Behind the lens
History was made on December 25, 1964, when with just three studio cameras the pilot broadcast of Pakistan Television began airing
6y ago
Creating better performers
While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented
6y ago
Ekushey Laureates share feelings on TDS' anniversary
Founded 27 years ago with a pledge to commit to journalism without fear or favour, The Daily Star is celebrating its anniversary
6y ago
Kalyan and Grace
February is a special month for Bangladeshis; with yesterday marking Pohela Falgun and today being Valentine's Day, the streets of
6y ago
Chirkutt rocks out at Galle
Popular fusion band Chirkutt recently captured the hearts of Sri Lankan audience during their performance at the opening of the 2018
6y ago
“I love Middle Eastern food”
Popular singer Konal won the hearts of the country since her Channel i-Shera Kontho days, and these days she has been hopping from
6y ago
“I used to sing when I was young”
In the entertainment industry, actors and singers often bag the limelight, creating bigger challenges for other artistes seeking to pave
6y ago
Taskeen Rahman finding purpose in acting
Sinister and yet dashing, the steely blue eyes of the villain portrayed by Taskeen Rahman left an unforgettable mark on viewers
6y ago
May 27, 2017
Keeping Nazrul's music alive
There is no question that Kazi Nazrul Islam's legacy goes beyond literary acclaim. The aptly-named Rebel Poet has triggered a
May 19, 2017
“My daughter and I love Nandos…”
Popular actor Sushama Sarker began her career in theatre and was affiliated with the troupe Desh Natok for a long time. She has
May 17, 2017
A walk down the memory lanes of FDC…
Acclaimed actor Shuchanda has appeared in numerous classics since the mid-'60's, and her contribution towards cinema has
May 14, 2017
Like mother, like daughter
For many successful career musicians, their beginnings lie in the family, where for generations musical training remains a constant. For Dr. Nashid Kamal and her daughter Armeen Musa however, it is not just their reputations in music that precedes them.
May 8, 2017
Keeping Tagore's legacy alive
Marking the 156th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, exponents of his works spend the latter half of Baishakh celebrating his legacy.
May 5, 2017
Fired by Manipuri dance
Manipuri dance gained new significance in 1919, when Tagore was quite taken by a performance during his Assam tour, leading
April 28, 2017
“We need more exposure”
After its grand inauguration on April 23, the weeklong International Dance Day festivities are currently underway. The opening
April 21, 2017
Love for dance keeps them moving forward
The countdown to International Dance Day (April 29) begins next week, with weeklong dance festivities commencing April 23.
April 14, 2017
Chhayanaut: A bulwark of culture
The red-bricked façade with its parapets grazing against the sky on Satmasjid road stands like a fortress that has remained unyielding through time.
March 26, 2017
How music and culture drove the Liberation War
To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture. – Frantz Fanon
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