A nostalgic Durga Puja for Bappa Mazumder
Celebrated singer and composer Bappa Mazumder has captured the hearts of millions, both as a solo artiste and with his band, Dalchhut. He looks back on his fond memories of Durga Puja in a candid chat with The Daily Star.
“The Puja celebrations in Chattogram are spectacular” – Aparna Ghosh
Prominent film and television actor Aparna Ghosh is celebrating Durga Puja at her hometown, Chattogram, as she does every year.
Australian actor Megan Mitchell joins Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’
Australian actor Megan Mitchell is set to star in internationally acclaimed director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s forthcoming feature film, No Land’s Man, alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
‘Poncho-Kobir Gaan’ staged in Pabna
Gonoshilpi, the leading cultural organisation of Pabna, staged a musical show paying tribute to five leading composers of Bangla (known as the Poncho-Kobi) at the Bonomali institute in Pabna recently.
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thumri
‘Thumri’ took place on July 19, celebrating the Rabindra-Nazrul anniversary with music at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum. At the event, noted singers Kamal Ahmed, Yasmin Mushtari, Fahim Hossain Chowdhury and Afsana Runa performed, fulfilling the musical evening with wonderous melody. A discussion session, including renowned singers Syed Abdul Hadi, Khurshid Alam, Shelu Barua, Sujeya Shaam, Shahjahan Patwary Rawshan Ara Soma, Babul Reza, Regional Director of Bangladesh Betar Syed Mustafa Kamal and Editor of Sargam, Kazi Rawnak Hasan was also held at the event.
tv watch
‘Shantipure Oshanti’, directed by Shokal Ahmed, will be telecast on Boishakhi TV today at 8 pm. The drama stars Afran Nisho, Sabnam Faria, Wahida Mallik Jolly, Arman Parvez Murad and Tushar Khan, among others.
sunglow musical fest-1
A musical programme, titled ‘Sunglow Musical Fest-1’, took place at International Convention City Bashundhara on Friday, featuring Bangladeshi star of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame Noble, rising singer Tasnim Anika and Bollywood actor Sana Khan. The event was powered by Inglot, Splash and Prem Collections. Photo: Courtesy
thumri
‘Thumri’ took place on July 19, celebrating the Rabindra-Nazrul anniversary with music at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum. At the event, noted singers Kamal Ahmed, Yasmin Mushtari, Fahim Hossain Chowdhury and Afsana Runa performed, fulfilling the musical evening with wonderous melody. A discussion session, including renowned singers Syed Abdul Hadi, Khurshid Alam, Shelu Barua, Sujeya Shaam, Shahjahan Patwary Rawshan Ara Soma, Babul Reza, Regional Director of Bangladesh Betar Syed Mustafa Kamal and Editor of Sargam, Kazi Rawnak Hasan was also held at the event.
tv watch
‘Shantipure Oshanti’, directed by Shokal Ahmed, will be telecast on Boishakhi TV today at 8 pm. The drama stars Afran Nisho, Sabnam Faria, Wahida Mallik Jolly, Arman Parvez Murad and Tushar Khan, among others.
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‘Fool HD’, directed by Aranya Anwar, will be broadcast on Maasranga Television at 8:30 pm today. The drama stars Mosharraf Karim, Sanjida Preity, Tariq Anam Khan, Abul Hayat, Arfan Ahmed and Rashed Mamun Apu among others.
theatre troupe Mohakal Nattya Shamproday
Marking their 36th anniversary, renowned theatre troupe Mohakal Nattya Shamproday organised an event at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday. As part of the programme, the company staged their acclaimed play ‘Srabon Tragedy’, which is also scheduled for today. Photo: Courtesy
TV Watch
Marking the 7th death anniversary of the legendary Humayun Ahmed, Channel i will broadcast the tele-fiction ‘Package Shongbad’ today at 7:50 pm. Directed by Shamima Naznin with technical support from Impress Telefilm, ‘Package Shongbad’ features Zahid Hasan, Tarin, Abdul Kader, Shomi Kaiser, Tisha and Ataur Rahman, among others. Photo: Courtesy
tagore reseacher
To commemorate the birthday of Tagore reseacher, educationist and translator, Fakrul Alam, ‘Priyo Gaan’ was held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro yesterday by Sucharcha. On behalf of The Daily Star Books, Emran Mahfuz (Books Coordinator), as well as poet Ashique Reja, greeted the renowned personality with flowers. Photo: Shanto Lorence Costa
National Geographic
Bangladeshi photojournalist K M Asad’s photo of a Rohingya mother carrying her child, got selected as the cover of ‘National Geographic’ magazine, for the August 2019 issue. Asad took to social media to express his gratitude and share the joyous achievement with his friends, family and well-wishers. Photo: National Geographic Facebook Page
theatre troupe Mohakal Nattya Shamproday
Marking their 36th anniversary, renowned theatre troupe Mohakal Nattya Shamproday organised an event at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday. As part of the programme, the company staged their acclaimed play ‘Srabon Tragedy’, which is also scheduled for today. Photo: Courtesy
Promising Photographer Farida Alam
Promising photographer Farida Alam receives the 8th Photoffee Photographer of the Year Award 2018 from renowned educationist, litterateur and critic Syed Manzoorul Islam at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Banglamotor in the capital on July 12. Farida has bagged the award for her photo series depicting different aspects of the lives of the Bede community of Bangladesh. Photoffee Academy of Fine-art Photography has been conferring the awards annually on a promising photographer since 2011. Photo: Courtesy
tv watch
Telefilm ‘Shobar Ekta Golpo Thake’, directed by Dipu Hazra, will be broadcast on Maasranga Television on 8:30 pm today. It features Sajal, Aporna Ghose, Kalyan Corraya and Orsha among others.
shok hok shokti
‘Shok Hok Shokti’ from the ‘Nanan Ronger Golpo’ series, directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan, will air on SA TV today. It stars Afran Nisho, Nadia Nodi and Mehazabien in the lead roles. Photo: Courtesy
shok hok shokti
‘Shok Hok Shokti’ from the ‘Nanan Ronger Golpo’ series, directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan, will air on SA TV today. It stars Afran Nisho, Nadia Nodi and Mehazabien in the lead roles. Photo: Courtesy
shok hok shokti
‘Shok Hok Shokti’ from the ‘Nanan Ronger Golpo’ series, directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan, will air on SA TV today. It stars Afran Nisho, Nadia Nodi and Mehazabien in the lead roles. Photo: Courtesy
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Singer Taylor Swift was recently named the world’s highest-paid entertainer, closely followed by Kylie Jenner and Kanye West. The 29-year-old pop star, hot off her 2018 ‘Reputation’ tour and album, earned an estimated $185 million to take the No 1 spot. Swift also topped the list in 2016 after her best-selling ‘1989’ tour and album. Source: Reuters
Sisimpur
A press conference was held on the premises of Duronto TV yesterday to announce the launch of their eighth season, scheduled to air from July 14. The new season will consist of six new programmes and two new cartoons in addition to the regular shows. The head of programme at Duronto TV, Mohammad Ali Haider, the executive director of ‘Sisimpur’, Mohammad Shah Alam, along with the executive producer Monowar Shahadat Darpan and the muppets from ‘Sisimpur’, were all present, amongst others, at the press conference. Photo: Courtesy
