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
Television & Film
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
Tarin’s Surprise Gift for Fans
Tarin’s 25-year acting career is well and thriving; lately she has also made inroads into production. She has worked in numerous TV plays, and appeared in only two feature films, one of which is yet to be released. Directed by Sajal Khaled, her second movie, titled “Kajoler Dinratri” is an adaptation of celebrated novelist Muhammad ... Read more
Sarika busy with Valentine’s Day plays
Model-turned-actor Sarika is very busy with number of single-episode TV plays for upcoming Valentine’s Day and two serials . For the Valentine’s Day she will appear in nearly 10 TV plays, six of which shooting has already been completed. She is also replacing Prova in Arun Chowdhury’s drama serial ‘Rumali’. Actor Prova acted in the ... Read more
Tanzika on her current endeavours
Since she began her career as an actor in a drama serial titled ‘Sparsher Baire’ directed by Shahiduzzaman Selim, model Tanzika Amin has been regularly acting in TV plays these days. Now she is equally busy in her duo role as a model and an actor. The number of her fans is on the rise ... Read more
Popular TV serial “Choita Pago” completes 50th episode
Directed by actor Mahfuz Ahmed, popular TV serial “Choita Pagol” completed its 50th episode on December 24th. The cast and crew of the serial held a special press briefing at the Channel i station in Dhaka to celebrate the occasion with the media. Mahfuz Ahmed, Joya Ahsan, Majnun Mizan, Rawnak Hasan, Tahsin and Brindabon Das ... Read more
Ityadi in Puthia
Over the last couple of years, popular variety show “Ityadi” has been under the camera at different historic places. The latest episode of the show was shot in the zamindar estate of Puthia, Rajshahi. The episode will be aired on December 31 at 9:30pm on Bangladesh Television. Planned and anchored by Hanif Sanket, this episode ... Read more
Victory Day specials on TV channels
Ekti Lal Sharir Galpo on Banglavision Single episode play “Ekti Lal Sharir Galpo” will be aired on Banglavision at 09:05pm. Written by Morshed Chowdhury, the play is directed by Komol Chakma. The play narrates the wartime struggle of a family. It circles around a freedom fighter, Hasan, who takes shelter in the family and is ... Read more
Band musical “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan” on ntv
Victory Day celebrations Band musical “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan” on ntv To celebrate the Victory Day, ntv will air a special band musical programme titled “Jonmo Bhumir Gaan”. Featuring popular and upcoming bands, the programme will be aired tomorrow at 1:25pm. At the programme, bands such as LRB, Souls, Shironamhin, Rhythm of Life and Brigade 71 ... Read more
Zahid Hasan: I always work in my own way
Zahid Hasan is many things rolled into one — stage and TV actor-director, as well as an actor on the silver screen. Talk to him and you get the picture of a man who has striven hard to make it and been rewarded with success. The Daily Star (TDS) had a chat with Hasan on ... Read more
Chanchal veers towards drama serials after Eid
Due to a busy shooting schedule for TV plays aired on the various television channels during the Eid holidays, actor Chanchal Chowdhury, of Monpura fame, had no time for the drama serials. He, thus, plans to devote most of his time now on these serials. ‘The hectic schedule for Eid Special TV plays did not ... Read more