Endless dance to the universal rhythm Sudeshna Swayamprabha Tathoi Arts allow for a semblance of normalcy, an escape from the otherwise cruel realities and crises of the present world. One would find solace in the embrace of arts, diverting the mind to provide a means of reflection, to find beauty in life, to enable self-expression. ... Read more
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Shakira to receive Billboard’s first ‘Latin Woman of the Year’ award in music event
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Shakira will receive Billboard’s first-ever Latin Woman of the Year award, the magazine confirmed on Monday. The Colombian star will accept the honor at the Mujeres Latinas en la Música — or Latin Women in Music event, scheduled to be held on May 7 in Miami, Florida. The star-studded celebration will ... Read more
Ityadi keeps up the Eid tradition with a star-studded episode
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Like every year, Ityadi will celebrate this Eid-ul-fitr in a grandiose way together with the show’s host Hanif Sanket. This time, audiences will enjoy performances by a variety of celebrities on the Ityadi stage. Just like every Ityadi Eid-ul-fitr celebration, the show will begin with the popular Eid track, “Romjaner Ei ... Read more
K-pop singer Moonbin dies at 25 in suspected suicide
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com South Korean singer Moonbin, a member of K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio said on Thursday. “Members of Astro and fellow artists and staff at Fantagio are deeply saddened and shocked as we mourn him,” the label said in a statement. Mooonbin ... Read more
James’s new song set to be released day before Eid
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The release of James’s new song ‘Shobi Bhul’ is set to launch on the day before Eid-Ul-Fitr on Banshundhara Group’s YouTube channel ‘Bashundhara Digital’, said a press release on Monday. The launch will be sponsored by Bashundhara LP gas. ‘Bashundhara Digital’ YouTube channel is not an old channel but it has ... Read more
Sisimpur celebrates its 19th anniversary
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Popular children’s television series Sisimpur will celebrate its 19th anniversary in Bangladesh on April 15, said a press release. Sisimpur began its journey with the aim to turn learning into a more enjoyable experience for pre-primary and primary level children. Sesame Workshop Bangladesh initiated Sisimpur in Bangladesh with the support of ... Read more
Chirkutt announces new US tour
Music Desk : dhakamirror.com Popular Bangla fusion band Chirkutt announced that they will soon be starting a tour in the US. Titled “The Legacy Tour, USA 2023” will mark the band’s third, full-fledged, international tour. The announcement came through Chirkutt’s official Facebook page, where they also shared the posted for the upcoming tour. In the ... Read more
Censor board appreciates the movie ‘Local’ starring Bubly
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Saif Chandan-directed Bubly starrer film ‘Local’ has received high praise from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The story and dialogue for the film were written by Ferari Forhad. ‘Local’ also features Misha Sawdagar and Azad Ador, among others. A member of the censor board, Aruna Biswas shared, “It’s an amazing film, ... Read more
‘Maa’ to be hit local cinemas in May
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Filmmaker Aranya Anwar-directed Pori Moni-starrer film titled Maa will be released in local cinemas marking mother’s day on May 19. The director made the announcement at a programme held at a restaurant in the capital on Saturday. Dhallywood actress Shamsunnahar Smrity, popularly known by her stage name Pori Moni, was also ... Read more
Hero Alam’s new movie ‘Tokai’ comes out on this Eid
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Popular Bangladeshi YouTuber Hero Alam will be seen in the lead role of Babul Reza’s film “Tokai”, which is scheduled to be released this Eid-ul-Fitr. The poster of the upcoming film has been making circles on social media. However, the film is yet to be approved by the censor board. Once ... Read more
The “Mohanagar 2” trailer by Ashfaque Nipun released
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The much-anticipated web series “Mohanagar,” which is being directed by Ashfaque Nipun, has just published the trailer for its second season, and it is already generating attention online. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending on a cliffhanger. The audience had been waiting for the truth to be revealed, ... Read more
Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ trailer releasing on THIS date
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Salman Khan has finally revealed the trailer release date of his upcoming action drama film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The trailer of the biggest action entertainer film of the year after Pathaan is set to release on April 10. Salman dropped a motion poster on his Instagram to unveil ... Read more
Jisoo of BLACKPINK makes an impressive solo début with the new album Me
Music Desk : dhakamirror.com Jisoo, a well-known member of BLACKPINK, is finally debuting as a solo artist for her admirers. She is the last member of the girl group to issue a solo album, ME, which was made available on Friday by YG Entertainment. The artist made history by selling over 1.31 million copies of ... Read more
‘Does he not deserve national recognition?’: Sujata remembers the legendary Azim
Sujata Azim Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Azim was one of the legendary Bengali actors of the black and white era, who has gifted many beautiful films to the industry. Apart from being an actor, he was a producer as well. He was an extraordinary actor, thus 20 years after his departure, all I can think ... Read more
A modest step towards former greatness
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The Lalbagh Kella, also known as the Lalbagh Fort, was built by Prince Muhammad Azam, third son of Emperor Aurangzeb, and is arguably the most magnificent 17th-century structure still standing in Dhaka. Attracting thousands of visitors every day, this tourist destination has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries, but perhaps few ... Read more
Rs 72 Lakh stolen from Oshiwara home of Sonu Nigam’s father, former driver charged
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The Mumbai police booked a former driver employed with singer Sonu Nigam’s father for allegedly stealing Rs 72 lakh from his Oshiwara residence earlier this week. The singer’s father Agamkumar Nigam lives at Windsor Grand building in Oshiwara, Andheri west, and the alleged theft took place between March 19 and March ... Read more
Shakib Khan files extortion suit against film producer Rahmat Ullah
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Actor Shakib Khan filed a case with a Dhaka court against film producer Rahmat Ullah on charge of demanding 1,00,000 Australian dollar as extortion. Following a hearing, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arafatul Rakib recorded Shakib’s statement after taking the charges against the producer into cognisance. The magistrate also summoned Rahmat Ullah to ... Read more
Jyotika Jyoti made Director of Shilpakala Academy
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Prominent film actress Jyotika Jyoti has been appointed as a director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for two years. Jyotika Jyoti, a member of AL’s sub-committee on forests and environment, confirmed the matter to media. ‘I have been appointed as a director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. In this regard, public administration ministry ... Read more
Posthumous Swadhinata Padak awarded to Selim Al Deen
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The Swadhinata Padak, Bangladesh’s highest civilian award, the Cabinet Division announced awardees for this year yesterday. Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year’s Swadhinata Padak, across several categories. Playwright Dr Mohammad Mainuddin Ahmed (Selim Al Deen) has been nominated posthumously for the award under the “Literature” category, ... Read more
“Glory of Women” features sculptures and paintings celebrate womanhood
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com In her sculptures and watercolor paintings on display in her solo art exhibition at the Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts in Badda in the capital, artist Sigma Haque Angkan has portrayed womanhood, motherhood, and nature. She has displayed 40 sculptures and 22 watercolour paintings in the two-week exhibition titled Glory of ... Read more