Siam Ahmed

‘Jongli' didn’t just find an audience, it built one: Siam Ahmed

As of today, the number of screenings at Star Cineplex has jumped to 14 per day—an unusual development for a Bangladeshi film post-Eid. The reason is not flashy promotions or star power, but the deeply personal way audiences have embraced it, said Siam Ahmed, ‘Jongli’s lead star in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Screen count for ‘Jongli’ doubles

However, now, just a week after the film's release, it has been confirmed that the number of shows at Star Cineplex alone has now doubled.

‘Jongli’ shows increase in multiplexes

The number of shows for the movie “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed and Shobnom Bubly, has been increased in multiplexes.

Showbiz stars’ Eid celebrations in photos

As Eid-ul-Fitr continues to be celebrated today, social media is buzzing with festive greetings. Celebrities from both film and television have also shared their warm wishes with fans. Let’s take a glimpse at how the stars are marking the occasion.

Eid 2025: Your complete entertainment itinerary

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.

A whirlwind journey with ‘Jongli’: Siam Ahmed

From heartthrob romantic characters to socially charged roles, Siam Ahmed has steadily established himself as one of Dhallywood’s most versatile and dependable stars. With acclaimed performances in films like “Poramon 2”, “Dohon”, “Mridha Vs Mridha”, and “Fagun Haway”, he has become a familiar name to cinephiles. As Eid draws near, the actor returns to the silver screen with “Jongli”—a film he describes as one of his most personal projects yet.

Siam–Bubly’s on-screen chemistry unfolds in ‘Bondhugo Shono’

“Bondhugo Shono”, the latest song from the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr release “Jongli”, was unveiled on Friday (March 21) via Tiger Media’s official YouTube channel, offering a glimpse into the on-screen romance between Shobnom Bubly and Siam Ahmed.

Siam, Heme lend voices to a duet in Eid special ‘Ityadi’

Film star Siam Ahmed and television actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme have lent their voices to a song in this Eid's special episode of "Ityadi".

Bubly’s off-the-cuff marketing for ‘Jongli’ involves wearing lungi

Shobnom Bubly has been a regular presence in Eid films over the years, and this year is no exception. She is set to star in the upcoming movie “Jongli”, directed by M Raahim.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

‘Jongli’ teaser: Siam stuns with fierce look

The teaser for “Jongli” has now been unveiled. Directed by M Rahim, the film had previously released a pre-teaser, while the official teaser dropped yesterday evening. The 1-minute-11-second clip has left fans surprised by Siam Ahmed’s intense and ferocious transformation.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

‘Jongli’ set for worldwide release this April

The upcoming film “Jongli”, starring Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly, and Prarthana Fardin Dighi, is set to hit theatres across Bangladesh this Eid-ul-Fitr. However, ahead of its local release, the film is also gearing up for a global rollout.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Mehazabien radiates joy in dreamy holud ceremony photos

Following the release of their enchanting nikah ceremony pictures, Mehazabien Chowdhury and Adnan Al Rajeev have now shared glimpses of their joyous holud celebration. Surrounded by close friends and family, the couple enjoyed a vibrant pre-wedding event filled with laughter, love, and beautiful traditions.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Festive films: Four at the forefront

Although Eid-ul-Fitr is still a little while away, audiences are ardently anticipating the films scheduled for release during the festive season.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Siam turns heads with striking new ‘Jongli’ look

Siam Ahmed has unveiled a fresh look for his upcoming film “Jongli” today, sparking excitement among fans.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Bubly to gift the viewers ‘Pinik’ this Eid

Actress Shobnom Bubly shared the poster of her upcoming starrer project “Pinik” on social media, announcing its release during Eid. The film is set to join the lineup alongside new movies starring Shakib Khan, Siam Ahmed, and Afran Nisho for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Siam credits ‘Jongli’ as a transformative journey

Prominent actor Siam Ahmed, who first captured hearts with crowd-favorite television series like “Bhalobasha 101”, “Tomar Amar Prem”, and “X Factor Reload”, has since made a seamless transition to the silver screen, cementing his place in the film industry. His highly anticipated film “Jongli” is now on the horizon, promising to showcase a deeply immersive and reinvented Siam in the lead role.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Shakib Khan’s Dhaka Capitals to host showbiz-cricket crossover match

For over two decades, Shakib Khan has been a leading figure in the Dhallywood film industry. Recently, he has ventured into the world of cricket through his business enterprise, Remark-Herlan, which has acquired a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise named Dhaka Capitals. 

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Shobnom Bubly and Ador Azad gear up for ‘Pinik’

The film “Pinik”, directed by Zahid Jewel, is among the highly anticipated releases this Eid, starring Ador Azad and Bubly. Joining the festive lineup, Shakib Khan, Siam Ahmed and Afran Nisho will also bring their latest project to the audience.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Siam starrer ‘Shaan’ rebranded as ‘Arjun: The Super Cop’ for Indian release

The crime thriller “Shaan”, directed by M Rahim and featuring Siam Ahmed and Puja Cherry, was originally released during Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 and performed well in theatres and on OTT platforms. It’s now set to make its Indian television debut as “Arjun: The Super Cop” on Zee Bangla Cinema, airing on November 10.