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
January 14, 2019
Faces of Bangladesh in the DIFF jury board
Noted Bangladeshi film actor and activist Ilias Kanchan and internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain made to the list of 12 member jury board of the Dhaka International Film Festival 2019.
January 13, 2019
'Paradise' becomes the first film to represent Bangladesh at the Berlinale Co-Production Market
The Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, is an annual film festival that filmmakers aspire to attend. This year, in
January 10, 2019
17th Dhaka International Film Festival starts today
With the motto 'Better Film, Better Audience, Better Society', the 17th edition of Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) opens today. It will run till January 18. Rainbow Film Society is organising the festival, with support from a long list of patrons and partners.
January 9, 2019
An evening of music with Mo and the Shooting Stars
Recently, Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, organised a musical programme, featuring Mo and the Shooting Stars, an Indian folk fusion band from Assam who are known for their covers as well as their original compositions. It was held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
December 31, 2018
The greatest creations of Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen, the third of the Ray-Ghatak-Sen trio leading the new wave in Indian cinema, breathed his last yesterday. Here are some of the must-watch films from one of the most important filmmakers of Indian film history.
December 28, 2018
Sounak Das on visual storytelling
Sounak Das, who describes himself as a visual storyteller, completed his Professional Programme degree in Photography from Pathshala
December 27, 2018
Remembering Cultural icon Nirendranath Chakraborty
Born in 1924 at Faridpur, Nirendranath Chakraborty was a prominent face in Bangla literature. His first book of poems, Nil Nirjone, was published in 1954, when he was only 30.
December 21, 2018
'Biallisher Biplob' staged at BSA
To revive and retain the art form of Jatrapala, the central drama section on Bangladesh, Udichi Shilpa Goshthi performed Biallisher Biplob at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 19.
December 21, 2018
Wreetu: A women's health movement
Growing up, Umme Sharmin Kabir observed that even in highly educated families, menstruation was a taboo concept and not given much importance. From early on, she knew this was something that she wanted to invest her time in.
December 17, 2018
'Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan' commemorates 47th Victory Day
Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan, in association with University of Dhaka, organised a cultural programme titled, Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan to mark Bangladesh's 47th Victory Day at central playground, DU, where a thousand voices harmonised to the national anthem.
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