The year 2011 was one of ups and downs in the TV media, with experienced actors fighting to maintain their presence among the viewers, while newcomers worked hard to cement their own positions in the media. Different TV channels aired a plenitude of serials, as well as countless one-hour TV plays. Here is looking back ... Read more
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The actor with a golden touch
Joya Ahsan in uncharted territory Joya Ahsan certainly has a golden touch, making a success in every field she enters, be it as a model or actor on the small and silver screen, where she has earned raves for her performance in “Guerilla”. However, the modest actor leaves it to the audience to measure her ... Read more
Romana Swarna to play in duet roles
Promising TV actress Romana Swarna will be seen playing duet roles in the play titled “Ekjon Ostittohin Manusher Golpo,” which will be scripted and directed by Hanif Palwan. In this play, she will be seen performing as the wife of popular actor Mosharaf Karim and also as his dream girl before their marriage. Romana, for ... Read more
Tarasankar’s Kobi on ntv
A new drama serial based on Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay’s much acclaimed novel “Kobi” goes on air from tonight on ntv. Titled “Kobi”, the serial will be aired on Fridays at 9:45pm. Arif Khan and Shadhon Ahmed have jointly directed the serial. The latter along with Aktaruzzaman has dramatised the serial. Kamol Khalid did the music direction. ... Read more
Bindu: From glam to de-glam
In a career spanning four years, Bindu has already witnessed a lot of success. She is acting in several TV serials. Her journey in the media started with winning the “Lux Channel i Superstar” contest. “I want to be recognised as a deft actress, and that’s what I’m working on at the moment,” she said. ... Read more
An anchored actor
Getting to know Chandni Chandni has a full plate these days, with regular appearances as a dancer, model and actor in TV plays and the silver screen. She also hosts programmes on dance from time to time. Chandni, the winner of a National Awards for her performance in films, is giving her best to TV ... Read more
Hasin-Shahed for first time…
Top model of ‘Veet-Channel i Model Contest’ Hasin has recently performed against popular TV actor Shahed Sharif Khan for the first time. She has performed in a telefilm titled “Babui Pakhir Basha,” which will go on air on Channel i at 3:50pm tomorrow. Story of the telefilm was written by Shamimul Islam, while it was ... Read more
Reetu Sattar in TVC after 5 years
Renowned theatre artiste and promising TV actress Reetu A Sattar has recently performed in a TV commercial after a break of long span of five years. Earlier, she performed in TVCs of Horlicks and Meridian Chips respectively in 2006 and 2007. Though she has been a very known face in the theatre arena of our ... Read more
Momtazuddin back on screen after 5 years
After a five-year break from the showbiz, iconic theatre personality Momtazuddin Ahmed is back again for Joy Joyokar, a single-episode TV play which will be aired soon. Directed by Ismat Ara Chowdhury, the play will feature Momtazu-ddin in the role of a retired professor. Apart from him, Wahida Mollick Jolly, Nisha, and Tanbhir Tanu, among ... Read more
Birthday celebrations for Suborna Mustafa
With an impressive acting lineage, Suborna Mustafa established herself as a leading lady in Bangladeshi TV plays decades ago. To date, she remains unparalleled with her superlative expressions, immaculate diction and that charming, yet mysterious smile. Though at present Suborna does not play the conventional “heroine” roles any more, she appears on the
Eshita directs a tele-film on Liberation War
Actress Eshita has debuted as a TV play director. Recently she has written and directed a tele-film on the Liberation War, titled Bela Sheshey. Shooting of the tele-film has been completed. Azizul Hakim, Tania Ahmed and Tahsin essay the main roles in the tele-film, which is be aired on Channel i in December, the month ... Read more
Tisha renders song for play
Popular TV actress Tisha has rendered song for a single-episode play titled ‘Flashback.’ The play is scripted by Mabrur Rashid Bannah and jointly directed by Imraul Rafat and Bannah. In this fiction based play, Tisha performed with a song titled “Shikol pora chhol,” which was written and composed by our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. ... Read more
A hands-on actor
In conversation with Sajal Talented actor Sajal is one of the busiest faces in the media, and despite choosing his offers carefully in recent days, he has made the most appearances on TV last Eid. Recently, the actor shared thoughts about his dreams, career and beyond with The Daily Star: The Daily Star (TDS): How ... Read more
Farzana Chhoby plays widow in Shontoron
Less-educated Swarna is married to a professional Lathial, who lives by wielding a designed bamboo. Within a year, her husband goes missing. A few days later, he is found dead. And, the story of a widow’s struggles begins. This is the story of Shonotoron, an ongoing TV serial on Maasranga TV. The viewers will catch ... Read more
Tariq Anam’s remarks on current TV drama trends
Renowned TV and theatre personality Tariq Anam Khan has already become a distinguished name in Bangladesh’s entertainment arena. This experienced and prudent persona has been caught up in an exclusive interview with New Age where he shared his observations, experiences and thoughts on current situation of TV plays and theatre productions. While some seniors
Momena to perform at Chickenshed Theatre in UK
Actress Momena Choudhury is travelling to UK with her theatre troupe Shunyan to take part in the mini-season of plays on conflict, a theatre festival which is being organised by Chickenshed Theatre. There the troupe will stage their play Lal Jomin on October 3, the play features Momena Choudhury in a single act performance. The ... Read more
Behind the scenes
Shooting of Second Hand Hasna Hena in Pubail where the drama “Second Hand” is being shot is teeming with its cast and crew. As one enters the set, one comes across actor-director Zahid Hasan busy putting on his makeup. Hasan asks cinematographer Anwar Hossain Bulu if his attire is suitable for the scene. On Bulu’s ... Read more
Eventful innings
In conversation with Dolly Zohur The dearth of accomplished artistes has created a void in the acting arena — with most newcomers seeking a shortcut to fame and stardom. In this rat race, some names transcend above others, such as Dolly Zohur, whose reputation is cemented in the hearts of audience and critics alike. The ... Read more
Ishita to star in Roopkotha
TV serial “Roopkotha” is being aired on ntv. So far Naushaba has enacted the protagonist. After the 30th episode, popular actress Ishita has taken over the role. Ishita said that she loved doing the role of a theatre activist in the serial. “Roopkotha” is about a village belle who dreams of coming to the town ... Read more
An actor par excellence
Time out with Humayun Faridee Humayun Faridee is the embodiment of all that the word “actor” holds. He has proven his mettle on stage, television and the silver screen. Recently the star had a tête-à-tête with The Daily Star. The Daily Star (TDS): Tell us about your recent works. Faridee: Both acting and directing are ... Read more