Shah Alam Shazu

For now, her work and family take up most of her time. “I have to give a lot of time to my office, and I love my work. Outside the office, I spend lovely moments with my sister’s child. My parents are at home, and I spend time with them. That is all I can say — I am doing well.”

“Razzak had many qualities. He possessed a strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard. He was honest. That is why he was able to take himself to such great heights. He managed to find a place in the hearts of audiences, and they embraced him as one of their own,” Suchanda said.

Nayak Raj Razzak remains one of the most beloved figures in the country’s cinematic history. 

As today marks Farooque’s birth anniversary (August 18), internationally acclaimed actress Babita spoke to The Daily Star about her memories of the late actor.

“I have acted opposite many heroines, but I have rarely come across someone with a heart as big as hers.” On Shabnam’s 80th birthday, Sohel Rana offered his heartfelt wishes to the legendary actress.

"I learned from Sadi Mohammad, from Sanjib da, and from many others over the years. To be honest, music is deeply rooted within me. I've always loved singing."

Acclaimed actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up for the release of his new film "Andhar", directed by Raihan Rafi. Playing Shamsher in the big-budget production, Chanchal says the film ventures into territory rarely explored in Bangladeshi cinema.

Despite enjoying the shoot, she misses one person dearly. "I'm in Nepal, but the person I miss the most is my son, Joy. I miss him terribly."

Despite adapting to life in the UK, she admits that Dhaka remains close to her heart. "I miss Dhaka so much. I even miss riding rickshaws despite the traffic. I miss eating chotpoti and fuchka. I miss every corner of the city. I'm here because life has brought me here, but I miss Bangladesh every single day." Speaking about her family, she said, "My daughter lives in Australia, while my only son is studying at school in London. I have a few plans for the future."

As a cultural icon, his contribution to stage theatre has been immense. Even at the age of 86, he continues to perform on stage in the productions “Love Letters” and “Meraj Fakirer Ma”.

As Bangladesh marks the 85th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's death, the acclaimed Rabindra Sangeet exponent reflects on a lifetime shaped by his songs and explains why his ideas remain as relevant today as ever.

Babita added another milestone to her career on August 3 by receiving the Ananda Mela Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ananda Mela Award and Cultural Programme 2026.

For Amin Khan, the years away from the camera were never about walking away from cinema. They were about waiting—for the right script, the right character, and the right moment to return.

From that historic beginning, the Bangladeshi film industry gradually flourished, producing numerous timeless classics and establishing cinema as one of the country's most cherished forms of entertainment.

Her next film, “Gulshaner Chameli”, marks a return to mainstream Bangladeshi commercial cinema—one she says was driven by the strength of its female-centred story rather than its genre.

For a quarter of a century, Deepa Khandakar has quietly evolved alongside Bangladeshi television. Having first established herself in leading roles, she has gradually moved into a repertoire of middle-aged women characters whose emotional lives often form the dramatic centre of the stories they inhabit.

His latest performance in “Pothohara Mon”, which premiered on the Cinemawala YouTube channel on Thursday night, has once again won over audiences. Directed by Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, the drama sees Zahid Hasan portraying a father—a role that viewers have rarely seen him play. His emotionally charged performance has left many in tears and sparked an outpouring of appreciation across social media, where countless viewers have praised both his acting and the drama's moving story.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Veteran actor Suchanda, one of the most celebrated stars of Bangladeshi cinema’s golden era, says her younger sister Babita is more than just family—she is someone with whom she shares an extraordinary emotional bond.

Along the way, she has received numerous accolades at home and abroad, including multiple National Film Awards, the National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the prestigious Ekushey Padak.