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Shakib Khan and family under media spotlight following Bubly’s revelations

In the wake of recent revelations made by actress Shobnom Bubly, Shakib Khan and his family find themselves thrust into the limelight, facing heightened public scrutiny over their personal affairs. Bubly's disclosures have reignited discussions about Khan's past relationships, prompting a closer...

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Shakib Khan and family under media spotlight following Bubly's revelations
Shakib Khan and family under media spotlight following revelations by Bubly

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In the wake of recent revelations made by actress Shobnom Bubly, Shakib Khan and his family find themselves thrust into the limelight, facing heightened public scrutiny over their personal affairs. Bubly's disclosures have reignited discussions about Khan's past relationships, prompting a closer look at the actor's private life.

In a recent interview, actress Shobnom Bubly claimed, "Legally, I am still Shakib Khan's lawful wife." She disclosed details about her relationship with Shakib Khan and the time they spent together, particularly highlighting the challenges faced in bringing up their child. However, her revelations have stirred controversy within Shakib Khan's family and the wider community.

Due to this, Bubly has been informed that she should refrain from visiting Shakib's house or office in the name of their son Shehzad to avoid any unpleasant circumstances.

Regarding this matter, the actress stated, "I go to that house only when invited. Whether to visit his house or not, whether to be accepted or not, it's not just Shakib Khan's decision, it's also my decision. Because, we have a child, and the safety of my child comes first to me. I will never leave my child alone anywhere."

Bubly also spoke out, stating her intention to address the issue directly with Shakib Khan. She emphasised the need for mutual respect and proper conduct during public appearances and media interactions, indicating her readiness to provide relevant information when necessary.

Responding to the media frenzy, members of Shakib Khan's family have expressed their discontent, with some contemplating legal action against those spreading what they perceive to be unfounded claims.

Meanwhile, Bubly has stood by her statements, reaffirming her commitment to honesty and integrity.

"I have not made any false statements about our relationship so far," remarked Bubly. "I am open to any challenge in this regard. What benefit would I gain from making false claims? My reputation is established by my own efforts. My son, Shehzad, is my pride, and my family's love and support mean everything to me."

As discussions surrounding Shakib Khan's personal life continue to dominate headlines, his family is reportedly planning to host a wedding ceremony this year, aiming to put an end to ongoing speculation and controversy.​

 

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Mithila wins prestigious award for ‘O Abhagi’

Rafiath Rashid Mithila won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film “O Abhagi'” at the 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024 in Delhi yesterday.

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Mithila wins prestigious award for 'O Abhagi'

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Rafiath Rashid Mithila won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film "O Abhagi'" at the 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024 in Delhi yesterday.

The elated actress officially announced the news on her official Facebook page, stating, "I am elated to share with you all this wonderful news. I want to thank my director, Anirban Chakraborty, our producer Dr Prabir Bhaumik, and our entire team. I really couldn't have won this without their love and support."

The Anirban Chakraborty directorial film is an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic short story "Abhagir Swargo".

The film's central concept revolves around a woman's struggle to save her chastity amidst societal pressures, portraying how terrifying the oppression of the so-called upper class in society can be.

The film also features Subrata Datta, Debyani Chattopadhyay, Ishan Mazumdar, Sayan Ghosh, Jiniya Pandey, Krishna Bandopadhyay, and Sourav Haldar amongst others.

The Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival is a non-profit, non-commercial event and India's sole independent film festival. Established in 2011 in Delhi NCR, its mission is to celebrate the cinema and the work of aspiring, young, independent, and professional filmmakers.​

 

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Tareen checkmates first Kolkata movie

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Tareen checkmates first Kolkata movie
4 May 2024, 12:00 am

Sheikh Arif Bulbon :

Tareen Jahan is one of the most popular actresses of TV dramas in Bangladesh. She is considered by her next generation of artistes as the path of acting.

For more than three decades, this very talented actress has spread fascination among the audience by acting in dramas.

