Star Cineplex, the first multiplex chain in Bangladesh, celebrated its 19th anniversary through an elaborate programme at the capital’s Dhaka Club on Saturday, which was joined by an ensemble cast of celebrities and media personalities.
Popular actors and directors, including Mahfuz Ahmed, Symon Sadik, Xefer Rahman, filmmaker Dipankar Dipon, ABM Sumon, Prince Mahmud, lyricist Kabir Bokul, Nirab Hossaib, Ridy Sheikh, Director Taneem Rahman Angshu, Hridi Huq, Jazz Multimedia owner Abdul Aziz, and filmmaker Mostofa Kamal Raz were present.
The celebration began with performances by singer Dinat Jahan Munni and Sabbir Zaman, who paid special homage to filmmaker Sohanoor Rahman Sohan and renowned actor and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque), by performing popular songs from their superhit films.
This year, Star Cineplex honoured three films "Antarjal," "Prohelika," and "1971 Shei Shob Din" that have left an indelible imprint on people's hearts.
Mahboob Rahman Ruhel, the founder of Star Cineplex, mentioned his plans to open four more Star Cineplex locations and to provide fans with all new sorts of live entertainment. He said, "We intend to open Star Cineplex in Uttara with four large big screens, to provide audiences with a completely new cinematic experience. We also are planning to open halls in Narayanganj, Cumilla, and Cox's Bazar. Initially, we intend to expand into these four locations first, and then expand into other areas. We currently have 19 screens and hope to have 40 screens by 2024."
“Live entertainment is the emerging trend in the film industry. We want to broadcast Taylor Swift's or Ed Sheeran's concerts to our audiences”, he added.
The ceremony ended with cutting cake in which artistes and directors joined the Cineplex team on stage.
