Badrul Anam Saud returns to the small screen

Acclaimed TV director and scriptwriter Badrul Anam Saud has just helmed his first film titled “Gohin Baluchor” which will go to the censor board soon. Having stepped away from the small screen during the course of filming the movie, the director is back with a six-episode TV play titled “Idur Biraaler Golpo.” Scripted by Saud himself, the main cast includes Suborna Mustafa in the role of Rabu and Fazlur Rahman Babu as Anis. Other actors appearing in various characters in the play are Shazu Khadem, Runa Khan, Irfan Sazzad and Naziba Basher.

“I loved the concept of the play. This is my first time appearance in a play aired by Deepto TV, and my character is quite the disciplinarian who struggles to have everyone around her fall in line. Her efforts are in vain, and this creates funny situations. I know that viewers will enjoy watching our antics on screen,” said Suborna Mustafa regarding her role.

Fazlur Rahman Babu described his experiences on set: “When you have a talented cast to work with, everything goes smoothly and the work becomes quite enjoyable. There is no need to spare words for Suborna's talent as her reputation is testament to her success, and I always look forward to working with her.”

The mini-series is slated to air on Deepto TV next month from Saturday to Thursday on 6:00pm and 9:20pm.

(Daily Star)

RUPCHANDA-THE DAILY STAR SUPER CHEF The Battle for Top 5 begins

Tonight, Chef Daniel has something unique planned for the remaining few contestants of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2017. He is planning on entering the kitchen with a pumpkin plant! Covered in black cloth, it is surely going to spark curiosity among the participants.

The idea is both simple and intimidating: you must make something with pumpkin – the fruit itself, the flower, et al. This is surely going to be a very difficult challenge for the participants.

Pumpkin is very versatile; there are so many things one can make with it. On the other hand, the entire plant has various culinary applications.

The contestants will have to make intelligent use of the plant to impress the judges. As the fight for survival is growing intense, and one cannot give up in pressure and must think up something delicious and innovative. And converting a plant into a platter is no easy business.

The pumpkin challenge is only the start. After the battle is over, two of the six are going to be on the 'safe zone'. The rest four are going to wage yet another war that would determine their fate in the Super Chef kitchen, as one of them is going to be eliminated. The remaining contestants will have the bragging rights to call themselves the Top 5 of this year's competition.

Of course, it will be a race; mishaps and mistakes, twists and turns, tricks and tactics. And one of them, inevitably, will have to bid farewell. Who will it be?The second challenge would be the ultimate battle. The contestants will be given a very common food – something which is readily available in more or less all households in our country. But who thought that this seemingly simple item can be the pivotal factor in this competition?

Tune into ntv at 9pm, every Saturday and Sunday to find out what happens next in Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2017.

(Daily Star)

“President Serajuddaula” on Rtv

TV series “President Serajuddaula” airs tonight on Rtv at 8:10pm. Written by Humayun Sadhu and directed by Raihan Khan, the series casts Tariq Anam Khan, Mosharraf Karim, AKM Hasan, Monira Mithu, Runa Khan and Nova.

The plot revolves around Tarik Ahmed, who adds the name Daula to his name to claim he is the descendant of Nawab Sirajuddaula, and tries to embody a Nawab persona. Shamim is a youth who has come back from Thailand after failing to secure a life there, looking to con someone to make some money. When he sees Tarik, he thinks he has found his target.

(Daily Star)

Anushka Sharma teams up with Parambrata for next film

On her birthday (May 1), Bollywood sweetheart Anushka Sharma announced her new project “Pari”, co-starring prominent Kolkata-based actor Parambarata Chatterjee. The film, to be directed by debutant Prosit Roy, goes on floors this June.

“Pari” will be produced under the banners of Clean Slate Films (which is owned by Anushka Sharma and her brother Karnesh Sharma) and KriArj Entertainment.

While speaking about the film, Anushka Sharma said, “At Clean Slate Films, we focus on a good, engaging story above all else. With new talent, we get to work on newer ideas and innovative concepts. 'Pari' is a great script, and I have complete faith in Prosit's vision as well as this collaboration with KriArj Entertainment.”

After films like “Phillauri” this year and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and “Sultan” in 2016, Anushka has proved herself to be one of the leading ladies of Bollywood with an impressive box office record and tremendous acting prowess.“I was impressed with the script and team of 'Pari', and loved the idea of working with Anushka Sharma. This film holds great promise and I look forward to its shoot soon,” said Parambrata Chatterjee, who gained prominence in Bollywood industry after his role in “Kahaani”.

