Although her lifelong aspiration has been to become a vocal artiste, fate had other plans for Kushum Shikdar. Through turn of events she found herself in the media as an actress — both on the small and big screen. The talented actress recently shared her views with the The Daily Star (TDS). TDS: What are ... Read more
Television & Film
Zahid, Mou in drama serial again
After the TV serial Poush Faguner Pala, Zahid Hasan and Mou have acted again in the serial titled Tokhon Boshonto. The drama serial has been directed by Humayun Faridi and written by Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu. Jitu Ahsan, Shams Sumon, Farah Ruma, Hasan Imam, Humayun Faridi and Mamunur Rashid played the main characters in this play. ... Read more
Romana’s winning streak
Modelling or acting — whatever the medium, Romana has struck home runs on all fields. Her winning streak surfaced when she entered the celluloid world with Tauquir Ahmed’s “Jaijatra”; although her mainstream film début was much later in P.A. Kajol’s “Ek Takar Bou”. Romana’s confidence received a major boost with her mainstream inauguration — encouraging ... Read more
Sushoma to act in Tagore’s Monihara
Sushoma Sarkar will be playing Mallika in an upcoming TV play based on Rabindranath Tagore’s story Monihara. Nurul Alam Atik is the director of the TV play. The shooting for the TV play is scheduled to start from 28 July. Sharing her reaction Sushoma Sarkar said, “It is really a great honour for me to ... Read more
Noble: A model icon
Adil Hossain Noble started his career with fashion shows in 1991. His remarkable TV commercials are Sprite, HRC tea, Azad ballpoint pen, Pakiza Saree, Keya beauty soap and Keya lip gel with Tisha and so on. Noble did TV commercials with his contemporary Mou and became the most popular pare in TV modelling. His performance ... Read more
A milestone for Amar Chhobi
“Amar Chobi” is a weekly show on Channel i that focuses on the Bangladeshi film industry. The show will air its 550th episode today (July 20) at 4pm. The programme features discussions on the lives, works and careers of noted film personalities of the country. The show began its journey on 2nd January, 2000. The ... Read more
ATN Bangla celebrates its 15th anniversary
Country’s first private satellite television ATN Bangla has turned 15 on Friday. On this occasion, the television authority organised a colourful cultural programme at its Bashundhara Studio. Only the members of ATN Bangla family performed at the programme which was aired live. Senior reporter of ATN Bangla Keramatullah Biplob and Hridoy Nondita Hridy hosted the ... Read more
Eid play ‘Bokhate’
In the recent days, eve teasing has appeared as the main problem of our society. Being failure to save themselves from stalkers, many girls are committing suicide every year. Social awareness and even the law enforcing agencies failed to take out the crime from society. Drama director Jamal Uddin Jaman has come forward to make ... Read more
A new beginning for Apurbo
Actor Apurbo is single no more. The actor tied the knot with his father’s friend’s daughter Nadia Hassan Aditi through a low profile marriage ceremony yesterday. Nadia and Apurbo’s marriage ceremony was well attended by family members and friends who wished the newly wed a good future. “Nadia and my marriage has been arranged by ... Read more
Humayun Faridee at his creative best
Humayun Faridee is busier than ever before both as actor and director. After enjoying a considerable popularity with “Bharabari Barabari” and “Chhayabithi”, he is directing a new drama-serial titled “Takhan Hemantakal”. The play is written by Shafikur Rahman Shantonu. Besides directing, Faridee will be portraying the role of a business tycoon. The star cast includes ... Read more
‘Shonkshepey Uponyash’
Short story of Bonphul titled ‘Shonkshepey Uponyas’’ will go on air tonight on Boishakhi Television in the category of ‘Best Drama of Best Story’ category. The drama, directed by Ashrafi Mithu, will be aired at 9:15pm where Shimu Naznin has performed in the lead role. Sanjay is a jobless youth. He loves a woman named ... Read more
Moushumi Biswas back from Canada
After her eight month long stay in Canada, actress Moushumi Biswas returned to the country on July 4. Since she’s been back, Moushumi hasn’t wasted any time. She stood before the camera on July 7 for a single-episode TV play, titled “Balika Bou”. Directed by Imran Hossen, the play is being shot at TSC (Dhaka ... Read more
‘Phire Phire Dekhi Tare’
Abdullah Al Mamun’s birthday today Today is the 69th birth anniversary of noted theatre personality Abdullah Al Mamun. He was not only a pioneer theatre activist in the country but also a playwright, director and TV and film actor. With a view to commemorating the late legendary artiste, a special programme titled ‘Phire Phire Dekhi ... Read more
‘7th Citycell-Channel i Music Awards’ begins
Citycell, in association with Channel i is going to organise the Citycell-Channel i Music Awards for the seventh times to honour the music artists and talents of the country. Citycell-Channel i Music Awards was initiated in 2004 to promote the music fraternity of Bangladesh. And this noble endeavour of Citycell has resulted in great success ... Read more
What’s Joya been up to?
Joya Ahsan has just completed working on a single-episode TV play, titled “Ananta Adhara”. Directed by Shihab Shahin, the play also features Iresh Zaker, Moutushi Biswas, Sharmeen and Shahin. About the plot, Joya says that though it’s a complicated one, she loved working on it. The play narrates the story of a woman whose husband ... Read more
Milon back with a bang
Actor Anisur Rahman Milon is back from the US after a 23-day shoot for 104-episode serial “Chhayabrito”. Tauquir Ahmed is the director of the serial. On his role in the serial, Milon said, “I play a character that goes to US on a 10-day trip, but decides to stay on. Later, he begins a struggle ... Read more
Variety show Pachphoron on ATN Bangla anniversary
To mark its 14th anniversary, ATN Bangla will air a special variety show, titled “Pachphoron”, on July 14 at 9:05pm. The programme will feature a couple of songs — one of which has been rendered by Shakila Zafar. Shakila will sing a popular song from yesteryears. The music of the song has been rearranged by ... Read more
Hillol, Mousumi in ‘Terminal’
Popular TV actor Hillol and Lax superstar Mousumi Haidar have recently performed together in a mega serial titled ‘Terminal’, which is being aired on NTV now. The serial was directed by Sokal Ahmed while its story was written by Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu. Beside Hillol and Mousumi, the cast of the serial included Shirin Alam, Elora ... Read more
Tisha-Monalisa for first time
Popular actresses Monalisa and Tisha are going to perform together in a short play titled ‘Emotional Abdul Matin’. Both of them will perform against popular actor Zahid Hasan. Though Zahid Hasan earlier performed with both Monalisa and Trisha separately, they all are together in a play for first time. Zahid Hasan will play the role ... Read more
Abul Hayat, Mithila again
Popular TV actor Abul Hayat and promising model cum TV actress Mithila are going to perform in the role of father and daughter in a play titled ‘Proof Reader,’ which will be directed by Redoan Roni. Shooting will be held on July 12, 13 and 21 in old Dhaka. Abul Hayat will perform in the ... Read more