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
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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
It’s challenging to make people laugh
Mir Sabbir tells New Age Popular actor Mir Sabbir will be seen in two Eid special drama serials to be aired today on two channels. The fourth episode of the comedy series Jamai Ador will be aired on Banglavision at 11:10pm while the fourth episode of another comedy series directed by him titled day Barishaila ... Read more
Eid on small screen
Different local TV channels have chalked out a weeklong array of special programmes to celebrate Eid festivity with the viewers. The list includes teleplays, drama series and single episodes, films, musical shows, talk shows, magazine programmes and others. Selected programmes of the first three days of some of the private channels are given below:
Bangladesh National Museum completes 100 years
Eventful Innings Bangladesh National Museum completes 100 years Jahangir Hussain Today (August 7) is the centennial anniversary of Bangladesh National Museum. Bangladesh National Museum, one of the most important and largest museums in Asia, is dedicated to the collection, preservation, display and study of history, heritage, culture and natural history. On August 7, 1913 Lord ... Read more
Mehazabien Chowdhury acts in 20 Eid teleplays
Model turned actor Mehazabien Chowdhury has worked in 20 teleplays and tele-films to be aired on different channels during the Eid festival. She is one of those top actors who have worked in most numbers of Eid plays. She, however, claims that acting in so many plays will not hamper the quality of works as ... Read more
Eid entertainment for children
It is a sad that most of the TV channels that air five to seven days’ special eid programmes did not chalk out adequate children specific Eid programmes in the previous years. The scenario is, however, changing for better in recent years. From the schedule of Eid special programmes, it is evident that almost all ... Read more
Sundori Patri Chai to go on air on Eid day
TV Watch Sundori Patri Chai to go on air on Eid day Single episode TV play “Sundori Patri Chai” will be aired on Mytv on Eid day at 8:10pm. The play is written and directed by Salek Uddin, and produced by Probe Visuals. The story zeroes in on a well-to-do family in Dhaka looking for ... Read more