Fakir Lalon Shah (1774-1890), was a Bengali philosopher poet. He lived in the village of Chheuria in the district of Kushtia,Bangladesh. Lalon composed numerous songs and poems which describe his philosophy. Among his most popular songs are: khachar bhitor auchin pakhi, jat gelo jat gelo bole, dekhna mon jhokmariay duniyadari, paare loye jao amay, milon ... Read more
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International Indigenous Day 2011
Painting competition for children A regional painting competition for primary level students from the ethnic communities was held at the hall room of CARITAS Regional office in the town on July 31. PARLAM (Protection and Establishing Rights on Land of Adibasi in Mymensingh), Manosher Jonno Foundation (MJF) and IPDS jointly organised the competition marking the ... Read more
Marilyn Monroe film to open New York film festival
A film about Marilyn Monroe’s time in England in 1956 is to premiere at the New York Film Festival. My Week With Marilyn tells of a fleeting encounter between Monroe and a set assistant while she was filming The Prince and the Showgirl opposite Laurence Olivier. The film stars Oscar-nominee
Glitz and glamour
Shaina Amin makes it big Glamorous Shaina Amin caught the public eye with her very first TV ad. The ad was for Sunsilk Shampoo, known for its catchy jingle “Teen Duguney Panch”. “I was studying in class ten when I was offered the assignment and from that time several other ads came my way,” she ... Read more
Jyotika Jyoti in new movie
In 2009, popular TV actress Jyotika Jyoti had performed in the movie ‘Rabeya,’ directed by Tanvir Mokammel, for last time. She performed in role of ‘Rokeya’ in the movie, which story was based on liberation war. After a break of three years she is going to act in newmovie ‘Bedeni,’ which story is an adaptation ... Read more
At last Shabnur in shooting…
At last, popular film actress Shabnur joined in shooting after passing many days in silent. She came to FDC on Thursday noon and took part in shooting for movie, which is directing by Mostafizur Rahman Manik. It is mentioned that without any notice Shabnur returned to Dhaka first of July. After returning home due to ... Read more
Friendship Day’s special play ‘Kemon Achho Bondhu ?’
On the occasion of Friendship Day Banglavision will air special play ‘Kemon Achho Bondhu?’ It will be aired tonight at 9:05pm. The play, which story was written by Emdadul Haque Milon and directed by Nahid Ahmed Biplob. The cast includes Mir Sabbir, Arman Parvez Murad, Sharmin Joha Shoshi, Arfan, Rehana Rahman, Masud Rana Mithu, Zahidun ... Read more
A cornucopia of Tagore plays produced this year
70th Death Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore A cornucopia of Tagore plays produced this year Producing Rabindranath Tagore’s plays are considered daunting. Even deft directors and producers often get intimidated by the bard’s works. As a result, Dhaka theatre audiences haven’t had the opportunity to witness the Nobel laureate poet’s mastery on the stage as often ... Read more
A unique telling of Muktadhara
70th Death Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore A unique telling of Muktadhara “Muktadhara” (The Waterfall), written in 1922, is widely acclaimed as one of Tagore’s finest dramatic work. The symbolic play has been interpreted as Tagore’s nationalist critique of colonial exploitation. Many believe the play also indicates the bard’s admiration for Gandhi and his rejection of ... Read more
Taking a path less treaded Rana Kumar Sinha
Jodi tor dak shune keu na ashe tobe ekla cholo re… Rana Kumar Sinha had always been keen on the cultural aspects of life and became an activist in the late 1970s. The Sylhet-based Rabindra Sangeet singer took a path that made him out-of-place in his own community when he was young. Small towns tend ... Read more
‘Mohamaya’ on Banglavision
On the occasion of 60th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, popular TV channel Banglavision will air a special play titled ‘Mohamaya’ tonight at 9:05pm. Adapted from Tagore’s short-story ‘Mohamaya’, the play was directed by Kawnine Sourabh. In this play, Moutusi Biswas will be appeared, as Mohamaya while Anisur Rahman Milon and
Documentary “Shorezamin Sriniketan” on Channel i
What to watch Documentary “Shorezamin Sriniketan” on Channel i Villages are the source that sustains the Bengali life. Rabindranath Tagore took an interest in bringing about changes in the farmers’ lives. When overseeing his family estates (located in Bangladesh’s Shilaidah, Shahjadpur and Patisar), Tagore closely observed the lives of farmers, traced their grievances, and studied ... Read more
Lara Lotus in two plays of Mamunur Rashid
Popular TV actress Lara Lotus has recently performed in twosingle plays titled ‘Uchit Kotha’ and ‘Awaz’, which were directed by renownedplay director and actor Mamunur Rashid. The plays will be aired respectively on BTV and RTV on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. In ‘Uchit Kotha’, Lara will be appeared as an educated andintroverted girl of ... Read more
Ruksi with Pratik Hasan for first time
For the first time popular singer Ruksi will gave vocal for a duet track with son of late singer Khalid Hasan Nilu, Pratik Hasan. Earlier they had performed together in some concerts. But for the first time they will give their vocals for a track titled “Tumi Achho Bole, Ami Achhi.” Lyrics of the track ... Read more
Priyanka signs global music album deal
She’ll be managed by the same man who looks after Lady Gaga! Top Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has signed a deal to record her first music album and will be managed by the man behind pop mega star Lady Gaga. Universal Music Group and Desi Hits! said in a statement that they had brokered a ... Read more
Rituparna in Dhaka
Rituparna Sengupta, the leading lady of Tollywood (West Bengal film industry), is equally famous across the border, in Dhaliwood. The diva has also starred in some Bollywood films over the last few years. Rituparna was recently in Dhaka. The Daily Star (TDS) caught up with her in the make-up room on the third floor of ... Read more
Remembering Zahir Raihan
Legendary Bangla filmmaker, litterateur and freedom fighter Zahir Raihan was born on August 5, 1935 at Majupur in Feni, according to his younger sister Shahenshah Begum, however, most of the documents related to his birth anniversary state that Raihan was born on August 19, 1935. If the family source is taken for granted, today is the ... Read more
Sharmin Lucky @DS Café
Her initiation into the cultural arena happened with recitation. Her elocutionary skills soon fetched her gigs doing voice-overs for TV commercials. Then “Siddiqua Kabir’s Recipe” happened and she became a celebrity overnight. Currently one of the most familiar and popular faces and voices on the small screen, Sharmin Lucky was at DS Café last week ... Read more
Race to become a millionaire on TV
There’s an old Bengali proverb: “Lekhapora korey jey gari-ghora chorey shey”. Roughly translated, it means that a person who studies would get to ride cars and horses i.e. they’d be rich. Few will sense the literal meaning of this proverb more than the nervous contestants on the hot seat of the world famous reality TV ... Read more
Nawsheen returns to Dhaka
After 45 days popular TV actress, model and presenter Nawsheen Nahrin Mou returned to Dhaka from USA yesterday. She went to USA toattend the FOBANA Conference there on behalf of Channel i. Nawsheen earlier wanted to return to Dhaka on July 18. But due to have more works she had tostay there. For her delay ... Read more