The glitz and glamour of the Bangladeshi entertainment industry have been overshadowed recently by a series of high-profile legal cases. From embezzlement charges to attempted murder allegations, several top-tier celebrities are currently navigating a complex web of lawsuits. Here is a look at the stars caught in the eye of the legal storm:
Mehazabien Chowdhury
Popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother, Alisan Chowdhury, are facing arrest warrants issued by a Dhaka court. The case, filed by Amirul Islam, alleges that the siblings "embezzled BDT 27 lakh" under the pretext of a business partnership and issued "death threats." The warrant was issued on November 10 after the accused failed to appear in court. Finaly the Court realese them from this difficulties .
Shakib Khan
Megastar Shakib Khan was hit with a staggering BDT 100 crore defamation suit by film producer Rahmat Ullah in April 2023. The producer claims Shakib made derogatory remarks in the media, causing immense social and financial damage. This followed a previous criminal defamation case filed by the same producer against the actor.
Pori Moni
The actress continues to be a regular fixture in courtrooms. In April 2024, a case was filed against her for allegedly assaulting a domestic worker. This adds to her long legal history, which includes a 2021 narcotics case that saw her spend 27 days in jail, and a separate lawsuit filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmood.
Nusrat Faria
In a shocking turn of events this year, Nusrat Faria was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to flee to Thailand. She was named as the 207th accused in an attempted murder case filed at Vatara Police Station, related to the violence during the July mass uprising. She was granted bail after spending a day in custody.
Other Notable Cases:
Mahiya Mahi: Faces charges under the Digital Security Act for allegedly tarnishing the image of the police via Facebook Live, alongside land grabbing allegations.
Apu Biswas: Was accused of "financing gunfire" during the anti-discrimination movement in July 2024. She surrendered to the court and was subsequently granted bail.
Tanjin Tisha: A lawsuit was filed against her this month by an executive of Apponia Fashion alleging fraud and breach of trust.
Popy: The National Award-winning actress’s own mother filed a General Diary (GD) against her over an alleged attempt to illegally occupy paternal land.
Stars in Hiding
Following the political shift after the July student-led uprising, many celebrities have reportedly gone into hiding or fled the country to avoid arrest. The list of stars currently "underground" or abroad includes:
Aruna Biswas
Suborna Mustafa
Zayed Khan
Nipun Akter
Tarheen
Saju Khadem and several others.
As the legal proceedings move forward, the industry remains in a state of flux, with many questioning how these cases will impact the future of the nation's entertainment landscape.