Last year in Bangladesh, Tareen's first movie titled '1971 Shei Shob Din,' directed by Hridi Haq, was released.

Tareen Jahan's impeccable performance in the movie was well appreciated. And now Tareen is floating in praise in the other side of the Bengal i.e. Kolkata.

Because Tareen's debut movie titled 'Eta Amader Golpo', directed by Manasi Sinha, was released on Friday (May 3) in Kolkata.

Since the release of the movie, the audience is enjoying the movie with great interest, which has already been noticed in the social media of Bangladesh.

While promoting the movie in Kolkata, Tareen also met the audience of many of her dramas there, said the actress.

Ignoring the extreme heat, they went to the cinema halls and enjoyed the movie 'Eta Amader Golpo' starring Tareen.

Tareen is very excited by the interest and love of the audience. As if a new chapter of life is spent in Kolkata, this popular TV actress of Bangladesh.

The story of the movie 'Eta Amader Golpo' revolves with angers, shame and loves between wife and mother-in-law.

The main thing is that when people get old, people become lonely. Falling in love at that age is not a crime. It is better to be loved
than to be alone.

In the story, Tareen played the role of a girl from a Hindu family in Bangladesh. Tareen's debut in Kolkata cinema went very well.

The audience took Tareen to heart. Tareen's acting, personality, and her wit has got a place in the minds of the audience along with the whole team of the movie.

Ferdous Ahmed, a popular actor and Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh, said, wishing Tareen well. Ferdous said in this regard, "The love shown by the audience of Kolkata for Tareen's movie is really a matter of joy because I know how difficult it is to get the love of the audience by acting in a movie of another country outside the country.

Tareen has undoubtedly acted well as per her character in the movie as the audience has accepted her. My best wishes for Tareen. We both acted together in the movie '1971 Shei Shob Din'. We both have sweet memories around this movie."

Meanwhile, Ekushey Padak winning veteran actress Dilara Zaman said about Tareen, "Tareen is the best actress of this generation. He is an inspiration to his next generation. That's why Tareen's performance in Kolkata movies has also been appreciated. This is something we like too."

Meanwhile, Tareen's colleagues in Bangladesh are eagerly waiting to congratulate her. They said that when Tareen returns to the country, she will enjoy the
story of the success of her first movie in Kolkata.​

 

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‘Rajkumar’ draws audience in Australia, released in the Middle East

The release of “Rajkumar” in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.

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'Rajkumar' draws audience in Australia, released in the Middle East

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The release of "Rajkumar" in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.

The film is now in its second week of screening due to popular demand from the audience. Additionally, it was released in the Middle East on May 2. Notably, Tanim Mannan has been in charge of distributing "Rajkumar" across various Australian theatres.

Reporting on the response of audiences in Australia, the distributor claimed, "The reaction here has been overwhelmingly positive. Due to the busy schedules of most moviegoers, the film is being showcased three days a week, however, the turnout has been impressive."

"Rajkumar" was originally set to premiere in the Middle East on April 19, but severe flooding in Dubai led to its release being delayed to May 2. Swapna Scarecrow distributed the film in the Middle East, followed by its successive releases in the US and Canada.

Directed by Himel Ashraf and produced by Arshad Adnan, "Rajkumar" is also slated for release in London, Ireland, Middle Eastern countries, and Europe in the coming week.

In addition to the leading actor Shakib Khan, the film's cast includes American actress Courtney Coffey, Tarik Anam Khan, Mahiya Mahi, Arsh Khan, Doctor Ejaz, Erfan Mridha Shiblu, and others.​

 

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Tasnia Farin starrer ‘Fatima’ to release in Bangladesh this month

The movie gained widespread recognition in the Eastern Vista competition at Iran's Fajr Film Festival last year. Not only did the film participate, but it also clinched an award at the festival. Tasnia Farin's exceptional performance in the film earned her the prestigious Crystal Simorgh Award...

