It was a perfectly normal day in the life of Mahiya Mahi. Scheduled to do shooting for the brand new film Tui Shudhu Amar, she was ready to do her best and give it her all. But halfway through the shooting she

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My first inspiration is the empyrean beauty of nature. I must say that I got the chance to absorb the colossal beauty of art in the lap of nature and that inspired me a lot. The dazzling waterfall, the chirping of birds and the pleasant sound of dried leaves; they all have their own rhythm and a unique melodious flow. Since childhood, I used to climb on trees, pick up water lilies and so much more! I was also very fond

Opu (played by Tawsif) is an impulsive teenager constantly making the wrong choices in life, which includes skipping out on classes, ignoring his friends' and mother's advice and constantly running after a woman known to use men for her own benefit. This young woman (played by Jessia) is a foul-mouthed individual who loves to prey on gullible men like Opu, and only feigns fake interest to make them do her

Shurer Dhara started its journey 25 years ago on Pahela Baishakh, with a handful of students in the living room of a house in Lalmatia of Dhaka. Inspired by the encouragement of prominent Tagore artist and “Guru” Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Rezwana Choudhury Bannya set up the esteemed music school in 1992 with the aim to promote the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore through his songs. Ever since, the music school has played a significant role in spreading the joy and underlying messages of Tagore songs in our country.

I founded Shurer Dhara in 1992, inspired by my Guru, the gifted Rabindra Sangeet singer Kanika Bandyopadhyay. She has always taught me to sing in my own style and encouraged me to teach my students Tagore songs in my way. She used to say that the style of others will not suit me. Thus, I started Shurer Dhara, with the aim to teach Rabindra Sangeet in my own style.

Formed way back in 1972, the sensation known as the Swedish pop band ABBA swept the world during their prominence. Claimed as the highest-selling musical artists in history, they were a constant presence in

Young, talented, successful: there are a plethora of positive traits that can describe one of the most recognizable singers of today; Adele. She has truly rolled in the deep when it comes to both commercial

After a rather troublesome reshooting incident with The Justice League, the famed Superman actor Henry Cavill has immediately started shooting for his newest venture; the latest sequel to the popular Mission:

Ranveer Singh has always been known for his quirky choice in fashion statement, donning the most unique attires to pay tribute to what he deems dear. Earlier this year at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards, he wore a

Someone at Marvel headquarters must have taken the famous saying by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”, pretty seriously. After all, who would've thought they'd reach the thousand miles in just 10 years?

It's no secret that superheroes are pretty in now, enjoying a period of popularity in the mainstream thanks to a golden age of superhero media, from films to TV to even video games. While the DCEU is a hot sprawling mess, Superman still remains an iconic and beloved character in the hearts of people around the world, and it's pretty safe to say we'd be missing an entire industry if it wasn't for him.

One of India's highest awards in the field of cinema, the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, has been awarded to Bangladesh's leading singer and music director Kaushik Hossain Taposh. The award was handed to Taposh at the

The announcement of Nabila's wedding had many of her fans in tears; tears of happiness, that is. On last Thursday night, 26th April, the much-awaited matrimony finally took place, and it was as festive as we had all imagined! Alongside her better half Jubaidul Haque Reem, Nabila certainly looked the part of an ecstatic bride in both of the main events. Her Gaaye Holud in particular, was a night of much festivity, and her wedding only topped it up a notch. Star Showbiz once again wishes her a happy conjugal life!

Known as a promising singer of the current generation, Bibek Majumdar has wowed his fans once again with his latest song Tumi Nei To Ami Nei, performed alongside the ever-popular singing sensation Elita Karim.

Nagorik Natya Sampradaya, the first ever theatre group in Dhaka, recently completed its glorious Golden Jubilee. They are also the first group in Bangladesh to sell tickets for a play, which was 45 years ago. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the group performed their marquee acts alongside festive cultural programs in the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti Auditorium from 13th to 15th April 2018 in “Nobo Natter Odhijatra”. A special roundtable took place on 22nd April, where many backstage workers of Nagorik gathered together, and they talked about how to revive theatre and bring it back to the ever-evolving Bangladeshi culture. The meeting was moderated by Star Showbiz's editor, Rafi Hossain and was under the leadership of Sara Zaker, the Vice-Chairperson of Nagorik.

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He received many prestigious awards, including the two highest civilian honours, Swadhinata Puroshkar (2018) and Ekushey Padak (1995), respectively. Other prestigious accolades are UNESCO Bangladesh Journalism Award (2009), Bangabandhu Gold Medal (2005), Gold Medal in National Fish Fortnight Award (2005), Gold Medal in Development of Economy (2005), Dr Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal, UN's FAO A.H.

I am currently working on my regular show Quiz Quiz on BTV. I have been a part of this show for about a decade now, and it is very popular among the people of the country. On BanglaVision, I host a program called Shokal Belar Roddur, which is a celebrity talk-show. I also do a lot of musical programs on different TV channels.

Amidst the endless array of TV shows and serials trying their best to fit the theme of Pahela Baishakh during every 14th April, there are a few dramas that aim to not follow the trope and simply feature a feel-