In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Nova Firoz, shared little tidbits about her life under the spotlight. Being an actress, anchor

In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Nova Firoz, shared little tidbits about her life under the spotlight.

We have always focused on the quality of the work and its programmatic fit - regardless of gender.

Popular TV actress, Moutushi Biswas created a buzz with the film “Bachelor” and is following up her success with another film, titled “U-turn”. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Moutushi amplified on her new film and her upward looking career.

The Daily Star has just turned 24. In this period, the Arts & Entertainment page has grown from a black and white half-page daily publication to a full page published six days a week and a full-blown two-page centre fold on weekends.

Shibli Mohammad a renowned Kathak dancer, teacher and choreographer shared his views on the lesser known facet of dance costumes.

SA Haque Alik began his journey as a television direction in the late 1990s. Then Alik used to be a theatre actor who never thought of becoming a filmmaker. But fate has something else written for him that has brought him success as both television director and filmmaker. His debut film, “Hridoyer Kotha”, featuring Riaz and Purnima brought him huge success as a director, followed by his second hit “Akash Chhowa Bhalobasha”. In a recent conversation, he talked about his films and many more.

Renowned actor-director Mir Sabbir usually has a lot on his plate, but that doesn't stop him from being a loving father and a genuine family man.

A physician by profession, Dr Ejajul Islam is a seasoned actor. He came into the spotlight with the plays of Humayun Ahmed. Besides acting in TV plays, he appeared in some acclaimed films like “Srabon Megher Din” and “Dui Duari”. The Daily Star recently interviewed the talented artiste.

Putul, a theatre, TV and film actress was thrilled to receive a national award for her role in Humayun Ahmed's “Agun er Poroshmoni”. She shared about her association with Ahmed and many other subjects.

Nancy, a popular singer, started her career in 2002. She has sung several jingles for TV. She became an enlisted artist at Bangladesh Betar in 2002 as a Nazrul, modern and folk singer, but her pop music career has garnered her popularity over the years.

Dinat Jahan Munni won her first national-level award for singing in 1985, and over the decades, has established herself as a singer, and later as a TV host. She sings old and modern Bangla songs with equal ease, and is quite the pleasant personality on the small screen. The artiste recently spoke to The Daily Star about her music and more.

Samannoy Ghosh, better known RJ Samannoy, has been a radio jockey with ABC Radio for several years. One of the brightest, most upbeat voices of today's FM radio stations, he specialises in World Music programmes of various genres, and hosts live musical performances by bands. He recently shared memories of his first days on radio, and more.

Star siblings Laila Hasan and Daisy Ahmed are an upbeat duo. Laila a well known dancer and actor, is married to veteran actor Hasan Imam, while Daisy Ahmed, wife of noted actor Bulbul Ahmed, is a singer and actress. Laila and Daisy shared little known tidbits about their great bonding:

Former Lux Superstar Ishana's career is skyrocketing. An acclaimed actress and model, she is currently busy with shoots for TV plays. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the multi-talented artiste spoke about her many assignment

Tawsif Mahbub was going to engineering classes by day and playing bass with his band by evening, before he decided to do one tele-film that turned his life inside out.

Shammy Akter is an emerging dancer who has taken to Bharatanatyam, Kathak and contemporary dance forms.

Combine travel with food and this is what Nahid Osman, a celebrity chef on Maasranga TV, has introduced to Bangladesh, through “Radhunir Ranna Ghor -- Ghore Bahire”. Her journey with hosting cookery shows started with Tara (a Kolkata-based TV channel) then she moved to Rtv, and finally to Maasranga, where she hosts her own show, while travelling all around Bangladesh.

Starting from stage performances to song recordings and compositions in studios, singers traverse many steps. Moreover, they have personal lives too. In a recent conversation, popular singer-composer Habib Wahid spoke to The Daily Star about his passion, inspiration, dreams and more. Excerpts:

Alpana is a popular folk art form. The word alpana is derived from the Sanskrit “alimpana”, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. The colour of alpana has an intimate relation with Amar Ekushey. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, eminent artist Monirul Islam spoke about alpana and its long-standing connection with paintings worldwide.