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Coca-Cola Ads faces criticism, people threatening to boycott actors
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10 Jun 2024, 23:22
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The mass of the country has called for a boycott of soft drink brand Coca-Cola in Bangladesh in line with the rest of the world over the Palestinian-Israeli issue. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion and criticism in social media about an advertisement of this soft drink in Bangladesh.
Actor Sharaf Ahmed Jibon, Shimul Sharma, Abdullah Al Sentu and others performed as models are in the advertisement.
Netizens have threatened to boycott Coca-Cola as well as boycott the actors. Starting from different groups, many people have called for boycott by posting on their Facebook ID.
Actor Shimul Sharma said, 'There is a propaganda information about Coke in Bangladesh. If a product is wrapped in a religious wrapper, then something has to be done. Everyone can make statements from their own place. Coca-Cola made the ad from there.'
Meanwhile, Sharaf Ahmed Jibon and Shimul Sharma are seen in the advertisement, many people think that Kajol Arefin Omi has made this advertisement. As a result, many people are commenting on this producer. But Ami told a different story.
Omi himself stated on Facebook, 'I have never made advertisements, I have worked to make dramas, web films, web series, I will make movies in the future.'
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Arifin Shuvoo's Plot Canceled by RAJUK
The interim government has taken the initiative to cancel all the plots including Arifin Shuvoo's allocated under the reserved quota of the Sheikh Hasina government at different times.
Arifin Shuvoo came into discussion starring the movie 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation' directed by Shyam Benegal. He is an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker.
The plot of the film producer Liton Haider is also said to be cancelled.
RAJUK chairman Major General (Retd.) Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker confirmed the matter to the media on Wednesday (September 5).
The board meeting of RAJUK was held on November 27 last year. The meeting decided to allot 10 kathas to Shuvoo and 3 kathas to producer Liton from the Purbachal new city project. After that, Shuvoo accepted a contract by depositing the government-specified amount of Tk1 against this plot. However, due to lack of time, he could not register the plot.
Meanwhile, after the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, the reshuffling of the plots began which allotted for political considerations in the last 15 years, including the plot of Shuvoo.
Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker said, "On the instructions of the ministry, we have started the work of preparing the list. However, it is not possible to say how many plots will be cancelled."
Salman Shah's Death Anniversary Today
Salman Shah, real name Shahriar Chowdhury Emon, was a popular silver screen actor in the 90s. He mysteriously died on September 6, 1996, at the age of 25. His father Kamaruddin Chowdhury had filed an unnatural death case which he later turned into a murder case.
Today (September 6) marks the 28th anniversary of his death.
In 1993, Salman Shah entered Dhallywood with the movie 'Kayamat Theke Kayamat' directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. In just three and a half years till 1996, he presented 27 commercially successful films. The widely loved actor passed away that year, leaving the entire country in shock and raising many questions.
But whether he committed suicide that day or was murdered, 28 years later, the mystery is still unknown. Although the investigation of the case has changed repeatedly, the doubt still remains.
Police had filed a case of unnatural death considering it a suicide, but Salman's family objected to it and lodged a murder case.
Salman's father Kamar Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury had started the case, but after his death, his mother Neela Chowdhury emerged as the plaintiff.
Kamar Uddin died in 2002 after six years of not knowing whether his son committed suicide or was murdered.
What happened that day?
Salman Shah's popularity and fame in cinema was at its peak. On the morning of September 6, 1996, Salman Shah's dead body was found in a rented house in the New Eskaton Garden area of the capital. His wife Samira Haq called the police and said that they saw Salman hanging on the ceiling fan of the dressing room. From there, his body was brought down and sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
On the same day, Salman Shah's father, Kamar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury filed a wrongful death case at the capital's Ramna police station.
In the case, he mentioned that on the day of the incident, he went to meet his son at Salman's house around 9:30 am. But Salman's personal assistant Abul and Samira said, "Salman has been working all night. Now he is in deep sleep."
Kamar Uddin returned home after waiting for about an hour. At around 11:30, a person named Selim called him and told him what happened to Salman. When Salman's father, mother, and brother rushed to Salman's house, they found Salman's dead body in the bedroom.
Even after so many years, Salman Shah is still a big name. He made a huge impact in the short time that he was in the industry. His renowned works are, Keyamot Theke Keyamot, Ontore Ontore, Sneho, Den Mohor, Tumi Amar, Shopner Thikana, Tomake Chai, Shopner Prithibi, Jibon Shongshar, Anondo Asru, Mayer Odhikar, Shotter Mrittu Nei, Buker Bhetor Agun, Shopner Nayok, Shudhu Tumi, Prem Piyashi, Ali Keno Golam etc. He also acted in telefiction Pathor Shomoy and Etikotha, Doyel, Sob Pakhi Ghore Fere, and Noyon.
Finally 'Alo Ashbei' Group Admin Tusti Opens Up
The WhatsApp group of pro-Awami League artists 'Alo Ashbei' is being heavily criticized. From there came the advice to pour hot water on the students of the July uprising.
Actress Shamima Islam Tusti is one of the four admins of this group. She expressed her position amid fierce criticism about the group.
