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Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
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Books & Literature
When objects speak
‘Objects in Conversation’ is the first design exhibition in Bangladesh, highlighting the cultural consequence of furniture as design objects.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Afzal Hossain’s ‘Manikganjer Manik Palace’ to air this Eid
Celebrated actor and filmmaker, Afzal Hossain is set to release his directorial venture this Eid-ul-Adha. While the artiste has already finished shooting for “Manikganjer Manik Palace” in Manikganj recently, he will be shooting a few more productions within the upcoming weeks.
20 June 2022, 13:28 PM
'The Broken News': Twisted truth or true journalism?
The Broken News” is a ZEE5 Global web series starring Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Indraneil Sengupta, and Taaruk Raina, among others, that premiered on June 10 of this year. The series is a remake of the popular British series, “Press”.
20 June 2022, 12:27 PM
Mithila’s silver screen debut: Two films in two countries
Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila recently made her silver screen debut in two countries on the same day. Anonno Mamun directorial “Omanush” in Bangladesh, co-starring with Nirab Hossain and Sauvik Kundu’s “Ay Khuku Ay” in India, sharing the screen with Prosenjit Chatterjee.
19 June 2022, 18:00 PM
These beautiful handicrafts showcase employment opportunities for gender-diverse individuals
An initiative of TransEnd, a handicrafts fair, was held on Friday afternoon, aiming to empower the marginalised transgender, hijra and gender-diverse community of Bangladesh.
19 June 2022, 08:34 AM
Rohit Shetty confirms Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Singham 3’
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that he is set to direct the third instalment of the Singham franchise, titled “Singham 3”, which will be starring Ajay Devgn. Shooting will start in April of next year.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Dui agontuk bonam korobi ful’ at Shilpakala
Acclaimed actor Ashish Khondker, who is also an outstanding stage director, will have his play showcased at the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka over two days.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
An ode to the selfless pillars of life
My father never underestimated my work.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Want to present the political context of the Agartala Conspiracy’
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17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Representing traditional Bangla music worldwide
Sohini Alam, the vocalist of Khiyo—a fusion band of British and Bengali descent that was formed in London, England— recently sat down with me to talk about all things music.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Shahidul Alam’s retrospective exhibition starts in Kolkata today
“Singed but not burnt” an exhibition on the works of Shahidul Alam, which is curated by Ina Puri, will be starting today, June 18. The exhibition will be taking place at Emami Art at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity for a month before moving to other Indian cities.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Keyamot Theke Keyamot’ to be remade
Sohanur Rahman Sohan directorial “Keyamot Theke Keyamot” was a smash hit when it released on March 20, 1993. Salman Shah and Moushumi were propelled to superstardom for their debut film.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Raihan Rafi’s ‘Poran’ to release this Eid
The shooting of “Poran”, the much awaited Raihan Rafi directorial film, was finished by the end of 2019. However, the release of the production was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. After multiple postponements, the film is finally slated to be released this Eid-ul-Azha.
17 June 2022, 12:31 PM
Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ to be adapted to Broadway
Aamir Khan’s superhit movie “Lagaan” might soon be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK. “The West End Theatre” has approached Aamir Khan and its producer to get rights for the adaptation.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Ryan Gosling’s dreamy look in first photo for ‘Barbie’
Social media has been taken by storm, after seeing the first photo of Ryan Gosling as Ken, for the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which will star Margot Robbie in the lead role. In the photo the 41-year-old actor looks tanned, toned and ready for the role in the live-action film.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
How will Nirab fare in ‘Omanush’?
Nirab Hossain made his name as a model in TVCs, and has now spent a decade in films. The actor will be sharing the screen with Rafiath Rashid Mithila for the first time, in Anonno Mamun’s “Omanush”, which will be released today in 40 theatres across the country.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Shabana was a stranger to pride’
Celebrated actor from the golden era Shabana, often referred to as the “Dhallywood Queen”, has contributed a lot to this industry with her graceful screen presence and impeccable acting skills. Today marks the birthday of this legendary actress.
Walking down the memory of Shabana’s legacy, The Daily Star caught up with Sohel Rana—with whom her on-screen chemistry has been unparalleled—to relive their memories together.
15 June 2022, 13:22 PM
Why Margot Robbie isn’t Harley Quinn in “Joker 2” but Lady Gaga might be
A sequel to the 2019 hit “Joker” is in the making, as director Todd Phillips revealed earlier this month, which will feature the character of Harley Quinn alongside Joker portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix.
15 June 2022, 12:06 PM
19 films receive government grant
The government of Bangladesh has been up front about supporting the film industry, providing funds since 1976-77 fiscal year. Amidst the pandemic last year, the highest number of films were provided a handsome amount of fund, to encourage the film industry. This year, 19 films have received the grant, to the elation of directors, actors and the crew linked to the projects.
15 June 2022, 10:26 AM
BTS’s ‘Proof’ sells over 2 million copies on day one
K-pop sensation BTS latest anthology album “Proof” sold over 2 million copies on the first day. Its title track “Yet to Come” has become the first song to reach the number one spot on Melon’s rebranded Top 100 chart.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM