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
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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
Monsters – Movie Reviews
Director: Gareth Edwards Screenwriter: Gareth Edwards Starring: Whitney Able, Scoot McNairy Running time: 92 mins The title conjures up images of sinister creatures battling it out across vast pixellated landscapes, yet Gareth Edwards’s directorial debut
Dancer turned actor Tathoi
Promising classical dancer Sudeshna Swayamprabha Tathoi has recently come into discussion for her performance in renowned Indian filmmaker Gautam Ghose’s yet to be released feature film ‘Moner Manush’. Tathoi plays the role of Golapi, the wife of the young Lalon in the film, which is based on the life and philosophy of the great baul, ... Read more
Suchitra Sen Film Festival opens
The second Suchitra Sen Film Festival began in Pabna, hometown of the screen legend, last Friday amidst festivity. Seasoned filmmaker Amjad Hossain inaugurated the eight-day festival at the Town Hall (Mukto Moncho) premises. “One of the few true screen legends in the sub-continent, Suchitra Sen had made immeasurable contribution to Bangla cinema,” chief guest Amjad ... Read more
Aspirations of an emerging folk singer
In conversation with Salma Since her grand success in the 2006 edition of the musical talent hunt “Close Up One: Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh”, Salma has been on the road to glory. Her career has been on the roll with album releases, stage shows and TV programmes. Salma expresses her gratitude to fans and well-wishers who ... Read more
Musa Ibrahim’s solo photography exhibition
A solo exhibition featuring photographs by Musa Ibrahim — the first Bangladeshi to reach the summit of Mount Everest — begins today at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. Titled “Bangladesh on Top of The Everest”, the exhibition will feature some exclusive photographs taken by Ibrahim during his Everest expedition. After a serious struggle, Ibrahim realised ... Read more
Hometown’s homage to screen legend
Suchitra Sen Film Festival in Pabna The second Suchitra Sen Film Festival in Pabna begins from Friday, November 26. Suchitra Sen Smriti Shangrakhhan Parishad (SSSSP) is the organiser of the festival, which will showcase the legendary screen diva’s popular films in her hometown, Pabna. The eight-day film festival is to be held at Pabna Town ... Read more
Chanchal veers towards drama serials after Eid
Due to a busy shooting schedule for TV plays aired on the various television channels during the Eid holidays, actor Chanchal Chowdhury, of Monpura fame, had no time for the drama serials. He, thus, plans to devote most of his time now on these serials. ‘The hectic schedule for Eid Special TV plays did not ... Read more
Garos celebrate Wangala festival
The Garo people residing in the city yesterday celebrated their traditional Wangala festival amid singing, dancing and performing various traditional arts at Banani Biddyaniketon High School ground in the city. The school playground wore a different look as it was vividly decorated while Garo people of all ages participated in the festival wearing colourful traditional dresses
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Director: David Yates Screenwriter: J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy Running time: 150 mins “These are dark times”, says Minister Of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour
Saif, Kareena ‘won’t perform at wedding’
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have confirmed that they will not be performing at a wedding alongside other Bollywood stars. According to Mid Day, the star couple have made a pact not to dance at marital ceremonies, regardless of the payment offered. Kapoor explained her reasoning to the newspaper: “As a rule, Saif and ... Read more
Eid special programmes
Eid once more. Time to be a couch potato without undue guilt. There’s plenty to keep you glued to the small screen, ranging from special TV plays, telefilms, musical shows to magazine programmes. Whatever your taste, Eid special programmes have something for everyone. Here’s what you can look forward
Mamun’s Eid plays on War of Independence
While most of the TV plays to be aired on the occasion of Eid tend to only entertain, actor-director-playwright Mamunur Rashid has come up with a serious issue as theme of his two plays scheduled to be screened during the Eid. Both of his two plays— ‘Eid-er Rang’ and ‘Bandmaster-er Qurbani’—upholds the legacy of the ... Read more