“Nazrul created not only music, but also artistes” – Swani Zubayeer

Versatile singer and national film award-winning music director Swani Zubayeer has a knack for experimenting with different styles and genres. The artiste grew up in an environment where he learnt to retain and respect our unique cultural identity in all its diversity and richness. In a conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste shared his connection to Kazi Nazrul Islam and his music.
24 August 2017

Aly Zaker receives Selim Al-Deen Padak

On the concluding day of the Selim-Al-Deen Utshab on Wednesday, the Selim-Al-Deen Padak was conferred on eminent theatre personality Aly Zaker. Aly Zaker was not able to attend the programme on the opening day.
24 August 2017

Jaya Ahsan on board Anjan Dutt's next

Popular Indian singer-filmmaker Anjan Dutt has roped in Bangladesh's Jaya Ahsan for his next directorial venture, The Daily Star has learned.
24 August 2017

Joker movie in the works

Warner Bros. has tapped “The Hangover” filmmaker Todd Phillips to co-write and possibly direct an origin movie of the classic Batman
23 August 2017

Bangladeshi Feluda TV series detailed

Details of the new television adaptation of Feluda based on the famous Satyajit Ray character were announced in a press conference in
23 August 2017

Mohidul Islam memorial theatre fest opens today

Theatre troupe Byatikrom Nattya Goshthi is organising a three-day theatre festival from today until August 26 at Bangladesh Shilpakala
23 August 2017

IN LOVING MEMORY

Nayak Raj Razzak's legendary career has enabled many others to witness their own successes, and therefore fulfilling their dreams of
23 August 2017

The final farewell

The thick crowd at FDC and Shaheed Minar were impenetrable as everyone flooded in to catch a last glimpse of the beloved actor Nayak Raj Razzak. The proceedings began at FDC at 11am as his body was carried in through the gates.
22 August 2017

In his own words…

Formally known as Abdur Razzak, the legendary actor has been a torch bearer, an exemplary model, and the face of change in the world of Bangladeshi cinema.
22 August 2017

THE TITAN’S EXIT FROM BANGLA FILMDOM

Abdur Razzak's legendary career has earned him the fond title of Nayak Raj Razzak, as well as his reputation as one of the great titans of Bangla cinema.
22 August 2017

Razzak’s burial at Banani Intellectuals’ Graveyard tomorrow

Legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayakraj, will be buried at Banani Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Dhaka tomorrow, family sources say.
22 August 2017

MILEY CYRUS unveils new album details

Miley Cyrus has unveiled the title track and new single from her upcoming LP “Younger Now”, alongside the album's track list and cover art.
21 August 2017

JERRY LEWIS: EXIT OF A COMEDIC GENIUS

He dominated show business with Dean Martin in the 1950s, starred in “The Bellboy” and “The Nutty Professor”, hosted USA's Labor
21 August 2017

No birthday party for Mosharraf Karim

With Eid festivities just around the corner, filming units are clamouring to meet deadlines, and actors barely have any breathing room as
21 August 2017

First look at “Judwaa 2” is a major throwback

“Judwaa”, Salman Khan's 1997 double role-comedy directed by David Dhawan was a remake of a remake (of Telegu film “Hello Brother”
21 August 2017

“Learning about Novera gave me strength”

Stage monodrama “Novera” is set to see its 10th staging today at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
21 August 2017

“Yeti Obhijaan” trailer is out, but where's Ferdous and Mim?

The first trailer of genius Indian Bangla filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's latest offering “Yeti Obhijaan” was released Sunday, and as exciting
21 August 2017

How Razzak became ‘Nayakraj’

Razzak, arguably the biggest icon of Bangladeshi films, is fondly addressed as “Nayakraj”, as he made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema and won the hearts of millions over the years.
21 August 2017

President, PM condole death of Razzak

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina express deep shock at the death of legendary Bangla film actor Razzak.
21 August 2017

Legendary film star Razzak passes away

Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
21 August 2017