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Sincerely Yours - Nuhash!
Nuhash Humayun has already proven his capabilities as a filmmaker with his television debut 'Hotel Albatross' and award winning short film 'Paper Frogs'. The young director now sets his sight on one of the most ambitious projects in Bangladeshi film history, as he talks about his future plans with The Daily Star.
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Mamo to play Chandramukhi!
Beloved National Award winning actor Zakia Bari Mamo will play the role of Chandramukhi in a telefilm inspired by Sarat Chandra's Devdas. Titled Jalsaagar, the telefilm is directed and written by Zakaraia Shoukhin. It is being produced for Eid.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Mim Mantasha Superstar in the making
Winning the country's biggest pageant is not an ordinary feat. Mim Mantasha has won not just a crown, but also the hearts of millions. Awaiting a new journey, the Lux Channel i Superstar 2018 winner shares her story with The Daily Star.
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A promising debut
Hridmancho will be staging their first production drama titled Rudhir Rangini. The play is written and directed by Shubhashish Sinha and
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Based on the incidents of writer Saadat Hassan Manto's life, the film Manto has been chosen at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by
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With songs, dance and play, Nagarnat celebrated their 12 years of journey towards success in social awareness at the Muktaprangan of
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The trailer for Bangladeshi romantic drama, Poramon 2 (Hell & Heaven) was released at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
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Small screen actor Tisha has found widespread acclaim regarding her performances on film, earning her a National Film Award recently. She has returned to her acting roots to focus on TV ventures for Eid. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the artiste elaborates more on her new projects.
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Tashfee's 'Shur' on point!
A few months ago, Tashfee made history by becoming the first female artiste to be signed by ArtistSpread, joining the likes of Miles and Bappa Mazumder. With the release of her all-new single Shur, she is set to be the first artiste in Bangladesh to be featured in a 'vertical' music video for the same song.
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Old Dhaka in Frames
Two parallel photography exhibitions depicting the people and professions of old Dhaka as well as the architectural heritage of Sutrapur area of the older part of Dhaka has begun at a heritage home (Holding no 06) at Hemendra Das Road, Bangla Bazaar, Dhaka on Friday.
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Women in unification at Cannes
History was made at this year's 71st Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as 82 women, representing the limited number of women filmmakers selected over its more than seven-decade history, made a symbolic walk up the red carpet.
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Despite having shelved two National Film Awards, Fazlur Rahman Babu identifies himself as a television actor. However, the veteran actor is slated to appear in a number of short films this year, for which he has packed his bags for Bandarban. The Daily Star recently reached out to the artiste, who is expected to remain in the hilly jungles for a while longer.
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Aishwarya dazzles Cannes red carpet with ‘butterfly’ gown
Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steals the show as she walks the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflects the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
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Portraits of Nazrul
A day long art camp is held at the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal, Mymensingh on Thursday, which is jointly organised by the Institute of Nazrul Studies and the Department of Fine Arts.
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Mithila on being a mom
Rafiath Rashid Mithila is the epitome of beauty, talent and grace. She has become the symbol of empowerment, seamlessly maintaining her professional life,
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Bishwajit Goswami: Travelling with Mother
Bishwajit Goswami, one of the finest contemporary artists of Bangladesh and a lecturer at the Department of Drawing and Painting of University of Dhaka, works on many significant art projects.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Universal Medical College and Hospital to honour mothers of three celebrities
On Mother's Day, Universal Medical College and Hospital has been honouring mothers of renowned media personalities for the past few years. This year, too, mothers of three celebrities will be awarded.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Lux Super Star 2018 dazzles as Mim Mantasha takes the Crown
If there is one pageant that never fails to capture the attention of the people around the country, it is the Channel i Lux Super Star.
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