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Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel: A beloved face in music lost
Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, a revered figure in Bangladesh's music and television industry, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning over three decades. Known for his soulful voice and exceptional production skills, Jewel emerged as a prominent artiste in the early 1990s when band music was burgeoning in the country.
My first foray into fiction with Feluda
Growing up, I never analysed what drew me to the Feluda novels. It is only now that I marvel at how Feluda remained the fiction novel read at leisure by a self-proclaimed Bookworm such as myself for so long in my childhood.
Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal
Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.
INTERVIEW / An encounter with Sandeep Ray
"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
Baatighar sale for Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela
Baatighar Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela 2022 will span from November 5 to 15.
The exploitative nature of biopics
Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.
Artist Mithu dies as tree falls on his rickshaw
A tragic death befell artist and national award-winning filmmaker Khalid Mahmood Mithu yesterday as a large tree fell upon him in the capital's Dhanmondi.
David Beckham sets sights on acting career
Former footballer David Beckham is doing a speaking role in Guy Ritchie's Knights of the Roundtable next year.
Imtiaz Ali spreads positive buzz for Bengali film 'Teenkahon'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a keen interest in promoting adman Bauddhayan Mukherji's feature debut "Teenkahon".
Vidhu Vinod's Hollywood quest
Did you know that Bollywood's leading filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra owes his name to Bengali director Ritwik Ghatak?