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Popular film actress Pori Moni declared an open challenge for her detractors with another cryptic ‘message in mehedi’ on her palm.
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Shabnur opens YouTube channel on popular demand
Once considered the ‘queen’ of Dhallywood, Shabnur ruled silver screens for more than a decade. She secured her place in the hearts of people, presenting many hit films over the years, pairing with actors like Salman Shah, Omar Sani, Riaz, and Shakib Khan among many others.
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“Bagher Bachcha” to release on Chorki tomorrow
“Bagher Bachcha”, the new installment of the television famed short film series “Dakatia Bashi”, is set to release on Chorki tomorrow. Directed by Goutam Koiri, the film features noted actor Shahiduzzaman Selim and Khairul Basar in lead.
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Shilpakala Academy introduces curated zone at 24th National Art Exhibition
The 24th edition of National Art Exhibition is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Dhaka. Along with the competition zone, this year, BSA introduced a curated section in Gallery 6 of Jatiya Chitrashala, for the first time. Curators Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Kamruzzaman Shadhin, Joydeb Roaja, and Zihan Karim are involved in the project.
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Popular actress and model Anika Kabir Shokh and her husband Rahman Jon are expecting their first child together. The news was confirmed by the actress herself in her Facebook account.
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It feels great to be back on the sets: Moushumi
Popular actress Moushumi has been keeping away from the silver screen since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The actor is set to come back with the government-funded project “Bhangon”.
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“Munshigiri”, the second film featuring popular television actress Sabnam Faria, is set to release on online streaming platform Chorki. The poster of the film came out on September 8, giving way to expectations and promises from both the audience and the critics.
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Amitabh Reza to return government grant for ‘Pencile Aka Pori’
National Award winning director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has decided to return the government grant he had received for his project "Pencile Aka Pori" provided for the fiscal year of 2020-2021.
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Dipankar Dipon shares updates on his films ‘Operation Sundarban’ and ‘Antarjal’
Due to the global pandemic, the film fraternity has been suffering tremendously on all fronts. Dipankar Dipon directorial “Operation Sundarban”, a much anticipated film, was also delayed due to the crisis.
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'Rickshaw Girl' selected for Mill Valley Film Festival
Director Amitabh Reza's 'Rickshaw Girl,' based on Mitali Perkins' book of the same name, has been selected at the North America’s prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival. The director shared the news on his Facebook account.
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Solo exhibition ‘My Country’ is an ode to Bangladesh
Prominent artist Shohag Parvez’s eighth solo exhibition, “My Country” is currently underway at Galleri Kaya in Uttara.
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I have spent an eternity entertaining the audience: Dilara Zaman
Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Bilara Zaman is spending busy days on the sets. She has signed three new films alongside multiple tele-fictions.
The actress is currently working with the “Monpura” famed director Giasuddin Selim for “Gunin”. She will also be seen in Afzal Hossain’s “Maniker Lal Kakra” and Ashutosh Sujon’s “Desantor”.
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14 September 2021, 04:27 AM
Renowned singer and anchor Alif Alauddin hospitalised
Popular singer-songwriter and television host Alif Alauddin has been hospitalised at the city’s Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, informs her husband and noted musician Kazi Faisal Ahmed. She is the daughter of renowned musician Alauddin Ali.
13 September 2021, 11:10 AM
Protic Hasan, Ibrar Tipu to judge ‘Young Star’
Popular private TV channel RTV has launched a new music reality show for young people, titled “Young Star”.
13 September 2021, 09:53 AM
Kona and Imran collaborate with Emon Shaha on ‘Dewa’
Dilshad Nahar Kona and Imran Mahmudul are a brilliant duo, who have worked on many hit songs together. Recently, they collaborated for the government granted film, “Golui”.
The duo have voiced the song, “Dewa” by noted composer Emon Shaha.
13 September 2021, 08:38 AM
Remembering Anwar Hossain on his 8th death anniversary
National Award winning actor Anwar Hossain was one of the most celebrated faces in Bangladeshi cinema. Known as the ‘Nawab Sirajuddaula’ of the silver screen, the actor worked in over 500 films in his illustrious career, spanning over five decades. Today marks the 8th death anniversary of Anwar Hossain.
13 September 2021, 08:33 AM
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Rapper Lil Nas X and pop star Justin Bieber won the top prizes at MTV's annual Video Music Awards (VMA) show on Sunday, in a ceremony packed with surprise appearances, live performances and thousands of masked fans.
13 September 2021, 04:54 AM
Britney Spears announces engagement to boyfriend Sam Asghari
Pop superstar Britney Spears, who has been fighting a conservatorship that governs her personal life and finances, announced on Sunday that she is engaged to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari
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Remembering Shah Abdul Karim on his 12th death anniversary
Be it in buses, the radio, or on i-pods, Shah Abdul Karim’s songs have always managed to make it to the playlist of almost every Bangla-speaking listener. His simple and life-based lyrics, paired with the tabla, harmonium, and dhol still echo in the ears of his audience.
Today marks the 12th death anniversary of the cherished Baul musician Shah Abdul Karim.
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