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
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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
Sitar Bonobash attracts viewers
The play “Sitar Bonobash” was staged recently at the Maulana Bhashani Auditorium in Sirajganj and attracted a good number of viewers. The play, based on an episode from the epic “Ramayan”, has been produced by the local troupe Mrittika Natyashala. Renowned dramatist, Mannan Hira, president of Bangaldesh Pathonatak Parishad, attended the first show as chief ... Read more
Lagaan in Time Magazine’s Top 25 Best Sports Movies
Aamir Khan’s first production Lagaan which won an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category has brought us glory once again. Lagaan has been included in Time magazine’s 25 Best Sports movies list. Time magazine has given Lagaan the 14th spot in their list. The 2001 film was the biggest hit of that ... Read more
Hollywood offers Rs 500 cr to Munnabhai!
The iconic character of Munnabhai played by Sanjay Dutt is probably the only notorious `goon like` character in the history of Hindi cinema, who is loved by millions across the globe. The Munnabhai bug seems to have smitten Hollywood too. Reportedly, an international production house has pitched in to buy the rights of the Munna ... Read more
Kona @DS Cafe
Kona is one of the most popular singers of the time, mesmerising audiences with her well-trained voice. She has lent her voice to jingles and playbacks, along with trying her hand at acting as well. The talented artiste was at DS Cafe recently to answer questions from her admirers. Ataullah, Notre Dame College, Dhaka: If ... Read more
Tariq Anam’s remarks on current TV drama trends
Renowned TV and theatre personality Tariq Anam Khan has already become a distinguished name in Bangladesh’s entertainment arena. This experienced and prudent persona has been caught up in an exclusive interview with New Age where he shared his observations, experiences and thoughts on current situation of TV plays and theatre productions. While some seniors
Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya honoured
Leading Tagore singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya was honoured by City Bank NA at a musical programme titled `Gaane Gaane Gunijon Songbordhona` for her outstanding contribution in popularising Tagore songs on Friday at the Radisson Blue Water Garden Hotel in the capital. Arranging the musical programme the Bank also celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel ... Read more
Mechanix dedicated to heavy metal
Musical band Mechanix, in a short span of time, got huge fan following among the youngsters for its uniqueness in presenting metal music with melody. The members of the heavy metal band shared their experiences, thoughts and future plans in a recent conversation with New Age. Recently the band has released its first solo album ... Read more
Music heals the wounds of soul: Subir Nandi
Eminent singer Subir Nandi has won the hearts of millions of fans across the county for presenting innumerable timeless songs since early seventies in all media including radio, cinema, TV and audio industry. Din jai kotha thake, Bondhu hote cheye tomar, Tumi emon-e, Hazar moner kachhe proshno rekhe, Koto je tomake beshechhi bhalo and many ... Read more
Architecture: Bangladesh Perspective
Architecture of any country reflects the picture of culture, past and present of that area. Architecture of Bangladesh refers to the architectural attributes and styles of the country. Basically architecture of Bangladesh refers to the architectural attributes and styles of the country. The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh’s ... Read more
Momena to perform at Chickenshed Theatre in UK
Actress Momena Choudhury is travelling to UK with her theatre troupe Shunyan to take part in the mini-season of plays on conflict, a theatre festival which is being organised by Chickenshed Theatre. There the troupe will stage their play Lal Jomin on October 3, the play features Momena Choudhury in a single act performance. The ... Read more
Behind the scenes
Shooting of Second Hand Hasna Hena in Pubail where the drama “Second Hand” is being shot is teeming with its cast and crew. As one enters the set, one comes across actor-director Zahid Hasan busy putting on his makeup. Hasan asks cinematographer Anwar Hossain Bulu if his attire is suitable for the scene. On Bulu’s ... Read more
Ahmed Sharif in direction after 8 years
Popular villain of Bangladeshi film industry Ahmed Sharif has recently returned in direction after a span of eight years. He has recently directed a comedy play titled ‘Mairer Upor Oshud Nai’. The play was written and produced by Nader Khan. Legendary TV and film actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has played the key role here while Rina ... Read more
A familiar face
Catching up with Jyotika Jyoti Lux Anandadhara Photogenic 2004 Jyotika Jyoti has become a familiar face thanks to TV plays, commercials and feature films. Currently she is busy shooting for a feature film and several TV plays. The Daily Star (TDS) recently got her take on her recent work. Excerpts from the interview: TDS: Tell ... Read more
Jagjit Singh in critical condition after brain haemorrhage
Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh is said to be in a ‘critical’ condition after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Singh was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Friday just hours before he was due to perform on stage with Ghulam Ali. The hospital has since released a statement saying: “Mr. Jagjit Singh’s condition remains critical. We have ... Read more