Is Xefer Rahman the new 'Boyam Pakhi' in 'Allen Swapan'? While Allen Swapan expresses his desire in the song, Xefer completely denies it, stating, "I am not the proverbial ‘Boyam Pakhi’." This musical conflict may linger for a while. However, audiences and listeners will get a clear answer when the series premieres on the OTT platform Chorki, during Eid-ul-Fitr.
Deepto TV has announced a week-long special programme to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, featuring a lineup of Bengali films, including three world premieres.
A press note also confirmed that the second season will premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. The announcement video features Allen Swapan standing amidst scattered bundles of cash, his signature smile on display, clad in his familiar safari suit.
Dropping by The Daily Star’s 36 “Days of July: Saluting the Bravehearts” exhibition, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, the co-producer of “840,” and Marzuk Russell, the iconic poet-turned-actor who helmed an important role in the film, talked about their uphill battle to release the film.
This month, Bijori takes on a new cinematic journey with “840”, directed by the renowned Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, she shared her thoughts about the film and her career.
Almost 16 years ago, director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki sparked a storm of discussions with his satirical series 420, which highlighted contemporary social and political issues in Bangladesh. Now, he is back with its double-up.
Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler), which won an award at the Busan Film Festival, has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Badhan recently wrapped up shooting the film in Tangail’s Madhupur and Dhanbari. Directed by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, the film features Badhan in the role of government official.
Nasir Uddin Khan bagged the Best Actor in Negative Role Award for his performance as Allen Swapan in Shihab Shaheen's web-series "Syndicate" at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022.
After donning quirky villain roles in several projects, Nasir Uddin Khan surprised the audience with his new role, Jamshed in the film, "Prohelika". The character’s look from the film was released yesterday.
Whether for the song Boiam Pakhi or the unpredictable personality of Allen Swapan, everyone loved Chorki's original series, "Myself Allen Swapan". We asked director Shihab Shaheen, the mastermind behind the character, about why he felt the need for a separate series for Allen Swapan.
"I am getting countless letters, calls and posts showering praises on Allen Swapan. As an actor, I cannot express my joy in words,” shares Nasir Uddin Khan on his character in the web-series "Myself Allen Swapan".
In what is considered to be a unique way to promote a web series, a Facebook account named Allen Swapan has started to send friend requests to netizens.
Due to the craze around Allen's character, a spin-off series titled "Myself Allen Swapan" directed by Shihab Shaheen has been made. Finally, the series will be releasing this upcoming Eid on Chorki.
The witty and funny Allen Swapan will be back with his smuggling business this upcoming Eid, as the new teaser revealed the release date of the spin-off series, "Myself Allen Swapan" directed by Shihab Shaheen.
Inspired by true events, the film stars Mohammad Bari, Farzana Chobi, Njilanjana Nil, and Aditi in various roles. The film will be released on March 1 on Binge.
Clad in a white kurta with a cigarette in hand. With the legendary director's signature glasses on, Chanchal looks like Mrinal Sen in every way
Shihab Shaheen’s series “Syndicate” starring Afran Nisho, Nazifa Tushi, Tasnia Farin and Nasir Uddin Khan, was much loved by the audience. One of its characters ‘Allen Swapon’ and his quirky dialogues became viral on social media.
