Shabnam

Despite global acclaim, I feel unrecognised in my country: Shabnam

Famed for her roles in both Bangladeshi and Pakistani cinema, Shabnam left a lasting impact. One of her most iconic performances came in the film “Ammajan,” where she played the title role, earning widespread love and recognition. Reflecting on the legacy of that role, she shared, "Wherever I go, people still call me Ammajan. When I go to the market, I hear, ‘Here comes Ammajan!’ It makes me feel proud and honoured."

Shabnam declines offer to join Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Veteran actress Shabnam was approached to become a member of the new committee of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. She asked for two days to consider the offer but later graciously declined, citing her inability and disinterest in taking on the role. 

Revisiting Syed Mujtaba Ali’s 'Shabnam'

A face may launch a thousand ships but the very woman with the face has a passive presence in literature.

Reetu Sattar’s ‘Shabnam’ officially selected at Rotterdam film fest

Filmmaker Reetu Sattar’s “Shabnam” has been officially selected for Ammodo Tiger Short Competition 2023 at the International Film Festival Rotterdam – IFFR. Reetu Sattar announced the news on her Facebook account. “Shabnam is officially selected at International Film Festival Rotterdam - IFFR for Ammodo Tiger Short Competition 2023,” the post read.

Music composer Robin Ghosh passes away

Prominent music composer Robin Ghosh passes away due to respiratory failure at the age of 79.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Despite global acclaim, I feel unrecognised in my country: Shabnam

Famed for her roles in both Bangladeshi and Pakistani cinema, Shabnam left a lasting impact. One of her most iconic performances came in the film “Ammajan,” where she played the title role, earning widespread love and recognition. Reflecting on the legacy of that role, she shared, "Wherever I go, people still call me Ammajan. When I go to the market, I hear, ‘Here comes Ammajan!’ It makes me feel proud and honoured."

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Shabnam declines offer to join Bangladesh Film Certification Board

Veteran actress Shabnam was approached to become a member of the new committee of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board. She asked for two days to consider the offer but later graciously declined, citing her inability and disinterest in taking on the role. 

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

Revisiting Syed Mujtaba Ali’s 'Shabnam'

A face may launch a thousand ships but the very woman with the face has a passive presence in literature.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

Reetu Sattar’s ‘Shabnam’ officially selected at Rotterdam film fest

Filmmaker Reetu Sattar’s “Shabnam” has been officially selected for Ammodo Tiger Short Competition 2023 at the International Film Festival Rotterdam – IFFR. Reetu Sattar announced the news on her Facebook account. “Shabnam is officially selected at International Film Festival Rotterdam - IFFR for Ammodo Tiger Short Competition 2023,” the post read.

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

Music composer Robin Ghosh passes away

Prominent music composer Robin Ghosh passes away due to respiratory failure at the age of 79.