Cultural Correspondent On the second day (February 2) of the month-long ‘Amar Ekushey Boi Mela ’09,’ 22 new books including novels, essays, poetry and publications on Liberation were launched. A discussion and a cultural programme were
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Influential Movies: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Recent years have brought film lovers some truly wonderful cinema from shameless crowd pleasers to serious masterpieces, big budget, high action movies to ground breaking animation. This handful of movies set a standard that changed the different genres, as well as influencing movies that have followed them. FemaleFirst takes a look at some of the ... Read more
“I’ve never had a boyfriend!” – Asin
By Aly Kassam High off of the success of Ghajini, which is now an all-time blockbuster, Asin is currently working with superstars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in London Dreams. In a chat with Mumbai Mirror, she was asked to choose between Salman and Aamir and replied, “Not fair! How can you expect me to ... Read more
Chobi Mela V: Photography comes of age in Bangladesh
Asia’s largest International Photography Exhibition kicks off Nadia Sarwat The inaugural ceremony of the international photography exhibition, Chobi Mela V, attracted a huge turnout. “I am immensely pleased to witness such an enthusiastic response. It’s been a long and hard struggle to get people interested in photography in our country. Today’s crowd indicates how far ... Read more
2nd Int’l Children’s Film Festival ends
Five children bag awards Jamil Mahmud The week-long 2nd International Children’s Film Festival ’09 ended on January 30. The closing ceremony was held at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Central Public Library, Shahbag. Five among 15 children received awards at the
Three decades of enlightening a nation
Bishwa Shahitya Kendra celebrates 30th anniversary Jamil Mahmud Eminent educationist and president of the trustee board of Bishwa Shahitya Kendra (BSK), Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, said that the organisation’s journey for enlightened people is eternal. “There are some dreams that have no specific destination. These dreams are unbound and they move forward. The movement, triggered ... Read more
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is wonderful, I’m happy for Rahman: Bachchan
Jaipur, IANS “The sound engineer of this wonderful movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, Rasool, an Indian, has also won a nomination along with Rahman. I am so happy…” Amitabh Bachchan said. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who had stoked a controversy by slamming “Slumdog Millionaire”, Friday said the movie was “wonderful” and expressed happiness that composer A.R. Rahman ... Read more
Killing of children in Gaza condemned
Cultural Correspondent Dhaka will host a week-long festival featuring films from home and abroad for the children. More than 120 films from will be screened at the second international children’s film festival, beginning on January 24, said the
I will be back with a bang in 2009: Sushmita Sen
Agencies New Delhi: Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen, who has been in and out of films, now plans to return with a bang with three back to back film releases this year. The former Miss Universe admits that the year 2008 has been a bad phase in her life. “Unfortunately, we all go through bag phases. I ... Read more
Chaity wins Lux-Channel i Super Star crown
Sheikh Arif Bulbon Chaity won the crown of the Lux Channel I Super Star 2008 yesterday. Tajzi became first runner-up, while Deepa stood the second runner-up position. This was announced at the grand finale of beauty pageant and talent hunt contest ‘Lux-Channel i Super Star,’ at Bangladesh-China Friendship Convention Centre in the city yesterday night. ... Read more
Grand finale of Lux-Channel i Super Star tonight
Top ten contestants at a glance Cultural Correspondent The grand finale of beauty pageant/talent hunt “Lux-Channel i Super Star”, will be held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Convention Centre today. This is the fourth instalment of the show. The first “Lux-Channel i Super Star” was held in 2005. Since then the contest has been held every year. ... Read more
Shilpa Shetty to lose her tresses?
By ApunKaChoice Shilpa Shetty may lose all those lovely tresses of hers, just for a movie role. Rumour has it that the actress is set to crop off her crowning mane for her next film Desire , which is an English flick by a Malayalam Director R. Sarath and is produced by Sharad Hegde. It ... Read more
When SRK met Gauri
“Mujhe bhi apna bhai samjho,” were the first words that Shah Rukh said to his wife Gauri. “I first met Gauri when I was 18 years old. I started very late, unlike Hrithik who started at the age of 12. I was very shy of girls that time. I still am. I saw Gauri dancing ... Read more
Most popular actor? Not me, says Askhay
Rediff Entertainment Bureau If you think movie stars have huge egos, think again. One such superstar with unbelievable humility is Akshay Kumar [Images]. The actor whose latest film, Chandni Chowk To China releases this Friday, refused to accept the Star Screen Award for most popular actor on Wednesday night. The reason? He says he doesn’t ... Read more
Aishwarya Rai booked for 2009
Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai: It is going to be a very busy year for Aishwarya Rai. She not only has Mani Ratnam’s gruelling Ravan with husband Abhishek Bachchan to complete, she also begins work on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next movie, with Hrithik Roshan, to be shot in Goa. But before that she goes into filmmaker ... Read more
A look at Mithun Chakraborty’s character in CC2C
By Bollywood Hungama News Network While Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone are going all out to promote their latest flick Chandni Chowk To China, let’s not forget that the film has yet another veteran actor in an important role. Yes Ladies and Gentleman…we are talking about none other than Mithun Chakraborty. While Mithun has been ... Read more
Folk festival in city
Sheikh Arif Bulbon Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage in folk music. Many folk musicians and composers ruled the music industry here with the touch of their lyrical compositions and ballads. As a part of its continuation, many folk artistes came forward to take the folk songs in limelight. For the survival of folk songs ... Read more
The thriving art scene in Dhaka
Takir Hossain In recent years Bangladeshi artists have demonstrated a distinct edge in the international art circuit. They now receive international exposure and participate at various competitions. Nowadays, the scope for pursuing
Delhi to China
By Abdulla Mahmood The New Year in Bollywood has kicked off with an action-packed comic rollercoaster ride. Chandni Chowk To China (CC2C) has been awaited for many reasons – it stars box office darling Akshay Kumar and the happening Deepika Padukone for the first-time; it is the first big-budget Bollywood kung fu comedy; it marks ... Read more
Priya Dutt shocked over Sanju’s choice
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s decision to contest Lok Sabha election on a Samajwadi Party ticket has shocked his sister and Congress MP Priya Dutt. Speaking to NDTV, Priya said, “I was shocked to learn that Sanjay is contesting on Samajwadi Party ticket as our family has always been a Congress family.” Referring to an ... Read more