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“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.
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Tagore-Nazrul celebrations in Mymensingh
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Songs of Experience
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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.
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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.”
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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