Chandni Smaran Sandhya brings array of stars under one roof

“If the beautiful journey of Naim-Shabnaz did not occur in the country’s film industry, I would not enter the film industry. Not only I, but also names like Salman Shah, Mousumi, Shabnur, Ferdous, Riaz, Shakil, Popy and Purnima would not be introduced to the film industry. With their debut film ‘Chandni, Naim-Shabnaz, as a successful young duo, started a new era in the country’s filmdom”, popular film actor Omar Sani expressed his reaction while attending the silver jubilee celebration of once super-hit film ‘Chandni’.
This is really rare to see so many artistes from both small and big screen together in one programme. Who was not there? Most of the popular faces of the country’s showbiz were seen joining the event with much enthusiasm. No doubt, it was more than a mesmerising gathering of the stars from the country’s showbiz, where artistes from different generations came under one roof. It sounds even more awesome when it is noticed that it was a personal invitation from a celebrity couple.
All these artistes were seen attending the ‘Chandni Smaran Sandhya’ on Saturday evening at a convention hall in the capital, a star-studded event was organised by once-popular duo of the silver screen Naim and Shabnaz to celebrate the golden jubilee of the release of their debut film ‘Chandni’ directed by Ehteshamur Rahman.
The duo made their debut on October 4 in 1991 through the film ‘Chandni’. According to that the film completed its 25 years on October 4 this year. On the occasion of completing silver jubilee, ‘Chandni Smaran Sandhya’ was held in a grand manner.
With the presence of Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, who attended the programme as the chief guest, the celebration commenced. With the brilliant anchoring of Dilruba Sathi, veteran filmmaker Matin Rahman delivered the welcome speech at the programme. Then, a documentary on the life and work of late noted filmmaker Ehteshamur Rahman was screened at the programme. Next, a documentary on the celebrity couple Naim and Shabnaz was shown.
Asaduzzaman Noor said in his speech, “Starting with ‘Chandni’, the duo presented many popular films to the viewers. Bangla films got a different dimension through these films. Today, at this programme on the occasion of 25 years celebration of the film, many memories like these have been recalled. The duo does not act any more. But it’s a wonderful matter that they still think about film.”
Wishing the film ‘Chandni’, among others, director Azizur Rahman, Syed Salahuddin Jaki, Umayer Siddique--grandson of director Mustafizur Rahman, Mahadia--younger daughter of Naim-Shabna, film actors Mousumi and Ferdous spoke at the programme.
Mousumi said, “I was inspired by this duo to become a film heroine. Following the success of Naim-Shabnaz, Omar Sani and I became life partners as an artiste duo. I am really happy to be part of ‘Chandni Smaran Sandhya’.”
Expressing their gratitude to the invited guests, Naim-Shabnaz said, “Your cordial presence has truly proven today that you all love us from your heart. Without your immense love, today’s Chandni evening would have not been created. We want to live for decades in this way.”
Popular singer Protik Hasan and Dithi Anwar rendered many popular songs from the films starring Naim and Shabnaz, including the film ‘Chandni.
Planned and coordinated by eminent entertainment journalist Ovi Moinuddin, ‘Chandni Smaran Sandhya’ was attended by Jahangir Khan, Nasir Uddin Dilu, ATM Shamsuzzaman, Javed, Ilias Kanchan, Bapparaj, Amin Khan, Ferdous, Riaz, Zayed Khan, Arju, Shamrat, Arefin Shuvo, Kobori, Anjana, Rozina, Aruna Biswas, Champa, Shilpi, Munmun, Popy, Purnima, Nipun, Keya, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim,  Rafiqul Islam, Abida Sultana, Nakib Khan, Labu Rahman, Mazharul Islam, Ferdous Wahid, Rumana Islam, Robi Chowdhury, Kona, Afsana Mimi, Reena Khan, Sweety, Tarin, Farzana Chumki,  Deepa Khandaker, Nowshin, Hillol, Shoeb, Moushumi Nag, Debashish Biswas and Shabnaz’s younger sister Mou, among others.

