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‘I want to add something meaningful to my life’: Mithila on joining Columbia

2 October 2026
Now, Mithila has embarked on a new chapter in her life — one that is not only significant for her personally but also a source of pride for Bangladesh. Her latest achievement has drawn warm wishes from fellow artistes and colleagues across the country's showbiz community.
2 October 2026
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Amin Khan looks back on 33 years in Dhakai cinema

2 October 2026
A young Amin Khan stepped onto a film set for the first time on December 24,1992. He arrived at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC) in a baby taxi, carrying little more than courage, confidence, and the hope of making it in cinema.
2 October 2026
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‘Acting lets me live many lives’

1 October 2026
His upcoming film “Khalnayak”, directed by Vicky Zahed, was shot in Kolkata. Dinar says the film has elements that he believes will keep audiences curious.
1 October 2026
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A thespian with an unkown language: Mamunur Rashid directs challenging Nepalese project

28 September 2026
For Mamunur Rashid, an artiste whose career has been defined by experimentation, "Aayo Gorkhali" appears to be another unfamiliar stage — one that he has willingly stepped onto.
28 September 2026
Here’s to the evergreen Moushumi

She wanted to soar the skies as an air hostess, but became an actress instead

28 September 2026
Speaking to The Daily Star from the United States, where she has been living for several years, Moushumi recalled how modelling led to film offers and eventually to her debut in “Keyamat Theke Keyamat” in 1993.
28 September 2026
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He used to call me Mrinal: Golam Farida Chhonda on Mustafa Monwar

27 September 2026
For Chhonda, however, the greatest legacy of “Strir Potro” was what she learned from Mustafa Monwar.
27 September 2026
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Suchanda’s six decades of cinematic brilliance

19 September 2026
As Suchanda celebrates her birthday today (September 19), let us look back on a remarkable six-decade journey in Dhaka cinema. One of the most renowned faces of the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, she made her big-screen debut 60 years ago with "Kagojer Nouka", directed by Subhash Dutta, marking the beginning of a career that would establish her as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
19 September 2026
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Oishee ‘Soldiers’ on towards new dimension

19 September 2026
Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through modelling and acting. She began her journey in showbiz through a beauty pageant and went on to make her film debut with “Mission Extreme”. Her most recent release was “Noor”.
19 September 2026
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How cricket led Emon to cinema

His entry into the entertainment industry began when he came across a commercial shoot at Notre Dame College while going there to play cricket. The commercial was directed by actor and director Tariq Anam Khan.
17 September 2026
‘I miss Bangladesh every single day’: Aparna Ghose

‘I miss Bangladesh every single day’: Aparna Ghose

Aparna won her first National Film Award for “Mrittika Maya”, directed by Gazi Rakayet. She won her second National Film Award for “Gondi”.
17 September 2026
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Swagata’s journey through cinema, music and upcoming films

Zinat Sanu Swagata has worn many hats over the years — film and television actor, model, presenter and singer. Yet, one of the lesser-known chapters of her career began when she was barely three and a half years old.
15 September 2026
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Remembering Anwar Hossain, the ‘uncrowned Nawab’ of Dhallywood

He became the “uncrowned Nawab” of Bangladeshi cinema after his iconic performance as the titular character in Nawab Sirajuddaula, directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. His deeply emotional portrayal of the doomed Nawab captivated audiences, particularly during the character’s tragic death. The role became so closely associated with Hossain that audiences everywhere began calling him the “uncrowned Nawab”.
13 September 2026
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Shanta Islam receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Canada

The Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) presented her with the honour at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites in Toronto, Canada.
13 September 2026
‘The stage means everything to me’: Tamalika Karmaker on her return to theatre

‘The stage means everything to me’: Tamalika Karmaker on her return to theatre

Tamalika spent three decades performing with Aranyak Natyadal, appearing in several acclaimed productions and earning recognition for her stage performances. She has been living in the United States for several years.
12 September 2026
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Dhallywood’s formidable villain: Revisiting ATM Shamsuzzaman’s memorable television roles