On Saturday (September 7), Shamima Tusti wrote, "What I am going to write right now, I know, I may face abuse and trolls for this. Still, I want to clear my position. I want to say first that I am an active worker of a political party. Active worker of Bangladesh Awami League. This is because my father was a freedom fighter. In 1965, my father was the organizing secretary of the Malibag Awami League, so there was always this atmosphere in my house where I considered the forces of the Liberation War as my own. I don't think my bias is wrong either. I think I made my participation right. But despite being a member of this group, I have some judgments of my own. You all know that when one works as a worker of a party, he has to do according to the words of the leaders of that party. There is no situation to work against those party guidelines. And I don't want to do that as a party worker."
She also wrote, "That's why I am not a supporter of this murder, this brutality against students, not even for a minute. Many workers in the Bangladesh Awami League were not like that. Many of us needed to take positions. It was needed long ago. I know many of you will be offended by this. But I hope you will agree that we are too late to know what is happening in Bangladesh. We went on BTV, and artists protested against the violence and killing of students, but they didn't make it to the news. But what has come, created room for more misunderstandings. But I will not say that what has been done is not right either. We also visited the injured in the hospital."
The actress also said that she did not open her mouth for fear of trolls and abuse. Shamima Tusti wrote, "I came before you very late. But my feelings are not new. It was happening from the beginning. I didn't write before because I was afraid of trolls. I wasn't in the mood to take so many trolls and insults. Now I can control myself a little bit. I hope I will have the patience to take all your words."
Finally, she wrote, 'I made my position clear to you from such a place. I wish everyone well. I hope that the sacrifice of the martyrs does not fail in Bangladesh.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh blessed with baby girl
Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, September 8. Sources confirmed to IndiaToday.
Deepika was admitted to the hospital on September 7 at around 5 pm. The actor was taken to Mumbai's Reliance Foundation Hospital with her mother, Ujjala Padukone. Several photos and videos of the actor went viral on social media as she made her way to the hospital on Saturday.
Two days before welcoming their first child, Deepika and Ranveer were clicked paying a visit to the Siddhivinayak Temple in the city. The couple accompanied the members of both sides of their families as they sought blessings from Bappa for the good health of the new member of their family.
The couple got married in a lavish ceremony at Italy's Lake Como in December 2018. It was a dual ceremony, to honor both Ranveer and Deepika's cultural heritages. They first had a South Indian wedding, followed by an Anand Karaj ceremony.
“Rong Dhong” Cleared for Release After Censor Board Approval
The long-awaited film "Rong Dhong", which had been stuck at the Censor Board for quite some time, is set to be released in theaters this November 2024. Directed by Ahasan Sarawar, the film finally received its censor clearance last year following a ruling by the Appellate Division, nearly three years after its production.
Notably, two of the film's songs, “Boyosh 16te Prem” and “Oddhuto Prem Amar”, have already been released on social media and have created a significant buzz.
Regarding the film, the director stated, "It’s not just a few but multiple hurdles that we have overcome to bring this film to the audience. Honestly, it's a bit challenging to convey the mental state of a director until a film is actually released."
The film has been in the spotlight even before its release due to the two songs, and the director had concerns due to the delays at the Censor Board. He also mentioned that the exact release date in November will be announced soon.
The cast of the film includes esteemed actors Tariq Anam Khan, Arman Parvez Murad, Lutfor Rahman George, Sera Zaman, Faruk Ahmed, Shadhin Khasru, Dr. Ejazur Rahman, Shabnam Parveen, Pran Ray, Jamin Hossain, Soma Ferdous, Sadaf, Rakib Hossain Ivan, Makhnoon, Sohel Mondol, Amin Azad, Shamim Hossain, Ornob Khan, among others.
The music direction was handled by Foad Naser Babu, Shamim Alam Bullet, Pantha Kanai, Romance, and Tasnuva. The released songs can be found on YouTube.
Tollywood Actress Escapes Drunken Actor's Harassment
Tollywood actress Debolina Dutta recently opened up about a disturbing experience with a famous actor, following the dismissal of director Arindam Sheel from the Directors Guild on sexual harassment charges. Taking to social media, Debolina cryptically wrote, “Time gives all the answers. Time cannot be silenced.”
In a conversation with Indian media, Debolina recounted an incident from a trip to New York, where several Tollywood actors were present, including a superstar who is well-known in both Bengali and Hindi cinema. Debolina was accompanied by her mother, and during a gathering in the actor’s hotel room, her mother left behind a shawl.
Later that evening, the actor learned Debolinaa’s room number and called her around midnight, asking her to collect the shawl. Unaware of the actor's intentions, Debolina went to his room. Once inside, the actor, intoxicated, attempted to get close to her. The actress quickly tried to leave, but the actor blocked the door. When she insisted on leaving, he reluctantly let her go.
Debolina's revelations have shed light on the ongoing issue of harassment within the entertainment industry, calling for further accountability and action.
Artist Mustafa Monowar on Life Support, Condition is Critical
Mustafa Monowar is a famous Bangladeshi painter and drama personality. He is seriously ill and is on life support at Capital's Square Hospital. The doctor said that his condition is critical.
Dr. Amy Trishita Saren, in charge of the critical care unit of Square Hospital, told the media that his condition is critical. No comments can be delivered at this time.
According to family sources of Mustafa Monowar, he is suffering from septic shock due to lung and blood infection. Apart from this, there are problems related to pneumonia, diabetes, Parkinson's, and high blood pressure. Treatment was also conducted in India but did not improve as expected. He was taken to the hospital again on September 4.
Incidentally, Mustafa Monowar is the son of the late poet Golam Mustafa.
Mustafa Monowar is an artist, theater director, and art researcher. In 2004, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak for his contribution to the arts.
