Today is the 86th anniversary of birth of renowned filmmaker, writer and freedom fighter Zahir Raihan. Zahir Raihan was born at Majupur village in Feni on August 19, 1935. Zahir Raihan, who made immense contribution towards shaping Bangla films, made his silver-screen debut as a director in the film Kokhono Asheni in 1961. He also ... Read more
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Saif Ali Khan’s life ‘changed’ after Taimur’s birth
The actor wrote about it in Kareena Kapoor’s book, Pregnancy Bible Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was already a father of two when he welcomed Taimur in 2016 with now-wife Kareena Kapoor. In a recent interview, Saif Ali Khan revealed that his life “changed” after Taimur was born. According to Pinkvilla, Saif Ali Khan shared ... Read more
Shilpi Samity’s stance on Pori Moni issue is mysterious: Shakib Khan
Renowned Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan shared his viewpoints on social media about the much talked about arrest of Pori Moni. Shakib Khan wrote on his official Facebook page, “Being her colleague, as far as I know, Pori Moni grew up without having her parents around her,” said Shakib. “There is a huge difference in the ... Read more
Niloy Alamgir ties the knot
Actor and model Niloy Alamgir got married. The bride’s name is Tasnuva Tabassum Hridi. He is a first year student of Dhaka Home Economics College. However, Niloy updated the issue of marriage on Facebook on Wednesday, but the marriage was completed on July 7. Besides study Hridi is involved with journalism. Although she is not engaged in ... Read more
Ramendu Majumdar- Milestones mere alibi for this remarkable man
Anshuman Bhowmick I was born two days after the passing away of Rabindranath Tagore. That was the 24th day of Sravan in the year 1348 of Bengali calendar, or 9th August, 1941, in Christian calendar,” reads the first two lines of Ramendu Majumdar’s autobiography, the English translation of which is slated for release this month. ... Read more
Fakir Alamgir no more
Legendary singer and freedom fighter Fakir Alamgir passed away at 10:56pm on Friday in the capital’s United Hospital. He had been suffering from Covid-19, and was 71 years old at the time of passing. He had also suffered from a heart attack at around 10:00pm while in ventilation at the Covid unit. Fakir Alamgir was ... Read more
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ leads Bangladeshi content at ZEE5’s US launch
ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content, was launched in the USA on June 22. The launch announcement was made by Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global. She was joined by the special guest, actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas. On the occasion, ZEE5 announced a host of originals across languages ... Read more
Popular film actor Wasim dies
Actor Mesbahuddin Ahmed, popularly known as Wasim, died at 12:40am on Sunday at Shahabuddin Medical College Hospital in the capital. He was 74. Wasim was suffering from aging-associated diseases. He is survived by one son. Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association general secretary Zayed Khan confirmed the matter in a Facebook post. Wasim was born on March ... Read more
Veteran actress Kabori dies
Film industry mourns death of ‘pretty girl’ Veteran actress Sarah Begum Kabori died of COVID-19 at about 12:20 am on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital in the capital at the age of 73. Her son Shaker Chisti confirmed the matter to media. Film industry insiders expressed deep shock ... Read more
Abdul Kader dies
Renowned actor Abdul Kader passed away today at the capital’s Evercare Hospital at 8:20 am. The news was confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Zahida Islam. The actor, who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in Chennai’s Christian Medical Hospital, returned to Dhaka on December 20. After immediately being admitted to Evercare Hospital, he had tested
Aly Zaker laid to rest
Ekushey Padak-winning thespian and popular television actor Aly Zaker was buried at Banani graveyard following a namaz-e-janaza after Asr prayers on Friday. The actor died at 6:45am while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at United Hospital in the capital. He was 76. He was earlier admitted to
Aly Zaker passes away
Ekushey Padak-winning stage and TV actor, director Aly Zaker has passed away. Aly Zaker passed away at Dhaka’s United Hospital at 6:45am. He was being treated for Covid-19. Earlier, on November 17, he was admitted to Bangladesh Specialized Hospital due to cardiac issues. He was battling cancer for the last four
Soumitra Chatterjee tests Covid-19 negative: Hospital sources
Noted actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested negative for coronavirus and his condition has improved, doctors attending on him at a private hospital in Kolkata said on Wednesday. Chatterjee, 85, has had no fever since Tuesday evening but is still in an “acute confusional state”, reports our New Delhi correspondent quoting doctors at Belle Vue Clinic ... Read more
A prolific playback voice goes silent forever
Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers of the country, passed away this evening at his hometown Rajshahi after battling cancer for months. He was 64. Kishore breathed his last at 7:00pm at the residence of his sister Dr Shikha Biswas in Rajshahi city, his brother-in-law Dr Patrick Bipul Biswas confirmed to The ... Read more
Amjad Hossain passes away
Ekushey Padak and National Film Award winning actor-filmmaker Amjad Hossain passed away on Friday noon at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok. Hossain was 76 and is survived by two sons and wife. He breathed his last at around 2:57pm in Bangladesh time, Hossain’s daughter-in-law Rasheda Akhter informed New Age. Hossain was undergoing treatment at
Actress Tazin Ahmed passes away
Popular small screen actress and also a journalist Tazin Ahmed died on Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in the capital. She was 43. Tazin was rushed to the Regent Hospital in Uttara at noon on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. She was kept on life support. Doctors pronounced her dead at 4:35 pm. She ... Read more
Noted singer Shammi Akhtar passes away
Noted singer Shammi Akhtar passed away on the way to Birdem Hospital in Dhaka this afternoon. She was 62. Akhtar was suffering from breast cancer for past six years. She is survived by her husband singer Akramul Islam, a son and a daughter. ‘Shammi was suffering from cancer for the last six years. This afternoon ... Read more
Purnima, Mosharraf and Iresh join forces for Eid play
This Eid television audience will see popular actors Purnima, Mosharraf Karim and Iresh Zaker together in single-episode television play “Prem Othoba Duhshopner Raat Din”. Written by Nur Siddique and directed by Tuhin Hossain, shooting for the play wrapped up recently at a shooting house in the capital’s Uttara. About working with Mosharraf and
Aupee and Nobel in Mahfuz Ahmed’s Tumi Amake Boloni
Popular television actor Mahfuz Ahmed ventured into direction in 2006. His directorial debut “Good Bye Senerena” cast Nobel and Aupee Karim in the lead roles. Nearly a decade later, Mahfuz is reuniting with Nobel and Aupee for single episode television play, “Tumi Amake Boloni”. Written by Maruf Rehman and directed by Mahfuz, shooting for the ... Read more
We are in a transitional state in music: Akhi Almagir
Akhi Almagir, a popular adhunik singer, is recognised for her stage performances both within and outside our country. She has been singing for over a decade and her mesmerising voice has carried her to the peak of her career. Apart from her musical talent she was a TV host, a model and won the National ... Read more