Hridi debuts in theatre direction

Born to actor parents, actress-TV director-scriptwriter Hridi Haq has been involved with Nagorik Nattayangan for long.
16 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi writer's “Quantico” ventures

US TV series “Quantico”, that premiered on television network ABC this September, has created quite a buzz among the audience at large...
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM

I feel at home doing characters from Old Dhaka: Nayeem

Nayeem is one of the busiest TV actors of our times. Several of his drama serials are now being aired on private channels. The Daily Star recently talked to the actor on life in front of the camera...
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM

I prefer simple storytelling: Arif Khan

After a long career in journalism, Arif Khan ventured into television direction in 2004. Ever since, his stars have been on the ascendant.
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM

“I want to show the world you can do Blues in Bangla”

Ayub Bachchu, one of the most prominent guitarists of the country, has been an avid practitioner of blues music for a long time. A few years ago, he started his project AB Blues Club on the sidelines of his band LRB. At this year's Jazz & Blues Festival – to be held from November 5-7 at the Army Museum field – AB Blues Club is the biggest name from Bangladesh. The veteran spoke to The Daily Star on the festival yesterday.
2 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Milon's busy days on the silver screen

Anisur Rahman Milon has stepped from the theatre stage onto the TV screen and is now off to films, and enjoying his success in the new media too.
26 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Jaya basks in the success of Rajkahini

Jaya Ahsan's acting skills had spilled over to the West Bengal with “Abarto”, and now with the release of Srijit Mukherji's much-awaited multi-starrer “Rajkahini”, Jaya has been spending busy days on the other side of the fence.
23 October 2015, 18:00 PM

“The glitter and glam will only stay a while"

“Modeling is all about passion and bringing an extravagant presence on the stage,” Riba Hasan said during a chitchat with The Daily Star. In the glam world since 2010, this gorgeous lady unfailingly sets the ramp on fire with her magnetic aura.
21 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Music for the underprivileged

Goutam Arindam Barua, popularly known as Shelu Barua, is an established singer known for Nazrul Sangeet and songs of yesteryears. The singer recently formed the “Shelu Barua Listeners' Club”, through which he volunteers to teach music to the underprivileged. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star he talked about the initiative.
19 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Moushumi's ambitious film debut

Popular TV actress Moushumi Nag's debut film “Runout” released across the country on Friday. In a conversation with The Daily Star, the celebrated actress talked about the film and her Durga Puja plans.
18 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Gilby Clarke in Dhaka

Gilby Clarke, a former guitarist of legendary band Guns N' Roses, along with his band members E.J. Curse and Troy Patrick Ferrell, was
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A holiday spells total freedom: Nirob

Model-turned-TV actor Nirob has made a powerful imprint on the silver screen. The star recently talked about what weekends mean to him...
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM

I had a sleepless night when I received my first love letter: Sabbir

Sabbir is a popular singer. He shot into to the spotlight with the Close-Up 1 competition and since then his career could not look better. In a rapid fire...
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM

In Conversation with MAMATA SHANKAR

Not only is she a celebrated dancer and choreographer, she is also an exceptional actress and has collaborated with stalwarts like Satyajit Ray, Rituparno Ghosh and Mrinal Sen.
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

"I started my journey in the media whimsically"

The familiar TV face, Intekhab Dinar began his career with Nagorik Natya Sampraday where his first performance was in “Ocholayoton”. He came to the spotlight with his first TV play “Gour” and since then he became a popular face in the small screen. The actor faced some rapid-fire questions from The Daily Star recently.
7 October 2015, 18:03 PM

Zero tolerance to corruption

After joining office at Chittagong sub-centre of Bangladesh Television (CTV) as general manager (GM) on September 20, Jean-Nesar Osman, a popular ad film maker of the country, vowed for showing zero tolerance to corruption.
3 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A mugger asked for my autograph - Sajal

Sajal began his career as a model. Now a popular face on the small screen, he has appeared in a film too. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the suave artiste spoke about the many firsts in his life.
29 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Srimangal and Sylhet are my favourite destinations: Putul

Former Close Up 1 contestant Putul, is now a popular singer and TV show host. She recently talked to The Daily Star about her passion for travelling:
28 September 2015, 18:00 PM

I usually prepare some dessert items on Eid day: Nadia

Popular TV face Nadia Ahmed had a busy shooting schedule ahead of Eid. She recently talked about her Eid celebrations, cooking and more in an interview with The Daily Star.
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Abul Khair - The heart of an art collector

Eminent art connoisseur and Chairman of Bengal Foundation Abul Khair is an avid art collector who started his collection in 1974. An exhibition from his art collection, showcasing masterpieces by pioneer painters of Bangladesh and India, was on display at Bengal Shilpalaya, Dhanmondi in the capital until earlier this week.
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM