Stranger to none, Indian photojournalist and member of the prestigious Magnum Photos, Raghu Rai has been a notable figure in the documentation of the Liberation War of Bangladesh. On May 5 this year, “Rise of Nation”-- an exhibition featuring both released and unreleased photos of the artiste commenced in the capital’s Zainul Gallery, situated at the Faculty of Fine Arts in the University of Dhaka.
An unparalleled and communal feeling of the ‘90s kids staying home during a school day is a joyful look back for many of us. Regardless of whether it was a heavy monsoon day, you were sick, or feigning it, we can all look back at the times we would spend, watching the early runs of our beloved sitcoms on Indian broadcast channels. Some were re-runs of the previous day’s shows or ones that had concluded already, we would follow them religiously. Some even went a bit deeper in their obsession and reiterated the episode for their friends the next day, much like me.
Commencing yesterday at 5 pm, cartoonists and young artists from Dhaka gathered at Drik Gallery with cartoons and installation art, protesting the Israeli occupation and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Chandler Bing, the witty, sarcastic, and endearingly awkward character, defied the stereotypes of traditional masculinity. In a world where stoicism and emotional detachment were often expected from male characters, Chandler was refreshingly different.
Be it a beloved companion or a fearsome predator of the wild, animals have long been part of the silver screen, since we began using it as a mode of storytelling. The IMDb listings of animal actors have grown much longer since then. The Daily Star sat down for a conversation with our very own local animal actors and (human) directors, about their experiences and insights.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence-rendered artworks has been embroiled in controversies since its inception. From striking artistes to picketing actors, the utilisation of AI has stirred unease within the creative community. Recently, amidst Bangladeshi social media, the reimagining of actors in various styles, eras and contexts has captured headlines, sparking mixed reactions from a diverse audience. What particularly caught my attention was the rendering of images of late artistes, most notably Salman Shah.
Rezaur Rahman is now gearing up for the upcoming Chorki anthology film series, “Ministry of Love”, supervised by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, where his production “36-24-36” will be featured.
Farhan Akhtar at the time wrote and captured something that would truly become the selling point of the film, catapulting it to the ‘classic’ and ‘beloved’ status it has today.
Around April, a whopping 97% of WGA members voted to go on strike by May if AMPTP did not meet their agreements, which represents major film and TV industries in Hollywood.
One of the unsung heroes, that are responsible for everything that you see on the screen apart from the protagonist, is the production design crew. And a facet of that department is Art Direction.
The album is entirely self-written and chronicles the journey of Swift’s dealings with heartbreak, love and the rose-tinted emotions, from the age 18 to 20. This album, in my opinion, set Swift on the precedented path of ‘autobiographical musician’ that she is today.
When asked about what makes them stand out from the animated content that is on air in the country, Ruhan replied, ‘XD Bros’ is trying to pioneer itself as a one of a kind 3D animated web series, apart from existing animated content in the country"
The nurture, care and understanding that is expected from a parent, does not come easy to Bollywood fathers.
When one of your favourite tucked away artiste makes a comeback after five years, it is only fair to revisit the sounds that made them stand out. In order to clear out the cobwebs of my mind, I took a look at the Colorado native’s last four albums, taking on the challenge of trying to land a favourite song.
he tracks all tie together in a beautiful pop-ish blend of synthwave and Bengali melodic vocals—Pritom’s signature style.
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
Think about it, looking back at the list of popular actresses, who are still relevant might I add, are on the darker end of the spectrum? Even if we have moved into the 21st century, we have still yet to dispose of the primitive notions of equalling fairness to beauty.
“Nahubo” definitely packs the punch when it comes to the percussions, the resounding sound of which could be an easy fit for any high-octane film about youth revolution.
