Bangladeshi audience got a chance to have a first look on ‘Moner Manush‘, the latest film by eminent Indian director Gautam Ghosh which is all set for have a world wide release on December. Channel i has organised a special screening of the film for noted cultural personalities of the country on September 30 at ... Read more
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Nafiza’s secret: smile at first sight
She always wears an alluring smile. One of the top ten contestants in beauty hunt Lux-Channel i superstar’06, Nafiza Jahan has gained popularity, especially among young generation, for her acting skills, beauty and, needless to say, her lovely smile. She has shot to fame with her role as a flirtatious woman in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ... Read more
Dreams in watercolour
Photo exhibition at Shahjalal University of Science & Technology ‘Jolrong-er Shopno’ (dreams in watercolour) — bearing this theme, a photo exhibition has begun at Arjuntala on the campus of Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), Sylhet from last Sunday. Mohammed Mazharul Islam, Associate Professor of Anthropology Department, inaugurated the exhibition. Shajalal University Photographers Association (SUPA) ... Read more
Preview: Crook
Emraan Hashmi’s next release ‘Crook It’s Good To Be Bad’ is going to deal with the serious issue of racism, which had occurred in Australia recently. Mohit Suri of ‘Kalyug’ fame will be directing the movie. The director was quoted sharing an experience during one of his visits to Australia. Mohit said that he was ... Read more
Bipasha Basu – The Sexy Babe To Endorse Emami Cosmetics
Till yesterday, Bipasha’s name not just spelt ’sexy’, ‘hot’, ‘oomph’ and likes, but also ‘Sugar Free’, ‘Vi John Feather Touch’, ‘Gili’, ‘Fa’, ‘Aristocrat luggage’…phew! Well, if that wasn’t just enough, Bipasha Basu has now gone ahead and has added one more name to her ever-growing list of brand endorsements: Emami, the cosmetic major! Although Bips ... Read more
In need of a facelift: Adibashi Mini Museum
In Focus In need of a facelift: Adibashi Mini Museum Adibashi Mini Museum, housed at the CARITAS regional office, is a treasure trove of antiques collected from different areas of the greater Mymensingh region over the last 20 years. The museum opened its door in 1991 under the initiative of CARITAS to preserve everyday items ... Read more
Tareque Masud’s Runway takes off soon
Acclaimed director Tareque Masud’s latest movie ‘Runway’ has recently received an uncut certificate from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The movie, produced by Catherine Masud, is expected to be released across the country in November. Set against the backdrop of the national events in the country—specially the rise of violent activities of extremist groups — ... Read more
Bangladeshi short film “The Professionals” to be screened at three int’l fests
Bangladeshi short film “The Professionals” has been selected to participate at three international film festivals — two in the USA and the other in the UK. “The Professionals” will be screened at Chicago South Asian Film Festival, USA; 25th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, USA and 18th Raindance Film Festival, UK. The film, by emerging ... Read more
Marks All-rounder 2010 ends Ramisa, Bipa, Ranjan win crowns
The grand finale of the Marks All-rounder 2010 competition was held the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre at Sher-e-Banglanagar in the city on Sunday night. The gala event was broadcasted live on Ntv. Maliat (Ramisa), Sadia Rahman (Bipa) and Ranjan Bala Pranab won the crowns of primary, secondary and lower secondary section categories. The year-long competition vetted out
Dipa Khondokar: Glamour and professionalism combined
When it comes to professionalism, Dipa Khondokar always brings her A-game to the screen. Before stepping into the world of acting, Dipa used to be a flight attendant, travelling around the globe. From the skies she landed a role in the TV serial “Kaktarua” that launched her acting career. Popularity soon followed, along with directors ... Read more
Mimo finds way to silver screen
Whenever Mimo watched any fighting scene in commercial Bangla films, she just giggled at the way actors fight to take revenge on someone or save someone. She does not dare to laugh at those kinds of fighting anymore. ‘It is no joke, playing roles in this kind of fighting is very hard job for an ... Read more
Tania behind camera again
Though Tania Ahmed has obtained popularity as an actor, her hobby for TV plays and music videos lead her to emerge as a director too. Recently, she is going to direct a 26-episode drama serial titled ‘A Team’ which will be shot in different places in London. Written by Masud Sejan, the serial features a ... Read more
Third Person Singular Number goes for Oscars
Popular TV play and film director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s latest feature film ‘Third Person Singular Number’ has been selected by the Oscars Bangladesh Committee to represent Bangladesh at the Foreign Language Film category for the 83rd Academy Awards (Oscars). The 83rd Annual Academy Awards will be presented in February 27 next year. Oscars Bangladesh Committee chairman, ... Read more
TV serial “Haat-er Rekha Kotha Boley” goes on air
TV serial “Haat-er Rekha Kotha Boley” goes on air on ATN Bangla tonight. Written and directed by Ali Imran and Zahid Hasan, the serial will be aired every Thursday at 9:20 pm. Palmist Haradhon works in mysterious ways. Haradhon can predict not only the fate of the alive but can also
“Shobuj Nokkhotro” goes on air tonight
A new TV serial “Shobuj Nokkhotro” goes on air on ntv tonight. Written and directed by Masum Reza and Golam Sohrab Dodul, the serial will be aired Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 pm. The cast of the 52-episode serial includes Humayun Faridee, Tisha, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Farhana Mili, Chanchal Chowdhury, Dilara Zaman, Mir Sabbir, Dr. ... Read more
Eid frenzy on TV
But is the audience satisfied? When BTV was the sole Bangladeshi channel on air, Eid programmes extended to three days. With the introduction of more private stations, Eid programmes have become more elaborate, stretching to six-seven days. This Eid over a 100 TV plays, almost 20 tele-films and four mini-series were aired on the numerous ... Read more
SRK is Bollywood’s top tax payer
Among actresses, Katrina pays the most Shahrukh Khan has emerged as the top tax payer from Bollywood after paying the tax of Rs. 5 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2011. Last year, SRK had paid Rs. 3.5 crore for the same quarter. Akshay Kumar, who was the number one tax payer ... Read more
Dabangg Movie Review
More than anything Dabangg promised to be a fultoo out-and-out masala-filled paisa vasool film. From the promos itself, Dabangg looked and reminded viewers of old school nineties films which basically needed a number of insane stunt-filled action sequences to sort out a conflict in the film, some great tunes, emotions, sassy dialogues packed with foul ... Read more
Theatre of Bangladesh: a unique scenario
Ataur Rahman Theatre of Bangladesh truly saw its curtain raised when the country was liberated from the clutches of Pakistani oppressive rule. A new era was ushered in theatre with the golden touch of the word- Independence. Theatre goers, connoisseurs and the critics started to recognise our theatre as a powerful performing art medium, showered ... Read more
Eid-special programmes
This Eid-ul-Fitr, TV viewers are in for a treat. BTV, ATN Bangla, Channel i, ntv, Ekushey TV, Banglavision, Rtv, Desh TV and others are offering an array of special TV plays, feature films, tele-films, musical and variety shows on the occasion of Eid. The programmes will be aired throughout the week and will feature noted ... Read more