Touqir’s ‘Sinpaat’ is an episode of happy accidents
Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series.
1d ago
2024 – a year of exciting films
As we step into 2024, the film industry endeavours to maintain the momentum witnessed in the preceding year. Some have wrapped up shoots and are in the post-production stage, others are poised for theatrical premieres, and some are in the pre-production stages.
2d ago
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.
3d ago
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.
4w ago
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”.
‘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').
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.
January 2, 2024
Touqir’s ‘Sinpaat’ is an episode of happy accidents
Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series.
January 1, 2024
2024 – a year of exciting films
As we step into 2024, the film industry endeavours to maintain the momentum witnessed in the preceding year. Some have wrapped up shoots and are in the post-production stage, others are poised for theatrical premieres, and some are in the pre-production stages.
December 31, 2023
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.
December 5, 2023
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.
November 29, 2023
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”.
November 5, 2023
‘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').
November 5, 2023
Actors reap the reward for hard work
OTT has elevated the film industry as well: Afran Nisho
November 2, 2023
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.
October 17, 2023
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.
October 2, 2023
‘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.
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