Karagar: The blurred line between fact and fiction
The long-awaited “Karagar Part-1” has finally been released on Hoichoi. The show, while not an instant homerun, can be likened to a slow game of poker. Layers upon layers of fiction, blended with facts, makes “Karagar” a witty commentary on the slippery nature of truth. As the audience starts to believe where the story is going, Syed Ahmed Shawki turns the table on his audience, bluffing them with a royal flush.
2y ago
Analysing South Asian history through films
Critical reading of South Asian history has been majorly subjected to individual narratives. Lack of comparative studies have resulted in ignorance for neighbours and a forgotten history of self.
2y ago
Be an artist with ‘Cartoon Cartoon’
Prominent cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, in association with A2i HD Media and Cartoon People, a community of Bangladeshi cartoonists and visual storytellers, has launched a show titled, “Cartoon Cartoon”. It airs on BTV, and is awaiting release on Duronto Television.
2y ago
Filmmaking for a global audience
Throughout the last two decades in Bangladesh, there has been a shift in storytelling on screen. Most notably, directors made films that not only initiated conversations in the country, but also made strides on global platforms.
2y ago
Breaking through concepts
“Those who come to Pathshala strive for more than just a comfortable living.
2y ago
Nurul Alam Atique opens up about ‘Lal Moroger Jhuti’
Throughout the past two decades, director Nurul Alam Atique has created a unique style of storytelling, involving intimate human concepts. “Lal Moroger Jhuti” presents a narrative that explores the collective memory of the masses during 1971. Atique shares his thoughts on his second feature film with The Daily Star.
2y ago
Documenting birth of a nation
Marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, Samdani Art Foundation and Centre for Research and Information (CRI) inaugurated a solo exhibition titled, "Witnessing History in the Making: Photographs by Anne de Henning" at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
2y ago
I gained 6 kilos to portray Rustom: Shohel Mondol
Shohel Mondol is an actor who passionately showcases his talent on the stage and screen. In Hoichoi’s “Boli”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, he plays the protagonist, Rustom. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Shohel spoke about his journey of becoming the character, his love for new challenges, and more.
2y ago
February 19, 2019
Baroque music performed at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
A musical evening titled, 'Son Ar Mein Consort Vers Les Indes Baroqueson', was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy recently.
February 17, 2019
Portrait of a Cover Artist Sabyasachi Mistry
Sabyasachi Mistry is considered as one of the most gifted contemporary cover artists in the industry today.
February 11, 2019
Shibu Kumer Shill
Popular nation-wide for his music and writing, Shibu Kumar Shil is a also a prominent cover artist of our time. He has been designing book covers for over a decade now.
February 7, 2019
SABYASACHI HAZRA
Sabyasachi Hazra is an inspiration for many young artists in the country. His unique strokes have a magnetic effect on the audience of his work.
February 2, 2019
Portrait of a Cover Artist: RAZIB DATTA
Among the contemporary book cover designers, poet and visual artist Razib Datta stands out for his unique approach. His styles
January 25, 2019
Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru in review
Guru- Shishya parampara is an ancient teaching-learning heritage of the sub-continent. Over time, the line between the pedagogue and the students has reaches a blur, where the student takes the spot of the teacher and vice-versa.
January 21, 2019
“I view Bangladesh as a literary gold mine” – Shahnaab Alam
Shahnaab Alam began his career as a journalist, and later worked under Yash Raj Films. Presently, he is an independent producer in
January 18, 2019
Celebrating Goran Paskaljevic's films at DIFF 2019
Film festivals are an opportunity to be introduced to great filmmakers from all over the world.
January 17, 2019
Udichi celebrates 107th birth anniversary of Ronesh Dasgupta
Ronesh Dasgupta was not only an eminent writer, journalist and cultural activist of Bangladesh, but also one of the founding members of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi.
January 16, 2019
Women in Cinema Conference 2019 at DIFF
An array of topics on women in film was discussed at the fifth Dhaka International Conference on Women in Cinema 2019. The conference was organised at Alliance Française de Dhaka by Rainbow Film Society, in association with the Women and Gender Studies department of the University of Dhaka (DU), as a part of the 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).
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