Through the lens of Arts

The four-day South Asian art extravaganza Dhaka Art Summit concluded on February 8. Nadia Samdani, president and co-founder of Samdani Art Foundation
11 February 2016, 18:00 PM

A sky full of stars …

A host of personalities from the country's arts and entertainment scenario graced The Daily Star's 25th Anniversary Celebrations...
11 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Pt. Tushar Dutta to perform classical music at Shilpakala today

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged today (February 12) a solo classical music soiree at its National Music and Dance centre auditorium at 6pm.
11 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Johnny Depp to become “Invisible Man”

Johnny Depp is set to star in Universal's reboot of “The Invisible Man”. The film is currently without a director or writer but is part of the studio's new classic monster universe initiative spearheaded by Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan.
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Oshomapto Script on Maasranga

Single-episode television play “Oshomapto Script” will air on Maasranga Television tonight at7:50pm.
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

VIDYA to return in “Kahaani” sequel

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is all set to star in a sequel to director Sujoy Ghosh's acclaimed 2012 mystery movie “Kahaani”.
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

It's True!

Bollywood star Govinda this week offered unconditional apology and five lakh rupees as compensation to a fan who he slapped seven years ago for a film in
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Tickets out for Joss Stone's Dhaka gig

Grammy and Brit Award-winning English soul musician Joss Stone will perform at Pop Republic Concert in Dhaka on February 20. Alongside Joss Stone, Bangladeshi music sensations Arnob, Jon Kabir, Rafa, Elita Karim, Armeen Musa, and Minar will give performances
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

James and Sanam to perform in Dhaka today

Entertainment events organisation Entourage Entertainment are organising a concert featuring 'Nagar Baul' James and popular Indian pop band Sanam today,
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Idol makers get busy as Saraswati Puja gets near

Sculptors are busy making idols in Sylhet district as Saraswati Puja comes up on February 13. They look forward to the occasion as they hope to earn a good sum after a lull the rest of the year.
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

What do Bollywood celebs fear?

Karan Johar fears that his right profile is captured instead of the left on camera; Parineeti Chopra is scared of plane landings; Neil Nitin Mukesh is afraid of being alone -- it is such fears and more that a string of Bollywood stars have shared ahead of the release of "Neerja" -- a biopic on a fearless woman.
10 February 2016, 14:50 PM

Two-day cultural show marking Amar Ekushey

Bangladesh Sangeet Sangathan Sammonoy Parishad Mymensingh( BSSSPM) unit, a new platform of music groups, organised a two-day cultural programme marking Amar Ekushey.
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Emami Fair & Handsome presents “Bodley Jawar Golpo”

Marking the upcoming Valentine's Day, Emami Fair & Handsome is releasing a short-film online targeting young audience.
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

SSJ announces 14-day programme marking Ekushey

Marking the month of Amar Ekushey, Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) is holding a 14-day programme at Central Shaheed Minar in the capital.
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Spelling Bee Season 4 Grand finale tonight on Channel i

After eight months of competition, the most awaited evening of the year for students is around the corner, as the grand finale of Spelling Bee Season 4 is set to air tonight.
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Khaled Khan's birth anniversary today

Marking the birth anniversary of noted actor Khaled Khan, popularly known as Juboraj to his countless fans and colleagues...
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Jaya Ahsan in a new Tollywood film

National award winning actor Jaya Ahsan is off to Kolkata, India to do a role in upcoming Tollywood film “Eagle-er Chokh-e”, directed by Arindam Sheel.
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Oscars 2016: Sylvester Stallone considered boycott

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone says he thought about boycotting the Oscars ceremony because of this year's diversity row.
9 February 2016, 15:25 PM

Beyonce announces World Tour

After performing her new song “Formation” during the Super Bowl 50 halftime, Beyonce announced a world tour via an ad right after the show.
8 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Hayat Saif receives Fazal Shahabuddin Poetry Award

Poet Hayat Saif and poet Habibullah Sirajee have been conferred with selected Poet Fazal Shahabuddin Poetry Award 2015.
8 February 2016, 18:00 PM