Six years back, Tania Ahmed first acted a negative role in Saiful Islam Mannu’s TV serial Shapludu. After a long break, Taniya is playing such a role again in a new TV serial titled Prottaborton directed by Sanowar. The plot of this play is based on a story in which Tania gets married to a ... Read more
Television & Film
Ahona on mission Pirates
“To me, acting is something through which I want to be remembered in future. I want to be a spirited actress, be it for small screen or big screen, it doesn’t matter” says Ahona in a conversation with daily sun recently. Beginning her career for TV commercials, Ahona has already carved a niche for herself ... Read more
Tagore film festival on Channel i
Channel i will be airing films based on Tagore’s works every Saturday this May as part of the 150 years birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore. On the coming Saturday Channel i will telecast the feature film Shasti. Directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam the film features Riaz, Purnima, Ilias Kanchon, Champa, Shahidul Alam Shachchu, Ahmed ... Read more
Himu busy working on serials
One of the known faces of TV plays, Humaira Himu is busy shooting for a few TV serials and plays. She is currently working on three TV serials and two single-episode TV plays. About her current projects, Himu says, “I am now working in several TV serials which will be aired soon in different TV ... Read more
Babu in Tagore birth anniversary special
Rabindranath Tagore’s story Detective is going to be made into a single episode TV play by Mannan Hira. The play will feature popular actor Fazlur Rahman Babu as the protagonist. Alongside Babu the play will also feature Mir Sabbir and Farzana Chhobi in lead roles. The shooting for the play will begin from tomorrow. The ... Read more
Shojol to play eight roles in a play
Shojol will be seen playing eight different roles in the TV play, Bish Othoba Eksho Fota Jol. The play will be directed and produced by Anjan Aich. The play will also feature Nowsheen and Preethu, alongside Shajol. The shooting of the play will start on 25 April. The play will be shot at several locations ... Read more
Mimo, Mousumi for first time
For the first time winner of Super Hero Super Heroine Mimo and Lux superstar 2010 Mousumi are going to perform together in a play titled ‘Bhalobasai Phera’. Both Mimo and Mousumi will act in roles of two wives in the play. The play is scripted by Sagor Jahan and it will be directed by Ziauddin ... Read more
Special play by Humayun Ahmed
Baishakhi Bounty Special play by Humayun Ahmed “Shopno Ebong Shopno Bhongo”, a single-episode play written by Humayun Ahmed and directed by his wife Meher Afroze Shaon will be aired on Pahela Baishakh on Channel i at 7:50pm. The story follows a writer, played by Gazi Rakayet. Other cast members include Rahmat Ali, Agun, Shamima Naznin ... Read more
Life Behind the Lens
Accomplished actor turned director Afsana Mimi is full steam ahead directing TV plays. Following the success of “Bondho”, “Share Tin Tola”, “Griho Golpo”, “Kachher Manush” and “Doll’s House”, Mimi has garnered much praise for her ongoing directorial efforts with “Poush Faguner Pala”. Mimi recently gave The Daily Star (TDS) a glimpse into her latest plans: ... Read more
Shooting of play ‘Bangali Bodhu’ ends
Recently shooting of single episode play ‘Banglai Bodhu’ was held in different locations in the city’s Uttara area. The play was scripted by Irani Biswas and directed by Sajjad Rahman. The cast includes Shahriar Nazim Joy, Mukti, Nupur, Shuvo and in a special role noted music composer Rajesh Ghosh. Basically story of the play is ... Read more
Sarika Makes it Big
Last year marked a high point for model-actress Sarika who successfully established a niche for herself in the media. She chalked up the highest number of TV Commercials (TVC) which won viewers’ hearts. She also won accolades with her performance in TV plays like Chayanika Chowdhury’s “Tomar Kachhe Phera”, Animesh Aich’s “Commissioner”, Akram Khan’s “Odrishsho ... Read more
Syed Abdul Hadi on his latest album and more
In his over five decades of music career, celebrated singer Syed Abdul Hadi for the first time is going to release an album of Tagore songs on Pahela Baishakh. The singer recently shared with New Age his feelings about the upcoming album and his views on the current music trend. The album titled ‘Jakhan Bhanglo ... Read more
Nawsheen’s journey to stardom
Nawsheen Nahreen, widely known as Nawsheen, has been present in the entertainment industry for a while now. Talented in both acting and TV show hosting, Nawsheen has already carved a niche in the media. For Nawsheen, who began as a Radio Jocky, journey to stardom has been fast. Acting, TV show hosting and modeling- she ... Read more
A Grounded Actress
Tête-à-tête with Bidya Sinha Mim Bidya Sinha Mim stepped into showbiz when she won the Lux-Channel i Superstar title in 2007. Immediately, she was recruited as a lead actress in Humayun Ahmed’s feature film, “Amar Achhe Jol”. “My dreams came true when I won the ‘Superstar’ title and had a remarkable opportunity to work with ... Read more
Tisha: First Person Singular
Hassles of Fame In this instalment of “Hassles of Fame”, TV and film actress Tisha talks about the predicaments she faces thanks to her growing popularity: When I was a child, I used to hear that ‘hassle’ always accompany fame. Reading about celebrities made me chuckle at times. But as my face became more visible ... Read more
Bipasha goes solo in Abul Hayat production
Theatre plays featuring a single actor are fast becoming popular. This upward graph in the popularity chart is making the TV play directors interested in such productions. Veteran actor turned director Abul Hayat is going to make a single episode TV play which is going to feature a single actor in the entire production. The ... Read more
Anny in drama serial for first time
As a model Anny has already became popular. Sometimes she also performed in single episode plays. Recently she is acting in a movie titled ‘Suchona Rekhar Dike,’ which was directed by Akhtaruzzaman. But for the first time she is going to perform in a drama serial. “Basically I didn’t get enough time to act in ... Read more
Joya again with Emon
Popular TV actress and model Joya Ahsan will again work with promising film actor and model Emon in a single episode play titled ‘Tapto Baliyari,’ which will be directed by Akram Khan. Emon will start shooting for the play from February 20. Earlier Joya and Emon worked together in two plays. It will be their ... Read more
Sumaiya Shimu to Cheer Tigers on the Field
When the ICC Cricket World Cup comes knocking at your doorstep, it’s hard to resist the urge to go to the stadium. But the challenge of getting hands on a ticket means that only few will have smiles across their faces when the matches begin. One of those lucky few is popular TV actress Sumaiya ... Read more
2011 a very busy year for me: Ferdous
Ferdous Ahmed is one of the most popular actors of Bangla movie industry. He started his film career in the mid 90s with the hit film Hotath Brishti. He is a national award winner and acted in more than 45 films both in Bangladesh and India. In a recent interview, he shared his views and ... Read more