It seems the friendship between John Abraham and producer Firoz Nadiadwala is going from strength to strength as the latter has roped in John for ‘Hera Pheri 3’, reports India Today. After ‘Welcome Back’, this is the second film in which John has replaced Akshay Kumar. John’s romantic lead would be model-turned-actress Sakshi Chowdhary. Though the ... Read more
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Artistes’ payment gradually decreasing: KS Firoz
Seasoned actor KS Firoz says that the remuneration of the artistes has decreased over the years in TV plays, though the expenditure of life is ever incising. The artistes are awfully busy as the number of productions has increased in the numerous private TV channels in the country, continues Firoz saying that these channels do not ... Read more
Chandana to present songs of leading bards
Noted singer Chandana Majumder will present songs of the leading bards of the country at a phono-live programme on Maasranga TV at 11:00pm today. Besides rendering Lalon’s popular songs like Samay Geley Sadhon Hobey Na, Manush Guru Nishtha Jar, Ei Sob Dekhi Kanar Haat Bazaar, Chandana Majumder will render timeless compositions of Shah Abdul Karim ... Read more
Film fest featuring Uttam-Suchitra begins
A ten day Uttam-Suchitra film festival began on Wednesday through the screening of Shilpi (1956) at the International Digital Cultural Archive of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The film screening programme has been organised by the academy to the pay tribute to the 82-year-old legendary Indian actor Suchitra Sen, who has been critically ill for the last ... Read more
Dhoom 3 earns record Rs 500 crore
With Bollywood films setting new landmarks everyday, Rs 100 crore seems like a forgotten figure, reports Hindustan Times. Dhoom: 3, the latest installment of one of Bollywood’s most successful action adventure franchises, has grossed Rs. 501.35 crore ($83.56 million) worldwide since its release on December 20, 2013. On Monday, Yash Raj Films (YRF),
The mysteries of Kaliganj
Telefilm set to hit the small screen Popular TV model and actress Sadia Islam Mou recently appeared in the telefilm “Kaliganjer Audbhut Bari”, based on a horror story. She played a double role in the project. One of her characters was titled Tisha while another was unnamed. “The telefilm was shot at Taota in an ... Read more
Two friends in face-to-face
In the field of TV play, beginning of their careers were contemporary. For this reason, from the beginning of their acting careers they have been maintaining a good friendship, which is still remaining. They are not only become successful actors in media but also working as booming directors now. They are Mir Sabbir and Shahriar ... Read more
Naznin Mimi with Nirob’s invitation
Although he has popularity as a RJ (radio jockey), Nirob is working as a host in TV shows at present. Besides this, he is also performing as an actor and model in television commercials now. He is a regular host in Banglavision’s music related show titled ‘Music Club.’ Earlier as a host, Nirob worked in ... Read more
Artists work together to promote printmaking
The leading and promising artists of the country are working together to popularise the print as a medium. With this target they are taking part in a workshop to make a portfolio of the contemporary print works of the country. Organised by Cosmos at its studio at Mouchak, 14 prominent and promising artists are working ... Read more
Shilpakala’s preservation plan continues
Hason Raja Academy Shilpakala’s preservation plan continues The demand for preservation of the legendary mystic bard from greater Sylhet region Hason Raja’s works will see the light of the day soon. The director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Liaquat Ali Lucky said that seventy per cent of the project titled Hason Raja Academy had already ... Read more
Champa to pass time along with fans today
Today is January 5, the birthday of five times National Film Award winning actress Champa. No, there is any formal celebration on the occasion of her birthday. Because before leaving Bangladesh, Champa’s only daughter Esha and her husband Tomal celebrated the birthday on December 30. Champa shared her feelings
Mim Chowdhury in movie now
First runner-up of dance reality show, ‘Mangoli Nacho, Bangladesh Nacho,’ Mim Chowdhury has written her name in the field of big screen this time. As an actress, Mim’s debut is being happened against Shakib Khan in movie ‘Red – The Colour of Love’ under the direction of Shafi Uddin. While sharing her feelings to perform ... Read more
Richi Solaiman-Chanchal together for first time
Though they have experience to perform together in many TV plays under the direction of noted play directors, but popular TV actress Richi Solaiman and popular actor Chanchal Chowdhury didn’t work together under the direction of Chayanika Chowdhury in any play. For the first time they have performed together in a faction TV play titled ... Read more
Wakilur’s search for new media
Noted artist Wakilur Rahman, interested in new media, has been experimenting with contemporary art over the years and has already gained acclamation in this endeavour. Rahman has shared his experiences and observations about contemporary art in Bangladesh in an interview with New Age. ‘Artists from all over the
Dhallywood expects better days
Dhallywood expects a better business in the New Year following a significant development of the ailing film industry in the last year. The producers, directors, actors and related personnel hope that more commercially success films will be produced as the viewers are again showing interest to go to cinemas: the commercial success of the one ... Read more
Musicians hope for solution to piracy, royalty issues
The musicians in the country hope that this year will bring success in the industry which has been severely suffering from decline in sale of albums. The musicians expect the government and production houses will help them solve the major two problems- royalty sharing and piracy- prevailing in the music industry so that they can ... Read more
Winners of Shilpakala Padak
The newly introduced Shilpakala Padak was conferred on seven seasoned artistes in recognition of their significant roles in respective fields of art and culture. The winners of Shilpakala Padak 2013 are dancer Amanul Haque, classical musician Ustad Matiul Haque Khan, traditional singer Saidur Rahman Bayati, artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury,
Ferdous Wahid to launch radio
New Year’s Gift Ferdous Wahid to launch radio Noted singer Ferdous Wahid will celebrate the New Year by launching an online radio station and a music academy after his name on the first day of 2014. The online Radio Wahid will play only Bangla songs of all genres. Besides, he is going to open a ... Read more
BatTala welcomes new year with new play
Theatre troupe BatTala will welcome 2014 through staging the premiere show of its latest production The Trial of Mallam Ilya at Natmandal of Dhaka University tomorrow. The troupe will stage two more shows of the Bangla version of the Ghanaian play on the next two days at the same venue. Soumya Sarker has translated
Soha looking to shift gears to rom-com
Actress Soha Ali Khan says she wishes to do a romantic comedy, suggesting she might be eager to venture new grounds. Soha said: “I am eagerly waiting to do a rom-com. I have romanced before in ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’ and other films, but I have never had an opportunity to do rom-com. I don’t like ... Read more