Jaya Ahsan’s new film “Alatchakra” will be released on March 19. The film is produced by Rahima Begum, and directed by Habibur Rahman. The production is based on Ahmed Sofa’s novel of the same name, and casts Ahmed Reza Rubel opposite her in lead.

Popular bassist and frontman of Aurthohin, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, better known by his nickname ‘Bassbaba Sumon’, has been suffering from a severe spinal cord injury for a while. He was supposed to travel to Germany for further treatment, but could not do so, owing to the restrictions induced by the pandemic.

Directed by Abrar Athar, the musical documentary, ‘Adhkhana Bhalochele, Adha Mostan’ will reflect upon Shayan Chowdhury Arnob’s musical journey. Being one of the most popular artistes among young generations, Arnob has won the hearts of millions over the years.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan said he has undergone an eye surgery. His remark came a couple of days after hinting at a medical condition on his official blog. Bachchan wrote on his blog that the recovery of the surgery is slow and quipped that he be excused for any typing errors.

Indranil Roychowdhury directorial ‘Mayar Jonjal’ (Debris of Desire) has won the Best South Asian Feature Film award in the Arthouse Asia Film Festival, held in Kolkata.

Kona Café, situated in the premises of Lakeshore Hotel, recently organised a fundraiser for two year old child Nusrat Fabiha, who is battling cancer.

Considering the popularity of Turkish content on Bangladeshi television, Nagorik TV and streaming platform Bongo will air ‘Sohosro Ek Rojoni’ on their respective platforms, from March 1 onwards. ‘Sultan-Suleiman’ famed actor Halit Erjenc will be a part of the lead cast in ‘Sohosro Ek Rojoni’. 6 episodes of the exciting series will air each week.

Drama “Nomadland” and satire “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” won movie honors at the Golden Globes on Sunday in a mostly virtual bicoastal ceremony that was marked by impassioned calls for more diversity and the dominance of Netflix.

Yash Rohan and Prarthona Fardin Dighi are pairing up for the first time for a web project titled “Shesh Chithi”. The project, which will be directed by Sumon Dhar, is jointly written by Boby Rahman and Sumon Dhar.

World renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar has recorded a special tribute performance in London’s famous Abbey Road Studios.

Today marks the 71st birthday of the legendary pop guru, Azam Khan. He was born in Azimpur on this day in 1950.

Organised by Paraa as a part of the Chol X Shama Kun fashion campaign, a photo exhibition, titled ‘It’s not My Clothing, It’s Your Eyes!’, is currently underway at the Paraa studio. The exhibition started on February 12 and will end tomorrow.

Arcadia Arts Gallery, located at the heart of Banani, opened with an important group show recently. The exhibition, which began on February 16, is showcasing artworks of some of the most eminent artists of the country and beyond, such as Zainul Abedin, Quamrul Hasan, SM Sultan, Alakesh Ghosh, Ivy Zaman, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, and Kalidas Karmakar among others. The co-founders of this hub, Khan Rezaul Hoq and Arneeb Chaudhury, are distinguished art collectors.

Current president Salauddin Lavlu has been re-elected as president of the Directors Guild, the largest organisation of television drama directors.

Current president Salauddin Lavlu has been re-elected as president of the Directors Guild, the largest organisation of television drama directors.

Empowered by the spirit of the Language Movement, COLOURS, a collective of contemporary female artists, recently organised an art exhibition at Studio 6/6, Mohammadpur. Titled “Ekusher Chetonay”, the exhibition began on February 25, and will go on till March 6. It was inaugurated by renowned artist Professor Naima Haque from University of Dhaka and actor Bhaskar Bandyopadhyay.

Renowned Indian actor Irfan Khan was reading a newspaper on the side of the road in a mid-long shot of Mira Nair’s Oscar-winning movie “Salam Bombay”- this is how he appeared in the world of cinema with this short cameo appearance.

I was around ten years old, when my elder sister Suchanda started her career in films. We used to live in Gendaria and A T M Shamsuzzaman used to visit our house regularly for shooting purposes – that is how we bonded with him. I have countless memories with him.

The five-time National Film Award winner was also a prolific screenwriter. Although A T M Shamsuzzaman’s importance in the world of cinema and television can be talked about for days on end, his greater legacy was that of a humble and witty artiste, whose passion for his craft was unparalleled. That being said, let us revisit a few of his notable performances.

In a recent official announcement, Spotify notified that it will be opening up streaming services in more than 80 territories, including Bangladesh. Last week, the streaming juggernaut officially launched their app in Bangladesh. Since its launch in 2008, Spotify has been the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, with 345 million users, including 155 million subscribers, across 170 markets.