The award was presented on January 17 at the 'Bangla Music Festival” held in New York, organized by Global Human Freedoms of USA*. The honor acknowledges Anwar Hossain’s remarkable contributions to acting and his impact both at home and abroad.
I miss shooting at FDC. I miss everything. Shooting hardly happens there now. I miss everyone—the people I was close to, and even those I didn’t talk to much but saw every day. They are all dear to me. I even miss the tea boys, our addas over tea, and listening to their stories.”
In this context, the film's creator and executive producer actor Shimul Khan said, inspired by director Zahid Jewel's innovative plan, we have completed the shooting of a romantic song titled 'Adhachand' for the movie Pinic in one take. The song features heroine Shabnam Bubli and hero Adar Azad. This is the first time in the history of universal Bengali cinema in Dhaka and Kolkata and only the sixth time in the history of universal film songs in the subcontinent. This is truly a glorious event for the Pinik team.
Yes, it’s true that this will be quite challenging for me, but I believe I can manage it. For now, I’ll continue this alongside my acting career.
Since then, Alexender Bow has acted in nearly 250 films, with around 180 in leading roles. The number could have been even higher if many of his unreleased 35mm films had made it to theaters — around 18 censored films never saw official release.
On returning to the short film format, Bayati said, “Filmmaking is my true calling. I began my career with short films, and returning to this format after a long time has been incredibly fulfilling. Alongside feature films, I want to continue making shorts — to tell real human stories that matter.”
They connect with me because of my work, and that’s the greatest achievement for any actor. Honestly, I sometimes think I’ve received far more love than I deserve compared to what I’ve given. It’s a privilege to be cherished like this, and it inspires me to work harder. Without more work, I won’t be able to repay the love.
I learned so much there that it’s hard to explain briefly. But one moment stands out—during my interview, when the judges asked questions, everyone showed deep interest in Bangladesh: our culture, our people, our heritage. Seeing such genuine curiosity about my country truly moved me.
Sadman Sameer began his journey in the media nearly one and a half decades ago with a commercial for Citycell. Since then, he has consistently worked in dramas and films. Some of his notable films include Epar Opar, Time Machine, and Superhero.