For many, ATM Shamsuzzaman remains synonymous with the formidable antagonists he portrayed in Dhallywood. Over the course of his career, he played numerous negative roles on the silver screen, earning immense affection from audiences. During his lifetime, he received several honours, including the Ekushey Padak and the National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement.
10 September 2026
I may be living abroad, but I am continuing to work: Nova

I may be living abroad, but I am continuing to work: Nova

Nova Firoze began her journey in showbiz after becoming the champion of “You Got the Look”. She subsequently started modelling before making her acting debut in Animesh Aich-directed “Prem O Ghamer Golpo”.
9 September 2026
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‘No artiste can ever be completely satisfied’

For more than five decades, Abul Hayat has been a familiar presence across Bangladesh's cultural landscape. From the stage to television and film, the Ekushey Padak-winning cultural figure, has taken on a wide range of characters while continuing to write alongside his acting career in theatre, television and the silver screen.
7 September 2026
Moushumi remembers Salman Shah

Sometimes I imagine Salman would return and surprise us: Moushumi

When Moushumi made her silver-screen debut in “Keyamat Theke Keyamat”, Salman Shah was by her side, beginning his own journey in cinema. Their pairing would go on to become one of the memorable chapters of 1990s Dhallywood. Three decades after Salman’s death, however, it is the memories behind the screen that Moushumi finds herself returning to.
6 September 2026
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Stars remember Bulbul Ahmed on his birth anniversary

Decades after he first appeared as the doomed lover, Bulbul Ahmed remains, for countless viewers, the face of “Devdas” in Bangladeshi cinema.
4 September 2026
‘I am grateful that my films have reached three major festivals’: Badhan

‘I am grateful that my films have reached three major festivals’: Badhan

With “The Difficult Bride”, Badhan is preparing for another major festival appearance. She is travelling to Venice today to attend the festival.
3 September 2026
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‘There was only one Uttam Kumar’: Suchanda remembers the Mahanayak

For veteran actress Suchanda, Uttam Kumar was never simply a celebrated screen idol. He was the hero she eagerly waited to see on the big screen, the actor whose films she followed with the excitement of a devoted fan, and the star whose voice, mannerisms and personality stayed with her long after the lights came up in the cinema hall.
3 September 2026
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I saved my tuition money for years to buy a harmonium: Chanchal Chowdhury

He subsequently acted in the television dramas “Talpatar Sepai” and “Nikhoj Shongbad”. However, financial stability had remained a distant reality for much of his early career. “I never imagined I would actually earn money from acting. We were many siblings, and my father was a teacher,” he said. While studying at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chanchal supported himself by tutoring students.
2 September 2026
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I hope Venice opens new doors for us: Sunerah

“I want to continue being part of films, but only if they are meaningful. I’m receiving scripts, but I’ll only commit to a project when I genuinely connect with it.”
1 September 2026
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Faruque Ahmed’s fifth book ‘Muchhe Jaowa Dinguli’ releases

Popular actor Faruque Ahmed is set to return to the literary scene with his fifth book, “Muchhe Jaowa Dinguli”, a memoir drawing largely from real-life experiences.
31 August 2026
I have to stay well for Nibir: Kumar Bishwajit

I have to stay well for Nibir: Kumar Bishwajit

Kumar Bishwajit has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in music. Through his quality work, he has carved out a unique place for himself in the country’s music scene. Several of his songs have become household favourites, earning him the reputation of an evergreen singer. He has received numerous accolades at home and abroad, including the National Film Award on multiple occasions.
31 August 2026
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The pain Babita still carries after all these years

“So much came into my life. I became famous and achieved multiple honours, but my mother never got to see any of it. I will carry that pain for the rest of my life,” Babita says.
28 August 2026
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Bonna Mirza to make New York stage debut with ‘Nemesis’

“I am happy that we are going to present a play before the audience. It is a great joy for me, especially because it is theatre. Performing on stage brings a different kind of joy,” she told The Daily Star.
26 August 2026
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Mim seeks more distinctive roles with ‘Jibon Opera’

Looking ahead, Mim wants to take on more distinctive projects. “I have been fortunate to be part of good films throughout my career. I believe choosing meaningful work is my way of returning the love, blessings and appreciation audiences have given me.”
26 August 2026

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