Once considered an underdog, he defied belonging to any class of actors and time and time again has proven his distinctive acting skills. He is one of the first actors from India to star in big Hollywood movies such as “Jurassic World” and “Life of Pi”. Showbiz meets Irrfan Khan!

It's that time of the year when we look back in the past and also feel hopeful and excited about the future. The Bengali New Year marks a new start, a new chapter. And hence, at Star Showbiz, we sat down to ponder upon the film stars of our country, and what our expectations are from them this year. And hence, we have picked six stars, who are some of the most precious gems of the movie industry today. Read on, as we tell you about their success and fame - and our expectations on them for this year.

Like most children, Kushum Shikder grew up learning to dance and sing. She had a keen interest in singing and was rather successful at it with an album being released in 2001. Her luck took a turn after that with her debut in the "Lux Anandadhara Miss Bangladesh Photogenic" contest, which paved the way for her to foray into acting. Soon she gained popularity through her performances in various TV dramas, and naturally this led to offers for films. She chose to appear in roles offered to her only by the best of the best, and now she's up for a role in Goutam Ghose's "Shankhachil", starring alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee. Starstruck, yet down to earth, Kushum has had a journey worth sharing and we at Star Showbiz met her to bring just that to our readers.

The Embassy of France in Bangladesh has hosted an exhibition at the Residence de France in Dhaka on the 26th of March, 2016 to pay homage to the country and its people while celebrating the National Independence Day. With a welcome speech from the French ambassador, H.E. Sophie Aubert embraced the guests and briefed them on the occasion. As the chief guest, the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Asaduzzaman Noor shared a few cordial words, followed by the two guest artists- Bipasha Hayat and Ratnashwar Sutradhwar, who shed light on the individual characteristics towards their contemporary paintings that enriched the walls of the residence. The evening came to an end with a healthy dose of socializing, leaving the guests gratified. Not only was the experience enjoyed by the art lovers, it was also rejoiced by the guests for the fact that France chose to celebrate Bangladesh.

From a young girl growing up in the Middle East, Nabila came back and started off her career as an anchor. From there she moved to hosting well-reputed corporate events, and later acting for one of the esteemed directors of Bangladesh.

The first stop for the film enthusiast begins here, at the Berlin Film Festival, founded in 1951. Of all the film festivals held, this is considered the

This band presents songs that are refreshingly unique and breathtakingly beautiful. You feel so connected to the songs - its melodies and its lyrics - that you are tempted into believing that you've known them all along.

Pulsating through the shackles of the ordinary and the conventional styles of folk music, Lalon is a band with folk-rock fusion music style, named after and mostly influenced by Fakir Lalon Shai.

As a filmmaker, she did not enjoy the best debut, we must say. The superbly talented filmmaker, Rubaiyat Hossain, had her first movie Meherjaan pulled down from the theatres as it sparked controversies. But that did not stop her from making the next one: Under Construction. Both her movies have been critically acclaimed.

One of the frontrunners among the young talents in the industry today, Arefin Shuvo first took the spotlight with his performance in “Purnodoirgho Premkahini”, followed by “Chuye Dile Mon” which was the turning point of his career. The wildly successful films turned his life around and he is now busy with film work on a regular basis, with frequent releases on the silver screen. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the Showbiz team decided to bring to the fans an exclusive rendezvous with the one and only Shuvo.

As you may have seen this week, the main paper and all the subsequent feature sections have commemorated this amazing milestone in their own unique way, from their own unique point of view.

Abdur Razzak was very surprised when Celebrating Life declared that it wants to present him a lifetime achievement award a few years back.

Interviews are the norm here at Star Showbiz as we catch up with celebrities from various fields of the entertainment industry week in and week out.

Celebrating Life 2015 concluded spectacularly last Sunday, with the winners and Honourable mentions awarded on stage, along with the Lifetime Achievement Awards, followed by concluding performances by Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi and of course, the band sensation Chirkutt. The winners are the topic of today's article, as they, and indeed the other participants, make up the bulk of the competition and make Celebrating Life what it is.

With another year gone, another year of Celebrating Life is also coming to a close. After the conclusion of the stunning events and competitions, the gala event for Celebrating life 2015, to be held in a spectacular fashion is just around the corner.While we will cover the event and all things Celebrating Life 2015 in the upcoming issue, we decided to dedicate this issue to the all-important Lifetime Achievement Award winners; people who have made incredible contributions to the industry throughout their careers. This award is our own way of paying tribute to their monumental contributions, and indeed to individuals like them. So without further ado, here are this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Looking back at last year's TV, Film and Music in Bangladesh

This merry band knows how to make anyone drop their guards and be jolly. Why this very interview was started with

Nipun is an established name in the Bangladeshi film scene. Talented in what she does, she is known for being picky about what movie she chooses, and rightfully so, as she is a two time National Film Award winning actress. Showbiz chose to catch up with the talented actress and let her fans know of a Nipun beyond the silver screens.

Apurbo needs no introduction, but despite being a popular TV star, he is new to the realm of cinema. His first film, Gangster Returns, has been released on 27 November, 2015. He has starred opposite Jannatul Ferdous Peya, for whom this is merely the third movie venture. And the project also marks the beginning for producer Saiful Azim and director Ashiqur Rahman. The movie is therefore a fiesta of beginnings. Star Showbiz sat down with the hero, heroine and the producer of Gangster Returns. And hence we present a sneak peek of the conversation.

Bobby is an established star in the Dhallywood film industry, proving the versatility of her talents time and time again. Although she has been in the industry for only half a decade, she has hit it big with producers and directors, acting alongside all the big names of recent times. Star Showbiz met with her and discussed her future plans, along with a few heart to hearts as well.