Looking back at Aranyak Natyadal’s glorious journey
Theatre was one of the most powerful forms of expression in post-liberation Bangladesh. Popular theatre group Aranyak Natyadal has been actively staging plays for 48 years.
26 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Fakir Alamgir recalls his journey towards independence
Ekushey Padak awardee and Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Fakir Alamgir is one of the leading exponents of Gono Sangeet -- the songs of the masses, in the country. He played an important role as a member of Kranti Shilpi Gosthi and Gono Shilpi Gosthi, during the mass upsurge in 1969. On the Independence Day of Bangladesh, he looks back on 1971.
25 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“We need to keep ourselves safe right now” - Zahid Hasan
Zahid Hasan has been a favourite of audiences for many years. Throughout his career, he has been a part of several television shows, films and commercials. He is also an experienced television director. The National Award-winning actor shares his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic and the importance of staying at home with The Daily Star in a recent chat.
24 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“We have to fight this war without any weapons” - Jewel Aich
Jewel Aich is a pioneering magician in Bangladesh, and the first superstar in the craft. The artiste has performed in many countries, and is constantly travelling from one place to another with his caravan of tricks.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bidya Sinha Mim’s quarantine times
National Award-winning actor Bidya Sinha Mim started her career with Lux Channel i Superstar. Amar Ache Jol, directed by Humayun Ahmed was her debut film. The actor was busy with modeling and films. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she speaks about her works and current situation in the country.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“I have no regrets in life; I am happy with what I achieved”
Masud Ali Khan is a veteran theatre and television actor, who has been admired by the Bangladesh audience for decades. He has been involved in the acting industry for the last 50 years. He was one of the founding members of the first theatre group in the country, Drama Circle. The veteran actor recently shared his childhood memories with The Daily Star.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Ferdous asks the public to stay home and stay safe
Four-time National Film Award winner Ferdous took up a new movie based on the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
TV shoots to shut down
Owing to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the shooting of all tele-fictions will shut down from March 22 to 31. The Ovinoy Shilpi Shongho, Directors Guild, Television Producers Association and Natyakar Shongho held a meeting recently in this regard.
19 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Mosharraf Karim’s Eid ventures
Popular actor Mosharraf Karim is currently busy with working on various new TV projects for the upcoming Eid.
18 March 2020, 18:00 PM
BSA suspends all events until March 31
Three halls of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), the National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall have decided to suspend their shows till March 31, due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
17 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Cinema halls closing down due to coronavirus concerns
Due to concerns regarding coronavirus, film shootings and release dates are being delayed worldwide.
17 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Coronavirus pandemic hits the film industry hard
The Bangladeshi film industry has slowed down, owing to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM
New theatrical productions to look out for
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh Mahila Samiti organise stage plays regularly, with a largely positive response from the audience. Bearing that in mind, several theatre troupes have come up with new productions.
15 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Chanchal Chowdhury returning to his roots
National Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury began his journey in theatre, befxore carving a space for himself in television and films.
13 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Theatre: A legacy
One of the most illustrious theatre troupes in the capital, Dhaka Theatre was predominantly formed by young freedom fighters including prominent filmmaker, Nasir Uddin Yousuff, renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen.
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Jaya Ahsan’s mother Rehana Maswood wins ‘Ratnagarva’ Award
Jaya Ahsan,throughout her illustrious career, has won a lot of accolades. However, this time was special for the actor, as her mother won the coveted ‘Ratnagarva’ award on International Women’s Day this year.
11 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“We need to raise awareness of women’s rights at grassroots levels” – Dilara Zaman
Dilara Zaman began her journey in acting over forty years ago. She has earned the esteemed Ekushey Padak and the National Film Award during her illustrious career.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Dr Enamul Haq reminisces Bangabandhu’s historic 7th March speech
Among the millions of people who had gathered to listen to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic 7th March speech was a young Dr Enamul Haq, now a legend in Bangladesh’s television and theatre industries.
6 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Films to catch this month
For many of us, movies act as a perfect escape from a tightly packed schedule throughout the week. Bearing that in mind, let us look at a couple of Bangla films that are releasing in March.
5 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Maznun Mizan making a mark
Popular television and theatre actor Maznun Mizan is currently busy with several projects. The actor is working on a number of television series along with some special television plays.
4 March 2020, 18:00 PM