Top model of ‘Veet-Channel i Model Contest’ Hasin has recently performed against popular TV actor Shahed Sharif Khan for the first time. She has performed in a telefilm titled “Babui Pakhir Basha,” which will go on air on Channel i at 3:50pm tomorrow. Story of the telefilm was written by Shamimul Islam, while it was ... Read more
Television & Film
Reetu Sattar in TVC after 5 years
Renowned theatre artiste and promising TV actress Reetu A Sattar has recently performed in a TV commercial after a break of long span of five years. Earlier, she performed in TVCs of Horlicks and Meridian Chips respectively in 2006 and 2007. Though she has been a very known face in the theatre arena of our ... Read more
Hridi and Litu Anam on cloud nine
Double cause for celebration Celebrity couple, Hridi Haq and Litu Anam, welcomed new additions to their family. On December 5, Hriidi Haq, became the mother of twins. The babies who were born at The Square Hospital in Dhaka, are doing well says their proud father Litu Anam. In fact, Hridi Haq has already moved back ... Read more
Momtazuddin back on screen after 5 years
After a five-year break from the showbiz, iconic theatre personality Momtazuddin Ahmed is back again for Joy Joyokar, a single-episode TV play which will be aired soon. Directed by Ismat Ara Chowdhury, the play will feature Momtazu-ddin in the role of a retired professor. Apart from him, Wahida Mollick Jolly, Nisha, and Tanbhir Tanu, among ... Read more
Birthday celebrations for Suborna Mustafa
With an impressive acting lineage, Suborna Mustafa established herself as a leading lady in Bangladeshi TV plays decades ago. To date, she remains unparalleled with her superlative expressions, immaculate diction and that charming, yet mysterious smile. Though at present Suborna does not play the conventional “heroine” roles any more, she appears on the
Eshita directs a tele-film on Liberation War
Actress Eshita has debuted as a TV play director. Recently she has written and directed a tele-film on the Liberation War, titled Bela Sheshey. Shooting of the tele-film has been completed. Azizul Hakim, Tania Ahmed and Tahsin essay the main roles in the tele-film, which is be aired on Channel i in December, the month ... Read more
Tisha renders song for play
Popular TV actress Tisha has rendered song for a single-episode play titled ‘Flashback.’ The play is scripted by Mabrur Rashid Bannah and jointly directed by Imraul Rafat and Bannah. In this fiction based play, Tisha performed with a song titled “Shikol pora chhol,” which was written and composed by our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. ... Read more
I enjoy both acting and modelling: Shokh
For Anika Kabir Shokh, it did not take long to win the hearts of the TV viewers. Though a newcomer in the scene, combining her good looks with talent the dancer-actor-model’s rise to fame and glamour has been speedy. Today the young sensation is one of the busiest artistes in the country’s entertainment scene. However, ... Read more
A hands-on actor
In conversation with Sajal Talented actor Sajal is one of the busiest faces in the media, and despite choosing his offers carefully in recent days, he has made the most appearances on TV last Eid. Recently, the actor shared thoughts about his dreams, career and beyond with The Daily Star: The Daily Star (TDS): How ... Read more
Farzana Chhoby plays widow in Shontoron
Less-educated Swarna is married to a professional Lathial, who lives by wielding a designed bamboo. Within a year, her husband goes missing. A few days later, he is found dead. And, the story of a widow’s struggles begins. This is the story of Shonotoron, an ongoing TV serial on Maasranga TV. The viewers will catch ... Read more
Tariq Anam’s remarks on current TV drama trends
Renowned TV and theatre personality Tariq Anam Khan has already become a distinguished name in Bangladesh’s entertainment arena. This experienced and prudent persona has been caught up in an exclusive interview with New Age where he shared his observations, experiences and thoughts on current situation of TV plays and theatre productions. While some seniors
Momena to perform at Chickenshed Theatre in UK
Actress Momena Choudhury is travelling to UK with her theatre troupe Shunyan to take part in the mini-season of plays on conflict, a theatre festival which is being organised by Chickenshed Theatre. There the troupe will stage their play Lal Jomin on October 3, the play features Momena Choudhury in a single act performance. The ... Read more
Behind the scenes
Shooting of Second Hand Hasna Hena in Pubail where the drama “Second Hand” is being shot is teeming with its cast and crew. As one enters the set, one comes across actor-director Zahid Hasan busy putting on his makeup. Hasan asks cinematographer Anwar Hossain Bulu if his attire is suitable for the scene. On Bulu’s ... Read more
A familiar face
Catching up with Jyotika Jyoti Lux Anandadhara Photogenic 2004 Jyotika Jyoti has become a familiar face thanks to TV plays, commercials and feature films. Currently she is busy shooting for a feature film and several TV plays. The Daily Star (TDS) recently got her take on her recent work. Excerpts from the interview: TDS: Tell ... Read more
Eventful innings
In conversation with Dolly Zohur The dearth of accomplished artistes has created a void in the acting arena — with most newcomers seeking a shortcut to fame and stardom. In this rat race, some names transcend above others, such as Dolly Zohur, whose reputation is cemented in the hearts of audience and critics alike. The ... Read more
Ishita to star in Roopkotha
TV serial “Roopkotha” is being aired on ntv. So far Naushaba has enacted the protagonist. After the 30th episode, popular actress Ishita has taken over the role. Ishita said that she loved doing the role of a theatre activist in the serial. “Roopkotha” is about a village belle who dreams of coming to the town ... Read more
An actor par excellence
Time out with Humayun Faridee Humayun Faridee is the embodiment of all that the word “actor” holds. He has proven his mettle on stage, television and the silver screen. Recently the star had a tête-à-tête with The Daily Star. The Daily Star (TDS): Tell us about your recent works. Faridee: Both acting and directing are ... Read more
New serial directed by actor Azizul Hakim
Popular Actor Azizul Hakim is directing a 52-episode TV serial, titled “Shokal Shondhya Raat”. Initial shooting of the serial, written by Zeenat Hakim, has started at Laboni Shooting House in Uttara, Dhaka. The cast includes Shahed, Bidya Sinha Mim, Golam Farida Chhanda and Lutfor Rahman George. This is the fourth TV serial directed by Hakim. ... Read more
Aupi Karim ties the knot
Popular TV and theatre actress Aupi Karim returned to the country on August 24 this year. Recently, with the blessings of her family, Aupi has tied the knot with Masud Hasan Ujjal, a TV play director and ad-maker. The wedding took place at Aupi’s parental residence. Aupi has acted in several TV plays directed by ... Read more
Chanchal Chowdhury’s new avatar for “Television”
Chanchal Chowdhury had to grow long hair for Giasuddin Selim’s blockbuster “Monpura”. For “Moner Manush”, he had to lose weight. Now the actor will go nearly bald for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s next film “Television”. “I’ll have to get rid of my hair shortly. I’ve mentally prepared myself to lose my beloved hair,” said Chanchal. He ... Read more