Champion of ‘Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 6’ Abu Hena Rony has started to perform as a model in a television commercial (TVC) for first time. Under the direction of Syed Apon Ahsan Rony is taking part in shooting of a TVC of ‘Ringo Chips’ of Rani Foods now. Shooting of this TVC began at Coke factory ... Read more
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Singers from Sylhet move Dhaka audience
Radharaman Festival At Shilpakala Singers from Sylhet move Dhaka audience Though Radharaman’s songs are very popular to the urban audience, the open air programme on Friday at Shilpakala gave a new experience to the urban ears: the essence of the mystic songs was transported through the soulful presentation of the traditional singers from the greater ... Read more
Documentary depicts Monirul Islam’s life
A documentary depicting the life and works of the internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Monirul Islam was premiered on Friday at the Dhaka Art Center in Dhanmondi. AKM Zakaria’s documentary titled Monirartist@ is a kind of autobiographical sketch narrated by the expatriate artist himself, who has been living in Madrid, Spain since 1969 and has won
Prangonemor’s theatre festival begins
The enthusiastic activists of Prangonemor cheered, danced and sang songs on the colourfully decorated Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy premises on Friday. Their joy knew no bound on the opening day of the eight-day theatre festival organised by Prangonemor marking the troupe’s 10th founding anniversary.
Moha Ras Lila Festival concludes in Moulvibazar
Ras Mela is the principal festival and fair of the Manipuris. It is also observed by some Hindus at different places. The Moha Ras Lila festival of the Manipuri community of Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district concluded on Monday. Thousands of people thronged the festival venue and enjoyed the nightlong programme. The festival is held each ... Read more
Shahnaz Nasrin presents Tagore songs
A teacher of Rabindra Sangeet at Dhaka University Shahnaz Nasrin Ila entertained the audience presenting different genres of Tagore songs in her solo on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan. The singer presented 17 Rabindra Sangeet and two DL Roy’s songs in her one and half hours show. The evening began with
Surer Dhara presents Chitrangada
The artistes of Suder Dhara recited Tagore’s classic Chitrangada on Friday at the Chhayanaut auditorium. The experimental production features parts from two versions of Tagore’s Chitrangada: a lyrical drama which was later converted by the poet as dance drama. Through dialogues and music
Moutushi Biswas in 2 mega serials
Moutushi Biswas, hailed from Khulna, didn’t enter into media from any reality show. She has established herself in media by virtue of own acting quality and talent to improvise her character while performing in TV play or serial. Her acting was always appreciated by the viewers. Her first baby Aria’s age is now 1.5 years. ... Read more
Nithor Mahbub becomes model in Shimul Khan’s play
Popular TV actor and model Monir Khan Shimul made a television commercial (TVC) of a mosquito coil, which later got an award in category of best TVC recently. Mime actor Nithor Mahbub performed in this TVC as a model. But it’s not true story, it is the story of a TV play titled ‘Je Jole ... Read more
Ahmed Humayun-Lamis in playback track
For the first time popular music director of present time Ahmed Humayun has rendered a song with promising singer Lamis for a playback track. Recently recording of the playback track was done at Ahmed Humayun’s own studio in the city’s Eskaton area. This playback track will be used in Mohammad Hossain directed movie “I Don’t ... Read more
Farzana Chhoby takes part in dubbing of movie
Shooting of popular TV actress Farzana Chhoby acted first movie ‘Joshna Raat-er Golpo,’ directed by Biplob Haider, has been finished one year ago. Due to various reasons, Chhoby didn’t complete its dubbing. This time, director, producer and actress Chhoby took the initiative and completed dubbing of the movie. Chhoby has finished dubbing
Mehzabin-Naim as pair in Irani’s ‘Antoreep’
Under the direction of Irani Biswas Lux superstar Mehzabin firstly performed in her directed TV play ‘Bhut-er Sathe Prem.’ Popular singer Agun was co-actor of Mehzabin in that play. Though the play yet not aired, Mehzabin again worked under same director’s play ‘Tobuo Protikshai’ against Naim. This play was aired on Channel i in last ... Read more
Zero Hour to hit the mini screen
The cast and crew of “Zero Hour” have returned from Sri Lanka after filming the 28-episode serial directed by Sakal Ahmed. Written by Shafiqur Rahman Santanu, the lead actors of the series include Anisur Rahman Milon, Sahed Sharif Khan, Romana, Prova, Saju Khadem and Tushti. The storyline: Adnan (played by Sahed) along with his newly-wed ... Read more
Biswajit busy with his 27th solo
Popular singer Kumar Biswajit is busy recording songs for his upcoming 27th solo album. The album, containing tracks for the audience of all age groups, will feature different genres of songs including romantic, sentimental, traditional and others, shared the singer in an interview with New Age. ‘More importantly, the audience
Sharmila shares a troupe performance in Norway
Noted dancer Sharmila Banerjee’s dance organisation Nritya Nandan presented local dance in Norway at a collaborative program between Bangladesh and Norway in September. Banerjee shares her experiences in Norway in an interview with New Age. The team consisted of a combination of local and Norwegian artistes including Sudeshna Swayamprabha in
Workshop on people’s songs held
A number of young singers took training on people’s songs at a workshop held at the research room of the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on November 15 and 16. Dhaka city branch of Udichi Shilpigoshthi organised the two-day workshop where elementary knowledge on people’s songs, its relation to mass people’s culture, ... Read more
Abul Hayat plays Vinci in teleplay
Popular actor Abul Hayat has performed the role of the master artist from the European Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci in Arif A Ahnaf’s teleplay titled The Masterpiece. With the getup and makeup like the Italian Renaissance man, Hayat will appear in dreams of a contemporary artist in the teleplay, which features an imaginary dialogue between ... Read more
Film market goes down again
One film to hit cinemas today The producers fear of facing business loss as the downtrend in the film market began again, said the sources at the Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association. Only three new films got released in the past five weeks since the last Eid-ul-Adha, when four films had been released and ... Read more
FDC floors occupied by TV programmes
Shooting floors of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation are now mostly used for making the small screen programmes, despite the fact that FDC is supposed to facilitate filmmaking as per its mandate. The booking list of the government agency clearly indicates that all the nine floors of FDC are used for making reality shows, phono-live concerts ... Read more
Experimenting on Pat Chitra
Artist Nazir Hossain has been experimenting on the traditional pat chitra (scroll painting) to achieve a signature style that will represent unique Bangladeshi art to the global art market. Though the artist does not follow every element of the tradition in terms of mediums, nature of colours and even characters, his experimental works reflect the ... Read more