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Workshop at Sundarbans to promote environmentally conscious filmmaking​

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A 15-day residential filmmaking workshop is set to begin in the world's largest mangrove forest and Unesco recognised world heritage – the Sundarbans in Bangladesh.

International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM) organised the workshop, titled, "2nd ECO Film Lab: An International Film Residency program", aimed to focus on environmentally conscious filmmaking and practical skills development.

Starting from March 19, the 15-day event will involve five days of online sessions with global film professionals and ten days of physical lab on-site under the residency mentorship, with participants divided into three groups.

This intensive mentorship programme has been undertaken to amplify sustainable film production practice as well as the Green Filming initiative.

Six to nine participants in three groups will make three short films based on the Sundarbans, centring on human, nature, and climate change thematic approach followed by scriptwriting, project presentation, shooting preparation, and film production. Renowned Indian filmmaker Pushpendra Singh will mentor the aspiring filmmakers.

The editing of the films produced during the workshop will be conducted at the American Film Institute, Lodz Film School, and Don Bosco International Media Academy (DBIMA) in France. Additionally, one filmmaker will be awarded a year-long scholarship for making a feature-film on the Sundarbans.

Two selected individuals will get the opportunity to obtain higher education at the Don Bosco International Media Academy in Paris and the prestigious Raindance Film School London.

Interested participants can register through the International Academy of Film and Media's website and Facebook page.​

 

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Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film leads lineup at India’s Cinevesture film fest

The first-ever Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in India has announced its lineup of projects set to participate in its accompanying market, comprising an exciting array of 20 productions.

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Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film leads lineup at India’s Cinevesture film fes​

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The first-ever Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in India has announced its lineup of projects set to participate in its accompanying market, comprising an exciting array of 20 productions.

Amongst the highlights is the Hindi and English-language unconventional romance "To Hell With Love" by acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, who also gained fame for showcasing his project "Something Like an Autobiography" at the Busan International Film Festival last year.

Consisting of 17 feature films and three series, the selection showcases the diverse talents of creators who have gained recognition both nationally and internationally.

Additionally, Alankrita Srivastava, winner at the Tokyo International Film Festival for "Lipstick Under My Burkha," presents the English and Hindi-language drama "Girls of Orlem," an adaptation of Lindsay Pereira's bestselling novel "Gods and Ends."

Gurvinder Singh, acclaimed for Cannes titles "The Fourth Direction" and Venice selection "Alms for a Blind Horse," is set to deliver the historical thriller series "The Trial" in Hindi, Punjabi, and English languages.

Other notable entries include the thriller film "#JACK" by Bhaskar Hazarika, the folk thriller "Chhaal" ("The Skin") by Don Palathara, and the drama-thriller "Encounter" by Anurag Singh. Additionally, the selection features projects from emerging talents such as Ayappa KM, Bauddhayan Mukherji, and Deepa Bhatia, amongst others.

The CIFF aims to bridge connections between investors and curated projects, providing opportunities for collaboration and exposure to exhibitors and distributors. Organised by Cinevesture Pvt Ltd, the festival and market are scheduled to take place in Chandigarh, Punjab, from March 27 to March 31.

’Nina Lath, founder and CEO of Cinevesture Pvt Ltd and former head of Film Bazaar, expressed excitement about the selection, highlighting the inclusion of projects with diverse themes and genres. The festival is supported by prominent institutions such as the Government Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh, Department of Tourism Chandigarh, and Chandigarh Administration, with industry veterans VS Kundu and Bina Paul serving as director and artistic director, respectively.​

 

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'Rajkumar' unveils first look ahead of Eid premiere

Director Himel Ashraf's much-awaited film “Rajkumar” is set to hit the screens this Eid-ul-Fitr. The shooting for the film took place across various locations including Dhaka, Pabna, Sajek, India, and the United States.

