As I entered the new red brick Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhanmondi, I was struck by its magnificence. The structure had remained true to the school’s founding philosophy of “open door for all”— the building purposefully has no perimeter walls. There was a constant mass of students, teachers, poets, artists, young and old streaming through ... Read more
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Queen of hearts
In conversation with Moushumi Actress Moushumi won many hearts for her role in the film “Keyamat Theke Keyamat” in 1991. In her 20- year career, she has starred in many more films and tried her hand at direction too. Of late, she has acted in a film titled “Projapoti” Mosumi took some time off from ... Read more
Guerrilla wins best Asian film award
Bangladeshi feature film ‘Guerrilla’, which recreates the heroic deeds of freedom fighters of the 1971 Liberation War on an epic canvas, today won the best Asian film award at the 17th Kolkata Film Festival (KFF). Altogether 12 films competed in the Asian Select section for the NETPAC award. This was for the first time a ... Read more
Shabnam not to perform in ‘Khoda’r Por-e Maa’
Once popular film actress Shabnam has recently denied to play the title role of the movie “Khoda’r Por-e Maa” as she didn’t like its script. Scripted by Abdullah Jahir Babu and directed by renowned filmmaker Malek Afsari, the movie was scheduled to be produced by Taposhi Thakur. The legendary actress, however, was primarily agreed to ... Read more
I enjoy both acting and modelling: Shokh
For Anika Kabir Shokh, it did not take long to win the hearts of the TV viewers. Though a newcomer in the scene, combining her good looks with talent the dancer-actor-model’s rise to fame and glamour has been speedy. Today the young sensation is one of the busiest artistes in the country’s entertainment scene. However, ... Read more
UNFPA-BAMBA concert Nov 26
Fourteen leading bands of the country are going to rock Chittagong MA Aziz Stadium at a grand concert titled Say No to Violence Against Woman: Be a Real Man on 26 November. The concert will begin at 12:30pm. UNFPA and BAMBA are jointly organising the concert. To inform more about
Bachchans welcome baby girl
Bollywood’s light-eyed beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai on Monday for the birth of her firstborn, has finally delivered a baby girl on Wednesday. Abhishek Bachchan broke the news to the world on Twitter as he tweeted: ‘IT’S A GIRL!!!!!! :-)))))’. While grandfather Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, “I AM ... Read more
Battle of Plassey in paintings
New York based Bangladeshi experimental artist Firoz Mahmud’s solo art exhibition titled Dismal Cry of Heritage is going on at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Art at Dhanmondi. Most of the 31 artworks on display at the 10-day exhibition feature the historic Battle of Plassey, which is considered a turning point in the history of ... Read more
Joy’s ‘Ekhon-e’ released
‘Sotti Bolchhi (Speaking true)’ famed promising singer Joy Shahriar’s second solo album titled “Ekhon-e” has been released recently. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Agniveena has brought the album in the market. The album contains eight songs among which seven were written and composed by Joy himself. Besides this, he also paid tribute to legendary English ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed’s solo book fair opens
With prayers for a quick recovery of litterateur Humayun Ahmed, the 63rd birth anniversary of the celebrated writer was observed in and outside of the country yesterday. The iconic writer-dramatist-filmmaker is now in New York for his colon cancer treatment, celebrated his 63rd birth anniversary amidst his friends and family in the USA. To mark ... Read more
Bipasha Hayat’s solo painting exhibition begins today
Popular TV actress Bipasha Hayat’s 10-day solo painting exhibition titled ‘The Journey Within’ will begin today at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in the city’s Dhanmondi area. Bipasha’s father noted TV actor and director Abul Hayat will inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest, while renowned artist Rafiqun Nabi and art critic Dr Syed Manzoorul ... Read more
Nemesis to release second album before Eid
Alternative rock band Nemesis is working on its second album. The album, “Tritio Jatra”, is scheduled to be released before Eid-ul-Adha. Produced by Deadline Music, the album will contain nine songs including one English number. The songs supposedly deal with contemporary social and political issues. The song “Kobey”, expected
A hands-on actor
In conversation with Sajal Talented actor Sajal is one of the busiest faces in the media, and despite choosing his offers carefully in recent days, he has made the most appearances on TV last Eid. Recently, the actor shared thoughts about his dreams, career and beyond with The Daily Star: The Daily Star (TDS): How ... Read more
When Runa met Lata
“Hearing ‘I’m a fan’ from a living legend is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was on top of the world,” said Runa Laila. The diva recently met ‘Bharat Ratna’ Lata Mangeshkar at the latter’s residence in Mumbai. “I performed at several Puja celebrations in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. On October 2, I performed at the celebration ... Read more
Spicy Bites Of Talent Hunts, Empty Promises And An Ailing Music Industry
The Close-Up 1 competition was the pioneer of its kind in the country, seeking out fresh singing talents from the grassroots level.Several youths — who emerged from the competition — are now busy recording artistes, while a few of them have also fallen to oblivion. Among those who have made a mark in the music ... Read more
Runa Laila rocks Delhi
A mesmerising live performance by the diva Runa Laila made Mahanabami, the penultimate day of the Durga Puja festival, a very special occasion for an estimated 1,000 music lovers who assembled at the exquisitely decorated pandal of East Delhi’s Miloni Cultural and Welfare Association on October 5. This was the only Puja venue in the ... Read more
Lalon will regale Italians
Italy will be introduced to the works and philosophy of the mystic bard Lalon Fakir when a three-day festival featuring films on him, made by acclaimed director Tanvir Mokammel, and a seminar are held in Rome, from October 14. Mokammel told The Daily Star that his feature film “Lalon” and documentary “Achin Pakhi” will be ... Read more
Varied uses of a flute
The innovative Rethey Tudu Rethey Tudu, an octogenarian Santal of Dinajpur, has developed a new technique to put his six-holed bamboo stick to good use. The invention is now an inseparable part of his life — as a flute, a walking stick and more. “Sometime I use the stick for hunting too,” asserts the elderly ... Read more
Puja in the air
Puja days are here again. A time to look back on what the festival meant in days gone by and how it’s celebrated now. Pijush Bandyopadhyay After a year, Sharodiyo Durga Puja is back again. My heartiest well wishes to all. During our childhood we’d wait eagerly for the Puja festivities to begin. Buying new ... Read more
Farzana Chhoby plays widow in Shontoron
Less-educated Swarna is married to a professional Lathial, who lives by wielding a designed bamboo. Within a year, her husband goes missing. A few days later, he is found dead. And, the story of a widow’s struggles begins. This is the story of Shonotoron, an ongoing TV serial on Maasranga TV. The viewers will catch ... Read more