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Tasnia Farin starrer 'Fatima' to release in Bangladesh this month

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Actress Tasnia Farin, known for her popular roles in "Kachher Manus Dure Thuiya" and "Nishwas", ventures into the world of cinema with a film titled "Fatima".

The film is set to grace the screens of cinema halls across Bangladesh on May 24, as announced by its director Dhrubo Hasan.

The movie gained widespread recognition in the Eastern Vista competition at Iran's Fajr Film Festival last year. Not only did the film participate, but it also clinched an award at the festival. Tasnia Farin's exceptional performance in the film earned her the prestigious Crystal Simorgh Award at the 42nd edition of the prestigious festival.

In anticipation of the film's release, Outcast Films, the production house behind the project, organised an event last Saturday at their office, bringing together directors, artistes, and industry professionals. They reminisced about the journey of making the film and shared anecdotes from behind the scenes.

Dhrubo Hasan recalled that initially, the film was titled "Dahakaal" but as the story evolved, it was renamed "Fatima", though it retains elements from its original narrative.

Tasnia Farin, known for her performances in web films beyond the border of Bangladesh, makes her cinematic debut with "Fatima." Earlier this year, she starred in the web film "Osomoy." Additionally, she has acted in a Kolkata film and won the Filmfare Bangla Best Newcomer Award for her performance.

Expressing her joy at the impending release of her first film, Tasnia said, "'Fatima' is my first local film. The shooting experience was beautiful, but work was suddenly suspended midway, and there was a long hiatus. I started working regularly in dramas during this time."

"After nearly six years, Dhrubo Hasan called me and expressed his desire to resume work on the film. I was a bit surprised and wondered how it would be possible after so many years. But I had faith in Dhrubo bhai that he would finish the film no matter what."

"Ultimately, the film has turned out very well, and it has traveled to several film festivals outside the country. I also attended the Fajr Festival in Iran, where I received the Best Actress award. Now, I am eagerly awaiting the film's release," the actress concluded.

"Fatima" features singer Pantha Kanai in a significant role. Reflecting on his unexpected journey into acting, he said, "One day, director Dhrubo called me. I thought he wanted me to sing a song for his film. But he said, 'I want you to act in my film!' I was surprised. I had never acted before. How would I do it? But I agreed. On the day of the shoot, I told the director that I couldn't remember dialogue. But in the end, the director guided me very well, and I acted the part excellently."

Apart from Tasnia Farin and Pantha Kanai, the film also stars Tariq Anam Khan, Manosh Bandyopadhyayy, Yash Rohan, Sumit Sen Gupta, and Ayesha Monika Hira, amongst others. Pavel Areen is the music director of the film.

Speakers at the event included Piplo R Khan from Outcast Films, Shahed Ali Sujon, Manosh Bandyopadhyayy, and other actors, filmmakers, and well-wishers of the film.​

 

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Sohel Chowdhury murder: 3 get life term, 6 acquitted

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced three people, including businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai, to life imprisonment in the case filed over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in 1998

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Sohel Chowdhury murder: 3 get life term, 6 acquitted

Sohel Chowdhury

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced three people, including businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai, to life imprisonment in the case filed over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in 1998.

Two other convicts are owner of Afakul Islam alias Bunty Islam and Adnan Siddiqui.

All the three convicts have been shown fugitives.

Judge Arunabh Chakrabarty of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 of Dhaka pronounced the verdict at 1:15pm

The judge also fined them Tk 2 lakh each, in default of which they will have to serve six months more in jail.

The court also acquitted six accused -- Ashish Rai Choudhury alias Bottle Chowdhury, Tariq Sayeed Mamun, Faruque Abbasi, Sanzidul Hasan Emon, Selim Khan and Harun-Or-Rashid alias Leather Liton -- as allegations brought against them were not proven.

The judge pronounced the verdict in presence of Emon and Ashish Rai in the court.

