Sharmin Joya

“Shadhu will always remain in me, so will ‘Roid’,” says Mostafizur Noor Imran, whose powerful performance in Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s latest film has once again left audiences mesmerised.

Sarika Subrin lights up the screen whenever she appears. Yet her screen appearances have become somewhat intermittent in recent years. Reflecting on this, she says, “It’s not always up to the artiste. I want to work, but it has to be something that makes me happy doing it.”

As the entertainment world remains stunned by her beautiful Rabindra Sangeet recital after a post-film interview.

Like every Eid, actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme has been busy balancing multiple projects across genres. This year too, the actress appears in a mix of romantic dramas, comedy-based stories, and emotionally driven narratives.

For Aisha Khan, Eid-ul-Azha is not defined by crowds, elaborate outings, or loud celebrations. Instead, the actress associates the occasion with quieter emotions — family, fear, reflection, and the deeply personal meaning of sacrifice.

She also looks back on childhood Eid-ul-Azha memories that continue to hold a special place in her heart.

This Eid, Niloy Alamgir will be seen in several dramas spanning multiple genres, including romance, family stories, and romcoms.

For Khairul Basar, “Bonolota Sen”, directed by Masud Hasan Ujjal, has been as much a creative gamble as it has been a career-defining artistic journey — one shaped by uncertainty, fragmented direction, and an unusually long process of discovery.

Another major spark this Eid season comes through the literary adaptation of “Masud Rana”, one of Bangladesh’s most iconic fictional characters. Adapted from the beloved spy-thriller series created by Qazi Anwar Hussain, the film arrives carrying decades of nostalgia and towering audience expectations.

With Eid-ul-Azha drawing near, filmmaker Saif Chandan is still caught in the whirlwind of last-minute work for his upcoming film “Malik”. Speaking candidly from India, where he is currently occupied with post-production responsibilities, the director reflected on the chaos surrounding the release, the challenges of promotion, and why audiences should give the film a chance this Eid.

After the massive cultural impact of “Hawa”, expectations surrounding Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s upcoming release “Roid” have only continued to grow. Describing the film, he shares that it is not merely a love story, but an attempt to rediscover emotional depth, silence, and fading cultural identities in contemporary life.

As the Eid-ul-Azha box office fills with star-driven spectacles and commercial entertainers, one of the season’s most intriguing releases is arriving from an entirely different space. After winning over audiences at two festivals — DIFF and Amar Bhashar Cholochitro — and earning multiple awards, “The University of Chankharpul”, directed by young filmmaker Akash Haque, has now joined the Eid release race.

With six films currently eyeing release this Eid-ul-Azha, director Masud Hasan Ujjal is stepping into the festive release race with quiet confidence and a deeply personal cinematic philosophy. His upcoming film, “Bonolota Sen”, arrives years after his acclaimed feature “Unoponchash Batash”.

Shamol is currently working on “Suraiya”, a psychological drama directed by one of his favourite filmmakers, Robiul Alam Robi. Previously, they have collaborated in “Sincerely Yours, Dhaka”, and “Café Desire”. “Honestly speaking, Giasuddin Selim, Sumon Anwar and Robi are my most favourite directors I have worked with in my career. Each director has a different approach, and that’s what keeps things interesting. This story of ‘Suraiya’ is quite layered, but for now, I can’t reveal much about it just yet.”

The artistes joined the event and saw the exhibition, and most of them were traumatised and were at a loss for words.

Drawing from these disturbing events and weaving them with his own imagination, Vicky candidly opens up about his latest release, “Chokro 2”, which emerged as one of the standout highlights on OTT platforms this Eid-ul-Fitr.

That same energy carried onto the stage. “As soon as I walked up, people started cheering and asked me to sing,” he said. “Even though we weren’t supposed to give speeches, both Bappa Mazumder and I were requested to speak—and I couldn’t leave without performing.

Looking ahead, she is hopeful about the industry’s potential. “Bangladesh has a lot of talent. With the right opportunities, people can create meaningful work. Projects like this show that high-quality production is possible here. I believe we can continue to grow our cultural space and reach global platforms.”

Known for her fluent and lively anchoring, Mousumi Mou steps into one of her most striking roles yet as Jenny in “Chokro 2”, directed by Vicky Zahed. Portraying a character that balances innocence with an unsettling brutality, her performance has earned widespread praise from acclaimed personalities, firmly establishing her as a promising talent ready to take on bold, challenging roles.

“At its core, it’s a film about an artiste’s journey,” he explains, expressing quiet confidence in the project. “Despite the limited budget, we’ve tried to create something meaningful. Now it’s about finding the right space where it can reach its audience.”