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.
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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.
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Breaking through concepts
“Those who come to Pathshala strive for more than just a comfortable living.
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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.
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October 27, 2018
Firoz Mahmud - Resonating history through art
After his exhibition at the first Bangkok Art Biennial, the New York based Bangladeshi artist Firoz Mahmud is back in the country with his solo exhibition titled Reverberation (Ouponibeshik/ Porouponibeshik) which will be inaugurated today at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts.
October 23, 2018
'Shilper Shohor - City of Art' held in Rajshahi
To highlight the cultural vibrancy of different districts of our country, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has extended the Shilper Shohor
October 18, 2018
'Evanescence'underway at EMK Center
Artist Farhana Yasmin's solo art exhibition Evanescence began at EMK center on October 14.
October 13, 2018
'Looking at My Country Through Stamps' held at AFD
Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) and Moonsez Art Academy jointly organised Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh (Looking at My Country Through Stamps), a group painting exhibition by budding child painters of Moonsez Art Academy.
October 10, 2018
Starflixed hosts interactive discussion session on 'Debi'
Jaya Ahsan and Chanchal Chowdhury were invited to a discussion session by Starflixed titled 'Untie the Knots of Debi' on Monday at the British Council Auditorium.
October 9, 2018
'A Man for All Seasons' applauded at Ganga-Jamuna Sangskritik Utshab 2018
As a part of the ongoing 11-day Ganga-Jamuna Sangskritik Utshab 2018, Prachyanat staged A Man for All Seasons at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Sunday at 7 pm.
October 7, 2018
UNIQUE CHESS SETS exhibited in the city
From Bangladesh to Azerbaijan, bronze to plastic, jute doll to lego, chess sets of all shapes and sizes were exhibited at the hall of
October 6, 2018
20th anniversary of Rabirashmi celebrated at Central Public Library
A musical evening titled Premer Joare Bhashabe Dohare was organised at Central Public Library, Dhaka on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Rabirashmi on October 5.
October 3, 2018
Magical water ballet 'Ala-al-din' casts its spell on the city
A one-of-a-kind rendition of the timeless tale of Aladdin and the magic lamp was presented through a beautiful water ballet performance by the Indian Life Saving Society (ILSS) at a two-day programme. 43 water ballet dancers performed the dance drama, Ala-al-din, at Syed Kazi Nazrul Islam National Swimming Pool.
October 1, 2018
'Rockstrata Live on Silver Screen' at Star Cineplex
Prominent heavy metal band Rockstrata held their last live concert on the silver screen on September 29 at Star Cineplex in association with G-series.
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