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
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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
Doobshatar
Premiere of Nurul Alam Atiq’s Doobshatar Impress Telefilm Ltd premiered its 61st production “Doobshatar” on November 13. The event was held at the Channel i centre in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The film, directed by Nurul Alam Atiq, follows a young middleclass woman and the predicaments she faces in the society. Atiq has also written the story ... Read more
Hanif Sanket’s Eid offerings
Like every Eid, popular TV personality Hanif Sanket has special programmes on the occasion for the viewers. Written and directed by Sanket, single-episode TV play “Alta Ranga Mon” will be aired on ATN Bangla on Eid day at 8:50 pm. The story of the play zooms in on a farmer family. Rahim Mian engages all ... Read more
Interview – Preity Zinta
In Preity Zinta’s 12 years in Hindi cinema, the star has risen to become one of the biggest actresses of her generation, amassing fans across the globe and over 400,000 followers on Twitter. The Kal Ho Naa Ho performer is used to winning awards for her work in Bollywood, but recently the female empowerment, AIDS awareness ... Read more
Hrithik’s health suffered for junk food diet
Hrithik Roshan has admitted that his health suffered as a result of the junk food diet he was put on in preparation for Guzaarish. The normally health-conscious Roshan was made to forgo his workout regime for six months and binge on junk food to put on weight for his role as a paraplegic in the ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed turns 62
Renowned novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed celebrated his 62nd birthday yesterday. He spent the special day at his Dhanmondi residence, ‘Dokhin Hawa’, with his friends, family and close relatives. The acclaimed writer says, birthday celebrations have now become something he does for relatives, fans and publishers. To him, a birthday is now just passing of ... Read more
Runa Laila on Banglavision Eid-special programme
A programme featuring an exclusive interview of the diva Runa Laila will be aired on Banglavison on the second day of Eid. Titled “Tarar Paney Cheye”, the programme will be aired at 9:40 pm. Noted singer Shakila Zafar will host the programme. On the show, Runa Laila will recount many untold stories from his illustrious ... Read more
Shooting of “Ghetu Putro Komola”
On the Spot Shooting of “Ghetu Putro Komola” Acclaimed director Humayun Ahmed’s latest celluloid feature “Ghetu Putro Komola” is being shot at Nuhashpolli, 55 kilometers away from the hubbub of Dhaka. Ahmed says, the crew has shot in Brahmanbaria for six days; after Nuhashpolli, they will return to Brahmanbaria. The shooting site at Nuhashpolli sounds ... Read more
Eid attractions on abc radio
This Eid, abc radio will air special live musical programmes featuring five bands. The programme, titled “abc Studio Live”, will be aired from the first till forth day of Eid. The show will be aired every night from 11 pm to 2 am. On the first night, the band Trap will entertain the audience. The ... Read more
Black’s new album releases soon
Members of popular band Black are set to soar with their new album that is self titled, ‘Black’. It is some tentative moments growing in the studio as the band members race against time and race against traffic jam to deliver to their fans the ultimate uproar. The band has been moving on like a ... Read more
Sculptures confiscated by Nazis to be displayed
A sculpture collection, which was condemned by Hitler’s Nazis, is set to go on display later at Berlin’s Neues Museum. The 11 pieces of art, which date back from the early 20th Century, were discovered on a building site in the city centre last year. They belonged to a collection of 15,000 works which Hitler’s ... Read more
Dhaka University theatre festival begins
“Madhyambyaog” staged on the first day The weeklong 5th Annual Dhaka University Theatre Festival began on November 4 at the university’s TSC Auditorium. The Department of Theatre, DU has arranged the festival, featuring four plays by different universities. On the opening day, “Madhyambyaog” — adaptation of a Sanskrit play — was staged. Eminent theatre personality ... Read more
Forging ahead
In conversation with Moushumi The Daily Star recently caught up with popular movie actress Moushumi at FDC. Here are highlights from the conversation. “I’m coming to FDC after an eight month break to act in “Ek Cup Cha” — a film which marks the debut of my good friend and fellow actor Ferdous as a ... Read more