Myself Allen Swapan
An unlikely partnership: How internet humour is reshaping film marketing
In Bangladesh and beyond, the success of productions like "Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya" and "Myself Allen Swapan" suggests that meme marketing is more than just a passing trend. It represents a fundamental shift in how audiences interact with and share content. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, those in the film and streaming industry who can master the art of the meme may find themselves with a significant advantage in capturing the ever-elusive attention of modern viewers.
The marvel that is Mithila
Truly a ‘jack of all trades’, Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a generational talent. Very active now in Tollywood, Kolkata’s film industry, she reached new heights with last year’s “Myself Allen Swapan”. The actor, development worker, singer, writer and PhD student drops by The Daily Star for a candid shoot and a chat.
Rafiul Quader Rubel: An emerging actor, a fighting father
The actor performed on stage in plays like Jean-Paul Sartre's “Deowal” and Momtaz Uddin's “Bornochora”. In the 1997-98 season, when Tarek and Russell moved to Dhaka, Rubel joined Tirjak. There, he acted in various plays such as Bertolt Brecht's “Samadhan” and Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet”. He also wrote plays for Tirjak, titled “Lojja” and “Shotyandho”.
'I dedicate this award to my supportive wife'
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.
Entertainment’s Rising Stars / Abdullah Al Sentu’s ascent in showbiz
Abdullah Al Sentu had been affiliated with the world of acting since he was in grade five, having both directed and acted on stage with Chandraboti Theatre. After honing his skills, he travelled to Dhaka in 2016, opting to work in short films.
Wanted to explore the criminal, not the crime: Shihab Shaheen
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.
Shayla is Mithila’s turning point
Rafiath Rashid Mithila has recently captured the audience’s attention after the release of Chorki’s original web-series “Myself Allen Swapon”. Everyone who saw Mithila’s masterful portrayal of ‘Shayla’, could not help but praise the actor’s excellent performance on-screen. Speaking with The Daily Star, the actor shared her “Myself Allen Swapon” experience from Kolkata.
‘Myself Allen Swapan’ breaks another record
‘Myself Allen Swapan’, which is a spin-off to Shihab Shaheen’s ‘Syndicate’, is turning out to be one of Chorki’s most successful ventures. It has been streamed for over 200 crore minutes in 8 days, which is the highest on this streaming platform, in this time-frame.
‘Myself Allen Swapan’ breaks Chorki’s streaming records
"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".
An unlikely partnership: How internet humour is reshaping film marketing
In Bangladesh and beyond, the success of productions like "Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya" and "Myself Allen Swapan" suggests that meme marketing is more than just a passing trend. It represents a fundamental shift in how audiences interact with and share content. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, those in the film and streaming industry who can master the art of the meme may find themselves with a significant advantage in capturing the ever-elusive attention of modern viewers.
The marvel that is Mithila
Truly a ‘jack of all trades’, Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a generational talent. Very active now in Tollywood, Kolkata’s film industry, she reached new heights with last year’s “Myself Allen Swapan”. The actor, development worker, singer, writer and PhD student drops by The Daily Star for a candid shoot and a chat.
Rafiul Quader Rubel: An emerging actor, a fighting father
The actor performed on stage in plays like Jean-Paul Sartre's “Deowal” and Momtaz Uddin's “Bornochora”. In the 1997-98 season, when Tarek and Russell moved to Dhaka, Rubel joined Tirjak. There, he acted in various plays such as Bertolt Brecht's “Samadhan” and Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet”. He also wrote plays for Tirjak, titled “Lojja” and “Shotyandho”.
'I dedicate this award to my supportive wife'
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.
Abdullah Al Sentu’s ascent in showbiz
Abdullah Al Sentu had been affiliated with the world of acting since he was in grade five, having both directed and acted on stage with Chandraboti Theatre. After honing his skills, he travelled to Dhaka in 2016, opting to work in short films.
Wanted to explore the criminal, not the crime: Shihab Shaheen
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.
Shayla is Mithila’s turning point
Rafiath Rashid Mithila has recently captured the audience’s attention after the release of Chorki’s original web-series “Myself Allen Swapon”. Everyone who saw Mithila’s masterful portrayal of ‘Shayla’, could not help but praise the actor’s excellent performance on-screen. Speaking with The Daily Star, the actor shared her “Myself Allen Swapon” experience from Kolkata.
‘Myself Allen Swapan’ breaks another record
‘Myself Allen Swapan’, which is a spin-off to Shihab Shaheen’s ‘Syndicate’, is turning out to be one of Chorki’s most successful ventures. It has been streamed for over 200 crore minutes in 8 days, which is the highest on this streaming platform, in this time-frame.
‘Myself Allen Swapan’ breaks Chorki’s streaming records
"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".