On the occasion of Eid, celebrated media personality Hanif Sanket has been producing a single episode TV play for satellite channel ATN Bangla over the last couple of years. In line with this tradition, the special TV play “Toshamodey Khosh Amodhey” will be aired on Eid-ul-Fitr. The play will be aired on the first day ... Read more
Television & Film
Up and coming actress Farhana Mili’s latest projects
Her evocative acting in the movie “Monpura” has popularised her as ‘Pori’ and made her a household name. Besides “Monpura” she has also made her mark in the entertainment industry with TV plays, theatre performances, commercials and more. In an interview with The Daily Star, Farhana Mili talked about her upcoming TV plays that would ... Read more
The all-encompassing spectrum of tunes
Syed Abdul Hadi It was an early October day and I was passing by a busy London super market area, when a mellow tone of a flute struck my ears. I could not but stood mesmerised, till the hypnotic melody came to an end. I can’t express the feeling in language as it can only ... Read more
Heart to Heart with Tazin and Rumi
Tazin Ahmed is familiar face in the media. From stage to small screen, she is seemingly at ease in every role she plays. Of late, Tazin has attained recognition as a vivacious TV show host as well. Rumi Rahman has been active in the contemporary music scene over the last 20 years. He has been ... Read more
Music talent hunt contest Sur Doriya Epar Opar
For the first time Bangladeshi satellite television channel ‘Channel i’ and Indian ETV Bangla have jointly organised a music talent hunt contest titled ‘Sur Doriya Epar Opar.’ A total of 15 contestants of each Bangla have competed in the contest. For the first time contestants of two Banglas are found in common competition. Noted Indian ... Read more
Maa Boro Na Bou Boro to release June 26
Bengali feature film ‘Maa Boro Na Bou Boro’ is going to be released under the banner of KN Films on June 26 (this Friday) across the country. Sheikh Nazrul Islam has directed the film where Razzak, Dolly Zahur, Aliraj, Amin Khan, Nipun, Kabila, Nasrin, Misha Shawdagar, Mizu Ahmed have performed in various roles. Sheikh Nazrul ... Read more
Dolly in Gaanalap
If we listen the song titled ‘Hey Jubok,’ we can imagine singer of that song. She is Dolly Shayontoni. This popular singer will be present as tonight’s guest at the music related show ‘Gaanalap,’ which will be aired at 9:05pm on Banglavision. Lyricist and music composer Milton Khondaker will be also present along with her ... Read more
Shorolikaran tonight
Drama serial ‘Shorolikaran’ will be aired tonight on Desh TV at 9:30pm. Rizwan Khan and Yusuf Ali Khokon have jointly scripted the drama, while AK Azad has directed the serial. Mosharraf Karim, Rawnak Hasan, Nadia, Wahida Mollik Jolly, Nova, Pran Roy, Al Mansur, among others, have performed in different roles in the
Chhoto Chhoto Kosto on ATN Bangla
The 23rd episode of drama serial ‘Chhoto Chhoto Kosto’ will be aired tonight on ATN Bangla at 11:30pm. Moni Haider and Aminul Islam have jointly scripted the drama, while Abdul Wahab Pasha has directed the serial. Munira Yusuf Mamy, Pijush Bondopaddhya, Adnan Faruk Hillol, Runa Khan, Joyoshree Kar Joya, Abdul Bari, Tofa Hossain, Jesmin Parvez,
Sirajul Islam in Desh TV tonight
With the compilation of present lifestyle of 60’s and 70’s film and TV actors and actresses Desh TV’s weekly show ‘Kathay Kathay Raat Hoye Jai’ will be aired tonight at 8:30pm. Syeda Nigar Banu is producer of the programme and TV actor Pijush Bondopaddhya presents the show. Veteran TV actor Sirajul Islam will be present ... Read more
Jiboner Jalchhabi,A TV serial on agriculture
Drama serial “Jiboner Jalchhabi” will be aired today at 5:30 pm on ATN Bangla. An experimental production by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Bangladesh office, the serial is based on agriculture. A brainchild of Dr. Muhammad Joynul Abedin, Bangladesh representative, IRRI, the serial has been written by M. Sarkar. The serial centres on Shafiqul ... Read more
TV Watch: Media Bhuban on 150-epiosde
With the selected incidents and events that are being held in the media (Hollywood, Bollywood and Dhaliwood) Banglavision’s regular media events related show ‘Media Bhuban’ will be aired tonight at 9:05pm. Tonight its 150-epiosde will be aired. Kamal Chakma is producer of the programme, while Hridy Haque presents the
TV Watch: Meghbondhu on Banglavision
Banglavision will air new drama serial ‘Meghbondhu’ from tonight at 8:15pm. Full shooting the drama serial was held in Nepal. Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu has scripted the drama, while Sokal Ahmed has directed the serial. Mahfuz Ahmed, Mosharraf Karim, Bijory Barkatullah, Romana, Challenger, Maznun Mizan, Tania Hossain, among
Guide on NTV from tonight
First episode of drama serial ‘Guide’ will be aired from tonight on NTV at 9:45pm. Aranya Chowdhury has written story and scripted dialogue of the drama. He has also directed the serial. Tawkir Ahmed, Runa Khan, Apurbo, Nova, Bindu, Arefin Shuvo, Hillol, Nafiza, Chhanda, Mou, Moutushi Biswas, among others, have performed in the
“I am a workaholic” — Sara Zaker
My daughter Sriya says that I always have an agenda,” says a laughing Sara Zaker on a relatively relaxed day. The grouse of her family is that the media personality never takes a break. In a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star, she took time off to talk about her professional and personal life. Excerpts ... Read more
TV Watch
Batighar on Desh TV Regular live show from the studio ‘Batighar’ will be aired today on Desh TV at 5:30pm. Sumona Siddiqui is producer of the programme where Tamanna Tithi, Nazmun Munni, Farzana Tani, Shahana Rahman Shanu and Marzia Mostafi present the show. In each episode, a special guest on relevant subject to be presented ... Read more
New drama serial “Guide” on ntv tonight
A new drama serial “Guide” will be aired on ntv at 9:45 pm. The 28-episode serial is written, scripted and directed by Arun Choudhury. The cast consists of Tauqir Ahmed, Runa Khan, Apurba, Shojol, Nova, Bindu, Arefin Shuvo, Hillol, Nafiza and others. The story of the serial: Elias Ali, a tourist guide, escorts a group ... Read more
“No Question No Answer” on Channel 1
“No Question No Answer,” a new mega serial written and directed by Kochi Khandoker, goes on air tonight on channel 1. Based on a comic story, the serial is aimed at providing the audience with total entertainment. The story centres on a family; some of the members are confirmed bachelors. But the problem is, those ... Read more
Bijori Barkatullah: When beauty complements dramatics
She is a stunning beauty spruced up with talents. Bijori Barkatullah never thought that she would be this gifted actress and do all her job with utmost perfection. Reminiscing on the childhood days she says, “I was always busy with my studies. I also learnt to sing but then shifted to dancing.” Bijori is well ... Read more
Nazrul birth anniv on television channels
The 110th anniversary of birth of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated by all and the satellite television channels of the country will telecast special programs. They will telecast programmes including discussions, documentary show, dramas, soirees and recitations. Channel-i Channel i will telecast ‘Nazrul Mela’ live, from 11:05am to 5:00pm, from its ... Read more