Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, Dhaka in association with the State Bank of India in Bangladesh and Channel i as media partner, recently organised an evening of folk songs by Indian exponent Dr. Tapan Roy. Among the songs presented by Roy were, “Jamuna Tumi Ki Aar”, “Ekbar Aisho Phire Robi Thakur”, “ Matiro Pinjirar Majhe” (Hason ... Read more
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Stories in Silk
Inspired by the paintings of noted Bangladeshi expatriate artist Shahabuddin Ahmed, three Chinese painters have created a number of hand embroidered silk needle painting. Under the title “Silk Story”, the exhibition opens today at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Shahabuddin Ahmed will inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest. Needle painting is also
Razzak acts opposite Anwara after decades
Veteran actress Anwara will act opposite seasoned actor Razzak in an upcoming film. Directed by Safi Uddin Safi, the artiste duo will be featured in the film “Purna Doirgha Prem Kahini”, written by Rumman Rashid Khan. Shooting for the film started on September 26 in Dhaka. “My long cherished dream is going to come true. ... Read more
Catching up with Zahid Hasan
Special plays set to air during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha are keeping most actors and directors on their toes these days. Popular actor and director Zahid Hasan is no exception. He has already completed directing a tele-film and a play for Eid, also acting in both the productions. The tele-film “Chithhi” will feature Hasan opposite Romana, ... Read more
A Poet Extraordinaire
Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal’s 23rd death anniversary Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal — a poet, educationist, singer and composer — was a professor of Bengali literature at Dhaka University and was the director general of the Bangla Academy from 1986 till his death in 1989. An orator, narrator and conversationalist, Abu Hena had an irresistible charm. ... Read more
Glorifying beauty of rain
Monsoon always inspires dreaming and fascinates the artists, poets, lyricists, and the dramatists to nurture their creativity. The marvelous look of the refreshing green after a moderate rain has always been a great inspiration for young artist Alley Khan to transform her personal emotions onto canvas. As an orator of the rain, the romantic artist ... Read more
Actor Oliul Haq Rumi challenges his limits
Oliul Haq Rumi is a regular performer of Theatre (Baily Road), working with the group since 1993. He has acted in the plays — “Payer Awaaj Pawa Jae”, “Ekhono Kritodash”, “Spordha”, “Meraj Fokirer Ma” and “Golap Bagan”. He played two characters in the production “Meraj Fokirer Ma”. Before joining Theatre (Baily Road), he was a ... Read more
Moushumi: Committed to her craft
In Conversation Moushumi: Committed to her craft With several upcoming TV plays, National Film Award winner Moushumi hardly has any time to unwind. She has performed in Partho Sarker’s Eid ul Azha special one-hour play “Otopor Ek Cup Cha”, acting opposite Sajal. In the drama, Moushumi plays the role of a confident urban woman. The ... Read more
“Barfi” set to go to the Oscars
Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Bollywood film “Barfi”, the love story of a deaf and mute boy set in the fairy-tale world of the 1970s Darjeeling Hills in West Bengal, has been chosen as India’s entry to the Oscars next year in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The film, directed by Anurag Basu, was ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed Film Festival at TSC starts today
Dhaka University Film Society is organising a three-day film festival, titled “Chalacchitre Humayun Ahmed” (Humayun Ahmed in Films), at TSC auditorium (Teachers’ and Students’ Centre), University of Dhaka, in memory of the recently deceased writer and filmmaker. Seven films (except the recently released “Ghetu Putra Komola”) directed by Ahmed will be screened at the festival. ... Read more
Dialogue of Nature
Ferdousy Priyabhashini’s exhibition at Shilpangan Gallery Under the title “Dialogue of Nature”, Shilpangan Art Gallery in Dhanmondi has organised the 18th solo sculpture exhibition of Ferdousy Priyabhashini. The exhibition was inaugurated on September 21. Noted educationist Professor Anisuzzaman inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. Rokeya Kader, chairperson of Shilpangan Trust was present as guest on ... Read more
Swanan celebrates 31st anniv
Rajshahi University based recitation troupe Swanan organised a two-day recitation programme to celebrate the 31st founding anniversary of the troupe. The programme ended on Friday with a reunion of former and present activists of Swnan followed by a poems recitation programme at the Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium. Earlier the two-day long programme featuring procession, reunion and recitation ... Read more
Sharika to be regular in films
Popular model turned small screen actress Sarika has expressed her desire to establish herself in the movie industry. It is her long cherished desire to act in the commercial movies, however, she took time to make decision to get approval from her family, Sarika told. ‘I have not yet signed for any movie but I ... Read more
Yasmin Mushtari, Yakub Ali launch Nazrul Geeti albums
Eminent Nazrul singers Yasmin Mushtari and Yakub Ali Khan launched their solo albums featuring timeless Nazrul songs at a programme on Thursday at the Chhayanaut auditorium. Veteran Nazrul exponent Professor Rafiqul Islam unveiled the covers of the albums ‘Mohua Boney’ and ‘Shuktara.’ Mohua Boney contains a total of 10 Nazrul songs by
Ranbir to become Kishore Kumar
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor will play the role of Kishore Kumar in director Anurag Basu’s biopic on the legendary singer-actor. “Ranbir, UTV and I, all three of us are committed to make this film. Ranbir is busy, he is doing two films in between. After ‘Barfi’, Ranbir and I will come together again for this ... Read more
UK-based Channel 4 airs Tareque’s Runway
The UK based popular broadcast media Channel 4 broadcasted internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Tareque Masud’s last film Runway on Thursday at 6:30am Bangladeshi local time. Before the broadcast, the TV channel also aired an interview of Teraque’s widow Catherine Masud. Earlier on Saturday, Channel 4
Subarna Mostafa calls the shots
Subarna Mostafa is busy shooting for the comedy, “Bibaho Bibhrat”, scheduled to air during the upcoming Eid Ul Azha. Shaju Khadem acts opposite her in the play directed by Muntasir Bipon. Subarna has just finished shooting for another play, “Biraler Golaye Ghonta Badhibe Ke” directed by Milon. This is also slotted for the Eid. Here ... Read more
Arindom honours Ferdousi Majumdar
Arindom, a theatre troupe in the port city, honoured noted actress Ferdousi Majumdar with the Sadrul Pasha Award on the occasion of its 39th anniversary on Sunday evening at the open stage of the local Shilpakala Academy. A musical soiree was also held on the occasion. The musical soiree began with four songs rendered by Shreoshi ... Read more
Jyoti in Tanvir Mokammel’s Jibon Dhuli
Lux Anandadhara Photogenic 2004 Jyotika Jyoti is excited about her role in “Jibon Dhuli”. She dons the role of the wife of a ‘dhuli’ (drummer). Shatabdi Wadud plays the role of the ‘dhuli’ in the film. The film is being directed by Tanvir Mokammel. The shooting is due to start next month in Savar. Jyoti has ... Read more
Musical homage to Abdul Alim
Programme at Shilpakala Academy A musical programme with a short discussion, highlighting the accomplishments and contribution of the legendary singer Abdul Alim, was held at national Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on September 17. Titled “Alok Shikha Joluk Pran-e”, the event was arranged by University Cultural Foundation. At the programme, the ... Read more