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Totally Owned!

Owned has been at the forefront of the revolution that revitalised the rock music industry along with bands like Karnival, Poraho, Conclusion and S!N. Having recently released their second album, 'Owned 2' with critical acclaim, they have been unstoppable as one of the most sought after young rock bands in the country. The Daily Star caught up with the trailblazers before their performance at the Deadpool 2 premier at Star Cineplex!
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Maa vs Bou - Not what you'd think!

Bioscope's Maa vs Bou may give a very strange vibe when reading the title, but the much hyped web-series is actually a bonding session between mothers and their daughters-in-laws!
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Mehazabien and Shajal Back on Small-Screen!

Mehazabien Chowdhury, who came to the showbiz arena with beauty pageant Lux Channel i Superstar, and popular actor Shajal are an on-screen couple audiences adore. This year, the couple will come together for a special television drama for Eid, titled Ditiyo Jatrar Aagey. It is directed by Chayanika Chowdhury and written by Iffat Arefin Tony. The drama, which will be aired on Bangla Vision during Eid, narrates the
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Sonai Madhab’ flies to China

Theatre troupe Loko Natyadal will stage their much-acclaimed production Sonai Madhab at Road and Belt Henan Art Festival 2018 in Henan, China. The festival began on May 14 and will continue till May 20. The troupe will stage two shows of the production on May 17 and 18 respectively.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Sincerely Yours - Nuhash!

Nuhash Humayun has already proven his capabilities as a filmmaker with his television debut 'Hotel Albatross' and award winning short film 'Paper Frogs'. The young director now sets his sight on one of the most ambitious projects in Bangladeshi film history, as he talks about his future plans with The Daily Star.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Mamo to play Chandramukhi!

Beloved National Award winning actor Zakia Bari Mamo will play the role of Chandramukhi in a telefilm inspired by Sarat Chandra's Devdas. Titled Jalsaagar, the telefilm is directed and written by Zakaraia Shoukhin. It is being produced for Eid.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Mim Mantasha Superstar in the making

Winning the country's biggest pageant is not an ordinary feat. Mim Mantasha has won not just a crown, but also the hearts of millions. Awaiting a new journey, the Lux Channel i Superstar 2018 winner shares her story with The Daily Star.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

12 years of Nagarnat

With songs, dance and play, Nagarnat celebrated their 12 years of journey towards success in social awareness at the Muktaprangan of
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Poramon 2

The trailer for Bangladeshi romantic drama, Poramon 2 (Hell & Heaven) was released at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Bold at Art

Self-taught artist Alia Kamal believes in seeking opportunities. Alia did not receive much formal training in the arts but was exposed to it at a young age.
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

TISHA preps for Eid

Small screen actor Tisha has found widespread acclaim regarding her performances on film, earning her a National Film Award recently. She has returned to her acting roots to focus on TV ventures for Eid. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the artiste elaborates more on her new projects.
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

A promising debut

Hridmancho will be staging their first production drama titled Rudhir Rangini. The play is written and directed by Shubhashish Sinha and
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Nandita Das's Manto at Cannes Film Festival 2018

Based on the incidents of writer Saadat Hassan Manto's life, the film Manto has been chosen at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Old Dhaka in Frames

Two parallel photography exhibitions depicting the people and professions of old Dhaka as well as the architectural heritage of Sutrapur area of the older part of Dhaka has begun at a heritage home (Holding no 06) at Hemendra Das Road, Bangla Bazaar, Dhaka on Friday.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Rick and Morty

Created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, Rick and Morty, which debuted in 2013, is an animated cosmic horror comedy that follows the adventures of the main character Rick, a scientist and alcoholic, and Morty, his grandson, sometimes with the rest of their family. It was the top TV comedy among millennials in 2017, and enjoys retail, digital, livestream, and gaming success.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Women in unification at Cannes

History was made at this year's 71st Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as 82 women, representing the limited number of women filmmakers selected over its more than seven-decade history, made a symbolic walk up the red carpet.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Fazlur Rahman Babu's upcoming ventures

Despite having shelved two National Film Awards, Fazlur Rahman Babu identifies himself as a television actor. However, the veteran actor is slated to appear in a number of short films this year, for which he has packed his bags for Bandarban. The Daily Star recently reached out to the artiste, who is expected to remain in the hilly jungles for a while longer.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Tashfee's 'Shur' on point!

A few months ago, Tashfee made history by becoming the first female artiste to be signed by ArtistSpread, joining the likes of Miles and Bappa Mazumder. With the release of her all-new single Shur, she is set to be the first artiste in Bangladesh to be featured in a 'vertical' music video for the same song.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Aishwarya dazzles Cannes red carpet with ‘butterfly’ gown

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steals the show as she walks the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflects the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
13 May 2018, 13:19 PM

Portraits of Nazrul

A day long art camp is held at the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal, Mymensingh on Thursday, which is jointly organised by the Institute of Nazrul Studies and the Department of Fine Arts.
13 May 2018, 09:39 AM