 After sharing the screen with Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, she will be working with another regional star hailing from West Bengal. The actor shares a blood relation with iconic director Ritwik Ghatak. He has delivered several popular films like “Hemlock Society”, “Kadambari” and “Zulfiqar” to name a few, and have recently worked in two Bangladeshi films – the already-released “Bhuban Majhi” and the upcoming “Bhoyongkor sundor”.

(Daily Star)

Syed Hasan Imam and Laila Hasan honoured

Eminent actor and director Syed Hasan Imam and his wife, renowned dance artiste and choreographer Laila Hasan were conferred honourary awards by the online news portal bbarta24.net. The event took place at Showkat Osman Auditorium on May 2. The award was bestowed upon the artistes by former Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and Editor of bbarta24.net Bani Yasmin Hashi. Minister of Information Hasanul Haq Inu was present at the ceremony as chief guest.

Syed Hasan Imam, who was elated to receive this honour along with his wife stated, “It always feels good to receive an award, but to have your wife accepting the same award alongside you, is a special matter altogether. My wife and I do most things together, so this makes me extremely happy. I am grateful towards all who have supported us along this journey, and for giving us this honour.”

Laila Hasan stated, “It does not end with winning awards, but you must justify the honour throughout your life by persevering in your work. One must hold our culture dearly, and uphold the traditions as well as promote our identity internationally.”

(Daily Star)

Purnima and Mahfuz reunite for Eid play

The actors will pair up as a married couple in the narrative, where Purnima plays a character named Shumona and Mahfuz plays Ananda. Other cast members who share screen space include Nazira Mou and Azam Khan. Shooting for the play began at a filming residence in Uttara recently, and some scenes will be shot in Pubail as well.

“This is the first time I have cast Purnima in one of my ventures,” stated Chayanika. “She is a wonder to work with and her commitment is admirable.”

This correspondent met with Mahfuz Ahmed at the filming location, who said, “It has been a year since I acted in a TV play, and I can tell you I have really missed working. I am enjoying my experience back on set very much.”

 Mahfuz added, “I have worked with Purnima many times before, and our last venture was for a TV play released during Eid last year. She is a very talented actor and it has been a pleasure working with her.”

Purnima also shared a few words about her experiences. “I was moved by the story. Chayanika Chowdhury's direction is flawless, and Mahfuz Ahmed is an amazing co-artiste. I've been having a great time working on this play.”

(Daily Star)

Salma Hayek reveals 'really bad' struggle with stage fright

Believe it or not, world famous actress Salma Hayek suffers from stage fright.

The 50-year-old actress opened up to HOLA! USA for the magazine’s May issue, speaking out about her struggle.

"I suffer from stage fright. No one would know it, but I get it really, really bad,” she revealed.

Hayek said the issue arises when she is in front of a crowd.

“If you take the camera away and put me in front of an audience, I just die,” she said.

“Once I get onto the stage, you can't tell. But then I can't do anything else the rest of the day because I'm so exhausted.”

Her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, graced the cover of the mag with her A-list daughter ahead of Mother’s Day.

Medina expressed her pride over her famous daughter and said she knew Hayek was destined for great things.

"I always knew that Salmita would be something big in her life because of her personality, her way of always working for what she wants, but she surprises me. She continues to surprise me more and more,” Medina told the mag. “There was one thing that I wanted: that was for Salma to be free to grow up and do whatever she wanted."

Hayek has a 9-year-old daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault. She said motherhood has impacted her greatly.

"Feeling responsible helps you develop as a human being…You learn a lot about yourself when you do something for someone else," Hayek said.

The actress recently revealed to People magazine that Valentina has taken up a new odd business venture: making homemade slime.

“She has a lot of it in the house. She has developed like 40 different recipes for slime and she became very popular in school because it’s not easy to make. Now she’s experimenting with different things and the kids all want to learn and she teaches them, and then they want to buy it from her, she started selling the slime!”

(Daily Sun)

Baahubali-2 beats Dangal lifetime collection, grosses over Rs 785 cr worldwide

Baahubali 2 is about to finish its first week’s run at the box office and its spoils will ensure makers will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Baahubali The Conclusion took its time, even postponed its release but without having an iota of effect on the curiosity of fans. It has been a week since SS Rajamouli revealed why Kattappa killed Baahubali and the thankful fans have kept the houseful board up in many places.

On Thursday, trade tracker Ramesh Bala posted estimates of how much the film grossed worldwide over the last six days and the expected number is a mammoth Rs 785 crore.

He wrote on Twitter, “(ESTIMATES) #Baahubali2 6 Days WW BO: #India Nett – 495 Crs, Gross –  630 Crs, Overseas –  155 Crs, Total –  785 Crs.” Final numbers are awaited.

