Manipuri Theatre celebrated its 15th anniversary with a performance of traditional Manipuri Natapala and the troupe’s recent production “Kohe Birangana”. The event was held on September 23 at the Experimental Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Seasoned actor-director Mamunur Rashid was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. He lauded the
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Eventful innings
In conversation with Dolly Zohur The dearth of accomplished artistes has created a void in the acting arena — with most newcomers seeking a shortcut to fame and stardom. In this rat race, some names transcend above others, such as Dolly Zohur, whose reputation is cemented in the hearts of audience and critics alike. The ... Read more
Ishita to star in Roopkotha
TV serial “Roopkotha” is being aired on ntv. So far Naushaba has enacted the protagonist. After the 30th episode, popular actress Ishita has taken over the role. Ishita said that she loved doing the role of a theatre activist in the serial. “Roopkotha” is about a village belle who dreams of coming to the town ... Read more
An actor par excellence
Time out with Humayun Faridee Humayun Faridee is the embodiment of all that the word “actor” holds. He has proven his mettle on stage, television and the silver screen. Recently the star had a tête-à-tête with The Daily Star. The Daily Star (TDS): Tell us about your recent works. Faridee: Both acting and directing are ... Read more
New serial directed by actor Azizul Hakim
Popular Actor Azizul Hakim is directing a 52-episode TV serial, titled “Shokal Shondhya Raat”. Initial shooting of the serial, written by Zeenat Hakim, has started at Laboni Shooting House in Uttara, Dhaka. The cast includes Shahed, Bidya Sinha Mim, Golam Farida Chhanda and Lutfor Rahman George. This is the fourth TV serial directed by Hakim. ... Read more
Bimanesh Chandra’s watercolour exhibition at Bengal Gallery
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in Dhanmondi has organised a solo watercolour exhibition titled “Rural Nature” featuring the works of Bimanesh Chandra Biswas. At the exhibition, most of his artworks have been done in watercolour where he captures the simplicity of rural Bengal and its varied aspects. The painter finds tranquillity and harmony in nature ... Read more
Aupi Karim ties the knot
Popular TV and theatre actress Aupi Karim returned to the country on August 24 this year. Recently, with the blessings of her family, Aupi has tied the knot with Masud Hasan Ujjal, a TV play director and ad-maker. The wedding took place at Aupi’s parental residence. Aupi has acted in several TV plays directed by ... Read more
Homeland beckons
Madhuri Dixit returns to Mumbai Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit has decided to return to India along with her doctor-husband and two sons. Much to the disappointment of her eager fans, she had given up her acting career and spent the last 15 years in the United States following her marriage. “For all my fans, we ... Read more
Tagore Stories on Films
A retrospective screening of the film adaptations of Rabindranath Tagore’s works will be held at the Main Auditorium, National Museum in Dhaka, from September 23, says a press release. Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka will arrange the screening that will continue till September 26. The screening is part of the
Abir Abdullah’s photo exhibition opens today
Noted photographer Abir Abdullah’s three-day photo exhibition, titled “Plight of the Waterlogged People”, begins today at Drik Gallery, Dhanmondi in Dhaka. Abdullah has been efficiently capturing the social, political and economic impacts of the rivers through his black and white as well as colour photographs. In recent times, Abdullah was assigned by Oxfam’s project, Campaign ... Read more
Krishnokoli on her latest ventures
With serenity in her voice, singer Krishnokoli has won the hearts of millions of music lovers in the country from the very point of releasing her first solo album. The album, ‘Surje Badhi Basha’ was released on Pahela Baishakh 2007 and since then regardless of age—young, middle-aged, old—everybody praise the uniqueness of Krishnokoli. Her popularity ... Read more
Chanchal Chowdhury’s new avatar for “Television”
Chanchal Chowdhury had to grow long hair for Giasuddin Selim’s blockbuster “Monpura”. For “Moner Manush”, he had to lose weight. Now the actor will go nearly bald for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s next film “Television”. “I’ll have to get rid of my hair shortly. I’ve mentally prepared myself to lose my beloved hair,” said Chanchal. He ... Read more
Metamorphosis of a boi para
Much of contemporary literary and critical theory is dominated by French philosophers. To draw a reason why the French have the upper hand in critical thinking and philosophy, Jim Powell, in his book on postmodernism, jokingly wrote that for decades, French intellectuals — mostly regarded as national treasures and celebrities — sat at cafes, placed ... Read more
Shama Rahman to perform at Unesco HQ
Shama Rahman, a leading Tagore artiste of the country, will render a few timeless songs of Nobel Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore at a cultural programme arranged by UNESCO at its headquarters in Paris tomorrow. To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and in memory of Amy Cizer and Pablo Neruda, UNESCO has arranged ... Read more
Tete-a-tete with Milon
f the truth should be told, for me this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr was an occasion to relax. As I took a five-day off from shooting, I spent the time with my family,” said actor Anisur Rahman Milon in a recent interview with daily sun. “It was an occasion to see the fans, friends, well wishers, relatives ... Read more
Alamgir to host TV game show
Film star Alamgir will host a game show titled Houseful featuring Bangladeshi film industry from September 16, announced at a press conference. Details of the programme were explained at the press conference held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation on Monday. Houseful will be a game show where participants can take part by answering a ... Read more
An unrecognisable Zahid Hasan
Any Bangladeshi who watches TV knows actor Zahid Hasan, but on September 9 the actor was seemingly unrecognisable. Hasan, in bright orange panjabi and white lungi, was shooting for a play “Benefit of Doubt”. Though he was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd or onlookers, apart from the director and the crew no one seemed to ... Read more
Amitabh Bachchan makes his Hollywood debut
“The Great Gatsby” Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan is set to make his Hollywood debut in director Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” in which Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio will play the lead role. Warner Bros, the distributor of the film, said in a statement here on Wednesday that 68-year-old Bachchan will play Meyer Wolfsheim who helps ... Read more
Interpreting rain and autumn leaves through dance
Two-day programme at Shilpakala Academy Marking the landmark visit of Indian premier Dr. Manmohan Singh to Bangladesh, Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, arranged a two-day (September 6-7) programme at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. Noted Indian singer Jayati Ghosh performed Rabindra Sangeet on September 6, while ... Read more
Nabila: Firmly anchored
Masuma Rahman Nabila is widely recognised as a TV anchor. She is currently hosting two live TV programmes: a musical programme on Banglavision and a quiz show on ntv. She has also made her debut as a model in a TVC for a cellular phone company this year. Nabila stepped into the media world in ... Read more