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Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
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‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
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Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
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Technical delays hit Shakib Khan’s ‘Prince’ on Eid day
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‘Prince’ tops 130 halls, ‘Domm’ and ‘Bonolota Express’ expand nationwide
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Children’s Eid specials take over BTV, Duronto TV on Eid Day
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A bittersweet Eid for Orsha and Imran
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TV & Film
Indian release of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ halted, sparks backlash
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Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
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AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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Khamkheyali Sabha honours Sanjida Khatun’s legacy with memorial tribute
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Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
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MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Amitabh Reza and Chanchal Chowdhury reunite for 'Munshigiri'
The poster of the much anticipated web film "Munshigiri" is out. The film, directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, features prominent actor Chanchal Chowdhury in the lead role.
10 September 2021, 06:09 AM
‘Imaginary of the Common: 50 years of Sultan’s Oeuvre’ opens at Bengal Shilpalay today
The exhibition, titled “Imaginary of the Common: 50 years of Sultan’s Oeuvre”, opens at Bengal Shilpalay’s Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Hall in Dhanmondi today. It showcases the works of one of the most influential artists and early pioneers of modern art in Bangladesh.
10 September 2021, 06:02 AM
Musician Phil Collins says his drumming days are over
British musician Phil Collins said he can barely hold a drum stick because of deteriorating health that has also forced him to sit while singing during live performances.
10 September 2021, 05:19 AM
Why did Nusraat Faria leave Gias Uddin Selim's 'Gunin'?
Nusraat Faria Mazhar is one of the busiest actors in the film fraternity. She signed noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim's upcoming feature film, “Gunin” last month (August 28).
9 September 2021, 11:49 AM
I will not participate in Cholochitro Shilpi Samity elections: Shakib Khan
Superstar Shakib Khan is rumoured to be the candidate for the post of president in the 2022-23 term of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Shamity (Bangladesh Film Artistes Association).
9 September 2021, 10:53 AM
Close Up One’s Nolok Babu and Salma pair up for a song
Nolok Babu, the first champion of the first ever singing reality show of the country, “Close Up One Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh (2005)”, paired up for a song with Moushumi Akter Salma, champion from the second season of the same show.
9 September 2021, 09:12 AM
‘Otithi’ arrives on Chorki today
Promising director Farhad Shahi’s web fiction, “Otithi”, starring Manoj Pramanik and Sanjida Preeti, will premiere on Chorki tonight. The poster and trailer of the web project was released on Chorki’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel, recently.
9 September 2021, 08:42 AM
Porshi to be a judge on singing reality show 'Young Star'
Talented singer Sabrina Porshi will be one of the judges in singing reality show, “Young Star”, which is set to premiere on RTV with the tagline, ‘Gola Chhere Gao’.
8 September 2021, 14:32 PM
Akshay Kumar’s mother passes away; ‘she was my core’, actor writes emotionally
Indian superstar Akshay Kumar's mother, Aruna Bhatia, whose health condition was deteriorating for the last few days, passed away earlier today. She was admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital, where she was in the ICU.
8 September 2021, 07:47 AM
Britney Spears’ father files to end court conservatorship
Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.
8 September 2021, 05:25 AM
Stumbling across Shakib Khan and Nusraat Faria in Banasree
White kaash (catkin) flowers cover miles of lands while fluffy clouds hover in the blue sky above — such scenery announces the arrival of Autumn in Bangladesh. On one such beautiful afternoon, I was at a shooting spot at the Meradia area of Dhaka’s Banasree, where I came across popular stars Shakib Khan and Nusraat Faria. They were shooting for a television commercial under the scorching heat. The production is directed by Samiur Rahman.
7 September 2021, 06:06 AM
Is Pori Moni the right fit to portray Pritilata’s rebellion?
A few words in mehedi on Pori Moni’s hand became the talk of the town, spreading like wildfire on social media. While some called it an act of rebellion, others termed it a publicity stunt.
6 September 2021, 09:54 AM
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’ nominated for Kim Jiseok Award at 26th Busan Int’l Film Festival
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s upcoming movie, “No Land’s Man”, has been nominated for the Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival.
6 September 2021, 07:16 AM
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies at 39 after cancer fight
Singer Sarah Harding of the British pop group Girls Aloud has died after a battle with breast cancer, her mother said Sunday. She was 39.
6 September 2021, 06:01 AM
Howard University names College of Fine Arts after Chadwick Boseman
One year after his death, Chadwick Boseman has received another prestigious tribute: a college named in his honour. Howard University, which is the late actor’s alma mater, announced that one of the school’s departments will now be named the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
5 September 2021, 09:45 AM
Remembering ‘Polly Samrat’ Abdul Alim on his 47th death anniversary
‘Polly Samrat’ Abdul Alim ruled over the music industry with his humble and down-to-earth melodies. In his long and illustrious career, the artiste had many memorable songs to his credit, including Ei Je Duniya Kishero Lagia", "Shorbonasha Padma Nodi", and "Holudia Pakhi Shonar Boron", among others.
5 September 2021, 08:32 AM
Catching up with Mehazabien
Being one of the most celebrated faces on television, Mehazabien Chowdhury rose to fame after bagging the title of Lux Channel i Superstar 2009. She stepped into the limelight as a model, and gradually landed roles in some of the most appreciated tele-fictions, including “Boro Chele”, and “Shonali Danar Chil”, among many others. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Mehazabien talks about her recent successes and more.
5 September 2021, 06:49 AM
Apu Biswas: I believe in owning up to my mistakes
Noted actress Apu Biswas started her career as a model and slowly made way to the silver screen. Over the years, she has starred in over a hundred films, giving many super hits like “My Name Is Khan” and “Koti Takar Kabin”, among numerous others.
4 September 2021, 10:58 AM
Rishi Kapoor’s unfinished film to be completed by Paresh Rawal
Marking the birth anniversary of eminent actor Rishi Kapoor, the poster of the actor’s final film “Sharmaji Namkeen” was unveiled online recently. Produced by Excel Entertainment and MacGuffin Pictures, and directed by debutant Hitesh Bhatia, this production is a light hearted, coming-of-age story of a lovable 60 year old man.
4 September 2021, 07:12 AM
Sabina Yasmin reveals her favourite song on her birthday
September 4 marks the birthday of legendary singer and renowned artiste Sabina Yasmin.
4 September 2021, 06:24 AM