Momotaz returns to playback with “Raat Jaaga Phul”

Eminent folk singer and Member of Parliament Momotaz Begom is has lent her voice to “Phute Phul Phute Alo Ondhokaare” for popular television personality Mir Sabbir’s directorial debut “Raat Jaaga Phul”.
22 November 2020

Aly Zaker to be discharged from hospital today

Ekushey Padak-winning stage and TV actor, director Aly Zaker was admitted to the CCU at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, due to cardiac issues. He was taken to the hospital in the capital on November 17, after he fell ill.
22 November 2020

Film associations hoping to release Indian films in Bangladesh

For years, cinema hall owners have been demanding the release of Indian films in Bangladesh, as a way of coping up with losses, but several associations were against the idea.
21 November 2020

Goodbye Apu: Stars mourn Soumitra Chatterjee’s demise

Stars in the entertainment industry mourned the loss of one of the brightest minds to grace the silver screen. Here are a select few of the heartfelt tributes from Soumitra’s fans within the industry.
20 November 2020

An ode to Feluda

It is no secret that Feluda was Satyajit Ray’s answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Nonetheless, for at least three generations, Feluda has been a household name in most Bengali families. When Ray brought Detective P C Mitter from pages to the screen, his hand drawn illustrations hinted to just one name— Soumitra Chatterjee.
20 November 2020

Revisiting Soumitra Chatterjee’s iconic roles

We recently lost one of the most celebrated Bengali actors with the demise of Soumitra Chatterjee. Having started his film career in 1959, the actor went on to play an array of memorable characters over the years.
20 November 2020

Baby Naznin tests positive for Covid-19

National Film Award-winning singer Baby Naznin tested positive for Covid-19, recently. She is undergoing treatment at Jersey City Medical Centre of New Jersey.
20 November 2020

Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir set to work together?

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are rumored to be forces for “Laal Singh Chaddha”. While Aamir will take the lead in this Hindi remake of the Hollywood film “Forrest Gump”, reports claim that Shah Rukh and Salman also have interesting roles to play in the film.
20 November 2020

Aly Zaker in CCU

Renowned stage and TV actor, director Aly Zaker was admitted to Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital on November 17, after he fell ill, hospital authorities confirmed to The Daily Star.
19 November 2020

Sanjeeb Choudhury: Still alive in his creations

Even today, when Bappa Mazumder performs with his band Dalchhut, they get requests for the songs written, composed and sung by Sanjeeb Choudhury.
19 November 2020

Aly Zaker hospitalised

Renowned stage and TV actor, director Aly Zaker has been admitted to a hospital in Dhaka after he fell ill.
18 November 2020

Five celebrities perform with the winners of Magic Bauliana 2019

Five celebrated actors were recently featured in five music videos, along with the winners of the musical reality show, “Magic Bauliana 2019.”
18 November 2020

A beloved classic returns: Tom and Jerry live-action film trailer released

Warner Bros Pictures has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming “Tom And Jerry” movie, scheduled for a 2021 theatrical premiere.
17 November 2020

‘Longitude Latitude 8’ showcases versatile artworks through online exhibitions

A month-long online art festival, ‘Longitude Latitude 8,’ directed and curated by Shehzad Chowdhury is currently underway. ‘Longitude Latitude,’ which started from 2003, is an art happening that takes on many forms—from festivals to exhibitions. This time, it took the form of an online festival for its 8th edition.
17 November 2020

Runa Laila’s birthday surprise for fans

One of the greatest singers to grace the sub-continent, Runa Laila started her career with the Nazrul Islam directorial film “Swaralipi.” Today marks the birthday of the legend, on which she put out a pleasant surprise for her fans worldwide.
17 November 2020

Nazrul Shongeet workshops by BNSS underway

A series of workshops on Nazrul Shongeet, organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Shongeet Shongstha (BNSS) is currently underway. The series was initially inaugurated in four districts of the Sylhet division.
16 November 2020

He was eagerly waiting for a vacation: Soumitra's daughter recalls

Baba was quite upset because of the countywide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
16 November 2020

Towfique Ahmed's “Akher Gochao” impresses

Towfique Ahmed is the lead vocalist of the band Rajotto, and one of the most well-known rappers in the country.
16 November 2020

Nusraat Faria and Ridy Sheikh’s new take on ‘Ami Chai Thakte’

A dance cover of "Ami Chai Thakte" by popular actor Nusraat Faria, was released on YouTube recently. The song, featuring popular choreographer and dancer Ridy Sheikh alongside the actor, is voiced by Nusraat herself. It is written by Syed Atiq and composed by Subir Dev, also known as Master-D.
16 November 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee in the eyes of Goutam Ghose

Soumitra Chatterjee was a guardian of Bengali culture. It is an irreparable loss. He was my senior, but he was more like a friend to me. A man of high morals, Soumitra dominated in all spheres of culture including theater, recitation, film and drama, among others.
15 November 2020