Up close and personal with Sanjida Pritee Sanjida Pritee came into the limelight with her stellar performances in “Sporsher Baire” and “Kachher Manush”. Since then, the actress has a packed schedule, both in the spheres of TV dramas and theatre roles. The Daily Star (TDS) recently caught up with her. TDS: What keeps you busy ... Read more
Entertainment
Ityadi: A Household Name
In conversation with Hanif Sanket Maintaining the quality of an entertaining variety show, that too for over two decades, is not a piece of cake. Hanif Sanket’s popular show “Ityadi” is a rare example of this feat. “Ityadi” has been a household name for Bangladeshis both at home and abroad. Sanket’s riveting persona and charismatic ... Read more
Tagore’s 150th birthday celebrations opens today
Bangladesh opens its two-day programme on Friday in the city as part of the first India-Bangladesh joint celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of poet Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian Nobel prize winner in literature. And in New Delhi, the ceremony of the year-long commemoration will be inaugurated Saturday. Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari ... Read more
Jokhon Bhanglo Milon Mela Hadi’s tribute to Tagore
On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, veteran singer Syed Abdul Hadi is bringing out an album of Tagore songs. The album will be launched tomorrow (7 May) through a programme at the seminar hall of Central Public Library. Titled Jokhon Bhanglo Milon Mela, this is the first album of Hadi ... Read more
Bangladeshi artistes on way to India
Most of the 88 Bangladeshi artistes will leave Dhaka today for India participate in Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary programmes scheduled to be held in New Delhi and Kolkata. The programme titled, ‘Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’ is a part of joint arrangement of Bangladesh and India to celebrate the anniversary, beginning in
Kajol is back to work after delivery
Versatile actress Kajol is back to work. She was in maternity break since September. Kajol gave birth to her son Yug on September 13 and was on break to look after her son. But working calling now and Kajol is back to ad shoots. She is working round the clock to fulfill her commitments which ... Read more
No sequel for Tere Bin Laden… yet
Director of comedy Tere Bin Laden indifferent to death of most-wanted Al Qaida leader Indian director Abhishek Sharma, who struck box-office gold with his comedy Tere Bin Laden (Without Bin Laden), says he is indifferent to the death of the Al Qaida founder. “I have been following the news since it happened. I am neither ... Read more
Taniya plays a negative role again
Six years back, Tania Ahmed first acted a negative role in Saiful Islam Mannu’s TV serial Shapludu. After a long break, Taniya is playing such a role again in a new TV serial titled Prottaborton directed by Sanowar. The plot of this play is based on a story in which Tania gets married to a ... Read more
Noted Classical Vocalist Ila Majumdar No More
Ila Majumdar, classical singer, writer and teacher of logic, philosophy and music, died yesterday (at around 2am) at her residence in Maghbazar. She was the mother of popular contemporary singer Bappa Majumdar and wife of the late classical music guru Barin Majumdar. She died of stroke. Born to a culturally oriented family in Pabna, Ila ... Read more
Ahona on mission Pirates
“To me, acting is something through which I want to be remembered in future. I want to be a spirited actress, be it for small screen or big screen, it doesn’t matter” says Ahona in a conversation with daily sun recently. Beginning her career for TV commercials, Ahona has already carved a niche for herself ... Read more
Habib’s new album released on website
For the first time, popular singer Habib Wahid’s latest album, titled ‘Ahoban,’ sponsored by Banglalink, had been released on website. It was announced at a function in the city recently. It is a unique procedure for this album release as it gives Banglalink subscribers the exclusive privilege of listening to the new album a month ... Read more
Tagore film festival on Channel i
Channel i will be airing films based on Tagore’s works every Saturday this May as part of the 150 years birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore. On the coming Saturday Channel i will telecast the feature film Shasti. Directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam the film features Riaz, Purnima, Ilias Kanchon, Champa, Shahidul Alam Shachchu, Ahmed ... Read more
Bipasha Is Still Steaming Hot After A Decade In The Industry
glamsham.com The dusky beauty with brains, Bipasha Basu, will complete a decade in the Hindi film industry this year. Her first film, Abbas – Mustan’s AJNABEE, opposite Akshay Kumar released in September 2001 and ever since there was no looking back for this highly talented actress, and Bips (as she is fondly referred to by ... Read more
Himu busy working on serials
One of the known faces of TV plays, Humaira Himu is busy shooting for a few TV serials and plays. She is currently working on three TV serials and two single-episode TV plays. About her current projects, Himu says, “I am now working in several TV serials which will be aired soon in different TV ... Read more
Babu in Tagore birth anniversary special
Rabindranath Tagore’s story Detective is going to be made into a single episode TV play by Mannan Hira. The play will feature popular actor Fazlur Rahman Babu as the protagonist. Alongside Babu the play will also feature Mir Sabbir and Farzana Chhobi in lead roles. The shooting for the play will begin from tomorrow. The ... Read more
Shojol to play eight roles in a play
Shojol will be seen playing eight different roles in the TV play, Bish Othoba Eksho Fota Jol. The play will be directed and produced by Anjan Aich. The play will also feature Nowsheen and Preethu, alongside Shajol. The shooting of the play will start on 25 April. The play will be shot at several locations ... Read more
A Touch Of Ecstasy
Syed Abdullah Khalid’s solo exhibition Syed Abdullah Khalid is regarded as one of the most brilliant sculptors of our country. He is mainly recognised for his ‘Aparajeyo Bangla’, one of the most familiar sculptures, and considered a landmark, in Dhaka. A multi-talented artist, Khalid has not only excelled in sculpture but also made an impression ... Read more
Movie Review: Guerrilla
Narrating a cruel yet tragically inspiring history The nationwide release of the movie “Guerrilla” coincided with the Bengali New Year and this was done rightfully so. “Guerrilla” narrates the tale of Bilkis (played by Joya Ahsan), a freedom fighter, who actively participates in the Liberation War while searching for her lost husband. Based on Syed ... Read more
Art of Tagore’s Songs launched
A research work on Tagore song titled The Art of Tagore’s Songs by Karunamaya Goswami was unveiled on Monday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital. Eminent Tagore scholar and musicologist Karunamaya Goswami took three years to accomplish the research work. Covering various aspects of Tagore song
Farooki Joining Hands with Star Cineplex
Filmmaker’s next project “Television” to have multiple producers Filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki will soon be joining hands with Star Cineplex to produce his next film “Television”. Star Cineplex and Farooki’s own production house Chhobial will jointly produce it. Two international producers [from Germany and France] are set join the project as co-producers. Farooki is going ... Read more