Rajshahi Theatre’s Folk Festival kicks off Though most in audience were not familiar with the Santali language, the sheer spirit of the indigenous men and women demonstrated through their soulful songs and dance at Kumarpara Mukta Mancha, in Rajshahi town, last Monday night won over hearts. Artistes of Jug Shirijol Adibashi Shilpi Gosthi enthralled the ... Read more
Entertainment
Katrina turned down 3.5 crore
Malaika Arora Khan postponed her New Year vacation with husband Arbaaz Khan, when an entertainment group offered her a large undisclosed sum for her anthem like Munni gig at Amby Valley. Katrina Kaif, on the other hand, has refused to dance to her Sheila ki Jawaani number from Tees Maar Khan. Says a source close ... Read more
Bengal releases five Bangla music CDs
Bengal Foundation has released five music albums as a part of its Bangla music promotion programme having the slogan ‘Bajuk Praney Bangla Gaan’. Classical artiste Ustad Ram Kanai Das, Nazrul singer Shahin Samad, Tagore singers Rezwana Chowdhury Banya and Mita Haq, and Bengal Foundation chairman Abul Khair Litu jointly unveiled the music CDs at a ... Read more
Ityadi in Puthia
Over the last couple of years, popular variety show “Ityadi” has been under the camera at different historic places. The latest episode of the show was shot in the zamindar estate of Puthia, Rajshahi. The episode will be aired on December 31 at 9:30pm on Bangladesh Television. Planned and anchored by Hanif Sanket, this episode ... Read more
A nation united in celebration
SSJ’s Victory Day programmes end The three-day Victory Day celebration programmes by Shammilita Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) — held simultaneously at six different venues, including the Central Shaheed Minar premises — ended on December 16. Different cultural organisations performed songs, recited poetry, dances and plays on the concluding day to celebrate the 40th Victory Day. Programmes ... Read more
Victory Day specials on TV channels
Ekti Lal Sharir Galpo on Banglavision Single episode play “Ekti Lal Sharir Galpo” will be aired on Banglavision at 09:05pm. Written by Morshed Chowdhury, the play is directed by Komol Chakma. The play narrates the wartime struggle of a family. It circles around a freedom fighter, Hasan, who takes shelter in the family and is ... Read more
Band musical “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan” on ntv
Victory Day celebrations Band musical “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan” on ntv To celebrate the Victory Day, ntv will air a special band musical programme titled “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan”. Featuring popular and upcoming bands, the programme will be aired tomorrow at 1:25pm. At the programme, bands such as LRB, Souls, Shironamhin, Rhythm of Life and Brigade 71 ... Read more
Fahmida Nabi teams up with Close Up 1 stars
“Priyo Bangladesh” to hit the store shelves Popular singer Fahmida Nabi’s suggestions and constructive criticism have long been appreciated by the contestants of the “Close Up 1” musical talent hunt. Fahmida always aspired to work with the young singers she mentored, but the opportunity kept evading her. This December, however, will finally see her dream ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan Night: a show to be remembered
Bollywood mega star Shah Rukh Khan on Friday enthralled the Dhaka crowd at the Army Stadium with wonderful performances with the hit numbers of Hindi playbacks in his first ever visit to Bangladesh. His ability to create humour through improvisation and gestures made the huge budget concert a show to be remembered by over 25,000 ... Read more
Shahrukh Khan entertains Dhaka
All roads led to Army Stadium as the decked out stage was all set to welcome the ‘King of Bollywood’ Shahrukh Khan on December 10. Countless die-hard fans of the ‘Bollywood Badshah’ waited with bated breath to catch a glimpse of their favourite ‘hero’. Most of Shahrukh’s Bangladeshi fans are seemingly youngsters. Of them the ... Read more
Katrina Kaif named ‘Newsmaker of the Year’
Katrina Kaif has been named “Newsmaker of the Year” after topping the chart of internet searches compiled by Yahoo! India. The search engine published its ‘2010 Year in Review ‘ which identifies top trends of the year from millions of consumer searches and top stories from the Yahoo! network. According to the findings, Kaif surpassed ... Read more
Heritage Show-2010 in Gulshan
Bangladesh Arts Council is holding a three-day festival, titled ‘Heritage Show-2010’ at 12, North Gulshan Avenue in Dhaka. The festival will be held on December 9, 10 and 11. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed will inaugurate the festival. A press conference was held yesterday at Reporters Unity in Segun Bagicha to inform the press on the
Rafiqun Nabi’s exhibition at Gallery Chitrak
A veteran artist’s experiments with drawing Drawings are a reflection of personal observations of an artist. It is the fundamental foundation of art. Drawings articulate an artist’s expressions and represent his/her personality. Veteran artist Rafiqun Nabi’s drawings are an effectual mirror of the Bangladeshi rural life and contemporary times. The simplified lines of his drawings ... Read more
Deepika Padukone’s Dream Role
Deepika Padukone has revealed that her ultimate role would be to play Kajol’s part in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. According to India Today, the actor said that the Yash Raj film was her favourite movie when she was younger. The model-turned-actress commented: “I loved DDLJ and my dream role is Kajol’s role in the film.”
Hason Raja’s 87th death anniversary today
Today is the 87th death anniversary of legendary bard Hason Raja (1854-1922), whose full name was Dewan Hasan Raja Chowdhury, claimed at least three researchers. Born on December 21, 1854 in a zamindar family in the village of Lakshmansree in Sunamganj, his father, Dewan Ali Raza Chowdhury, traced his ancestry to Ayodhya. Originally Hindus, they ... Read more
Bangla Academy celebrates 55th anniversary
The 55th founding anniversary of the Bangla Academy, a centre that promotes the country’s literature, culture and language, was observed through a discussion and a cultural programme on the academy premises on December 3. The programme began with placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the morning. A commemorative speech styled ‘Ekhon Rabindranath’
Becoming Lalon
Prosenjit talks about “Moner Manush” and expanding the horizons of Bangla cinema For Bengali superstar Prosenjit, essaying the role of Lalon in Goutam Ghosh-directed “Moner Manush” was like a dream come true. The 48-year-old actor, who has worked in nearly 300 Bangla films and a few Hindi movies, said he was eagerly waiting to be ... Read more
Zahid Hasan: I always work in my own way
Zahid Hasan is many things rolled into one — stage and TV actor-director, as well as an actor on the silver screen. Talk to him and you get the picture of a man who has striven hard to make it and been rewarded with success. The Daily Star (TDS) had a chat with Hasan on ... Read more
“Daruchini Dwip” wins the day
Bali International Film Festival “Daruchini Dwip”, produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd, won the 5th Special Jury Award (Sharoswati Baliwood Award) at the 8th Bali International Film Festival held recently in Indonesia, says a press release. Directed and screenplay by Toukir Ahmed and Humayun Ahmed respectively, the film is an adaptation of Humayun Ahmed’s novel. The ... Read more
The tuneless piper
Story of flute-maker Mokammel Hossain At the age of 80, flute-maker Mokammel Hossain is not only engaged in his trade but also does agricultural work. In his younger days he was widely recognised and made a respectable income. Today, however, he is in dire straits and barely manages to maintain his family. Going back to ... Read more