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Nima Rahman returns to direction after eight years
Nima Rahman is known for her acting prowess and charming voice, becoming a popular face in showbiz over the years. She has also earned accolades as a director.
She is set to make her comeback after eight years through the second season of the hit mega serial, “Gulshan Avenue".
17 September 2021, 11:28 AM
Up Stage Theatre to stage ‘Shopnovuk’ at Bangladesh Mahila Samity today
“Shopnovuk” (The Dream Eater) the second production by repertory theatre group Up Stage, will premiere today at 7 pm at the Nilima Ibrahim Milonayoton, Bangladesh Mahila Samity. Based on Syed Shamsul Haque’s novel “Janak o Kalokofi” the production is directed by Saif Shumon.
17 September 2021, 10:52 AM
The show got it wrong: Priyanka Chopra apologises for participation in 'The Activist'
Priyanka Chopra, who was listed as one of the hosts of the forthcoming series “The Activist”, issued an apology for her participation in the show.
17 September 2021, 07:39 AM
Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92
Jane Powell, the bright-eyed, operatic-voiced star of Hollywood’s golden age musicals who sang with Howard Keel in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and danced with Fred Astaire in “Royal Wedding,” has died. She was 92.
Powell died Thursday at her Wilton, Connecticut, home, longtime friend Susan Granger said. Granger said Powell died of natural causes.
17 September 2021, 07:00 AM
Rock Icon Ayub Bachchu’s daughter to join “Jibon Jekhane Jemon”
Fairuz Saffra Ayub, the daughter of legendary musician Ayub Bachchu, is set to appear in the 78th episode of Tanvit Tarek’s show “Jibon Jekhane Jemon”. This is the first time Fairuz will be seen in a live show.
17 September 2021, 06:40 AM
Madhumita Cinema Hall to reopen on October 8
After a closure of one and a half years, Madhumita Cinema Hall is set to open for moviegoers, on October 8, 2021. However, the hall will not be reopening with any Bangladeshi film. Rather, its reopening will be marked with the Kolkata-based film, “Baazi”.
16 September 2021, 11:10 AM
I am afraid of marriage: Bobby
Prominent actress Bobby joined the film industry with the movie “Khoj—The Search”. She produced and acted in “Bizli”, the very first superhero film of Bangladesh. Additionally, her films include “Nolok”, “Hero: The Superstar”, and “Dehorokkhi”. She is currently shooting for a television commercial. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she talked about her upcoming ventures, and more.
16 September 2021, 10:05 AM
Nancy ties the knot through grand reception
Celebrated singer Nazmun Munira Nancy tied the knot with lyricist Mohsin Mehedi through a lavish wedding reception.
16 September 2021, 09:58 AM
Bangladeshi movie ‘Paayer Tolai Mati Nai’ selected for 26th Busan Int'l Film Festival
Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Mohammad Rabby Mridha's "Paayer Tolai Mati Nai" has been selected for the 26th Busan International Film Festival, held in South Korea. The film will be screened on October 7, 8, and 13 in the A Window on Asian Cinema section of the festival.
15 September 2021, 12:51 PM
This is an open challenge to my naysayers: Pori Moni
Popular film actress Pori Moni declared an open challenge for her detractors with another cryptic ‘message in mehedi’ on her palm.
15 September 2021, 10:32 AM
Shabnur opens YouTube channel on popular demand
Once considered the ‘queen’ of Dhallywood, Shabnur ruled silver screens for more than a decade. She secured her place in the hearts of people, presenting many hit films over the years, pairing with actors like Salman Shah, Omar Sani, Riaz, and Shakib Khan among many others.
15 September 2021, 09:35 AM
“Bagher Bachcha” to release on Chorki tomorrow
“Bagher Bachcha”, the new installment of the television famed short film series “Dakatia Bashi”, is set to release on Chorki tomorrow. Directed by Goutam Koiri, the film features noted actor Shahiduzzaman Selim and Khairul Basar in lead.
15 September 2021, 09:17 AM
Shilpakala Academy introduces curated zone at 24th National Art Exhibition
The 24th edition of National Art Exhibition is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Dhaka. Along with the competition zone, this year, BSA introduced a curated section in Gallery 6 of Jatiya Chitrashala, for the first time. Curators Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Kamruzzaman Shadhin, Joydeb Roaja, and Zihan Karim are involved in the project.
15 September 2021, 08:06 AM
Shokh expecting first child
Popular actress and model Anika Kabir Shokh and her husband Rahman Jon are expecting their first child together. The news was confirmed by the actress herself in her Facebook account.
15 September 2021, 08:02 AM
It feels great to be back on the sets: Moushumi
Popular actress Moushumi has been keeping away from the silver screen since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The actor is set to come back with the government-funded project “Bhangon”.
15 September 2021, 07:34 AM
Sabnam Faria excited for 'Munshigiri'
“Munshigiri”, the second film featuring popular television actress Sabnam Faria, is set to release on online streaming platform Chorki. The poster of the film came out on September 8, giving way to expectations and promises from both the audience and the critics.
14 September 2021, 11:09 AM
Amitabh Reza to return government grant for ‘Pencile Aka Pori’
National Award winning director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has decided to return the government grant he had received for his project "Pencile Aka Pori" provided for the fiscal year of 2020-2021.
14 September 2021, 11:00 AM
Dipankar Dipon shares updates on his films ‘Operation Sundarban’ and ‘Antarjal’
Due to the global pandemic, the film fraternity has been suffering tremendously on all fronts. Dipankar Dipon directorial “Operation Sundarban”, a much anticipated film, was also delayed due to the crisis.
14 September 2021, 09:26 AM
'Rickshaw Girl' selected for Mill Valley Film Festival
Director Amitabh Reza's 'Rickshaw Girl,' based on Mitali Perkins' book of the same name, has been selected at the North America’s prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival. The director shared the news on his Facebook account.
14 September 2021, 09:16 AM
Solo exhibition ‘My Country’ is an ode to Bangladesh
Prominent artist Shohag Parvez’s eighth solo exhibition, “My Country” is currently underway at Galleri Kaya in Uttara.
14 September 2021, 07:25 AM