Ridy Sheikh heel-turns her way into 'One Minute Please'! The prodigal dancer made quite a name for herself internationally when she participated in 'So You Think You Can Dance' in Russia, and that success boiled over to her performances in 'Dance Plus 3' in India. Ridy now resides in Bangladesh, and is focusing on a career in both dance and acting.

Marking the 37th anniversary of Loko Natyadal, a celebration programme, featuring discussion and staging of the play Ratha Jatra will take place at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) at 5pm today.

Padatik Nattya Sangsad celebrated the 'silver jubilee' show of its monologue, Gohon Jatra on July 5 at Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday.

Fondly remembered for his famous song Ei na Bangladesher Gaan, the then 16 year old Bipul Bhattachaya appeared in the documentary Muktir Gaan by Tareque and Catherine Masud

When Mehdi Mix 1 released on Eid, it gained a lot of praise for featuring some of the top artistes in the industry. Among the songs from the album, Bappa Mazumder's

Drishtipat Natyadal staged their production Raja Himadri yesterday in Jatiya Natyashala, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

National award-winning actor Zakia Bari Mamo became a household name with the superhit film 'Chuye Dile Mon', and her many roles on the small-screen. She is currently busy with her upcoming film, 'Dohon.' In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste talks about what she has been up to.

A fascinating part of the magazine Unmad is how the Bangla wit is represented through cartoons, sketches, images and not to mention the hilarious write ups and crazy poetry. Decades of the evolving humour, writers and cartoonists of all ages who have been involved with Unmad for years, along with cartoons and ideas, will be framed and waiting for enthusiasts and fans at the Drik gallery in Dhanmondi, from July 5-9.

The poster of Malala Yousafzai's biopic titled 'Gul Makai' features a Pakistani girl holding a book in her hand. What's intriguing is the fact that one half of the book is caught in flames,

Sonali Bendre Behl revealed she has been diagnosed with “high-grade” cancer and is undergoing treatment in New York. The actor called the diagnosis a “curveball” but said her family and friends have stood by her and they remain “optimistic” in this difficult time.

Celebrated actor Rituparna Sengupta will be seen in the film adaptation of Chaurangi, a novel by Mani Shankar Mukherjee. Set in 1950s Kolkata, Chaurangi, is a sprawling saga of the intimate lives of the managers, employees, and guests at one of Kolkata's largest hotels, The Shahjahan. The adaptation will be directed by Srijit Mukherjee, who is excited to work with Sengupta.

As the recently released teaser of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga puts it, back in 1942, love stories were simple. However, cut to 2018 and they are all packed with drama.

With a star-studded cast of Mosharraf Karim, Tariq Anam Khan, Abul Hayat, Emon, Nadiya Nodi, Sharmili Ahmed and more, Cinema Hall has garnered quite a lot of praise.

Avaya Dutta has been touted by the likes of Mita Huq as a promising prospect in Rabindra Sangeet. Formerly a Chhayanaut graduate and now a teacher in the institution, Avaya's golden voice resonates the purity of Rabindra Sangeet at its best. The Daily Star has a chat with the singer, after the release of her debut album 'Alok Malar Saje'.

With seven film releases under her belt and numerous modeling projects, Airin Sultana is well on her way to become a celebrated name in the world of showbiz. Although she worked in some television projects at the start of her career, she is currently focusing on films.

A nine-day wash painting workshop concluded at Lecture Theatre of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), last weekend. Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean of FFA, DU, inaugurated the workshop on June 22.

Moviyana Film Society, in support with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, organised a discussion programme in memory of the talented actor, editor and photographer Dolly Anwar to celebrate her 70th birth anniversary, yesterday in the conference room of Jatiya Natyashala, BSA.

Even though Md Nazmul Haque Bappy and Sultan Ishtiaque are relatively young, they have made a name for themselves in the Dhaka art scene. Recently, the duo conducted an exhibition at the Shilpangan Gallery titled DUET.

Popular actor Mehazabein is currently busy shooting for a TVC, helmed by internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, in London.

Salauddin Lavlu is a celebrated actor, screen writer and director, known for his remarkable contributions to the world of theatre and television.