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Chanchal Chowdhury’s son makes television debut
National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury’s son Shoishob Roddur Shuddho made his television debut with Dipu Hazra’s “Sushil Family”, recently.
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A new multiplex in the heart of Old Dhaka
A new multiplex with 4 screens will open in Old Dhaka. Near the bank of Buriganga River, the Joy-Lion Cinemas will be inaugurated this Eid-ul-Fitr, with the release of Shakib Khan and Puja Chery starrer “Golui”.
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A year without our “Mishti Meye”
At a very young age, she moved to Dhaka from Chattogram. The then Mina Pal did not aspire to become an actress. Dancing was her passion, and she dreamt of becoming a dancer. Nevertheless, that was not what was in store for her. Call it luck or poverty; she was brought her to the doors of the silver screens. And once she stepped inside, there was no looking back.
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From TSC to Madison Square Garden
There are few bands in Bangladesh who are as internationally appealing and well rounded as Chirkutt. The folk rock pioneers will break new ground by performing with Scorpions at Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York at the Golden Jubilee Bangladesh concert, celebrating 50 years of our country’s Independence. We talked to Chirkutt about their preparations, excitement, and thoughts about the concert.
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The trailer of the much-anticipated film “Paap Punno”, directed by Gias Uddin Selim, was released recently, showcasing the beautiful chemistry between Siam Ahmed and debutant Shahnaz Sumi, alongside a mysterious role portrayed by Chanchal Chowdhury. Fazlur Rahman Babu plays a police officer in the film.
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Nisho and Tanjin Tisha’s ‘Ek Baishakh’ to premiere today
Popular on-screen pair Afran Nisho and Tanjin Tisha’s special tele-fiction “Ek Baishakh” will premiere today on NTV at 2.30 pm.
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Stars share their Pahela Baishakh plans
Every year, the month of April brings the joy and festivities of Pahela Baishakh. Wherever you look, the vibrant colours at play tingle your senses to remind you that the Bengali New Year is upon us
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Prominent actor Azizul Hakim has won the hearts of millions over the years with his remarkable performances in theatre, television and films. In a chat with the Daily Star, the ‘Redrum’ actor talks about his film “Golui”, upcoming ventures, and more.
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“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is set to release at STAR Cineplex on April 15, 2022. The third instalment in the “Fantastic Beasts” film series, it is directed by David Yates from a screenplay by J K Rowling and Steve Kloves.
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Two celebrated films to premiere on TV this Eid
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12 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Captain Marvel star Brie Larson has joined the cast of “Fast & Furious 10”.
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Mahfuz and Bubly pair up for “Prohelika”
Popular actors Mahfuz Ahmed and Shobnom Bubly are set to appear together in Chayanika Chowdhury’s upcoming film “Prohelika”.
11 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Sainik fights on with his tunes
It was 1989 when T W Sainik first came from Nilphamari to Dhaka, as a culturally active young man. Even after two decades of successful work as a cinematographer – more than 500 tele-fictions, 40 TVCs and 4 films, we know the artiste as the voice behind “Tumi Amar Ghum”, a song that captured the hearts of music listeners regardless of taste.
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