Iresh Zaker, Siddique and Babor have paired up for Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi’s Eid telefilm “Proshno”. Written and directed by Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi, the story surrounds Iresh Zaker and two robber kingpins. As Iresh arrives in Dhaka from abroad, Babor abducts him and robs him of all his belongings. About working in the telefilm Iresh said, ... Read more
Television & Film
Mahfuz-Moutushi in “Like & Comments”
Popular actor-director Mahfuz Ahmed pairs up with actress Moutushi Biswas for the first time in single episode television play “Like & Comments”. Written and directed by Masud Sezan, the play is currently being shot in different locations in the capital. The plot zeroes in on a virtual relationship that develops on Facebook. Mahzuf said, “This ... Read more
Aparna on a roll
National Film Award winning actress Aparna will be seen in special single episode television play “Master Planner”. Written by Syed Zia and directed by Habib Shakil, shooting for the play wrapped up recently at different locations in the capital’s Uttara. The story of the play revolves around Aparna and packs many twists and turns. Aparna ... Read more
Joya & Ferdous in Annondomela
BTV’s Annondomela is almost a tradition when it comes to specials aired during Eid. The show is being planned and presented by Abed Khan. This Eid’s Annondomela will feature a special segment featuring the glamorous Joya Ahsan and handsome Ferdous. The feature will be a music video which will reflect our long film industry heritage ... Read more
One Woman Many Roles: Aupee Karim
She maintains that her first priority has always been teaching and architecture. But she is a dancer too. And she has danced between many roles: from being a teacher to an architect and from a dancer to an actor. Just like the wide array of roles she has played as an actor, in her real ... Read more
Ferdousi Majumdar in ”Tahader Joubonkal”
Abdullah Al Mamun’s last TV serial to air on ATN Bangla Veteran actress Ferdousi Majumdar will be seen as lead actress in Abdullah Al Mamun’s unfinished serial “Tahader Joubonkal” that he penned before his death. Abdullah Al Mamun, in his illustrious career as an actor, director and playwright, wrote and directed several stage and TV ... Read more
Salman Shah week on ATN Bangla
ATN Bangla is airing seven films of Salman Shah — from February 22-28. Throughout the Salman Shah Week, audience will get to see seven of his hits – “Ananda Oshru”, “Satyer Mrittu Nei”, “Sneho”, “Swapner Prithibi”, “Bikkhov”, “Swapner Thikana” and “Prem Piyashi”. Salman Shah, perhaps the most popular hero of Bangladeshi film, had delivered 27 ... Read more
Mahi quits filmdom
Popular Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi has decided to quit filmdom. In her facebook status, one of the leading Dhallywood actors stated that the upcoming film Agni 2 would be her last film. ‘Agnee 2 is my last film….Um going to USA…Donno shobar shathe kobe dekha hobe (don’t know when I will meet you all again)…Will ... Read more
Shakib becomes president Amit secretary general
Film Actors’ Association Election Shakib becomes president Amit secretary general Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has been elected the president while hero turned villain Amit Hasan has been elected the secretary general of Bangladesh Film Actors’ Association. Omar Sunny became the vice-president and actress Moushumi and Bobby became executive members in the election. Shakib beat villain Ahmed Sharif ... Read more
Cultural icons we lost in 2014
2014 saw great losses through deaths of 11 prominent cultural personalities, which have left irreparable holes in the cultural arena of the country. Seasoned painter Qayyum Chowdhury; renowned film actor Khalilullah Khan (popularly known as Khalil); filmmakers Kazi Morshed and Belal Ahmed; poet Fazal Shahabuddin; artist and curator Subir Chowdhury; and legendary singers like Feroza Begum, ... Read more
Rony initiates online TV channel
Popular teleplay director and TV commercial maker Redoan Rony has taken an initiative to introduce the first online TV channel of the country named Popcorn Live TV, which is already running online test transmission. People will be able to watch the latest television shows, films, music videos and others via internet on their computers, tablets ... Read more
Band fest entertains rock music lovers
Leading and upcoming bands entertained the audience at an open air concert organised to celebrate the month of Victory on the Channel-i premises at Tejgaon in the capital on Monday. The concert, titled Coca Cola Channel-i Bandfest, started with observing a minute’s silence commemorating the veteran painter Qayyum Chowdhury who died on Sunday night. Before the bands ... Read more
Dreaming big is necessary
Ms Ireland Maksuda Akhter Prioty tells New Age Bangladeshi-born expatriate Maksuda Akhter Prioty came to limelight after winning the prestigious beauty pageant title Ms Ireland 2014. A model by passion, a private pilot by profession and a social welfare worker by dedication, Prioty, who has been living in Ireland since 2004 with her two kids, ... Read more
Actor Tele Samad under medical observation
Noted comedian Tele Samad has been suffering from different medical complications including kidney and heart problems and infections in his leg. The actor is currently admitted at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Square Hospital in the capital. The comedian was admitted to the hospital as he fell sick on Saturday. Samad has undergone a ... Read more
Ghetuputra Kamola competes at film fest in Italy
Legendary writer-director Humayun Ahmed’s last film Ghetuputra Kamola is contesting with other noted films from around the world at a segment titled Exploring the Difference at the 17th International Religion Today Film Festival at Trento in Italy. The film festival, which began on October 10 and will continue till October 21, features films on religions, cultures ... Read more
Eid now and then: artistes share experiences
New Age got in touch with various artistes to know what Eid used to be like to them in their early years and how it is now. In interviews, the popular artistes reminisced their memorable times. To noted Tagore singer Sadi Mohammad, Eid is a day of pure happiness and delight. However, as per Sadi, ... Read more
What to watch on Eid holidays
Eid is an occasion that people yearn for the whole year to observe the festival with family and friends. Eid holidays also come as a much needed break from the demanding schedule that everyone has to keep up to. In Bangladesh, turning on the television to check out the special Eid programmes, teleplays and films ... Read more
‘I will be more selective about roles’
Sarika tells New Age Popular model-actress Sarika had taken some time off work due to her wedding; but she however, intends to be back at work after the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival. In an exclusive interview with New Age, Sarika stressed that this time, she will be more selective about the roles she chooses. The actress ... Read more
Nimrat Kaur bags role in US series Homeland
Nimrat Kaur, who rose to fame with The Lunchbox last year, has now bagged a role in American TV series Homeland, reports India Today. Bobby Jasoos actor Ali Fazal was also approached for a role in Homeland, but due to clash of dates he had to let go of the offer. And now, Nimrat is ... Read more
Actress falls for her fan
What kept Tarin occupied this Eid Tarin is one of those few actresses who have been in the limelight for the major part of her life. Beginning in 1982 as a child artiste in Humayun Ahmed’s Aie Shob Din Ratri, Tarin has gradually proved herself to be a talented actress, singer and model. While carving ... Read more