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'Rajkumar' unveils first look ahead of Eid premiere​

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Director Himel Ashraf's much-awaited film "Rajkumar" is set to hit the screens this Eid-ul-Fitr. The shooting for the film took place across various locations including Dhaka, Pabna, Sajek, India, and the United States.

After the success of Himel Ashraf's previous film "Priyotoma" last year, there has been immense anticipation surrounding "Rajkumar". Finally, the first look of the film was revealed to the public, yesterday night.​

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The first look showcases a serene Shakib Khan alongside the Statue of Liberty in the United States, depicting a different side of the renowned actor with long hair.

Director Himel Ashraf expressed, "We have released the first look of the film today. Slowly, we will unveil the teaser trailer as well. I hope the audience will enjoy everything." He further added that the teaser will be released on April 28.

Apart from Shakib Khan, the film stars American actress Courtney Coffey, alongside Bangladeshi actors Tariq Anam Khan, and Dr Ejajul Islam among others.​

 

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Shakib Khan’s birthday bash lights up New York’s Times Square billboard

To mark this joyous occasion, some of his ardent fans, who adoringly call themselves “Shakibians” in the USA, have gone as far as to rent a billboard at New York’s iconic Times Square adorned with Shakib Khan's portrait along with heartfelt birthday wishes.

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Shakib Khan’s birthday bash lights up New York’s Times Square billboard​

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Fans always go overboard to show their love and admiration for their favourite celebrities. Today is Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan's birthday (March 28).

To mark this joyous occasion, some of his ardent fans, who adoringly call themselves "Shakibians" in the USA, have gone as far as to rent a billboard at New York's iconic Times Square adorned with Shakib Khan's portrait along with heartfelt birthday wishes.

Farjana Aktar, a Bangladeshi expatriate and a digital creator, has arranged the display. She, along with fellow Shakib fans, teamed up to celebrate the actor's birthday in front of the designated billboard on Times Square. After cutting a cake on the superstar's name, they addressed heartfelt good wishes to Shakib on his birthday.

"Shakib Khan is our superstar. For years, I have dreamt of seeing him featured on a Times Square billboard. That's why I arranged it to make it happen on his birthday and express our love and admiration for him," said Farjana Aktar, the principal organiser of the event.

"I have done this on behalf of all Shakibians. It was our dream to see our hero in a global platform like this. So this is my tribute to the fans and the superstar himself," she added.

"We are so happy that we could celebrate his birthday in such a grand and iconic gesture. Shakib Khan is an asset not only to Bangladesh but also to the whole world. Happy birthday King Khan from New York Times Square!," expressed another fan in a video shared by Farjana Aktar on her official Facebook page.

Meanwhile, the trailer for his upcoming feature film "Rajkumar" will be launched at the UAE's Burj Khalifa to mark Shakib's birthday.​

 

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Jaya, Farin, Shohel bag Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2024 in India

Three film artistes of the country Jaya Ahsan, Tasnia Farin and Shohel Mondol have been awarded at the Filmfare Awards Bangla held at the ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata on Friday night....

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Jaya, Farin, Shohel bag Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2024 in India
Cultural Correspondent | Published: 20:18, Mar 30,2024 | Updated: 00:09, Mar 31,2024

Jaya Ahsan, Tasnia Farin and Shohel Mondol. -- Collected photo.

Three film artistes of the country Jaya Ahsan, Tasnia Farin and Shohel Mondol have been awarded at the Filmfare Awards Bangla held at the ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata on Friday night.

Jaya Ahsan received the award in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Female, category for her role in the film 'Ardhangini', which has been directed by filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly.

Meanwhile, Tasnia Farin bagged the award in the Best Debut, Female, category for her role in filmmaker Atanu Ghosh-directed film 'Aaro Ek Prithibi' and Sohel Mondal bagged the award in the Best Debut, Male, category for his role in Indranil Roychowdhury-directed film 'Mayar Jonjal', reports filmfare.com.

Each year, the awards ceremony honours the artistes, filmmakers and storytellers, who impressed with their performances in Bengali-language films, mentions filmfare.com.​