Noted playwright-director Nurul Alam Atique will offer four tele-films in different channels in the upcoming Eid-Ul Fitr. Atiq, who does not usually go after the quantity, has written and directed ‘Naa Kamola Naa Meherjan, Television Majid, Shahed Holo Nurul and Nolok for the Eid celebrations. ‘I have worked a lot
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Suborna Mustafa at ‘Raanga Shokal’ in Eid programme
Popular and veteran actress Suborana Mustafa will be present at popular satellite channel Maasranga TV’s Eid special programme “Raanga Shokal”. The show will be aired at 7:00am on the third day of Eid. Produced by Rakibul Alam and Mahmudul Haque, the show will be hosted jointly by Dinat Jahan Munni and Mridul Ahmed. The two-hour ... Read more
Nancy presents mixed albums in Eid
Popular singer Nancy will present several mixed albums in the upcoming Eid. The princess of melody of the local music industry hopes that her fans will love these songs, which, she claims, will be additional treat during the Eid bonanza. Nancy has lent voice in a duet song titled ‘Bhalobasher swapno’ with Mamhmud Sunny which ... Read more
Salma’s new album
Although being engaged with husband and baby Close Up 1 famed singer Salma doesn’t forget her fans. For this reason, after two years break this folk based singer has completed works of her solo album. Title of the album is “Prem-er Janala.” This album will be released under the banner of Laser Vision this week. ... Read more
Ananta initiates another big budget movie
Noted film actor MA Jalil Ananta has already created a buzz in the industry through his big budget romantic action movies. He is producing and playing the lead in his upcoming project Most Welcome targeting the upcoming Eid. Like his previous big budget projects, Most Welcome will offer actors and technical crews from different countries. ... Read more
Poppy takes the lead
Movie star Poppy has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the National Film Award thrice. Poppy made her start with a bang in “Kuli” and never looked back. Apart from working for the silver screen, Poppy has also made numerous appearances in commercials and TV dramas. The Daily Star recently caught up with the busy ... Read more
Doraemon, others dominate child entertainment
Local channels’ approach over-commercialised: experts Lack of entertainment programmes on the local TV channels is forcing millions of children to watch animated series aired by foreign TV channels portraying violence and ‘unethical’ activities. These series, mostly dubbed in Hindi, are not only influencing the local children to speak Hindi, but also imparting ‘unethical teachings’ to ... Read more
Eid telefilm ‘Nawab Bari’
Popular TV channel ATN Bangla will air special telefilm titled “Nawab Bari” on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Scripted by Rokeya Islam and directed by Sadeque Siddiqui, the telefilm will be aired at 10:30am on the fifth day of Eid. The cast of the telefilm includes popular actors Ferdousi Mazumdar, Tushar Khan, Mimo, Shimana, Sazzad ... Read more
Movie ‘Atmodan’ to be premiered in Eid
Impress telefilm’s Liberation War based movie “Atmodan” is going to be premiered worldwide on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie will be aired at 11:10am on the day after Eid day on Channel i. Based on Imdadul Haq Milon’s “Sutoy Bandha Projapoti”, the movie was cinematised by Sufia Chowdhury. Directed by Shahjahan Chowdhury, the cast ... Read more
Nurul Alam Atique’s Eid special telefilm ‘Nolok’
With a view to entertain the television audiences, renowned director Nurul Alam Atique has made a special telefilm titled “Nolok” on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Scripted and directed by Nurul Alam Atique, the telefilm will be aired at 11:15pm on Gazi Television on the third day of Eid. The cast of the telefilm
Sultan’s 89th birth anniversary today
Master Bangladeshi painter SM Sultan was born in 1923 in Masimdia, Narail district. After only five years of schooling in Victoria Collegiate School in Narail, he joined his father to work as a mason. A bohemian and mystic, Sultan works delve deep into rural life, especially peasants, fishermen, day labourers and their simple lives. His ... Read more
LRB to rock in Milan
Popular rock band LRB [love runs blind] is going to rock Milan, one of the vivid cities in Europe on 25th August. They will perform their new tracks along with evergreen numbers in the concert in the Italian city being invited by the Non Residential Bangladeshi. The concert will be held at the Pala I ... Read more
Bangladesh shines at music festival in Russia
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, a 12 -member group was selected to participate in the ‘3rd International Music Festival, Asia Pacific Region, 2012’ in Krasnoyarsk in Russia. The festival was held from June 28 to July 4. Shyam Sundar Sikder, former Additional Secretary of the Ministry of ... Read more
Dalchhut to perform in Kolkata
As part of its continuous endeavor to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh, the Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka is organising the visit of popular Bangladeshi rock band Dalchhut to Kolkata, India from August 12-15, 2012, for a performance under ICCR sponsorship, says a press release. Dalchhut would perform
Highlighting folk music traditions of Bangladesh
Six-episode programme hosted by Momtaz on Channel 9 On the occasion of Eid, Channel 9 will air a special six-episode programme featuring folk songs of Bangladesh. The ‘uncrowned queen of Bangladeshi folk music’, Momtaz, will host the show titled “Banglar Eid Utshab”. The programme will start from Eid day and continue for six consecutive days, ... Read more
Prince Mahmud features popular solo singers
Popular lyricist and composer Prince Mahmud is coming up with a mixed album titled Oporajita featuring leading solo singers of the country targeting the upcoming Eid. Nine songs of the album have been recorded by singers like Bappa Mazumder, Nancy, Tahsan, Topu, Mahdi, Elita, Polash, Ehsan Rahi and Parvez. ‘It’s a huge project since
High frequency on the small screen
Eid Specials High frequency on the small screen A busy Eid for Sajal With each Eid prompting a frenzy of special TV dramas, actors in demand also begin a mad dash to be titled “the most visible face” on the small screen. Popular actor Sajal has been the frontrunner in the race for the past ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed’s last play on Channel i this Eid
On 7:50 pm, Eid day, Channel i will air the last play written by the recently deceased iconic writer Humayun Ahmed. The play, titled “Pipilika”, has been directed by Saiful Islam. The cast includes Shuhel Khan, Pran Roy, Gazi Rakayet, Shamima Nazneen, Jewel Rana and Putul. Synopsis: The headman of a village is as evil ... Read more
Chanchal in Dadar Biye
This Eid actor Chanchal Chowdhury will be seen in Eid special telefilm ‘Dadar Biye’. At the telefilm Chanchal Chowdhury will be seen as Zahid, who lives with his grandfather. Zahid is in love with Chameli. As the story moves forward Chameli creates pressure on Zahid to marry her. At one point Zahid agrees but first ... Read more
Zarda Jamal on Maasranga Television
On Eid day, at 8:45 pm, Maasranga Television will air the play “Zarda Jamal”. Written by Polash Mahbub and directed by Hasan Morshed, the play features Mosharraf Karim and Nowsheen in lead roles. Synopsis: Jamal is a regular guy, who doesn’t give anyone trouble. He works at a private firm. His only annoying habit is ... Read more