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“I admire his versatility as a composer” -Naquib Khan
Alongside designing magical melodies and being one of the finest music composers of the sub-continent, Alauddin Ali was also an amazing lyricist.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“He was one of the best music directors in the subcontinent” - Sabina Yasmin
I have sung around 16000 songs in my career so far, among which around 4,000 were composed by Alauddin Ali.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“He was a master of his craft” -Runa Laila
I was rehearsing the songs of the film The Rain (1976), directed by S M Shafi. Alauddin Ali was assisting music director Anwar Parvez for the project,
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“He taught me everything that I know about music” – Foad Nasser Babu
We often see performers or anchors mentioning the names of the music composer or lyricist before presenting a song. However, legends like Alauddin Ali require no introduction.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“His melodies carried the essence of our motherland” - Gazi Mazharul Anwar
I knew Alauddin Ali from when he was very young. He was a talented, yet shy person. He was one of the best music directors of our country. A lesser known fact about him is that he produced the film, Malabodol. However, it wasn’t commercially successful, and he did not produce any other
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Alauddin Ali’s masterful creations
It is quite impossible to narrow down a few songs from a library of over 5000 pieces of excellence – that in itself speaks for the impact that Alauddin Ali had on the Bangladeshi music industry.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Alauddin Ali a mentor, a father, an inspiration
One of the greatest composers in the history of Bangladesh, Alauddin Ali breathed his last on August 9 at 5:50 pm.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
‘GSCPC presents Fundraiser Photography Competition’ concludes
The grand finale of the three-day event GSCPC presents Fundraiser Photography Competition was held live online from broadcast partner Kishoralo and Government Science College Photography Club (GSCPC)’s official Facebook page, recently. The news partner of this event was The Daily Star.
11 August 2020, 16:18 PM
‘Made in Bangladesh’ to release virtually in the US
Director Rubaiyat Hussain Made in Bangladesh will get a virtual release in theatres across the United States on August 28.
11 August 2020, 07:15 AM
Welfare of artistes to be ensured, bill okayed
The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Welfare Trust Bill, 2020, aiming to ensure welfare of the actors and actresses as well as provide financial support to insolvent and ailing artists.
11 August 2020, 06:27 AM
Alauddin Ali and his unforgettable melodies
Initially published on June 15, 2007
10 August 2020, 12:47 PM
Nobonita Chowdhury and Labik Kamal Gaurab's 'Bondhu Doyamoy' out now
Renowned musical couple Labik Kamal Gaurob and Nobonita Chowdhury have released Bondhu Doyamoy, a heartfelt cover of Radharaman Datta's original piece. Published by G-Series, the song was arranged by Gaurob himself, while the video was directed by Manju Ahmed. The heartfelt tribute, complete with contributions from Buno and AZM Rafsan, was appreciated by the audience this Eid.
10 August 2020, 06:57 AM
Classics remain, their composer no more: Alauddin Ali (1952-2020)
National Award winning composer and music director Alauddin Ali passed away at the capital's Universal Medical College Hospital at 5:50 pm today. He was 68 years old at the time of passing, and was kept on life support as his condition deteriorated.
9 August 2020, 12:06 PM
F Minor: Winning hearts through diversity and rhythm
Each year, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated across the globe to acknowledge and honour the ethnicity, traditions and cultures of indigenous groups. In our country, indigenous groups have diverse and rich cultural traditions that are part and parcel of Bangladesh’s culture.
9 August 2020, 08:25 AM
Ramendu Majumdar turns 79 today
Today marks the 79th birthday of renowned thespian and Ekushey Padak Awardee, Ramendu Majumdar. He is one of the founders of the troupe, Theatre, formed in 1972. He has been the President of International Theatre Institute (ITI) twice. Currently, he is the Honorary President of ITI. Unfortunately, the artiste tested positive for COVID-19 recently, and is staying at home in isolation. He talks about his plans for his birthday and more in a conversation with The Daily Star.
9 August 2020, 08:23 AM
In remembrance of Kishore Kumar
This August marks Kishore Kumar’s 91st birth anniversary. He was born on August 4, 1929.
9 August 2020, 06:13 AM
‘GSCPC presents Fundraiser Photography Competition’ kicks off
To showcase the talent of the artistic minds of our generation involving a noble objective of raising a fund to help the frontliners and those people who are in the Coronavirus pandemic, Government Science College Photography Club (GSCPC) is hosting an online contest titled, GSCPC presents Fundraiser Photography Competition.
8 August 2020, 16:08 PM
Liberation War Museum observes Hiroshima Day with an online exhibition
Liberation War Museum, in collaboration with Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Japan, arranged an online exhibition commemorating Hiroshima Day. The exhibition, titled, From disaster to a New Future, was inaugurated by H E Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan in Bangladesh. 75 years ago, on August 6, an atomic bomb was dropped in the city of Hiroshima and then three days later, in Nagasaki. The Liberation War Museum has been celebrating this day for the last few years to honour the victims of this tragedy.
8 August 2020, 11:35 AM
Alauddin Ali on life support
National Award winning music director and composer Alauddin Ali has been put on life support at the capital's Universal Medical College Hospital.
8 August 2020, 06:39 AM
Music Composers’ Association of Bangladesh unveiled
To combat various professional problems plaguing music composers and directors, Music Composers’ Association of Bangladesh officially announced its proceedings on August 4 at a press conference.
7 August 2020, 18:00 PM