Eleven Bangladeshi films highlighting the War of Independence of the country will be screened in a film festival in the Indian state Tripura. ‘These films which recreate the valiant deeds of the freedom fighters in the 1971 liberation war, would be screened in four places in Tripura, including the capital,” Tripura information and cultural affairs ... Read more
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Dipon shares his Bollywood experience
Noted teleplay director Diponkar Dipon has recently returned after gathering a year long experience in the Bollywood industry where he worked under Anurag Kashyap, renowned Indian film director. Dipon will begin his endeavours as a film director and for that he went to Bollywood to work under Anurag Kashyap as part of his preparation. Dipon ... Read more
Epic docu-fiction on Liberation War
Film series for TV “1971: Sheishob Dingulo” on Channel i Our War of Liberation has been the subject of many creative visual works over the decades, whether films, documentaries or TV plays. Now, based on a concept by Dr. Enamul Huq, actress-director Hridi Huq has written and directed a film serial for Channel i titled ... Read more
Artistes entertain
Int’l Day for Indigenous People Indigenous artistes enthralled a huge audience at a cultural show held at the auditorium of CARITAS regional office in the town on Saturday afternoon. The event was organised marking the International Day for Indigenous People. The rendition of indigenous songs and dance sequences with traditional songs entertained the packed hall. ... Read more
Kick-Ass 2 looks at consequences of vigilante violence
After a summer dominated by superheroes fighting evil and winning over audiences at the box office, ‘Kick-Ass 2’ aims to show the violent underside of being a costumed vigilante. ‘The sequel is set up to deal with the consequences,’ director Jeff Wadlow told Reuters. ‘Kick-Ass 2,’ out in theaters on Friday, is based on Mark ... Read more
Remembering the poet
Poet Shamsur Rahman’s seventh anniversary of death was observed on Saturday morning with placing wreaths at the grave of the poet at the Banani graveyard. Representatives of the Jatio Kabita Parishad including Habibullah Siraji, Dr Mohammad Samad, Aslam Swani, Tarique Sujat, among others were present at the programme. Bangabandhu Sangskritik
Selim Al Deen’s birth anniv today
Today is the 64th anniversary of birth of the late iconic playwright Selim Al Deen (18 August 1949 – 14 January 2008). Different cultural organisations and educational institutions have arranged several, special celebrations to mark the occasion. An unparalleled playwright in the post Tagore era in Bangla literate, Selim Al Deen developed a ‘new drama
Third one always there
What happens or may happen in urban, contemporary conjugal life, which is often full of conflicts, was the theme of the 19th production of theatre troupe Shobdo Natyacharcha Kendra. In a family where the husband, by force or by guile, dominates the scene, many possible endings may come forth as a solution or as a ... Read more
Eid films attract scores of visitors
Three commercial films released on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr have been attracting a large number of visitors. The producers of the released films including My Name is Khan, Nihshartha Bhalobasha and Bhalobasha Ajkal also claim that they were expecting good turnovers. New Age went for a reality check after talking to the visitors, exhibitors and ... Read more
Chanchal Chowdhury
Actor with an edge Chanchal Chowdury is an acclaimed TV actor. His talent extends to the silver screen as well and he is a recipient of the National Film Award. Having started his career in theatre, he took to singing as well. The Daily Star recently caught up with the actor about his buzzing career. ... Read more
Laser Vision’s albums on Eid
As every year, Laser Vision– one of the best-known record labels of the country, brought out a number of albums this Eid. Fahmida Nabi’s solo album “Ichhey Hoy” was one of them. With lyrics by Zulfiquer Russell, the songs were composed by Naquib Khan and Pilu Khan. A total of eight tracks feature on the ... Read more
Aishwarya Rai Reminisces about
The Pink Panther 2 Aishwarya Rai is feeling a bit nostalgic about her movie star days.The Bollywood icon, who hasn’t made a movie since 2010’s “Guzaarish,” posted a Facebook photo on Wednesday that showed the 39-year-old beauty in character for the 2009 film “The Pink Panther 2.” In it, the “Bride and Prejudice” star shows ... Read more
From Roots to Ragga
The Music of Jamaica Despite the tiny size of the island, Jamaican music has long been a powerful force on a global scale. Even ignoring the deity that is Bob Marley and his reggae legacy, the island boasts a wealth of extraordinarily popular genres such as dancehall and dub, as well as having a long ... Read more
Syed Waliullah
Giving a new shape to Bangla literature Ground-breaking novelist, short story writer and playwright, Syed Waliullah, was born in 1922 at Sholashahar in Chittagong. Today marks his 91st birth anniversary. After graduating with distinction from Anandamohan College in Mymensingh in 1943, he enrolled at Calcutta University (now Kolkata University) for Masters in Economics, but was ... Read more
Tareque, Mishuk remembered
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Mishuk Munier were remembered through lighting candles by film and cultural personalities on Tuesday. Moviana Film Society arranged the programme in the evening in front of the Bangladesh National Museum. Two other commemorative programmes
Apurbo talks about his romantic image
Model turned actor Apurbo will perform today in the Eid special teleplay titled Nirbak Bhalobasha, written and directed by Badruzzaman Shubho, which will be aired on Maasranga Television at 10:30pm today. This is one of the 15 teleplays that Apurbo, who has attained immense popularity as a romantic hero in small screen, acted during the ... Read more
Souls to perform new numbers live today
Souls will present its popular songs today in the phono live concert called Close Up Call-er Gaan on Desh TV at 9:45pm today. In the show, Souls fans will be able to talk to the band members and request their favourite numbers. ‘Besides presenting our hit numbers, we will render a few songs that we ... Read more
Sajal strives harder
Popular actor Sajal will perform in two Eid special teleplays to be aired on two channels today. He is paired with popular actor Opi Karim in Deyaler Oparey Achhey Akash which will be aired at 8:10 on Banglavision. He will also perform a lead role in Jodi Dako Phirey Asbo which will be aired at ... Read more
Dhaka University produces Al Deen’s Chaka
The theatre department of Dhaka University will premiere Selim Al Deen’s popular play Chaka to celebrate Deen’s 64th birth anniversary on August 18 at the Natmondol of Dhaka University. Two other shows of the production will be staged on August 19 and 20 at the same venue. This is for the first time that the ... Read more
Chirkutt performs today
Popular pop band Chirkutt will perform in the Eid special phono love concert on Channel 9 at 11:40pm today as part of its weeklong schedule of the Eid festival on different TV channels. In these concerts the band has planned to give focus on its latest album titled Jadur Shohor. ‘In this year’s Eid programmes, ... Read more