Noted litterateur and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed returned to Bangladesh from the USA after eight months of treatment. He along with his family arrived at Shahjalal International Airport yesterday at 3am. Owner of Anno Prokash, Mazharul Islam accompanied by Ahmed’s chief assistant director Jewel Rana received the novelist at the airport. Arriving at his residence
Television & Film
Emon-Monalisa in new TVC
Popular TV models and actors of present time Emon and Monalisa have worked together in a private mobile phone operator company’s television commercial recently. The TVC was directed by reputed TVC maker Amitav Reza. Emon and Monalisa’s works got huge popularity from the viewers earlier. Lastly they performed together in a television commercial of a product of ... Read more
Special TV programmes on Tagore Birth Anniversary
“Nirupoma” on ATN Bangla “Nirupoma”, a tele-film based on Rabindranath Tagore’s short story “Dena Paona”, is set to be aired at 3:10pm, May 8 on ATN Bangla. Miron Mohiuddin made the adaptatio, while the tele-film has been directed by Sadek Siddiqui. The cast includes Raisul Islam Asad, Bindu, Sayeed Babu, KS Firoze, Tushar Khan, Ashraf ... Read more
Jaya Ahsan returns after shooting in Kolkata
A decade has passed since Jaya Ahsan’s emergence, during which she has turned her journey into a success story only a few artistes can emulate. Be it TV plays, modeling or movies — Jaya came, saw and conquered all with her extraordinary abilities. The talented actress recently returned from Kolkata after shooting for the West ... Read more
Pijush new MD of BFDC
Renowned actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay has been selected as the new Managing Director (MD) of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Confirming the news, Pijush said, “I got the letter. BFDC is something a place, which is going to be a new experience for me. However, I would like to work with everyone and take the film ... Read more
Farhana Mili expecting…
‘Monpura’ famed popular actress Farhana Mili is expecting baby. She got the news of her pregnancy last week. “When I heard the heartbeat of my baby, it was the best moment of my life,” Farhana Mili expressed her feelings happily yesterday. She also said, “After hearing my baby’s heartbeat for the first time, I requested ... Read more
Riya as a judge
Popular dance artiste, model and TV actress Farzana Riya Chowdhury will be seen as a judge in a dance competition based TV reality show. Title of the show is “Mangoli Nacho Bangladesh Nacho”. Riya has agreed to work as a judge in the show recently. Regarding Ria being judge, director of the programme Shahnur Khan ... Read more
Baishakhi thoughts
Jaya Ahsan’s laid-back Pahela Baishakh… Pahela Baishakh comes once a year, bringing with it much joy to everyone. I am no different, as I also celebrate the occasion. I wear a new sari on the day; the whole look for the day is very traditional Bengali. This is a day for wishing only good things ... Read more
Prova returns …
To end all kinds of postulations and imaginations popular TV actress and model Sadia Jahan Prova has returned to media yesterday. She has started to take part in shooting for a play titled ‘Pronoyini’ after a two-year break. Kaisar Ahmed is giving direction of the play, which shooting was held at Promi shooting house in ... Read more
Diti now busy with TV plays
Besides acting movies, noted film actress Parvin Sultana Diti these days is directing and acting in several number of TV plays. The selective artist has just finished her work in PA Kajol’s film Mukti. ‘I appeared in an important role in Kajol’s film, which won the government grants,’ Diti told New Age. ‘I could have worked ... Read more
Riding a high wave
In conversation with Kushum Shikdar Kushum Shikdar is riding a high wave with the release of her second movie, “Lal Tip” [on February 17]. Now running at 26 movie theatres across the country, the Impress Telefilm Ltd. presentation has had a good run so far. The actress is excited about the new release, expressing her ... Read more
Ishita turns author
Popular TV actress Ishita is set to make her debut as an author at this year’s Ekushey book fair. Her first book “Nirobe” has been published by Shobdo-Shilpo Prokashoni. On the book, Ishita says it is the story form of a TV drama that she wrote in 2008. The play was aired then and has ... Read more
Ankhi Alamgir turns TVC model
Popular singer Ankhi Alamgir has turned into a model as she has recently performed in a television commercial of a toothpaste company. But in this TVC, her real identity will not be disappeared, as she will be seen as a singer. The shooting of this TVC was held on January 7 at several locations in ... Read more
2011 ends on a high note!
The year 2011 was one of ups and downs in the TV media, with experienced actors fighting to maintain their presence among the viewers, while newcomers worked hard to cement their own positions in the media. Different TV channels aired a plenitude of serials, as well as countless one-hour TV plays. Here is looking back ... Read more
The actor with a golden touch
Joya Ahsan in uncharted territory Joya Ahsan certainly has a golden touch, making a success in every field she enters, be it as a model or actor on the small and silver screen, where she has earned raves for her performance in “Guerilla”. However, the modest actor leaves it to the audience to measure her ... Read more
Romana Swarna to play in duet roles
Promising TV actress Romana Swarna will be seen playing duet roles in the play titled “Ekjon Ostittohin Manusher Golpo,” which will be scripted and directed by Hanif Palwan. In this play, she will be seen performing as the wife of popular actor Mosharaf Karim and also as his dream girl before their marriage. Romana, for ... Read more
Tarasankar’s Kobi on ntv
A new drama serial based on Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay’s much acclaimed novel “Kobi” goes on air from tonight on ntv. Titled “Kobi”, the serial will be aired on Fridays at 9:45pm. Arif Khan and Shadhon Ahmed have jointly directed the serial. The latter along with Aktaruzzaman has dramatised the serial. Kamol Khalid did the music direction. ... Read more
Bindu: From glam to de-glam
In a career spanning four years, Bindu has already witnessed a lot of success. She is acting in several TV serials. Her journey in the media started with winning the “Lux Channel i Superstar” contest. “I want to be recognised as a deft actress, and that’s what I’m working on at the moment,” she said. ... Read more
An anchored actor
Getting to know Chandni Chandni has a full plate these days, with regular appearances as a dancer, model and actor in TV plays and the silver screen. She also hosts programmes on dance from time to time. Chandni, the winner of a National Awards for her performance in films, is giving her best to TV ... Read more
Birthday celebrations for Mimi and Nobel
Two popular media personalities of our country share a common birth date, on December 20. One of them is actor-director Afsana Mimi and the other is the model-actor Nobel. Mimi started her career with theatre. She joined the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampraday and later moved on to the mini screen. Mimi became a favourite ... Read more