The 3D version of the 1975 Bollywood classic ‘Sholay’, which was slated to release on megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s 71st birthday Friday, is now likely to release in January 2014. The makers wanted a ‘four-week window’ for the film, reports India Today. ‘We have requested cinemas to give us a four-week window. So, we are currently ... Read more
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“Uttam Suchitra” on ATN Bangla this Eid
This Eid, ATN Bangla will telecast single-episode special TV play “Uttam Suchitra”, starring Syed Hasan Imam, Aupi Karim and Apurbo. Chayanika Chowdhury has directed the play, written by Iraz Ahmed. The plot: Syed Hasan Imam is a huge fan of the Uttam-Suchitra duo; he watches their films all day. He doesn’t even rent his house ... Read more
Bidya Sinha Meem in new TVC
Popular TV actress, model and Lux superstar Bidya Sinha Saha Meem came into limelight to perform in her last television commercial, “Ranga Pori Mehedi” under the direction of Mizanur Rahman Arian. Under the same director’s direction Meem lastly performed in a telefilm titled “Trump Card” in last Eid-ul-Fitr. This time Meem has
Remembering the mystic artist
He led a saintly life in his last days at home in the suburbs of Narail, which is an abandoned musical hall of the local zamindar. The maverick man painted and threw away his paintings as his pleasure was in making works of art, not in possessing them. Nobody can say the exact number of ... Read more
200 singers perform at Shilpakala
It was a rare musical programme as over 200 upcoming singers from across the country performed in group at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday. The renowned and noted singers of the country also performed at the show, which was organised by the academy to launch 20 albums on different genres ... Read more
Jatra festival begins at BSA
A four-day jatra, which is a form of traditional theatre, festival began at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday evening. Organsied by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as a part of Jatra Development Policy 2012, the festival is the forth edition of an attempt to register capable jatra troupes from across the country. ... Read more
Apurbo takes shelter at Tarin’s house
Apurbo escaped from a mental hospital. Though hospital authority followed him to catch in the rain, Apurbo took shelter at Tarin’s house after crossing boundary wall of her residence. During that time Tarin was alone at her residence. Apurbo requested her not to give him to the hospital authority. Apurbo claimed that he
Last episode of ‘Made in Chittagong’ this Eid
It is very painful to break up a relationship in which there is a lot of love and attraction. With its continuation, sixth and last episode of popular Eid series “Made in Chittagong” was being made. In this episode, it will be seen that Zerin sent her photo to take part in a model hunt ... Read more
Leading dancers present contemporary dance
Ten leading choreographers of the country presented colourful dance recitals synchorinised with music composed by the 10 best musicians on Monday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The show was the first day programme of the three-day cultural festival organsied by Bangladesh Shilapakala Academy displaying its project to create international standard performing
Soaked Dream: German hope in Firoz Mahmud’s eyes
Internationally acclaimed experimental artist Firoz Mahmud is exhibiting his latest venture titled Soaked Dream at the Goethe-Institut in Dhanmondi. The photography based multimedia project addresses the social hopes through personal encounters and stories of life in the German capital Berlin where poetry met pragmatism.
Big B, Farhan Akhtar to star Vinod Chopra’s next film
Bollywood’s superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar will soon be spotted in producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s upcoming film. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the movie is yet to receive a title from its makers, reports India Today. The film will reportedly be a tightly-packed drama one, and one that has managed to bring the two actors ... Read more
Milon-Rumana’s ‘Ajuhat’
To marry Bangladeshi groom, Rumana came to Dhaka from USA. Earlier she met many males but didn’t like them. Milon is a distant relative of her. Milon loves Anny. To keep his father’s request, Milon has to meet Rumana. Before going to meet Rumana, Milon made a plan along with his girlfriend Anny and friend ... Read more
A Titanic arrival
Legendary film opens in 3D at Star Cineplex To celebrate its 10th anniversary and marking Eid-ul-Adha, Star Cineplex, the country’s first multiplex cinema hall, is releasing the re-rendered in 3D version of “Titanic”, one of the most iconic films in global cinema of all time. The James Cameron film — a fictionalised account of the ... Read more
“My dream has come true” – Simla
TÊTE-À-TÊTE “My dream has come true” – Simla Simla’s first ever film “Madam Phooli’” won her a National Award and she was adjudged as the best actress in 1999. After a long hiatus her film “Roop Gawal”, has been released. Simla talked to The Daily Star recently: “Roop Gawal” hit the cinema halls recently. A ... Read more
Bengal launches yearlong programme
Zainul Abedin’s Centennial Celebrations Bengal launches yearlong programme The centennial anniversary of birth of the master artist Zainul Abedin (1914 –1976), who was given the title Shilpacharya, will be celebrated through a yearlong programme by Bengal Foundation. The yearlong programme was inaugurated by president Abdul Hamid through a book unveiling ceremony held at the Radisson ... Read more
Hundreds of schoolchildren attend
Children’s Fair At Bsa Hundreds of schoolchildren attend Hundreds of schoolchildren enjoyed music, dance, stories at a children’s fair organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Saturday. The event also included an award distribution ceremony in which the academy’s director general Liaquat Ali Lucky handed over the prizes to the winners of the recently held Mitsubishi ... Read more
Kazi Hayat to make film on yaba addiction
Socially concerned filmmaker Kazi Hayat is making a film on yaba addiction, as it is one of the top concerns of the society. He intends to reach out to the young generation of the society and to create awareness among them through his film, said the filmmaker in an interview with New Age. He also ... Read more
Jatra artistes present Raktakto Prantor
Jatra artistes presented Munier Chowdhury’s famous historical play Raktakto Prantor in a typical traditional jatra style on Friday at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. It is a challenging experimentation by the Shilpakala Repertory to present Chowdhury’s several times staged play, based on the third battle of Panipat between the Marathas and
Chhayanaut celebrates autumn
A graceful façade of the third season of Bangla year Sarat was created by the artistes of Chhayanaut through the evergreen songs at a programme held at the Battola of the faculty of fine arts of Dhaka University on Friday. Vibrant dance recitals and songs of mainly Rabindranath Tagore depicting the elegance of autumn were ... Read more
Film fest featuring female makers begins tomorrow
A film festival featuring the works of Bangladeshi female filmmakers will begin at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday, declared the organisers at a press conference on Thursday at the academy’s seminar room. The festival, which will be jointly organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Moviyana Film Society, will feature short films, documentaries and feature films ... Read more