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
June 13, 2020
The deserted performing spaces
While artistes are exploring different digital platforms as makeshift performing spaces, the once crowded physical venues and auditoriums now remain deserted, amid the coronavirus crisis.
May 16, 2020
When the shows don’t go on
As we wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic, theatre artistes and production workers are trying to figure out how to stay afloat and take care of their community, since the very notion of live entertainment has become taboo.
April 25, 2020
UNESCO’s #BeCreative earns praise on social media
As a way of coping with the coronavirus pandemic, UNESCO Dhaka initiated the online campaign, #BeCreative, featuring different artistes and cultural professionals.
April 18, 2020
“Creativity can provide solace and strength in these difficult times” - Samina Husain Prema
Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema has been keeping the public entertained and motivated through virtual performances, as the nation copes with the coronavirus pandemic.
March 27, 2020
Prachyanat postpones ‘Lal Jatra’
It is a performance that begins from the Swaparjita Swadhinata Chattar and ends at the Smrity Chirantan in Fuller Road. Owing to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Lal Jatra has been postponed until further notice.
March 20, 2020
Serenading Soul: Unfolding narratives of nature
Artist and journalist Zahangir Alom enjoys the brilliant colours of nature.
March 11, 2020
‘Muktijoddha O Naisargik Bangladesh’ concludes today
Artist Akhtar Mahmud Kajal, the son of a government employee, was a school student when he witnessed the Liberation War of Bangladesh and its aftermath.
March 4, 2020
‘Guru-Shishya-Shishya-Guru 2O20’ revisits oriental aesthetics
The second edition of the group painting exhibition, Guru-Shishya-Shishya-Guru (Preceptor-Disciple: Disciple-Preceptor), was inaugurated at Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), recently. The exhibition is organised by Oriental Painting Studio Bangladesh.
March 2, 2020
Unapologetically yours, Aqui Thami
Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in partnership with HerStory Foundation, hosted a pop-up of the Sister Library at their Rein Library recently.
March 2, 2020
Curtain falls on the sixth edition of DIMFF
The country’s first ever mobile phone based filmmaking festival, ‘Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival’ (DIMFF), is organised by Cinemascope, a film based apprenticeship programme of ULAB. The sixth installment of the festival took place at Star Cineplex, Shimanto Shambhar, this year.
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