SS Rajamouli’s film is creating new records with each passing day. The film, after giving a rocking collection on Monday, has managed to deliver a blockbuster performance at the box office on Tuesday too. The film, which stars Prabhas in the lead role, has managed to mint about Rs 495 crore at the box office in India and has left behind the lifetime collection of its prequel Baahubali: The Beginning and Aamir Khan’s Dangal by a wide margin. What is even more shocking is the fact that it has created the record within five days of release.

And not just in India, in the US too, the film has emerged as number one Indian film. “As of Wed, May 3rd – #Baahubali2 with $12,636,000 (Not Final) crosses #Dangal ‘s $12,391,761 to emerge All-time No.1 Indian Movie in #USA .”

(Daily Sun)

Ranbir-Katrina’s love life

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif-starrer ‘Jagga Jasoos’ was in the making for over three years. After several delays, the Anurag Basu-directed film has finally been wrapped up and is slated to hit theatres on July 14 this year, reports Times of India

With his recent post on Twitter, the director took a hilarious dig at the fact that ‘Jagga Jasoos’ took unusually long to reach completion. He posted a collage of the film’s lead stars.
In one picture, Ranbir and Katrina’s childhood images have been used and it has been captioned as ‘Day 1 – Jagga Jasoos’. The second picture sees them in their current avatar, walking out of the set hand-in-hand.
The caption reads, ‘Last day – Jagga Jasoos. How time flies.’ It’s endearing to see the former couple together in the picture.
Ranbir and Katrina, who were in a steady relationship since many years, parted ways in January 2016.
However, the thorough professionals that they are, they did not let their split come in the way of shooting the remaining portions of ‘Jagga Jasoos’.

(Bangladesh Today)

How she is changing the narrative of Bollywood

Anushka Sharma had a dream debut in Bollywood with a Yash Raj film opposite Shah Rukh Khan. However, as a producer, she has picked stories that are different and propagate a message for the society, reports Hindustan Times
Anushka Sharma began her Bollywood journey with a dream project, a Yash Raj film opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Both critics and fans were equally impressed with her charming presence and she went on to feature in several films where she played the typical happy-go-lucky girl.
However, when Anushka ventured into production with her Clean Slate Films, it was a totally new territory, be it NH 10 or Phillauri or her upcoming project, Pari.
The actor has made sure that these are not regular stories. Anushka’s first production brought out the dark and ugly side of suburban areas.
Anushka essayed the role of a strong woman who fights for her own and retaliates, much in the typical Bollywood style.
The film was loosely adapted on the 2007 Manoj-Babli honour killing case.


(Bangladesh Today)

Priyanka Chopra wows at Met Gala

It seems Priyanka Chopra is doing everything right as she embarks on her big Hollywood debut this month. The Quantico star descended on the Met Gala 2017 in a cutting-edge Ralph Lauren trench-coat gown that’s ticking the avant garde theme box just right.

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Sunny Leone’s Special advice for Justin Bieber

Sunny Leone who has been the fan of the International pop star has a special advice for the singer.

The actress shared a video for the star by welcoming him to the country and asking him to learn a Bollywood move ‘turn the light-bulb, pet the dog” before he lands in Mumbai.

Bieber’s Purpose Tour is  on May 10, 2017 in Mumbai at DY Patil stadium. Apart from India, the Asia leg of the tour comprises Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The Sorry album hit-maker will be seen performing on his other tracks too. According to reports, many Bollywood celebrities have also been approached to perform at the concert but no one has been finalised yet.

(Daily Asian Age)

Bappa to sing with Sona Mohapatra

Bappa Mazumder from Bangladesh and the enigmatic new female voice of India, Sona Mohapatra under supervision of Sony DADC will  work together..
Sona Mohapatra, the talented singer-musician quickly rose to fame through various musical ventures including a generous number of playbacks for Bollywood. Mohapatra became popular after performing several songs for Coke Studio India, a musical TV series featuring live studio-recorded music performances by various artists.
Recently, she lent her magical voice to a duet number in collaboration with Bangladeshi singer Bappa Mazumder. Bappa recently revealed details about the project on Facebook.
Under the direction and composition of Bappa Mazumder, the duo wrapped up the recording of the song at a studio in Mumbai. The song has been recorded in two languages - Bangla and Hindi.
The song is titled "Bondhuyare" in Bangla and "Saawariya" in Hindi. Shahan Kabondho penned the Bangla lyrics and it has been translated to Hindi by renowned Indian lyricist Nusrat Badr.
The producers of the project confirmed that the audio and video of the song will be released shortly. The song will be launched in Bangladesh by Creinse while Sony DADC will release it in India and the rest of the world.




(New Nation)