Ferdousi Majumdar

My brother Munier Chowdhury inspired my acting journey: Ferdousi Majumdar

Munier Chowdhury is the one behind the nation receiving such a great actor. He, who encouraged Ferdousi Majumdar to act, unfortunately, couldn’t see his sister’s success. “That saddens me the most. My last memory of him is from 1971 when we had moved across the border (to India). Many people had advised him to leave as well, but he would say, ‘Why should I go? I haven’t harmed anyone.’ I remember his words very clearly. It was for those very words that he was cruelly murdered. I never even got to see his body.”

Jamil Ahmed advises Mamunur Rashid to ‘step back’ amid growing tensions at Shilpakala

Jamil Ahmed confirmed that this was not an official directive. However, his comments have sparked a social media backlash, with many theatre artists criticising the suggestion. Numerous posts have emerged condemning Jamil’s stance, with some also alleging that fellow veteran actor Ferdousi Majumdar had been given similar advice.

Ramendu Majumdar and Ferdousi Mazumder rally cultural activists to aid flood victims

On Sunday, the veteran couple, known for contributing to Bangladesh's cultural landscape, released a deeply resonating joint statement, passionately appealing to their fellow cultural workers to rise to the occasion, “We appeal to all cultural activists—our country is in the grasp of a severe disaster. The most catastrophic flood in recent memory has endangered millions of lives.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne set to feature ‘Agantuk’

The Bangladeshi film "Agantuk" (The Stranger) has been chosen to screen at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Biplob Sarkar, the film is a collaborative effort with co-producers Rammya Rahim Choudhury, Tazul Haque and himself. This esteemed festival, taking place from August 15 to 25, will showcase the freshest films from across the subcontinent.

Love Letters: A tale of unrequited passion

“Love Letters” remains a haunting tale of unrequited love and missed opportunities, melancholy, loneliness, and desolation. In its oblique and unaffected way, the play illustrates the universal truth that so much of life, if not all, is a solitary journey, a letter we write only to ourselves.

‘I don’t want anything more from life'

Today marks the 80th birthday of the renowned actor, Ferdousi Majumdar.

Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight

Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.

Many happy returns to the dynamic mother-daughter duo

Ferdousi Majumdar, one of the towering figures in Bangladeshi theatre, has made a rich contribution to the country’s cultural sector. She is one of the leading figures of the neo-theatre movement which reshaped the country’s theatre scenario in independent Bangladesh. The celebrated actor was born on this day in 1943 in Barishal to a well-off Muslim family.

Daily Star honours 25 scholars, nation builders

The Daily Star awards 24 prominent individuals and an institution with lifetime achievement awards at its 25th anniversary event to honour their contribution to the society. They are honoured with the prestige at a gala event commemorating the anniversary at Dhaka’s Osmani Memorial in attendance of President Abdul Hamid.

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024

My brother Munier Chowdhury inspired my acting journey: Ferdousi Majumdar

Munier Chowdhury is the one behind the nation receiving such a great actor. He, who encouraged Ferdousi Majumdar to act, unfortunately, couldn’t see his sister’s success. “That saddens me the most. My last memory of him is from 1971 when we had moved across the border (to India). Many people had advised him to leave as well, but he would say, ‘Why should I go? I haven’t harmed anyone.’ I remember his words very clearly. It was for those very words that he was cruelly murdered. I never even got to see his body.”

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Jamil Ahmed advises Mamunur Rashid to ‘step back’ amid growing tensions at Shilpakala

Jamil Ahmed confirmed that this was not an official directive. However, his comments have sparked a social media backlash, with many theatre artists criticising the suggestion. Numerous posts have emerged condemning Jamil’s stance, with some also alleging that fellow veteran actor Ferdousi Majumdar had been given similar advice.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Ramendu Majumdar and Ferdousi Mazumder rally cultural activists to aid flood victims

On Sunday, the veteran couple, known for contributing to Bangladesh's cultural landscape, released a deeply resonating joint statement, passionately appealing to their fellow cultural workers to rise to the occasion, “We appeal to all cultural activists—our country is in the grasp of a severe disaster. The most catastrophic flood in recent memory has endangered millions of lives.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne set to feature ‘Agantuk’

The Bangladeshi film "Agantuk" (The Stranger) has been chosen to screen at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Biplob Sarkar, the film is a collaborative effort with co-producers Rammya Rahim Choudhury, Tazul Haque and himself. This esteemed festival, taking place from August 15 to 25, will showcase the freshest films from across the subcontinent.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Love Letters: A tale of unrequited passion

“Love Letters” remains a haunting tale of unrequited love and missed opportunities, melancholy, loneliness, and desolation. In its oblique and unaffected way, the play illustrates the universal truth that so much of life, if not all, is a solitary journey, a letter we write only to ourselves.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

‘I don’t want anything more from life'

Today marks the 80th birthday of the renowned actor, Ferdousi Majumdar.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight

Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

Many happy returns to the dynamic mother-daughter duo

Ferdousi Majumdar, one of the towering figures in Bangladeshi theatre, has made a rich contribution to the country’s cultural sector. She is one of the leading figures of the neo-theatre movement which reshaped the country’s theatre scenario in independent Bangladesh. The celebrated actor was born on this day in 1943 in Barishal to a well-off Muslim family.

February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016

Daily Star honours 25 scholars, nation builders

The Daily Star awards 24 prominent individuals and an institution with lifetime achievement awards at its 25th anniversary event to honour their contribution to the society. They are honoured with the prestige at a gala event commemorating the anniversary at Dhaka’s Osmani Memorial in attendance of President Abdul Hamid.

February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016

Ferdousi Majumdar

Ferdousi Majumdar, one of the towering figures in Bangladeshi theatre, has a made rich contribution to the country's cultural arena.