‘Till the Last Breath’: Redoan Roney’s new venture, ‘Dam’
In collaboration with the International Association for Media and Communication Research Bangladesh (IAMCR Bangladesh), the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is going to organize the second session of the Dhaka Media Summit. The event will take place on 13 and 14 October 2023 at ULAB Research…
The filmmakers’ tenacity was lauded at the opening day discussion ‘Youth in Cinema’, moderated by the EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley. In the discussion, Prothom Alo’s executive editor and renowned poet Sajjad Sharif said, ‘A new generation of young filmmakers are breaking formulaic approaches and looking for creative ways to tell stories; They are…
However, many artistes and filmmakers, namely Delwar Jahan Jhantu, expressed anger and disappointment over the release of Hindi films in Bangladesh. ‘Javaan’ stars South Indian superstar Nayanthara, acclaimed Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, South Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi and Shah Rukh Khan himself in multiple roles, along with Sania Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover and Yogi Babu.…
After the release of her first film in 2012, Tinnie’s career gained momentum and attracted the attention of various directors. In a surprising turn, his career took a downturn after his separation from Hilol. Tinny slowly began to lose his hold in the industry. Sharing the memory, Tinney said that some personal issues, including a…
Just think of the interview in the film where Mrinal used Brecht’s concept of breaking the fourth wall very well. Here we see young actor Ranjeet Mallick behind the camera breaking the boundary between the real and virtual world, talking to the audience through the lens. It was all the more incredible in the context…
She has created a lasting legacy through her work to change the representation of women in the society, as an actor, as an entrepreneur, as a filmmaker. She is also a human being who has always stood up for those in need through her non-profit organization, which has worked tirelessly for over a decade to…
Underestimated? Spike Lee is one of those directors that Hollywood hasn’t had the sense to fully acknowledge and appreciate, as they do with so many other directors. Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino among a few others are the big name directors of current Hollywood. Spike Lee, unfortunately, was not one of the…
Silver screen celebrities working for small screen on special occasions, it’s a common practice now. Prominent actress Nipun is busy with her schedule for silver screen. But amid her tight schedule she has completed the shooting for a TV drama, ‘Superstar’. This drama is directed by Ahnaf and scripted by Mezbahur Rahman Suman. Another silver…