Chanchal Chowdhury A household name
May 17, 2012
Chanchal Chowdhury first caught public attention with his appearance in a Grameen Phone TV commercial. He then used his theatre experience to build a career in TV
dramas as well. His performance in the movie “Monpura” cemented his position as an all-rounder actor. A subsequent appearance in the film “’Moner Manush” and numerous Read more
Catching up with Dipa Khondokar
May 16, 2012
Dipa Khondokar, with 13 years of experience behind her, grabbed public attention with her appearance in a commercial even before her debut in the TV play “Kaktarua”. A product of a golden age of media newcomers, Dipa Khondokar has refined her resume with acting performances opposite many big stars on the scene.
The drama serial “Roopkotha”, Read more
Humayun Ahmed back in town
May 12, 2012
Noted litterateur and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed returned to Bangladesh from the USA after eight months of treatment. He along with his family arrived at Shahjalal International Airport yesterday at 3am.
Owner of Anno Prokash, Mazharul Islam accompanied by Ahmed’s chief assistant director Jewel Rana received the novelist at the airport.
Arriving at his residence Read more
Emon-Monalisa in new TVC
May 12, 2012
Popular TV models and actors of present time Emon and Monalisa have worked together in a private mobile phone operator company’s television commercial recently. The TVC was directed by reputed TVC maker Amitav Reza. Emon and Monalisa’s works got huge popularity from the viewers earlier. Lastly they performed together in a television commercial of a product of Walton.
Although both the actors Read more
Special TV programmes on Tagore Birth Anniversary
May 7, 2012
“Nirupoma” on ATN Bangla
“Nirupoma”, a tele-film based on Rabindranath Tagore’s short story “Dena Paona”, is set to be aired at 3:10pm, May 8 on ATN Bangla. Miron Mohiuddin made the adaptatio, while the tele-film has been directed by Sadek Siddiqui.
The cast includes Raisul Islam Asad, Bindu, Sayeed Babu, KS Firoze, Tushar Khan, Ashraf Kabir, Read more
Jaya Ahsan returns after shooting in Kolkata
April 22, 2012
A decade has passed since Jaya Ahsan’s emergence, during which she has turned her journey into a success story only a few artistes can emulate. Be it TV plays, modeling or movies — Jaya came, saw and conquered all with her extraordinary abilities.
The talented actress recently returned from Kolkata after shooting for the West Bengal film “Aborto” Read more
Pijush new MD of BFDC
April 22, 2012
Renowned actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay has been selected as the new Managing Director (MD) of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
Confirming the news, Pijush said, “I got the letter. BFDC is something a place, which is going to be a new experience for me. However, I would like to work with everyone and take the film industry of our country forward.”
The appointment of Read more
Farhana Mili expecting…
April 18, 2012
‘Monpura’ famed popular actress Farhana Mili is expecting baby. She got the news of her pregnancy last week.
“When I heard the heartbeat of my baby, it was the best moment of my life,” Farhana Mili expressed her feelings happily yesterday.
She also said, “After hearing my baby’s heartbeat for the first time, I requested to my physician to make Read more
Riya as a judge
April 18, 2012
Popular dance artiste, model and TV actress Farzana Riya Chowdhury will be seen as a judge in a dance competition based TV reality show. Title of the show is “Mangoli Nacho Bangladesh Nacho”. Riya has agreed to work as a judge in the show recently.
Regarding Ria being judge, director of the programme Shahnur Khan Ripon told this correspondent, Read more
Baishakhi thoughts
April 14, 2012
Jaya Ahsan’s laid-back Pahela Baishakh…
Pahela Baishakh comes once a year, bringing with it much joy to everyone. I am no different, as I also celebrate the occasion.
I wear a new sari on the day; the whole look for the day is very traditional Bengali. This is a day for wishing only good things for other people.
A special menu is cooked Read more