Among the accused, Emon is now in jail custody while Ashish Rai, Tariq Sayeed Mamun and Faruque Abbasi are on bail.

However, Mamun and Faruque were absent by submitting petitions through their lawyers during today's verdict.

In the judgment, the judge said the prosecution was able to prove the charges brought against the three accused undoubtedly and they were given the punishment for committing such offences.

On December 18, 1998, actor Sohel was shot dead by some unidentified criminals at Trumps Club in Abedin Tower on road 18 at Banani.

After an investigation, Detective Branch of police submitted a charge sheet to the court on August 2, 1999.

On October 30, 2001, Dhaka's Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court framed charges against them.

Two years after framing charges against the accused, the case was transferred to the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 for its quick disposal.

Following a petition of an accused in the case, the High Court in 2003 stayed the proceedings of the trial.​

 

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Sohel Chowdhury's daughter speaks out on murder verdict

As the verdict was announced by Judge Arunabh Chakraborty of the Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2, Sohel Chowdhury’s daughter Lamia Chowdhury explains her deep angst over the incident.

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Sohel Chowdhury's daughter speaks out on murder verdict

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Prominent film actor Sohel Chowdhury was shot dead by some unidentified criminals at Trumps Club in Abedin Tower in Banani, on December 18, 1998.

Twenty-five years later, a Dhaka tribunal today sentenced three people, including businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai, to life imprisonment in the case filed over the murder of the actor.

As the verdict was announced by Judge Arunabh Chakraborty of the Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2, Sohel Chowdhury's daughter Lamia Chowdhury explains her deep angst over the incident.

"No matter what happens now, my father will not come back. What they (the criminals) have done, they will have to answer for it themselves. Their imprisonment, whether they live up to it or not, would not make the pain that we have been through go away."

"My father's death has had a deep impact on my life, it will not change in any way. I have to live with reality. We haven't seen any change in our lives due to their trial, nor will there be," she added.

Two other convicts are the owner of Afakul Islam alias Bunty Islam and Adnan Siddiqui. All the three convicts have been shown fugitives.

Judge Arunabh Chakrabarty of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 of Dhaka pronounced the verdict at 1:15pm. The judge also fined them Tk 2 lakh each, in default of which they will have to serve one month more in jail.

In the judgment, the judge said the prosecution was able to prove the charges brought against the three accused undoubtedly and they were given the punishment for committing such offenses.

Actors Sohel Chowdhury and Parveen Sultana Diti have two children. The eldest daughter, Lamia Chowdhury was always there for her mother after losing her father. Their son Shafayat Chowdhury completed his studies at a university in Canada and settled in Europe, after graduation. Lamia became interested in filmmaking after studying at the Toronto Film School in Canada. She returned to the country after completing her studies and currently working on an individual project produced by Azmeri Haque Badhan.​

 

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Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty sizzle in official ‘Toofan’ poster

Today, the director has unveiled an official poster of "Toofan", showcasing Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty in a captivating and sizzling look.

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Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty sizzle in official 'Toofan' poster

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Earlier this week, Raihan Rafi stirred up a storm on social media with the release of the first teaser for the Shakib Khan-starrer "Toofan". Shakib's intense portrayal as a gangster and his powerful dialogue delivery captured the attention of netizens.

Today, the director has unveiled an official poster of "Toofan", showcasing Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty in a captivating and sizzling look.

On the poster, Shakib Khan maintains a nonchalant expression, clad in a stylish grey suit paired with a white shirt. Meanwhile, Mimi Chakraborty exudes glamour in a deep purple sequined dress, emanating a scintillating presence. Their first look hints that audiences will admire the sizzling chemistry of this new on-screen pair this upcoming Eid.

The film is scheduled to be released on Eid-ul-Azha. The Raihan Rafi directorial film also stars Masooma Nabila, Misha Swadagar, and Jisshu Sengupta, amongst others.​