“Pata can be a leaf of a tree, a page of a book, a chapter in one’s life or maybe a letter of love. The song expresses a story that is covered with allegory,” said Rahul Ananda from Joler Gaan about his new release, Pata Kahini.

“Bodle Jao Manobjati, Othoba Tumi Bilupto” (change yourself humanity, or you will go extinct) – these lines from Tahsan’s new single, Odrissho Porojibi, highlights the sheer amount of negligence that we have shown the planet. Originally a poem by the artiste posted on social media, it was soon turned into a song with the help of music director Sajid Sarker. The song, which is of a different structure than what Tahsan is generally known for, has been appreciated by the audience since its release yesterday. The song can be listened to on CD Choice’s YouTube page.

Legendary Indian composer and Oscar-BAFTA-Grammy winner A R Rahman has joined Mostofa Sarwar Farooki directorial No Land’s Man, as co-producer and composer. In an interview with US entertainment magazine Variety, Rahman said that the film is a story of the challenges of a newborn world. The US-India-Bangladesh film features famed Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, celebrated Bangladeshi musician and actor Tahsan Khan and promising Australian actor Megan Mitchell. The film, which was shot in India, Australia and the USA, is predominantly in English with some dialogue in Hindi and Urdu.

Noted artiste Ferdous has won the hearts of the masses with his charm over the years. The celebrated actor has garnered an extensive fan base through his prominence in films in Bangladesh and beyond. His widespread popularity in Bangladesh and India started with the film, Hothat Brishti. The film was directed by Basu Chatterjee, who passed away recently, leaving behind a rich legacy. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Ferdous shared his fond memories with the renowned director.

Popular actor Bappy Chowdhury is one of the busiest actors in the film industry. He has impressed audiences with his performances in films like Bhalobashar Rong, Sultana Bibiana, Dongiri and others. On the sets of Nayok, Bappy met one of his ardent fans.

Nusraat Faria, one of the most popular actors in the film industry, recently shared the news of her engagement on her social media.

Gallery Cosmos, the philanthropic wing of Bangladeshi conglomerate Cosmos Group, in association with Hidden Her Foundation, organised the country’s first ever virtual art camp on June 8.

Film and TV cameras can start rolling in California as soon as June 12, state officials said recently, as they approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on sets.

Apart from being a renowned actor, Afzal Hossain is a painter, writer and poet. His books have been a regular attraction of the Ekushey Boi Mela, for years.

The artistic community Dhrumel celebrated their seventh anniversary recently from their Facebook page, ‘Dhrumel Project’, with some renowned artistes and dancers. The online festival featured live sessions with artistes from the Manipuri community. The founder of Shadhona and Dhrumel, Lubna Marium, delivered the inaugural speech at the event.

Ghorbondi Shomoyer Golpo is a series of seven individual shorts, directed by seven talented makers. After it aired on Deepto Television this Eid, it garnered much appreciation from the audience. It was a unique way of storytelling, given the recent events after the COVID-19 outbreak. Produced by Alpha-i Broadcasting and Media Production, these short films were based on the situations people are going through, during these dire times. In conversation with The Daily Star, artistes and makers of these productions talked about their experiences of working under a totally new process and shared the challenges they were faced with.

The 12th International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF), organised by Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), concludes today.

An artist of exceptional talent and international repute, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin played a pioneering role in the modern art movement in Bangladesh. By all accounts, the movement began with the setting up of the Government Institute of Arts and Crafts (now FFA, DU) in 1948 in Dhaka, of which he was the founding principal. His works are centered on the power of men and women who labour and struggle against all odds and realise their potential.

‘Tree’, ‘bird’, ‘honeybee’, ‘fish’, ‘deer’ and ‘tiger’ all joined in a live talk show to express their grievances and protest the uncontrolled destruction of the environment.

It is, perhaps an understatement to say that when Warfaze was formed in 1984, it was ahead of its time. Starting out as an cover band who played English hard rock and progressive metal tracks, the band went on to create many Bangla masterpieces, through a tumultuous journey full of success, fallouts, line-up changes and a constant determination to survive through just about anything. Today marks the hard rock legend’s 36th birthday, a landmark few bands get to experience in this day and age.

No Dorai (Dare to Surf) is set to compete under the fiction films category, in the 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The final nomination list will be published in October and films from 70 countries around the world will participate in the competition. The award-giving ceremony will be held in Brisbane, Australia, on November 26.

ABM Sumon started his journey as a model with international fashion companies. He entered Bangladesh’s film industry with Ochena Hridoy (2015) and was well appreciated for his performance in Dhaka Attack (2017).

Celebrated television director Mizanur Rahman Aryan reflects on the issues of family and contemporary relationships through his work.

Prominent television personality and former Deputy Director General and Chief of Programmes of NTV, Mustafa Kamal Syed, breathed his last on May 31 at the capital’s Square Hospital.

The world’s biggest cinema showcase, Cannes Film Festival, usually held in May on the French Riviera, draws celebrities and filmmakers from around the world. It was cancelled following a two-month lockdown in France to combat the coronavirus pandemic.