Chandni Smaran Sandhya brings array of stars under one roof

If the beautiful journey of Naim-Shabnaz did not occur in the countrys film industry, I would not enter the film industry. Not only I, but also names like Salman Shah, Mousumi, Shabnur, Ferdous, Riaz, Shakil, Popy and Purnima would not be introduced to the film industry. With their debut film Chandni, Naim-Shabnaz, as a successful young duo, started a new era in the countrys filmdom, popular film actor Omar Sani expressed his reaction while attending the silver jubilee celebration of once super-hit film Chandni. This is really rare to see so many artistes from both small and big screen together in one programme. Who was not there? Most of the popular faces of the countrys showbiz were seen joining the event with much enthusiasm. No doubt, it was more than a mesmerising gathering of the stars from the countrys showbiz, where artistes from different generations came under one roof. It sounds even more awesome when it is noticed that it was a personal invitation from a celebrity couple. All these artistes were seen attending the Chandni Smaran Sandhya on Saturday evening at a convention hall in the capital, a star-studded event was organised by once-popular duo of the silver screen Naim and Shabnaz to celebrate the golden jubilee of the release of their debut film Chandni directed by Ehteshamur Rahman. The duo made their debut on October 4 in 1991 through the film Chandni. According to that the film completed its 25 years on October 4 this year. On the occasion of completing silver jubilee, Chandni Smaran Sandhya was held in a grand manner. With the presence of Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, who attended the programme as the chief guest, the celebration commenced. With the brilliant anchoring of Dilruba Sathi, veteran filmmaker Matin Rahman delivered the welcome speech at the programme. Then, a documentary on the life and work of late noted filmmaker Ehteshamur Rahman was screened at the programme. Next, a documentary on the celebrity couple Naim and Shabnaz was shown. Asaduzzaman Noor said in his speech, Starting with Chandni, the duo presented many popular films to the viewers. Bangla films got a different dimension through these films. Today, at this programme on the occasion of 25 years celebration of the film, many memories like these have been recalled. The duo does not act any more. But its a wonderful matter that they still think about film. Wishing the film Chandni, among others, director Azizur Rahman, Syed Salahuddin Jaki, Umayer Siddique--grandson of director Mustafizur Rahman, Mahadia--younger daughter of Naim-Shabna, film actors Mousumi and Ferdous spoke at the programme. Mousumi said, I was inspired by this duo to become a film heroine. Following the success of Naim-Shabnaz, Omar Sani and I became life partners as an artiste duo. I am really happy to be part of Chandni Smaran Sandhya. Expressing their gratitude to the invited guests, Naim-Shabnaz said, Your cordial presence has truly proven today that you all love us from your heart. Without your immense love, todays Chandni evening would have not been created. We want to live for decades in this way. Popular singer Protik Hasan and Dithi Anwar rendered many popular songs from the films starring Naim and Shabnaz, including the film Chandni. Planned and coordinated by eminent entertainment journalist Ovi Moinuddin, Chandni Smaran Sandhya was attended by Jahangir Khan, Nasir Uddin Dilu, ATM Shamsuzzaman, Javed, Ilias Kanchan, Bapparaj, Amin Khan, Ferdous, Riaz, Zayed Khan, Arju, Shamrat, Arefin Shuvo, Kobori, Anjana, Rozina, Aruna Biswas, Champa, Shilpi, Munmun, Popy, Purnima, Nipun, Keya, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, Rafiqul Islam, Abida Sultana, Nakib Khan, Labu Rahman, Mazharul Islam, Ferdous Wahid, Rumana Islam, Robi Chowdhury, Kona, Afsana Mimi, Reena Khan, Sweety, Tarin, Farzana Chumki, Deepa Khandaker, Nowshin, Hillol, Shoeb, Moushumi Nag, Debashish Biswas and Shabnazs younger sister Mou, among others.