Antara Raisa

Bangladeshi youths make a mark

It is indeed a fast-paced world we live in, evident by our incessant need for instant gratification in every aspect of our lives.

Starting his career in the theatre, popular actor Shamol Mawla slowly made his way into the hearts of the audience with his versatility and dedication, over the years. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, the actor shared his experience about working in the series and much more.

Popular actress Nusraat Faria has been winning the hearts of audiences with her flamboyant presence on and off screen since her debut in 2015. Recently, her Tollywood film, "Bhoy"—where she stars alongside Ankush Hazra—was released on the OTT platform, Zee 5.

Amidst the shivering cold in the capital, there was a long line of young, cheerful girls and boys on the premises of the Bangladesh Shilapakala Academy, to attend the last day of the month-long 19th Asian Art Biennale today. The closing ceremony of the exhibition was held at the National Theater Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Recently, Dighi signed up for a web-film titled Fera, opposite Yash Rohan. She is also set to portray a younger version of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, the wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Dighi shares her journey in the industry, controversies, and much more. 

Mir Naufel Ashrafi Jisan started acting in Bagerhat Theatre, when he was just a little boy. After studying in the department of Drama and Dramatics at Jahangirnagar University, he made his acting debut with the film “Moner Manush”, directed by Goutam Ghose in 2010.

From donning the role of “Gulnur” in Nasiruddin Yousuff's “Alpha” to “Chandrabati” in N Rashed Chowdhury’s film “Chandrabati Kotha”, Dilruba Hossain Doyel has come a long way with her. Her life was not a bed of roses, but she carved her space in the industry. Recently, she has joined the cast of the film “Laal Shari”, directed by Apu Biswas.  In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Doyel shared thoughts on her career and more. 

In the era of digitalization, where people spend a massive chunk of their day on social media, influencers have won the audience's hearts with their creative and fun contents. These contents are not only for entertainment, but also tend to make a profound impact on society.

Sixteen prominent bands of the country entertained the audience at the Army Stadium yesterday, with ecstatic performances taking them back to the nostalgic days of the nineties.

Getting her start in the industry as a radio jockey, Sarah Alam has made her mark in all mediums of the showbiz industry—working in modelling, drama, film, advertisements, and OTT. Recently, her portrayal of Srabonti, in the web-series “Bodh”, received a positive response from the audience, causing her to become even more dedicated to her acting career.

Rukaiya Jahan Chamak has joined the cast of the liberation war-based film “Joy Banglar Dhoni” directed by K M Khurshid. The story of this film is written by former Minister of Shipping, Shajahan Khan. Chamak started shooting the movie on Wednesday. In this film, the actress will be seen opposite actor Nirab Hossain.  

While most of Ayub Bachchu’s songs are masterpieces in their own right, I wanted to share five songs from the iconic maestro that are close to my heart.

“Poran” famed director Raihan Rafi got emotional when talking about his struggle of making the much-anticipated sports-drama film, “Damal” at the sponsorship agreement signing ceremony between “Damal” and sports channel T-Sports. The event, titled “Team Damal Meets Team T-Sports” was held at Bashundhara city yesterday.

Formerly known as Musical.ly in 2016, Tiktok is undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary social media platforms in recent times, taking over the world by storm. From teenagers to celebrities, it has influenced people of all ages and professions, mostly because of its user-friendly interface and attractive short-length videos. Bangladeshi celebrities are no exception. A good number of celebrities have joined Tiktok mostly during quarantine, to interact with their fans in a more personalised manner. Over time, like Facebook and Instagram, it has also become another major platform to promote their upcoming projects and share bits of their lives.

Tasnova Tabassum Parisa has proven that body types do not define beauty – it comes from the soul. The talented young woman won the title of “Miss & Mrs Plus Bangladesh”. This plus size beauty pageant challenges the stereotypes of beauty standards and raises awareness against the culture of body-shaming. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Parisa talks about her journey as a plus size woman and more.

Nusraat Faria has been dominating the silver screen with her charismatic aura and brilliant works since her debut in 2015. Her film “Operation Sundarban” released yesterday, causing an uproar in theatres all over the country. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Faria shared her experience of working in “Operation Sundarban”, recent works and many more.

Some of the most gifted cultural figures in the country graced the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), as they attended the award giving ceremony for “Shilpakala Padak 2019 and 2020”.

Afzal Hossain, one of television and film’s prominent actors, broke off from the mould of his conventional romantic roles when he donned a grey character in the web series “Ladies and Gentlemen”. From then onwards, he developed a certain knack for portraying dark and mysterious personas on screen. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the veteran actor shared his journey on OTT platforms.

Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote". Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.