, and Neel Hurerzahan, departed from Dhaka on Wednesday.
15 June 2023, 10:21 AM

A Shakib Al Hasan biopic in the works?

Speculation swirls as the supposed OTT platform might be Chorki as the platform’s CEO Redoan Rony was recently spotted sharing the frame with Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan
5 March 2023, 14:27 PM

Discussing the OTT ecosystem with the industry leaders

With global names like Netflix, HBO, Disney, and Amazon investing heavily in the concept, it is inevitable that local names like Chorki, Hoichoi, Binge, Bongo etc., will continue to flourish equally. As the ecosystem continues to grow, we have numerous questions that come into our minds, such as how much OTT has actually affected the overall entertainment industry, what its future outlook may be, and whether there will be any negative impact, as is usual with any swiftly expanding user platform.
10 September 2022, 11:10 AM