There was a time when Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed found herself facing one of the most challenging phases of her life. In the middle of that chaos, theatre entered her world — offering a rare sense of hope and peace just when she needed it most.
“I’m acting in a TV drama after a very long time — almost years! I’ve been active on stage, but not in front of the camera. The story of this drama is really beautiful, and working with Chayanika Didi is always special. I truly enjoyed it, and I believe viewers will love it too.”
At the heart of Aguni lies Rabindranath Tagore’s “Raktakarabi”, a work long associated with anti-authoritarian thought. But Nawsaba has reshaped it, interweaving stories from Bangladesh’s history of resistance, from farmers’ movements to the July 2024 uprising to create what she describes as “a symbolic and political retelling through puppetry and song.”
Two years after shooting for the film “Joto Kando Kolkatatei” (The Calcutta Case), Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed is finally set to make her Tollywood debut this Durga Puja. Although the Anik Dutta directorial wrapped up in 2022 with an initial release plan for 2024, the film’s theatrical release was delayed. Yesterday, production house Friends Communication officially confirmed the new release date by unveiling the motion poster.
Directed conceptually by actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, the shoot masterfully intertwines the joyous rituals of Biju and heartfelt reunions among friends, reflecting values of empathy, unity, and the universal language of human connection.
Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, a well-known figure in the country's entertainment scene, has embraced a new responsibility. She has been appointed as an ambassador for an animal conservation organisation that focuses on animal welfare, wildlife protection, and raising environmental awareness. Nawshaba will now dedicate her efforts to championing the rights of wild animals.
Theatre group Together We Can recently staged their silent performance, “Humane Dog Squad”, at the Rangpur Shilpakala Academy during a festival organised by Rangpur Podatik. The performance, which has previously been showcased in Dhaka, aims to promote empathy towards animals through artistic expression.
The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.
Theatre group Together We Can recently staged their silent performance, “Humane Dog Squad”, at the Rangpur Shilpakala Academy during a festival organised by Rangpur Podatik. The performance, which has previously been showcased in Dhaka, aims to promote empathy towards animals through artistic expression.
The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.
To celebrate this year's Durga Puja, the talented actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed honoured Goddess Durga through a thought-provoking re-enactment in a photoshoot titled "Durgar Shomudro" (Durga’s Ocean).
The newly established Film Certification Board held its inaugural screening on Monday, September 30, showcasing two films — “Bhoyal” and “Rajkumari”.
Recalling a specific incident, Mousumi described how, like many others, she changed her social media profile picture to red in solidarity with the movement. Not long after, she received a phone call during the ongoing curfew, with someone repeatedly inquiring about her whereabouts. Fearful for her safety, she and her husband fled their home. “We returned 12 hours later, only to receive another call the next day, warning me not to post anything else. But I didn't stop. I spoke out against injustice, and I wasn’t afraid."
On August 4, 2018, Nawshaba was detained by RAB from a shooting spot in Uttara. Under Section 57 of the ICT Act, she was charged with spreading rumours on social media about the student protest for the demand for road safety. It is to be noted that she was not the only one who was charged under that act. Photographer Shahidul Alam, lawyer Imtiaz Mahmood, journalist Kajol, and many other activists were charged under this act for speaking against the former AL-led government.
Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, who recently captivated the audiences with her brilliant performances in the Aarshinagar theatre troupe’s "Siddhartha" in its back-to-back five shows, is all set to make her directorial return to theatre with a play based on the life of children with special needs.
Popular theatre troupe Aarshinagar is all set to stage one of their crowd-favourite plays, “Siddhartha”. The play, which is the fourth production of the troupe, is adapted from German-Swiss writer and playwright Hermann Hesse’s novel by the same name.
The tale of “Meghna Konnya” revolves around two remarkable women hailing from different backgrounds, who defy the constraints of patriarchy, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
