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.
In his 26-year career, Shakib has worked in Bangladeshi cinema for nearly two decades. After the COVID-19 pandemic, audiences began to see him in a new light. Some even call him “Shakib Khan 2.0.”
Her character is Alma, a philosophy professor at Yale University. Striding regally around its leafy quadrangles in a chic white suit that matches her blonde hair, this combatively intelligent alpha female is adored by everyone who knows her. Her husband Frederik (Michael Stuhlbarg) is resigned to the fact that he loves her more than she loves him, and is willing to make whimsical jokes about the imbalance; Hank (Andrew Garfield), a would-be rebellious friend and colleague, is even more flirtatious with her than he is with everyone else; and her favourite PhD student, Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), worships her – which could explain why she is Alma's favourite PhD student.
For the first time, production company Creative Land is producing a film featuring Shakib Khan. The film is produced by Shirin Sultana and directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud.
Receiving the accolade, Milon expressed heartfelt gratitude: "I feel truly privileged. But this honour is not mine alone — it belongs to every member of the Los Angeles Acting Academy. Without their support, this achievement would not have been possible. I remain deeply thankful to the Church of Scientology for recognising my efforts with such a prestigious award."
