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
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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
Realism vs Romance
In conversation with Tanzir Tuhin While many find academic studies getting the priority to be a restriction in pursuing artistic/cultural practices, Tanzir Tuhin — lead vocalist and songwriter of the band Shironamhin — considers his major, architecture, as an inspiration to his passion for music. Tuhin finds some links between architecture and music as well. ... Read more
Monir Khan, Milton Khondaker together after 6 years
Popular singer Monir Khan will present his 40th album to hislisteners on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The album will contain 10songs. The lyrics of the songs were written by Milton Khondaker while the songswere also composed by him. Through this album, the listeners will get Milton Khondakeralong with Monir after a span of six ... Read more
Elita is now guest faculty
Popular singer Elita Karim is familiar to all as a promisingsinger, some may recognise her as an anchor too. But none of above is herprofessional identity. Professionally, she is a journalist of a leading Englishdaily in the country. However, all of these identities could not meet her thirst.She has recently started teaching the students of ... Read more
Mila raises voice against cyber crime
Pop diva Mila is creating social awareness against the cyber crime, which has appeared a social problem in the country. In an interview with New Age, Mila Islam informed that through the concerts she was generating awareness against such crime for which many women in the country have faced serious social problem and forced a ... Read more
Tarin’s different preparation…
Popular TV actress Tarin is simultaneously expert in singingand dancing besides acting. During her early age Tarin became champion innational children talent hunt contest ‘Notun Kuri’. Later she continued actingand dancing. But her singing career was limited in only homely environment. Tokeep requests from her friends Tarin is going to launch her debut solo musicalalbum ... Read more
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows makes $1bn
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has passed the $1bn (£609m) mark at the worldwide box office, distributor Warner Bros has said. The final instalment in the eight-part boy wizard series is the first to reach the milestone. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone had the previous best global takings with $974.8m (£593m) ... Read more
World of solitude
Kibria Exhibition at Bengal Gallery To pay homage to the great artist Mohammad Kibria, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts has organised a 15-day long special exhibition, titled “Tribute to Mohammad Kibria”. The exhibition is now on at Bengal Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition comprises Kibria’s artworks from the collections of Matiur Rahman, editor of the ... Read more
Dreek rocks the youngsters
Dreek, a promising musical band, has been rocking the young music lovers of the country with their strong lyrics quality music since it emerged. As a talented entity in the Bangladesh rock panorama, Dreek has already been elected as a member of Bangladesh Musical Band Association just right after winning the 6th position in the ... Read more
Aupi Karim faces accident in Germany
Popular TV actress Aupi Karim is now passing her days with a serious injury after facing a road accident in Germany. Now she has to stay there for her higher study on landscape architecture. She fortunate survived in the accident recently. It was disclosed from her facebook status recently where she mentioned that after completing ... Read more
Maasranga Television goes on air
First HD TV channel in Bangladesh Private channel Maasranga Television started its journey through airing over an hour-long inaugural programme live on July 30. The inaugural ceremony was held at the Ball Room of Radisson Water Garden Hotel. The programme featured different items including music and dance. A documentary highlighting the culture and heritage of ... Read more
I’m pregnant and very excited: Lara Dutta
Finally, the cat is out of the bag. For months long, it was speculated that Lara Dutta is pregnant but neither the actress nor her tennis hubby Mahesh Bhupathi has confirmed the news but in a recent interview, Lara has confirmed that the news of her pregnancy. An elated Lara said, “Yes, I am pregnant ... Read more
Kareena Kapoor to be the brand ambassador of Lakme
She started off her career with Refugee, did a handful of average films…only to catapult herself into the top league of actresses in Bollywood with her stunning size zero figure. We are indeed referring to the one and only hot and talented Kareena Kapoor. The way every single filmmaker wants to have her as the ... Read more