“I failed spectacularly as an actor” - Twinkle Khanna

Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna said she realised that she had failed “spectacularly as an actress” after spending eight years in Bollywood. “When you don't take success very seriously it's easier to shrug off failure.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Tagore-Nazrul celebrations in Mymensingh

A cultural show titled “Tagore-Nazrul celebrations-2017” was held at Mymensingh Press Club auditorium last week.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Songs of Experience

On the eve of their Saturday Night Live performance, U2 released its fourteenth album “Songs of Experience”, which Bono has described as a collection of letters to his wife and children.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

A birthday clouded by tragedy

Suborna Mustafa is a household name whose popularity transcends the small screen. Despite having done only a few films, her performances have been memorable, and the actor looks forward to the release of her latest big screen venture
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Moutushi Biswas' hands are full with TV projects

Popular actor Moutushi Biswas has her hands full with a variety of small screen projects. Aside from drama serials and single episode plays, the artiste enjoys being an anchor of a popular TV programme.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

To rise from the storm

Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs, released the music video of “Jhor Jhonjhaye Orre Nishan” today, marking December, the month of Victory. This is the sixth production of the initiative, led by eminent Nazrul Sangeet exponent Sadya Afreen Mallick.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Live-action “Mulan” finds its star

Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, is set to star in Disney's live-action adaptation of the classic Chinese tale “Mulan”.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“Avengers: Infinity Wars” trailer has MCU fandom in fits

The first trailer for the much-hyped “Avengers: Infinity Wars” was released on YouTube and Facebook Wednesday night, packing together every big screen Marvel hero of mention battling the all-powerful Thanos, in a culmination of the Marvel Cinematic
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Dramatists honoured at Munier Chowdhury Memorial programme

To commemorate the 92nd birth anniversary of noted playwright and Martyr Munier Chowdhury, a memorial programme was held at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on November 27.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Bhabna returns to TVCs

She is slated to appear in a commercial for a water pump brand, directed by Animesh Aich. Shooting is to take place in Old Dhaka on December 1. “I agreed to take up the project because at the heart of the commercial is an intricate story, and allows me to shine as an actor.”
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“Want to put out a new shade with each film” - Parineeti Chopra

She was last seen on screen in the comic entertainer “Golmaal Again”, which minted over Rs 200 crore in India. “As an actor, you want to have a great body of work, but I would be lying if I said the Rs 100 crore benchmark doesn't matter.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

The Art of an Artistic Life

When a human being is imbued with intellection and exuberance of life, when he or she delights in living life in its fullness, and revels constantly in gleaning the multifarious shades of diversities caused by the creative frenzy of Nature
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Weeklong wood sculpture exhibit ends in Chittagong

A seven-day solo sculpture exhibition titled “Mon Baganer Pakhi” featuring works of artist Samiran Dutta concluded at Chittagong's Shilpakala Academy's Zainul Abedin Art Gallery on Wednesday.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“Winter is a special season for me” - Airin Sultana

Airin Sultana's ladder of success extends from the modeling ramp to the big screen. After playing roles in successfully released films, Airin is now on a steady path to being a popular star. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the actor opens up about her life beyond the film sets.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“Haldaa” out in theatres today

After building up heavy anticipation over the past year, Tauquir Ahmed-helmed “Haldaa” will finally break free from post production dams today to reach nearly a hundred theatres across the country.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Eminem's “Revival” gets release date

As promoted via an elaborate joke advertising campaign for a fake prescription drug, “Revival” is actually the name of the new Eminem album, which will be released on December 15, according to another joke video posted on Dr. Dre's Instagram, reports Variety.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Graphic art exhibition concludes in port city

A seven-day graphic art exhibition participated by artists from Bangladesh and India drew in visitors at the Artist Rashid Chowdhury Art Gallery of the Institute of Fine Arts of Chittagong University (CU) over the past week.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

GRAMMYS 2018

The 2018 Grammy nominations were announced Tuesday night Bangladesh time, with Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar scoring big and a number of snubs that left the music industry and fans scratching their heads.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

TAUQUIR-TISHA on Facebook Live at The Daily Star today

Today's the day! Tauquir Ahmed and Nusrat Imrose Tisha – director and lead actress in upcoming film “Haldaa”, are coming on a Facebook Live session today at The Daily Star, as part of the monthly interactive live show Ask Me Anything.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

SAARC Traditional Dance Festival and Handicrafts Exhibit begins today at BSA

A four day SAARC Traditional Dance Festival, Handicrafts Exhibit and Workshop begins today at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), featuring dance forms and handicrafts from Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM