As a student of class seven, he participated in an inter-district school competition on music. Finding his vocals mature, the radio authority included the young singer in a programme, “Nabokallol”. In 1977, along with Ayub Bachchu, Miki Mannan and Pilu Khan, he formed a band that would practice regularly. Since the song “Torey Putuler Moto ... Read more
Entertainment
Romana Swarna to play in duet roles
Promising TV actress Romana Swarna will be seen playing duet roles in the play titled “Ekjon Ostittohin Manusher Golpo,” which will be scripted and directed by Hanif Palwan. In this play, she will be seen performing as the wife of popular actor Mosharaf Karim and also as his dream girl before their marriage. Romana, for ... Read more
Tarasankar’s Kobi on ntv
A new drama serial based on Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay’s much acclaimed novel “Kobi” goes on air from tonight on ntv. Titled “Kobi”, the serial will be aired on Fridays at 9:45pm. Arif Khan and Shadhon Ahmed have jointly directed the serial. The latter along with Aktaruzzaman has dramatised the serial. Kamol Khalid did the music direction. ... Read more
Shahabuddin’s paintings: Rooted in 1971
Shamsul Wares Liberation War, in which Shahabuddin Ahmed actively participated as a freedom fighter at the age of 21 — the massacre of innocent people, shocking personal experience of being caught up between life and death, fierce resistance of freedom fighters and the ultimate victory — seems to form his emotional built as a painter. ... Read more
Film Review: Andho Nirangom
The Baul way of life under the microscope Question: Who is a Baul? Answer: A Baul is an artiste who sings songs of Lalon as well as other traditional and devotional rural songs. A simple and, frankly, quite typical answer to a question that can possibly stir up a deep discussion. To use the aforementioned ... Read more
Bindu: From glam to de-glam
In a career spanning four years, Bindu has already witnessed a lot of success. She is acting in several TV serials. Her journey in the media started with winning the “Lux Channel i Superstar” contest. “I want to be recognised as a deft actress, and that’s what I’m working on at the moment,” she said. ... Read more
Of experiments and creativity
Monirul Islam’s solo painting exhibition at Bengal Art Lounge “When I’m engrossed in painting, I lose myself. Without fear, I might even destroy the image or create a new pattern, as the painting takes over me; I believe each painting has a life of its own,” says Monirul Islam, renowned Bangladeshi painter. Islam’s latest painting ... Read more
An anchored actor
Getting to know Chandni Chandni has a full plate these days, with regular appearances as a dancer, model and actor in TV plays and the silver screen. She also hosts programmes on dance from time to time. Chandni, the winner of a National Awards for her performance in films, is giving her best to TV ... Read more
Srabonti Ali’s “Deluded”
Album Launch Srabonti Ali’s “Deluded” On a cold Monday (December 19) evening, music enthusiasts and well-wishers gathered at Izumi in Gulshan, Dhaka to celebrate the unveiling of Srabonti Narmeen Ali’s album “Deluded”. With Buno (Bangla) on bass and Zohad (Nemesis) on percussion in an intimate setting, Srabonti, in collaboration with Arnob, delivered a stirring performance, ... Read more
Tamanna returns to Dhaka today
To complete some portions of the shooting for her acted movie ‘Prem-er Jonyo Prithibi,’ once popular film actress Tamanna has returned to Dhaka on Tuesday morning from Sweden. She lastly came here in March of this year to perform in the movie. During that time she stayed here for one month. Now this time she ... Read more
Penning songs for over two decades
Tête-à-tête with Mahmud Khurshid Who hasn’t heard the evergreen Miles songs “Phiriye Dao”, “Bhulbona Tomake”, “Dhiki Dhiki” and “Jala Jala”. These songs are still fresh in the memories of millions of fans, and they were penned by Mahmud Khurshid. Twenty-one years on and Khurshid is still going strong. On the occasion of 40 years of ... Read more
Birthday celebrations for Mimi and Nobel
Two popular media personalities of our country share a common birth date, on December 20. One of them is actor-director Afsana Mimi and the other is the model-actor Nobel. Mimi started her career with theatre. She joined the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampraday and later moved on to the mini screen. Mimi became a favourite ... Read more
Hasin-Shahed for first time…
Top model of ‘Veet-Channel i Model Contest’ Hasin has recently performed against popular TV actor Shahed Sharif Khan for the first time. She has performed in a telefilm titled “Babui Pakhir Basha,” which will go on air on Channel i at 3:50pm tomorrow. Story of the telefilm was written by Shamimul Islam, while it was ... Read more
Reetu Sattar in TVC after 5 years
Renowned theatre artiste and promising TV actress Reetu A Sattar has recently performed in a TV commercial after a break of long span of five years. Earlier, she performed in TVCs of Horlicks and Meridian Chips respectively in 2006 and 2007. Though she has been a very known face in the theatre arena of our ... Read more
Beats from South Korea
GongMyoung showcases “Walkabout” When one sees over 30 instruments placed on a stage, one expects a grand orchestra. But when a quartet takes the stage, the audience is surely in for a surprise. To utter disbelief of the Dhaka audience, the quartet from Republic of Korea, GongMyoung, made the nearly hour and a half-long show ... Read more
Weeklong Bijoy Utshab at Liberation War Museum
A weeklong ‘Bijoy Utshab’ (Victory celebration), titled ‘Manobadhikar Dibosh Thekey Bijoy Dibosh’ (From Human Rights Day to Victory Day) is on at the Liberation War Museum (LWM) premises in Dhaka. The festival opened on December 10 and will continue till Victory Day (December 16). One of the trustees of LWM, Mafidul Haque, delivered a welcome ... Read more
Hridi and Litu Anam on cloud nine
Double cause for celebration Celebrity couple, Hridi Haq and Litu Anam, welcomed new additions to their family. On December 5, Hriidi Haq, became the mother of twins. The babies who were born at The Square Hospital in Dhaka, are doing well says their proud father Litu Anam. In fact, Hridi Haq has already moved back ... Read more
Shilpa Shetty is pregnant
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her entreprenuer husband of 2 years, Raj Kundra, are expecting their first child. Shilpa confirmed her pregnancy on Twitter, posting: “Tweetos,”YES”an addition 2 r family is r confirmation 2 all queries:)We seek blessings from all in this very beautiful phase of our lives.” Among the first to
Momtazuddin back on screen after 5 years
After a five-year break from the showbiz, iconic theatre personality Momtazuddin Ahmed is back again for Joy Joyokar, a single-episode TV play which will be aired soon. Directed by Ismat Ara Chowdhury, the play will feature Momtazu-ddin in the role of a retired professor. Apart from him, Wahida Mollick Jolly, Nisha, and Tanbhir Tanu, among ... Read more
Shafeen Ahmed @DS Cafe
Rock icon and lead singer of Miles, Shafeen Ahmed recently dropped by at DS Café. Phones rang constantly as fans sought to touch base with the singer. Shafeen, whose career spans a little over three decades, had a lot to share with his fans. Excerpts from the conversations: Sakib, Eskaton, Dhaka: What inspired you to ... Read more