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‘What is love if not madness?’

Pori Moni and Shariful Razz had turned their 7-day love affair into marriage, after working in ‘Gunin’ together in October last year.
8 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Two hits with a Chery on top

There is no denying that I have been anxious. However, the love I received from my audience on the first day of Eid took away my fear and stress.
8 May 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Ma’ is a small word, but means the world: Dilara Zaman

Ekushey Padak awardee Dilara Zaman is a legend in the industry, having asserted dominance for over five decades now. Marking the occasion of World Mother's Day, the veteran actress shared her memories of embracing motherhood on screen with The Daily Star.
8 May 2022, 13:21 PM

James to perform in Gaibandha today

Rock ‘Guru’ James and his band Nagar Baul are travelling to Gaibandha this evening, and will perform the song 'I Love You'.  They will serenade Gaibandha Shah Abdul Hamid Stadium, at the Student Welfare Concert 2022.
8 May 2022, 10:35 AM

My daughter is still a wonder to me: Runa Khan

She is the most precious gift that I could ever receive. I would want to tell her to be a good human being, be confident and self-dependent. Whatever she wants in life, may she get them all by her own efforts and ability.
8 May 2022, 09:36 AM

After becoming a mother, my work in the showbiz became even more meaningful to me: Moutushi Biswas

I want to tell my daughter and every child reading this -- respect all working mother and understand their unconditional love towards their child.
8 May 2022, 09:28 AM

Ayra is my best friend and travel partner: Mithila

Ayra is not only my inspiration, she is my best friend, travel partner, and I believe that she understands me a lot. The only thing that I would want to tell her is -- be yourself, don't ever stop in your tracks, worrying about what others would say.
8 May 2022, 09:23 AM

I want all mothers and children to share an immaculate bond: Apu Biswas

I was very close to my mother. She left us for good, and I miss her at every passing moment. Now that I am a mother, I can truly relate to how a mother feels about her child – motherhood has made me realise that nothing in the world can come between the love of a mother and a child.
8 May 2022, 09:15 AM

Adaptation of Tagore's 'Bodnam' to air on BTV tonight

Mahbuba Ferdous's tele-fiction "Bodnam", an adaptation of a story of the same name by Kabi Guru, will be aired tonight at 9pm on BTV.
8 May 2022, 08:37 AM

Bassbaba Sumon featured in Bass Player Magazine

Rock music legend and frontman of Aurthohin Bassbaba Sumon was featured on Bass Player Magazine. He is the first Bangladeshi artiste to be interviewed by the renowned international platform.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Mother's Day: Women in showbiz share thoughts on motherhood

The bond that a mother and a child share is beyond any other relationships in this world. From carrying inside the womb and giving birth to nurturing a child throughout their lives -- every little gesture that a mother extends towards  her child is essential, invaluable.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Reinterpreting Rabindra Sangeet to a new generation

Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sadi Mohammad was one of my father’s favourite singers -- so much so that when I was born, I became his namesake. Today is Rabindra Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Kabi Guru, and also the day that my father reminds me of my ‘origin story’.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Chirkutt performs at Madison Square Garden

Folk fusion band Chirkutt created history by performing alongside Scorpions at one of theworld’s most famous venues, Madison Square Garden, in New York.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Salman Khan gets temporary discharge from Mumbai High Court

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is now off the hook as the Bombay High Court has granted him a temporary discharge for a case. The actor was caught in the legal net for allegedly misbehaving with a journalist.
7 May 2022, 09:07 AM

‘KGF 2’ OTT rights reportedly sold for Rs 320 crore

Prashanth Neel directorial “KGF 2” is the second-highest grossing film in India after “Baahubali: The Conclusion”, making over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Aamir Khan launches his first ever podcast

As a part of an out-of-the-box promotional campaign for his upcoming film “Laal Singh Chaddha”, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has launched his very own podcast, a first in his career.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Fahmida Nabi’s ‘Maa’ to arrive on Mother’s Day

Fahmida Nabi is set to release a new song, titled “Maa” this Mother’s Day. A music video for the song has already been shot, featuring eminent actress Dilara Zaman as a mother.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Crew, cinema halls ecstatic with ‘Shaan’

“Shaan has been houseful since its release,” says Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, senior manager of Star Cineplex. “Needless to say, ‘Shaan’ is number one, and it will only get better reception as time passes. This is great news for Bangla cinema.”
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

I did it for my fans- James

On the night before Eid, ‘Guru’ James serenaded his fans with a new song, titled ‘I Love You’. Usually shy of the press, the rockstar was present at a press conference at Gulshan Club, where he opened up to journalists about his career, future, and more. The following is an excerpt of various questions answered by James, during the conference.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

10 Satyajit Ray films to be restored under India’s National Film Heritage Mission

India, whose cinema history goes back more than a century, has decided to undertake the world’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission. The authorities have decided to include ten films by maestro Satyajit Ray in this project.
6 May 2022, 11:11 AM