‘Straightforward’ and ‘jovial’ are the best two words to describe actor Adnan Faruque Hillol, who is widely known as Hillol in the country’s film industry. In a recent conversation with daily sun Hillol talked about himself, his upcoming projects and future plans. Hillol, a familiar face to TV viewers, said, “Confidence and courage are key ... Read more
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Class VIII student to appear soon as singer, music director
Prottoy Khan, younger brother of promising singer Hridoy Khan, is going to appear as a singer and music director soon by launching hisdebut album “Prottoy Khan’s FnF”. The album will be released under the banner of Laser Visionin the middle of the month of Ramzan. The album will contain eight songs among which Prottoy will ... Read more
Milon performs in Barisal language
Popular actor Anisur Rahman Milon, for the first time, has performed in the local language of Barisalin a drama serial titled ‘Fourth Class Society’. The serial was directed by Saif Chandan while its story waswritten by Nawmin Kamrun Bidhu. Popular actor Rawnak Hasan has given the ideaof the story. Milon will appear in the serial ... Read more
Life thru the lens
A group photography exhibition titled Reunion of Life organised by Envisio, the media and photography club of Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Jahangirnagar University, is being held at Drik Gallery of Dhanmondi in the city. Dr Mohammad Bakhtiar Rana, director of the Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University, inaugurated the event on 22 July. A ... Read more
Tapestry exhibition
Tapestry is a hand woven textile, which is used mainly as wall hanging. The late artist Rashid Chowdhury was the pioneer of this art form in this country. Chowdhury successfully introduced tapestry in various forms and shapes. His works are unparalleled in their subjects and unique quality. Artist Tajul Islam started out by assisting Chowdhury ... Read more
Resurrecting the hero
31st death anniversary of Uttam Kumar Three decades after his death, a film award will be instituted in the name of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar from next year. This was announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a programme to observe Uttam Kumar’s 31st death anniversary at Uttam Mancha in Kolkata on Sunday evening. ... Read more
The ‘bookworm’ in full form
Abdullah Abu Sayeed turns 72 In addition to the rendition of songs by young members of Bishwa Sahitya Kendra’s study circle, Abdullah Abu Sayeed’s refreshingly witty and at times sarcastic remarks made the hot and humid evening of July 25 rather enjoyable. The event held at the new building of Bishwa Sahitya Kendra in Dhaka ... Read more
Portrait of a nature artist
Renowned artist Farida Zaman has obtained international recognition participating in biennales and international exhibitions and competitions in different Asian and European countries. Many prestigious galleries across the globe have collected her works and many internationally reputed journals have published write-ups on her. She has also written articles on art in different foreign magazines. In her ... Read more
The Ticket: A slice of life
Director: Zoya Akhtar Producers: Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani Screenplay: Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti Story: Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, Naseeruddin Shah
Kona optimistic on her albums
Popular pop singer Dilshad Nahar Kona has gained popularity as a pop singer by providing a number of hit songs for over a decade. Since the beginning of her career, Kona has attainted acclimation for her versatile and melodic voice. Kona is on her way to release her third solo album in the upcoming Eid-ul-fitr, ... Read more
Tawquir, Mithila first time together
Popular actor cum director Tawquir Ahmed and promising actress Mithila, for the first time, have recently performed together in a play titled ‘Modhyarat and Jhorapatar Golpo’. The play was directed by Tawquir himself while its story was written by his other half Bipasha Hayat. The story of the play features a lady schoolteacher who teaches ... Read more
Adity Mohsin’s ‘Sokha Tomare Paile’ launched
Bengal Foundation launched an album of popular Tagore artiste Adity Mohsin titled ‘Sokha Tomare Paile’. The album features some popular songs of three legendary poets-Atul Prasad Sen, Dwijendralal Roy and Rajani Kanta Sen. The album was produced under the music direction by Durbadal Chattapadhyay. Noted litterateur Sayed Shamsul Haque unveiled the cover of the album ... Read more
Ria in movie
Ria Chowdhury is familiar as a ramp model. Besides she is engaged with TV modeling and acting. She has already performed in a main stream and digital movies. But those yet not released. In 2008, for the first time Ria acted in the mainstream movie titled ‘Khela,’ directed by Sheikh Didar. Film actor Rubel was ... Read more
Murad-Shoshi-Sabbir together in ‘Kemon Achho Bondhu’
Popular actors Arman Parvez Murad, Sharmin Zoha Shoshi and Meer Sabbir, for the first time, are going to perform together in a play titled ‘Kemon Achho Bondhu’. The play will be produced under the direction of Nahid Ahmed Biplob while its story was written by noted writer Emdadul Haque Milon. The play is an in-house ... Read more
Habib’s Ahban
Habib Wahid’s rise started with his 2003 début album “Krishno”, which proved to be a success in Britain and Bangladesh. In the next few years, Habib released five albums — “Maya” (2004), “Moina Go…” (2005), “Shono” (2006), “Panjabiwala” (2007), “Bolchi Tomake” (2008) and “Aboseshe” (2008). His latest work, “Ahban” did not go unrewarded, as it ... Read more
Guerrilla continues its victory run
Nasiruddin Yousuff’s film “Guerrilla” celebrates its 100th day today. Since its release on April 14, the film has been uninterruptedly screened at two theatres in Dhaka — Star Cineplex and Balaka Cine World. The director of the film is delighted to achieve this landmark, as he thinks it is a positive sign for mainstream Bangladeshi ... Read more
Ittyadi goes to Nawab Manjil in Tangail
To highlight our rich cultural heritage Ittyadi has been shooting its episodes at historical places for a while now. The latest episode of Ittyadi has been shot at the historic Nawab Manjil in Dhanbari. The Nawab Manjil was decorated with colourful lightings on the occasion. The shooting attracted a large number of people who flocked ... Read more
Exhibition highlights Halda’s beauty and contribution
River Halda flows through the heartlands of Chittagong. It serves as a lifeline to millions living on her banks. An exhibition of photo and video presentation titled Halda: River of Mystery was inaugurated at the Berlin Hall of Goethe Institut in Dhanmondi at Dhaka on 20 July. Monjurul Kibria, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, University ... Read more
Harmony of Nature
Solo painting exhibition at Gallery Impressions A solo painting exhibition featuring artworks by talented artist Abu Kalam Shamsuddin was inaugurated at Gallery Impressions, Gulshan, in the capital on July 17. The exhibition showcases 16 paintings titled as “Harmony of Nature” (1, 2, 3…16) by the artist. The artist has used mixed media (oil and acrylic). ... Read more
Amitabh and Sridevi to share screen space after 19 years
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran actress Sridevi will be sharing screen space with each other after almost 19 years for their upcoming film “English Vinglish”. The film, being touted as Sridevi’s Bollywood comeback, will see her essay the role of a housewife who joins a spoken English course to impress her husband and family