Acting in television plays for different channels for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr is keeping National award winner actress Zakia Bari Momo busy currently. She will appear on 10 or more TV plays during the festival. She has also signed a new film with director Masud Hasan Ujjal. ‘I will reveal the details of the film after Eid. ... Read more
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Manna Dey critically ill
Legendary singer Manna Dey is in a critical condition after being admitted to a hospital here due to chest infection. The 94-year-old singer was taken to the hospital yesterday after his health deteriorated, reports Hindustan Times. ‘No change at all (in his condition). He is stable,’ a senior doctor at Narayana Hrudayalaya, told PTI. Born
Shakil moves audience
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil moved the audience presenting Nazrul songs from his latest album on Friday at the Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. His seventh solo Benuka was launched at the programme by Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das. Shakil presented six out of 12 songs
Bishwajit, Putul perform in charity concert
Eminent singer Kumar and Close-up 1 star Putul entertained a full house audience presenting hit numbers in a charity concert for the benefit of the of underprivileged children. Nongovernment organisation Utsho Bangladesh, which runs schools for the education of the street urchins, organised the programme on Friday at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium.
Tagore’s poems, songs presented
A jam-packet audience enjoyed Rabindranath Tagore’s poems and songs performed at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Library on Friday evening, amid a moderate shower throughout the day. Noted recitation troupe Sharabritta organised the programme titled Rabi Thakurer Ajor Kabita Abinashi Gaan taken from a verse of the late poet Shamsur Rahman.
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 receives poor critics’ review
The second franchise of the Deol trio Yamla Pagla Deewana has failed to impress the critics. The comic caper is rather forced and hence becomes unbearable. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film that Casts Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina The film, which promised double
3 singers present Nazrul songs at Chhyanaut
Three promising singers presented popular Nazrul songs on Friday at Chhayanaut as part of the organisation’s regular monthly musical programme. The singers of the evening were Manosh Kumar, Nasrin Jahan and Abhijit Kunda. The show began with Abhijit’s solo.
Exchanges between Nature and Mankind
Noted romantic artist Nasreen Begum transports her emotions and experiences through her paintings in an ongoing solo exhibition titled Beyond Human Nature at the Athena Gallery of Fine Arts in Badda. The artist is displaying her recently completed 51 vibrant figurative paintings under a few series eight years
I am selective about my work
Says Moutushi Biswas to New Age Model turned actress Moutushi Biswas has once again become regular in TV soap series after taking a break for one and half year. Currently, she is acting in three new drama serials. In Oghoton Ghonton Potiyosi, scripted and directed by Ali Fida Ekram Tujo, Moutushi is playing the character ... Read more
Sharmilee evaluates contemporary artistes
Sharmilee Ahmed has achieved popularity acting the role of mothers these days. The seasoned actress, however, has experiences of acting for over five decades in diverse characters in films and teleplays. From her vast experiences as a regular artiste, Sharmilee had the chance to scrutinise the entertainment industry very closely indeed. The seasoned actor observes ... Read more
Delving deep into mysticism
Renowned singer Farida Parveen entertained a large audience by rendering Monomohon’s songs at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday. Parveen was able to convey the devotion inherent in the lyrics and compositions of the songs to the listeners through her poignant presentation of mystic numbers like Amar monpakhi mishite chay,
Manipuri dance to be taught
A three-year manipuri dance training project titled Dhrumel has been initiated jointly by dance troupe Sadhona and Moulvibazar based troupe Manipuri Theatre to train up enthusiastic dancers at Kamalganj in Moulvibazar. The project was inaugurated with a short workshop that was held from 2nd to 4th June with participation of
Mask art show continues at Galleri Kaya
Mask art is getting popularity in the contemporary art scene. Masks created by some experimental artists are on display at Galleri Kaya at Uttara. The 19 participating artists created colourful masks employing various techniques and mediums in the show titled ‘Mukh O Mukhosh 4’, the fourth exhibition of the series that commenced on May 31. ... Read more
Dhaka Theatre participates in Indian fest
Binodini, The Tempest to be staged Popular troupe Dhaka Theatre will leave for Kolkata tomorrow to participate in an international theatre festival in India. It will stage acclaimed productions- Binodini and The Tempest- at the Rabindrabhaban in Chandangar, Kolkata as part of the Moitree International Theatre Festival. Binodini will be staged in the morning
Good Night Ma staged
Agony of a widow and her ailing daughter has been featured in Good Night Ma staged on Tuesday at the Edward M Kennedy Center for Public Service and Arts (EMK Center) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The play is an adaptation of Pulitzer winning play Night Mother by noted American playwright Marsha Norman. Adapted by Mita Chowdhury, ... Read more
Chowdhury Zawata Afnan gets youth acting award
Chowdhury Zawata Afnan recently received a Youth Acting Award from the Universe Multicultural Film Festival of Los Angeles for his outstanding performance in Amar Bondhu Rashed, a film based on the war of independence ‘71. An officer of ministry of foreign affairs handed the certificate and souvenir to Afnan on May 28.
Savar horror documented in photographs
The heart-wrenching sufferings of the victims of the recent building collapse in Savar have been captured by 17 photographers whose works have been exhibited at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi. The six-day exhibition titled Tragedy Noy Hottakando displays 47 untitled images of wounded garments workers, deformed dead bodies, lamentation of the poor and helpless people over ... Read more
Sohanur Rahman to launch film institute
Commercial film director Sohanur Rahman Sohan is planning to launch an institute very soon which, he intends, will be a place for enthusiasts to learn acting, direction, cinematography and other film related skills from efficient and noted professionals. Mainly self-financed, the institute will be named Universal Performing Arts Institute.
Shakil to release 7th Nazrul album
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil is going to release his upcoming solo Nazrul Sangeet album titled Benuka on Friday featuring some evergreen Nazrul songs. Benuka will be the seventh solo album by Shakil who firmly believes in the quality of work. ‘The album will feature 12 songs of different tastes including raga based songs, ballads ... Read more
The marginalised on focus
Just like the ‘pied piper of Hamelin’ of the medieval Germany, the ruling class, especially the politicians, in the contemporary Bangladesh are playing and dictating to the marginalised people, who dominate in terms of number. This fact has been depicted in an epic canvas by Mainuddin. Hundreds of human figures portraying