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Karagar: The blurred line between fact and fiction

The long-awaited “Karagar Part-1” has finally been released on Hoichoi. The show, while not an instant homerun, can be likened to a slow game of poker. Layers upon layers of fiction, blended with facts, makes “Karagar” a witty commentary on the slippery nature of truth. As the audience starts to believe where the story is going, Syed Ahmed Shawki turns the table on his audience, bluffing them with a royal flush.
27 August 2022, 08:17 AM
27 August 2022, 08:17 AM
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BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Analysing South Asian history through films

Critical reading of South Asian history has been majorly subjected to individual narratives. Lack of comparative studies have resulted in ignorance for neighbours and a forgotten history of self.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM
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Be an artist with ‘Cartoon Cartoon’

Prominent cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, in association with A2i HD Media and Cartoon People, a community of Bangladeshi cartoonists and visual storytellers, has launched a show titled, “Cartoon Cartoon”. It airs on BTV, and is awaiting release on Duronto Television.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Filmmaking for a global audience

Throughout the last two decades in Bangladesh, there has been a shift in storytelling on screen. Most notably, directors made films that not only initiated conversations in the country, but also made strides on global platforms.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Breaking through concepts

“Those who come to Pathshala strive for more than just a comfortable living.
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Nurul Alam Atique opens up about ‘Lal Moroger Jhuti’

Throughout the past two decades, director Nurul Alam Atique has created a unique style of storytelling, involving intimate human concepts. “Lal Moroger Jhuti” presents a narrative that explores the collective memory of the masses during 1971. Atique shares his thoughts on his second feature film with The Daily Star.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Documenting birth of a nation

Marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, Samdani Art Foundation and Centre for Research and Information (CRI) inaugurated a solo exhibition titled, "Witnessing History in the Making: Photographs by Anne de Henning" at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
10 December 2021, 12:38 PM
10 December 2021, 12:38 PM
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I gained 6 kilos to portray Rustom: Shohel Mondol

Shohel Mondol is an actor who passionately showcases his talent on the stage and screen. In Hoichoi’s “Boli”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, he plays the protagonist, Rustom. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Shohel spoke about his journey of becoming the character, his love for new challenges, and more.
6 December 2021, 18:00 PM
6 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Celebrating Humayun Faridee

Humayun Faridee's name is bound to come up as one of the most powerful and intense actors in Bangladesh's history. He
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Popularising Nazrul Sangeet among the youth

The work of Kazi Nazrul Islam is still very relevant. However, the practices and promotions still need more exploration. Nazrul
24 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Finding comfort in art

Nuzhat Tabassum, popularly known as Nuzart on social media, is an artist who, as she claims, was never into art.
21 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Rudhirrongini A new play in town

The house was full; the audience was set to watch Rudhirrongini -- the first production of Hritmoncho, the new repertory team in town.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Mim Mantasha won the crown of Lux Channel i Superstar 2018

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
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Magic of Third World premiered at Shilpakala

The Premiere Show of Tritiyo Bishwer Magic -Magic of Third World, a short film by Anwar Hossain Pintu, was held at National Art Gallery auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today at 6:30pm.Chalachitram Film Society organised the premier show of the film.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Zihan Karim: Where virtual meets reality

Where Sultan portrayed the common people of the land in a muscular fashion, audio-visual artist Zihan Karim observed that those fishermen and farmers were now dwelling in the city as daily labourers.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Lower Depths

Watching a play is always an ephemeral experience. As a spectator you would not be disappointed with the performances of third year students from the Theater and Performance Studies Department of Dhaka University.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Surama Ghatak Passes Away at 92

Surama Ghatak, endearingly known as Surama Devi, was a writer and wife of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. She breathed her last at about 12:15 Monday midnight at the age of 92. She is also the niece of active left-wing member, Sadhana Roy Chowdhury.
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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‘Culture Initiatives’ begins their journey with the screening of Satyajit Ray Films

While the capital was getting drenched in the monsoon rain, film enthusiasts watched two of Ray's greatest creations Charulata and Kanchanjangha
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Google's first-ever 360 degree doodle honours French filmmaker Georges Méliès

Anyone visiting the Google homepage today would find an unusual doodle with a white moon-like play button popping out, begging to be played. Click and you will be presented with a YouTube player that brings the strange character, French filmmaker Georges Méliès, welcoming you to his creations to life in a beautifully animated first- ever Virtual Reality (VR) or 360 degree interactive doodle.
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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New Medium of Filmmaking- Mobile Films

Film reels, heavy camera and the silver screen are now being challenged by the new buzz in the world of cinema.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Palakar returns with “Ujane Mrityu”

With the aim of popularising studio theater practice and interactive implementation of theater in creating social consciousness, Palakar started their journey in 2002. Their thirteenth production , Ujane Mrityu was staged in the Studio Theater Hall in National Shilpokola Academy, yesterday.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
The Evergreen Film Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

The Evergreen Farooki!

“The feeling of suspense one goes through while watching El Clásico, is exactly what I felt on my birthday!” expresses celebrated film
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Connecting Hearts through Art

It is easy to mend a broken toy but it is not easy to repair shattered dreams, broken hearts and most of all, a destroyed present.
26 April 2018, 18:05 PM
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"Pajore Chandroban" Set for Theatre Olympics in India

Time and again theatre has proved itself to be a powerful platform to explore the stories of human life. On March 9, 2018, the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpokala Academy was transformed into a space that depicted the stories of the refugees, forceful migration, murders, ethnic conflicts, as well as stories of corruption in our society and worldwide. The young graduate students of Theatre and Performance Studies Department, Dhaka
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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In the amazing world of Numu and Jojo

When his mother was killed, Jojo was too young to take care of himself. Numu brought Jojo to foster, but soon, she fell in love with her four-legged best friend and decided to adopt him. Thus, the amazing journey of Numu and Jojo began.
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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Life in his Words

Every Bengali family can probably pull a beautifully comforting and familiar association with food and cricket in their everyday life.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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Curtain falls on Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2017

As the Chinese proverb says, “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials,” after a month of
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM
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“Read more Sci-Fi stories” – Raihan Sikder Razon

The Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2017 is already in its second week. Last week, the first round of elimination took place. Those who moved forward in the race are now fastening their seat belts for a tougher competition. The judges are facing equal
28 September 2017, 18:10 PM

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