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A bright future in dance

The fact that Madhurima Roy Chowdhury is only fourteen years old is not evident when she graces the stage with her eloquent dancing. She has been trained in Bharatanatyam since she was only four.
19 May 2018, 18:00 PM

“I want to satisfy the actor in me”

Beginning her media career as a Radio Jockey and an anchor for various television shows, Nawsheen is an accomplished actor in the
19 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Putting the message through Mr Bangladesh

The fourth official poster of the much awaited film Mr. Bangladesh was unveiled recently. The much awaited film was produced
19 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Haunted by Don Quixote for 25 years, Gilliam finally gets his epic out

Terry Gilliam finally brings his epic "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" to the screen after a 25-year struggle to make a film afflicted by financial, legal and logistical obstacles, illness and death.
19 May 2018, 15:18 PM

“Shayaan has grown-up in front of me” - Tareen

Accomplished actor Tareen has worked with many acclaimed directors and actors throughout her career. This time, she will be seen in a television commercial alongside her nephew, Shayaan. They have completed shooting for the
18 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Dilara Zaman reminisces old times

“I started acting in theatre in 1962, when I was an MA student of Bangla at the University of Dhaka. My father however, did not approve of my job and had put a stop to it.”, says Dilara Zaman. “Our Department's Chairman at the time was Munir Chowdhury, and he wrote a letter to my father requesting him to allow me to act.” To her surprise, the letter worked and she subsequently appeared in her first play, Mayabi Prohor. It was scripted by Alauddin Al Azad, and included Abdullah Al Mamun and Dr. Enamul Haque in the main cast.
18 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Ms. Marvel in the making

A film based on Muslim superhero Ms Marvel is in development at Marvel Studios. The studio has plans for the character whose real name is Kamala Khan.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Rudhirrongini A new play in town

The house was full; the audience was set to watch Rudhirrongini -- the first production of Hritmoncho, the new repertory team in town.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Jamming with a Musical Family

Tabaq Cafe at Gulshan lights up every week with live music sessions by FamJamm, a project by popular singer and TV show host Alif Alauddin, her husband, Kazi Faisal Ahmed, her cousins, Farshid Alam and Nafius Salam Yani and her brother-in-law, Kazi Ishtiaque Ahmed.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

1 Minute Please: Shamim Hasan Sarkar

We caught up with the 'Squad Leader' for a rapid-fire interview! Shamim Hasan Sarkar came to the limelight in 2014 with his unique sense of humour and smash-hit YouTube channel 'Mango Squad', and never had to look back since. He has been featured in numerous tele-fictions, advertisements, music videos and more. During his spare time, the man of many talents likes to sip tea and make new tunes on his acoustic guitar.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Eid shoots at the sea shores

Undoubtedly, the most beautiful location to shoot for Eid television programmes is Cox's Bazar.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

What's next for Ferdous?

Ever since his debut in Hotath Brishti, there has been no looking back for Ferdous, one of the biggest stars in Bangladeshi film industry today. The four-time National Film Award winning actor found success in Kolkata's film industry as well. Ferdous has more exciting film releases tallied up for this year, which he elaborates in a recent interview, on his return from London, with The Daily Star.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Monalisa's Eid-ventures

After two long years, popular model and actor Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa returned to Bangladesh last month. Immediately after her arrival, she started working for the upcoming Eid TV fictions. She will also be appearing at various Eid events in the city.
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Totally Owned!

Owned has been at the forefront of the revolution that revitalised the rock music industry along with bands like Karnival, Poraho, Conclusion and S!N. Having recently released their second album, 'Owned 2' with critical acclaim, they have been unstoppable as one of the most sought after young rock bands in the country. The Daily Star caught up with the trailblazers before their performance at the Deadpool 2 premier at Star Cineplex!
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Kamal Ahmed receives "Rajshahi Betar Shilpee Shangstha Shammanona"

Noted Tagore Singer and Director of External Service, Bangladesh Betar Kamal Ahmed received Rajshahi Betar Shilpee Shangstha Shammanona at the Nanking Darbar Hall of Rajshahi city.
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

The 'Queen' Still Reigns Supreme

After years of technical difficulties, the trailer for the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has emerged online. The film revolves around singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bass guitarist John Deacon who take the world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band in 1970. Queen faces a great challenge when Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control.
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

'Superman' Star Margot Kidder Passes Away

Margot Kidder, the actor best known for playing ace reporter Lois Lane in the 1978 film Superman and its sequels has passed away peacefully at her home in Montana at age 69.
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Maa vs Bou - Not what you'd think!

Bioscope's Maa vs Bou may give a very strange vibe when reading the title, but the much hyped web-series is actually a bonding session between mothers and their daughters-in-laws!
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Mehazabien and Shajal Back on Small-Screen!

Mehazabien Chowdhury, who came to the showbiz arena with beauty pageant Lux Channel i Superstar, and popular actor Shajal are an on-screen couple audiences adore. This year, the couple will come together for a special television drama for Eid, titled Ditiyo Jatrar Aagey. It is directed by Chayanika Chowdhury and written by Iffat Arefin Tony. The drama, which will be aired on Bangla Vision during Eid, narrates the
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Sonai Madhab’ flies to China

Theatre troupe Loko Natyadal will stage their much-acclaimed production Sonai Madhab at Road and Belt Henan Art Festival 2018 in Henan, China. The festival began on May 14 and will continue till May 20. The troupe will stage two shows of the production on May 17 and 18 respectively.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM