National award-winning actor Zakia Bari Mamo became a household name with the superhit film 'Chuye Dile Mon', and her many roles on the small-screen. She is currently busy with her upcoming film, 'Dohon.' In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste talks about what she has been up to.

A fascinating part of the magazine Unmad is how the Bangla wit is represented through cartoons, sketches, images and not to mention the hilarious write ups and crazy poetry. Decades of the evolving humour, writers and cartoonists of all ages who have been involved with Unmad for years, along with cartoons and ideas, will be framed and waiting for enthusiasts and fans at the Drik gallery in Dhanmondi, from July 5-9.

With seven film releases under her belt and numerous modeling projects, Airin Sultana is well on her way to become a celebrated name in the world of showbiz. Although she worked in some television projects at the start of her career, she is currently focusing on films.

Celebrated actor Rituparna Sengupta will be seen in the film adaptation of Chaurangi, a novel by Mani Shankar Mukherjee. Set in 1950s Kolkata, Chaurangi, is a sprawling saga of the intimate lives of the managers, employees, and guests at one of Kolkata's largest hotels, The Shahjahan. The adaptation will be directed by Srijit Mukherjee, who is excited to work with Sengupta.

As the recently released teaser of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga puts it, back in 1942, love stories were simple. However, cut to 2018 and they are all packed with drama.

With a star-studded cast of Mosharraf Karim, Tariq Anam Khan, Abul Hayat, Emon, Nadiya Nodi, Sharmili Ahmed and more, Cinema Hall has garnered quite a lot of praise.

Avaya Dutta has been touted by the likes of Mita Huq as a promising prospect in Rabindra Sangeet. Formerly a Chhayanaut graduate and now a teacher in the institution, Avaya's golden voice resonates the purity of Rabindra Sangeet at its best. The Daily Star has a chat with the singer, after the release of her debut album 'Alok Malar Saje'.

A nine-day wash painting workshop concluded at Lecture Theatre of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), last weekend. Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean of FFA, DU, inaugurated the workshop on June 22.

Moviyana Film Society, in support with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, organised a discussion programme in memory of the talented actor, editor and photographer Dolly Anwar to celebrate her 70th birth anniversary, yesterday in the conference room of Jatiya Natyashala, BSA.

Even though Md Nazmul Haque Bappy and Sultan Ishtiaque are relatively young, they have made a name for themselves in the Dhaka art scene. Recently, the duo conducted an exhibition at the Shilpangan Gallery titled DUET.

Popular actor Mehazabein is currently busy shooting for a TVC, helmed by internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, in London.

Salauddin Lavlu is a celebrated actor, screen writer and director, known for his remarkable contributions to the world of theatre and television.

The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 is turning out to be one of the most remarkable and astonishing tournaments ever. Much like the rest of the world, our celebrities are also looking forward to what the game has in store for us next. Ahead of the match between Brazil and Mexico in the second stage, noted artistes open up about their support for their favourite team, Brazil.

Jamdani is a flamboyantly patterned pure cotton fabric, that is hand loomed by craftsmen. Its prominence lies in the elegant handmade sarees that drape the women of Bengal and beyond. However, over the years, the age old craft was losing much of its context, and reached a stage where revival was of utmost importance.

A cultural porgramme marking the 163rd Santal revolt, also known as Santal Hool, was conducted recently at the Chitrashala Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and was organised by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi. Santals are an indigenous people of Bangladesh, who are scattered around different regions.

In collaboration with Delta Tribe, an international platform for psychedelic music, art, and culture in Bangladesh, Jatra Biroti hosted Soulfullment, a one-of-a-kind art festival,last weekend.

Swapan Das' art delineates diverse themes on Indian mythology, nature and contemporary life struggles of the sub-continent. The commendable artist is continually excelling in his artistic pursuit and carrying forward the rich legacy of Oriental Wash Painting Technique pioneered by Shilpacharya Abanindranath Tagore.

Animesh Aich's Voyonkor Sundor was screened on June 28 at the Bangladesh Film Festival 2018 in Kolkata's Nandan West Bengal Film Centre. Director Animesh Aich and Ashna Habib Bhabna, the film's female lead, were present at the event.

If you're a fan of 'The Big Bang Theory,' which is one of the most successful sitcoms in history, you may already know that 'Penny' had been engaged to boyfriend Karl Cook.

With the aim of spreading National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's work, a two-day long Nazrul festival began in Chhayanaut yesterday.