Popular actor Shahiduzzaman Selim is busy acting in Zahidur Rahim Anjan’s Rain Coat, an adaptation of Akhtaruzzaman Ilias’ story set against the backdrop of the war of independence in 1971. Selim will play the protagonist of the film, which won the government grant this year. It is his fifth film.
Television & Film
Afzal on stage again
Renowned actor Afzal Hossain will perform today in a collage production of Dhaka Theatre featuring the important episodes of the troupe’s plays staged in the past 40 years. The collage will be staged at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of Dhaka Theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations programme. ‘I thought I should ... Read more
Bangla language TV channel to launce in US
A Bangla language television channel targeting to promote Bangla language and culture amongst the Bangladeshi expatriates living in the USA named TBN24 will begin its journey in next September, said a press release. The release further reads that the officials of Total Broadcasting Network, the mother organisation of the channel, presented details of the upcoming ... Read more
Sajal-Shokh as pair in three Eid plays
Four years ago, popular TV actor Sajal and promising TV actress and model Shokh have performed together as a pair firstly in Mahfuz Ahmed directed TV play “Tate-man.” Later they have performed together in many plays. On the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, this pair has performed together in three plays at a time. Directors of ... Read more
Monalisa again in acting
After a break of few months, popular TV actress and model Monalisa again started acting in the small screen. She is performing in a six-episode special serial “Sikandar Box Ekhon Birat Model,” which was directed by Sagor Jahan under the script written by him. In the serial, popular actor Mosharraf Karim has performed in central ... Read more
Paromita Mitra wants to work in Bangladeshi movie
The first US beauty title winning Bangladeshi girl, Paromita Mitra, said she wants to work in Bangladeshi film and television commercials. This came as the ‘Miss Mississippi’ was talking to the press in Dhaka Saturday. Filmmakers Sohanur Rahman Sohan, Belal Ahmed, Golam Rabbani Biplob, Shah Alam Kiron and other media personalities met Paromita and talked ... Read more
Deep into the night with Mosharraf Karim
Mosharraf Karim is the most wanted man in the media, being the top choice for both the audience and the directors. Characters and dramas are even created, with Karim in mind. After trying for weeks, I found out that Karim would be shooting in a house at Uttara one night, and I arrive on time. ... Read more
Mir Sabbir-Bindu in ‘Kuddus-er Murgi Prem’
Title of the play is “Kuddus-er Murgi Prem.” It is scripted and directed by popular TV actor and director Mir Sabbir. Shooting of the play was wrapped up yesterday in the city’s Dhanmondi area. Mir Sabbir has performed in role of Kuddus in the play, while popular actress Bindu has acted in role of his ... Read more
4-day channel-i special programme begins today
HUMAYUN AHMED’S DEATH ANNIV 4-day channel-i special programme begins today Channel-i has organised a four-day special programme marking the first death anniversary of the late writer-playwright Humayun Ahmed, who died on July 19 last year while undergoing treatment in New York, USA. Films and telefilms written and directed by Ahmed will be screened for four ... Read more
Champa busy with small screen
Noted silver screen actor Champa these days in busy with her small screen projects. ‘I have just completed shooting for a telefilm titled Attopar Bhalobasa, scripted by Muztaba Soud and directed by Tanmoy Tansen,’ Champa told New Age. The romantic telefilm also stars
Maqsood emerges as actor
Popular rocker Maqsood will emerge as an actor in Shahidul Haque Khan’s telefilm Amar Piraner Kono Maap Nai. Maqsood will play the role of a baul in the telefilm featuring the life and struggle of the traditional baul singers across the country. ‘It’s a good experience for me. I’ve been working with the bauls for ... Read more
Asad returns to silver screen
Seasoned artist Raisul Islam Asad has returned to the silver screen after a three year hiatus. Recently, he has completed shooting for a role in Gazi Rakayet’s feature film Mrittika Maya. Asad’s last appearance on silver screen was in Kolkata-based director Goutam Ghosh’s acclaimed film Moner Manush (2010), where Asad enacted the significant role of ... Read more
Peers mourn for Mita Noor
The television arena of the country was awestruck when the news of sudden demise of noted actor Mita Noor broke on Monday morning. Friends and colleagues of the deceased actor shared their woes with New Age. ‘I really don’t what sadness she bore in her mind; however, her death is absolutely shocking,’ said veteran
Nisha busy with teleplays
Actress Mehrin Islam Nisha is a familiar face in the teleplays these days. The second runner up in the popular beauty contest Lux Channel-i Super Star 2010, Nisha at present are acting in several drama series and teleplays, which are going on air on different channels. Her current drama series Langor Khana and Chup Kotha ... Read more
Sharmin Lucky to host radio show
Popular model and anchor Sharmin Lucky will host a show on Radio Foorti after a two year break. She told New Age that she has already signed an agreement with the radio station for six months. Total Time pass, a popular show of the radio station which will be hosted by Lucky, is basically a ... Read more
Momo busy with Eid special plays
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
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
Mehjabin’s dreams come true
Model turned actress Mehjabin’s dreams come true. She is appearing on the silver screen, which is a long cherished desire of the small screen actress. Mehjabin is acting the titular character in Swapan Ahmed’s film Porobashini. ‘As I don’t have any other pressure on me at the moment, I will invest all my energy on Porobashini’, ... Read more
Babu believes TV plays monotonous
Popular actor Fazlul Rahman Babu says that the most of the teleplays aired these days disappoint him. Babu, who had obtained popularity through his acting in hundreds of teleplays in his three decades of acting career, observes that many of these teleplays are quite typical in terms of storyline, content and performance. ‘The thing is ... Read more