Actress Mehrin Islam Nisha is a familiar face in the teleplays these days. The second runner up in the popular beauty contest Lux Channel-i Super Star 2010, Nisha at present are acting in several drama series and teleplays, which are going on air on different channels. Her current drama series Langor Khana and Chup Kotha ... Read more
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Songs by Mumtaz Ali, Kanai Lal presented
Singer Rumu Khan paid her tribute as an artiste and a daughter to music composer and singer, the late Mumtaz Ali Khan that touched the hearts of many at the commemorative programme organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at its Music and Dance Center. There was a touch of melancholy in the singer’s melodious voice as ... Read more
Popular singers present songs of folk maestros
Legendary traditional singers Abbas Uddin Ahmed and Abdul Alim were remembered through a musical sprogramme organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday at its National Music and Dance Centre. A discussion session was also held on the life and works of the two legends at the same venue prior to the
Sharmin Lucky to host radio show
Popular model and anchor Sharmin Lucky will host a show on Radio Foorti after a two year break. She told New Age that she has already signed an agreement with the radio station for six months. Total Time pass, a popular show of the radio station which will be hosted by Lucky, is basically a ... Read more
Leading singers present Kamal Dasgupta’s songs
The legendary singer-composer Kamal Dasgupta was remembered through a musical show organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday at National Music and Dance Center. The programme shed light on the life and works of the legendry musician and transported the audience to the yesteryear Bangla melodies as celebrated singers like Iffat Ara Dewan, Shoma Rani ... Read more
Momo busy with Eid special plays
Acting in television plays for different channels for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr is keeping National award winner actress Zakia Bari Momo busy currently. She will appear on 10 or more TV plays during the festival. She has also signed a new film with director Masud Hasan Ujjal. ‘I will reveal the details of the film after Eid. ... Read more
Shakil moves audience
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil moved the audience presenting Nazrul songs from his latest album on Friday at the Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. His seventh solo Benuka was launched at the programme by Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das. Shakil presented six out of 12 songs
Bishwajit, Putul perform in charity concert
Eminent singer Kumar and Close-up 1 star Putul entertained a full house audience presenting hit numbers in a charity concert for the benefit of the of underprivileged children. Nongovernment organisation Utsho Bangladesh, which runs schools for the education of the street urchins, organised the programme on Friday at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium.
Tagore’s poems, songs presented
A jam-packet audience enjoyed Rabindranath Tagore’s poems and songs performed at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Library on Friday evening, amid a moderate shower throughout the day. Noted recitation troupe Sharabritta organised the programme titled Rabi Thakurer Ajor Kabita Abinashi Gaan taken from a verse of the late poet Shamsur Rahman.
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 receives poor critics’ review
The second franchise of the Deol trio Yamla Pagla Deewana has failed to impress the critics. The comic caper is rather forced and hence becomes unbearable. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film that Casts Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina The film, which promised double
3 singers present Nazrul songs at Chhyanaut
Three promising singers presented popular Nazrul songs on Friday at Chhayanaut as part of the organisation’s regular monthly musical programme. The singers of the evening were Manosh Kumar, Nasrin Jahan and Abhijit Kunda. The show began with Abhijit’s solo.
I am selective about my work
Says Moutushi Biswas to New Age Model turned actress Moutushi Biswas has once again become regular in TV soap series after taking a break for one and half year. Currently, she is acting in three new drama serials. In Oghoton Ghonton Potiyosi, scripted and directed by Ali Fida Ekram Tujo, Moutushi is playing the character ... Read more
Sharmilee evaluates contemporary artistes
Sharmilee Ahmed has achieved popularity acting the role of mothers these days. The seasoned actress, however, has experiences of acting for over five decades in diverse characters in films and teleplays. From her vast experiences as a regular artiste, Sharmilee had the chance to scrutinise the entertainment industry very closely indeed. The seasoned actor observes ... Read more
Delving deep into mysticism
Renowned singer Farida Parveen entertained a large audience by rendering Monomohon’s songs at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday. Parveen was able to convey the devotion inherent in the lyrics and compositions of the songs to the listeners through her poignant presentation of mystic numbers like Amar monpakhi mishite chay,
Manipuri dance to be taught
A three-year manipuri dance training project titled Dhrumel has been initiated jointly by dance troupe Sadhona and Moulvibazar based troupe Manipuri Theatre to train up enthusiastic dancers at Kamalganj in Moulvibazar. The project was inaugurated with a short workshop that was held from 2nd to 4th June with participation of
Amitabh Bachchan to act in TV series
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan says he’ll make his television acting debut in a new series this year, said AP. Bachchan announced the new and yet untitled show to reporters in Mumbai on Wednesday. The series, to be aired on the Sony Television channel, will focus on social issues. The show will be the first fictional ... Read more
Sohanur Rahman to launch film institute
Commercial film director Sohanur Rahman Sohan is planning to launch an institute very soon which, he intends, will be a place for enthusiasts to learn acting, direction, cinematography and other film related skills from efficient and noted professionals. Mainly self-financed, the institute will be named Universal Performing Arts Institute.
Shakil to release 7th Nazrul album
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil is going to release his upcoming solo Nazrul Sangeet album titled Benuka on Friday featuring some evergreen Nazrul songs. Benuka will be the seventh solo album by Shakil who firmly believes in the quality of work. ‘The album will feature 12 songs of different tastes including raga based songs, ballads ... Read more
YJHD breaks into US Top 10 weekend box office chart
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,’ which opened in 162 theatres on Friday, earned 1.6 million dollars, reports India Today. Box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian told the New York Post that it was very unusual to see a Bollywood film in top 10, asserting that sometimes these movies did crack into the ... Read more
Adity Mohsin presents popular Tagore songs
Popular Rabindra Sangeet singer Adity Mohsin presented an array of Tagore songs in solo musical programme on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Banani. The Shantiniketan trained Rabindra Sangeet singer Adity Mohsin entertained the audience presenting one after another popular numbers in her distinctive style.