The dashingly handsome Ranbir Kapoor’s image of a cassanova was perhaps blown out of proportion by the media. Very recently the actor aired his grievances with him being linked with any and everybody. Apart from Deepika his list of dates was supposed to have been big and varied. Katrina the former girlfriend of Sallu bhai ... Read more
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Pahela Baishakh Celebration in Dhaka
Ushering in 1418 Pahela Baishakh Celebration in Dhaka The nation welcomed ‘Pahela Baishakh’, the first day of the Bangla year 1418, on Thrusday amidst vibrant pageantry, leaving behind the gloom of the past and pledging to uphold the nation’s opulent cultural heritage. Tens of thousands of people from all walks of life, in traditional clothes, ... Read more
Guerrilla
Behind the Scene Guerrilla Directed by Nasiruddin Yousuff, “Guerrilla”, the much awaited feature film based on the Liberation War, was released at 13 movie theatres across the country on Pahela Baishakh (April 14). Actor Ferdous, who plays the role of a journalist, Hasan Ahmed, says, “We’d not be living in an independent country if there ... Read more
Contemporary Bangladeshi Art Goes to Seoul
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts and Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul (South Korea) have jointly organised a group art exhibition, titled “Contemporary Paintings of Bangladesh”, featuring works of Quayyum Chowdhury, Samarjit Roy Chowdhury, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Mahmudul Haque, Shahid Kabir, Farida Zaman, Rokeya Sultana, Dilara Begum Jolly, Kanak Chanpa Chakma and Mohammad Iqbal. ... Read more
Yet another laurel for Popy
Sadika Parvin Popy has won National Film Award 2009 in the best actress category for her performance in the film Gangajatra. This is for the third time that the celebrated actress of Bangladesh mainstream movie industry has won the national award. The National Film Award 2009 was announced recently through a gazette notification issued by
Mimo, Mousumi for first time
For the first time winner of Super Hero Super Heroine Mimo and Lux superstar 2010 Mousumi are going to perform together in a play titled ‘Bhalobasai Phera’. Both Mimo and Mousumi will act in roles of two wives in the play. The play is scripted by Sagor Jahan and it will be directed by Ziauddin ... Read more
Stellar cast for Woody Allen’s new film
Woody Allen’s latest project is a gathering for Oscar winners and nominees. Not too long ago Penelope Cruz, who won an Oscar in 2008 for her performance in Allen-directed Vicky Cristina Barcelona, revealed that she is set to reunite with the director again in her next project. Later it was reported that Oscar nominee Alec ... Read more
Chaitra Sankranti, Pahela Baishakh in rural Bangladesh
Most communities in rural Bangladesh celebrate Chaitra Sankranti and Pahela Baishakh following the age-old traditions. The celebrations bring together people, irrespective of their creed and social differences. Usually rural people arrange weeklong programmes to celebrate the end of a year and the beginning of another. The preparations start a month before Chaitra Sankranti and
Baishakhi celebrations have given us an individual identity: Aly Zaker
Weach Bangla New Year we start a new journey. Leaving all the sorrows, sad and bad times behind us we move forward. We welcome Pahela Baishakh by celebrating the occasion. We re-discover ourselves with the Baishakhi celebrations. It reminds us of our cultural identity and heritage as we celebrate Pahela Baishakh with new hopes in ... Read more
Rinku, a voice of the soil
One of the rising folk singers in the music scene, Rinku’s rise to fame has been fast. Rinku’s songs represent the very essence and fragrance of rural Bangladesh. In-short, Rinku has been playing an important role in popularising folk songs among the young generation. Since he made his debut in the music
Michael Shannon To Play Villain In Superman
Actor Michael Shannon has been roped in to play villaneous general Zod in Zack Snyder’s reboot of superhero franchise Superman: Man of Steel. The Oscar-nominated actor will face off against newcomer Henry Cavill’s Superman in the movie. Shannon is best known for his performance in Leonardo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet starrer Revolutionary Road, the Hollywood Reporter said
Bengali Heritage & Pahela Baishakh
Md. Anwarul Kabir Following the Bengali calendar when the Pahela Baisakh comes and we step into a New Year, we try to search our souls with a view to rediscovering our cultural heritage originating from this deltaic land mingled with the Bengali ethnicity. On this day, most Bengalis, especially those from the middle class, are ... Read more
Special play by Humayun Ahmed
Baishakhi Bounty Special play by Humayun Ahmed “Shopno Ebong Shopno Bhongo”, a single-episode play written by Humayun Ahmed and directed by his wife Meher Afroze Shaon will be aired on Pahela Baishakh on Channel i at 7:50pm. The story follows a writer, played by Gazi Rakayet. Other cast members include Rahmat Ali, Agun, Shamima Naznin ... Read more
Tarin to Release her First Music Album
Tarin’s acting career, spanning 25 years, has made her a household name among TV viewers across the country. Her fans are in for a surprise this Pahela Boishakh: the accomplished actor is going to make her debut as a singer with her first solo album, “Akash Debo Kakey”. “If my brother-in-law didn’t egg me on ... Read more
LRB celebrates 20 years in music
On April 5, one of the leading rock bands of the country, LRB celebrated its 20 years. Ayub Bachchu and his band LRB performed at Cafe Thirty3 on Bailey Road, Dhaka to celebrate the landmark occasion, according to a press release. Guitarist and vocalist Ayub Bachchu formed the band on April 5, 1991 with his ... Read more
Boishakhi Bounty: Habib’s latest album in the offing
The latest album by Habib is set to be released this Pahela Boishakh [April 14]. The album will feature a song written by Habib’s father, popstar of the yesteryears, Ferdaus Wahid. Habib has composed the song “O Mishti Meye”, written by his father. Fans will also get a bonus track recorded by Ferdaus Wahid. The ... Read more
Life Behind the Lens
Accomplished actor turned director Afsana Mimi is full steam ahead directing TV plays. Following the success of “Bondho”, “Share Tin Tola”, “Griho Golpo”, “Kachher Manush” and “Doll’s House”, Mimi has garnered much praise for her ongoing directorial efforts with “Poush Faguner Pala”. Mimi recently gave The Daily Star (TDS) a glimpse into her latest plans: ... Read more
Shakila Zafar Ventures into New Territory with Labonye Purno Pran
Shakila Zafar has been an audience favourite for her melodious ‘adhunik’ (contemporary) Bangla songs for almost three decades. In 1979, after winning a classical music competition [by Bangladesh Betar], she stepped into the Bangladeshi music scene, and since then there has been no turning back. The breaking news is that the celebrated singer is going to ... Read more
Weeklong film festival in the port city begins
A weeklong film festival began in the port city yesterday. Alliance Francaise de Chittagong organised the festival, titled ‘Francophonie’ at its auditorium in association with Chittagong Film Centre (CFC). A total of ten films from five countries — Canada, France, Egypt, Switzerland and Vietnam — are being screened at the festival. The opening film, “The ... Read more
Shahid Afridi is a die-hard fan of SRK
That Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi is a die-hard fan of King Khan was revealed by his younger brother Javed Afridi while he commenting live on the radio station in India during the Indo-Pak semi final. Javed also added that Shahid never misses any of his films and he has seen ‘My Name Is Khan’ ... Read more