70 Years of Locarno

What makes the Locarno Festival so special? Among exclusive premiering of new films, showcasing featured films from different...
28 July 2017

PORI IN LOVE

Thousands of hearts were broken when Dhaliwood's most sought after actress Pori Moni publicly announced her relationship with RJ Tamim Hasan on Facebook.
21 July 2017

THE DIVA WITH AN ATTITUDE

Boss 2 is doing great at the box office, and honestly we did not think that it would be this successful.
14 July 2017

Apu Biswas - Happily Ever After?

They're going very well. We've worked really hard for this, and I am doing my best to promote it. You know, an artist's work doesn't end after the shooting ends; it's the opposite altogether.
7 July 2017

Nemesis Resurgent!

Fresh off the release of their hugely successful third album ‘Gonojowar’, they have made their much anticipated comeback amidst many speculations by fans and critics.
16 June 2017

Le plus grand fête dU cinéma!

Directors, actors and film industry individuals of anywhere in the world will agree with me on the fact that Cannes Film Festival is the greatest film award ceremony in the world.
9 June 2017

Fitness Fanatics

We often tend to ignore our bodies in the perplexity of life. This is even more so during the holy month of Ramadhan, when we
2 June 2017

PRODIGIES OF RHYTHM

My life in dance started with the will of my mother from when I was 3. I would hold my mother's hand and hold a feeder in the other.
19 May 2017

Cannes Incoming!

The 70th iteration of the Cannes Film Festival commences from 17th May, 2017. It is hailed as one of the most prestigious events for the film fraternity worldwide, and the event is sure to culminate in a grand celebration of cinema and all the things that make it great.
12 May 2017

THE FLIGHT OF DOYEL

It all began with a photoshoot for Prothom Alo's 'Noksha' supplement. I decided to give it a shot without a second thought.
5 May 2017

END OF A SAGA

Lucky Akhand does not need any introduction. We all know his immense contribution to our music.
28 April 2017

HOTTER THAN THE SUMMER SUN

I never really planned to make it here. I was one of those back-bencher girls in class, heavily introverted with very few friends.
21 April 2017

Shadhona Triumphs at Khajuraho

Khajuraho is a town situated in India's Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for its medieval Hindu and Jain temples, some of which were built a thousand years ago. Khajuraho has always been a hub for dancers practicing their art in the serene beauty of the temples and its dance festivals have been celebrating art and dance for over four decades now.
7 April 2017

Mithila - A Symbol of Empowerment

While many perceive the notion of the “perfect” woman as being highly idealistic and dubious, there is a woman who borders on perfection.
31 March 2017

SHIMUL YOUSUF - FREEDOM THROUGH ART AND UNITY

For many, Shimul Yousuf has been a personification of the independence and strength of Bangladesh from its inception until date.
24 March 2017

Call Me by Your Name

Throughout the duration of the Berlinale, I stayed at a friend's residence. Her name was Julia Lindwick, an utterly amazing person.
17 March 2017

Rotterdam comes to Dhaka

My relationship with Rotterdam has been quite a bittersweet one. I had the honor of knowing the late Tareque Masud, and he had arranged a film critic's workshop scholarship for me.
10 March 2017

A NIGHT OF GLORIOUS SURPRISES: 89TH ACADEMY AWARDS

A good reason why the Oscars was important this year was because of the recent protests regarding the lack of diversity in its nominations inspiring the popular hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.
3 March 2017

Habib Wahid - The Magician

Usually known for his ingenious works in modern pop music, EDM and a fusion of Bengali Folk music with contemporary techno and urban beats...
24 February 2017

Sarika's Homecoming

Three years ago not only was she one of the most prominent actresses on television, she was featured in most of the television
17 February 2017