07-01-2021

THUrsDAY, JANUArY 7, 2021
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Nowshin gets a jab
of COVID-19 vaccine
TBT reporT
ZEE5 Global's second Bangla original
to premiere on January 9
'Mainkar Chipay' after a grand
success of first Bangladeshi
original, ZEE5 Global, the largest
OTT platform for South Asian
content, will release second
Bangladeshi original, 'What the Fry
(WTFry)' on January 9, says a press
release.
Directed by National Awardwinning
director Anam Biswas,
ZEE5 Global unveiled the trailer of
the short film on Monday.
The streaming platform also
revealed the poster of the film
starring Bidya Sinha Mim and
Pritom Hasan, Sakib Bin Rashid
and Iresh Zaker and it will be
available to their subscribers in
over 190 countries.
Nehha Pendse has been roped in to play Anita in
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain. The actor will reportedly
start shooting soon and will be seen on screen by
the end of the month.
A source shared that Pendse was one of the first
actors that the producers (Sanjay and Binaifer
Kohli) had reached out to, after Saumya Tandon,
who played the character originally, quit the show
in August 2020. The former Bigg Boss contestant
The 50-minute movie is copresented
by Glow & Lovely and
can be available for free on the
ZEE5 app, and also on
www.zee5.com.
Archana Anand, Chief Business
Officer, ZEE5 Global, said, "We've
been overwhelmed by the response
to our first Bangladeshi original,
Mainkar Chipay, which received
rave reviews by not only people in
Bangladesh but in other countries
as well. I'm now thrilled to
announce another Bangla original
WTFry, directed by the very
talented Anam Biswas. A quirky,
short format film, WTFry is a fun
love story about two very different
people who come together, and is
sure to be very relatable for the
younger audiences who are driving
Bangladesh's massive digital
growth."
'WTFry' is an entertaining short
film revolving around the lives of a
film star Shama and a software
developer Bashar. While Shama is
an absolute firebrand, intelligent
and impulsive; on the other hand,
Bashar is a simple, straightforward,
minimalist guy. Shama's
world revolves around social
media; Bashar lives rooted in
reality. As the completely
paradoxical worlds of Shama and
Bashar collide, the journey of
finding true love in an era of
superficiality takes its course.
Nehha Pendse to play Anita
in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain
had earlier worked with them in May I Come in
Madam?.
"However things did not work out then and the
hunt continued. Since Saumya Tandon had already
shot a huge bank, the makers were not in a rush.
The character demanded a certain change, and
when they reached out to Nehha again, she readily
agreed," added the source.
While quitting the show, Saumya Tandon had
exclusively told us that contrary to reports of her
quitting because of pay-cut and covid-scare, she
chose to move out to explore herself as an actor.
Calling it a well-thought decision, she said, "I have
had a beautiful journey of five years with the show.
I have formed some amazing friendships on the set.
But as an actor, you want to explore different
things. I also believe there is a time for everything,
and this was my time with Bhabiji. There is so
much content being made, and I want to see myself
attempt something different. I am a thinking actor
and do not feel the need to be seen on television
every day," she said.
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain launched on &TV six years
ago and continues to be one of the most popular
sitcoms on television. Also starring Shubhangi
Atre, Aasif Sheikh and Rohitashv Gaud, the show
revolves around two neighbouring couples, where
the husbands are smitten by each other's wives.
Source: Indian Express
Nawsheen, a TV actress and presenter said that she was
given the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in the United States. The
actress got the opportunity to get the vaccine as she is a
citizen of that country. On her Facebook wall - Nawsheen
wrote, "I have taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Praise
be to Allah."
Nowshin has posted a picture of the Covid-19 vaccination
card on her Facebook wall where it shows that she took the
first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
"I have to take one more dose," the once familiar face of the
country's TV industry said, informing that "no side effects"
have occurred yet after taking the first dose.
Nawsheen is married to actor Adnan Faruque Hillol. This
star couple is currently living permanently in the US. They
often come to the country on holiday, but they have been in
the US before the Covid-19 crisis began. The Pfizer-
BioNTech vaccine was first approved in the US. It has been
used as the second vaccine in the country since the Moderna
vaccine was approved. Newly elected US President Joe Biden
has already set a target of vaccinating 100 million doses
within the first 100 days after taking the office.
Legendary dancer and actor
Zinnat Barkatullah, who has
recently been put in life
support at a city hospital due
to her deteriorating physical
conditions, has been shifted
from ICU to the cabin, reports
UNB.
Explaining her physical
updates, Zinnat's daughter
and renowned actor Bijori
Barkatullah shared the
detailed information on her
mother's condition through a
Facebook status on Tuesday
evening. "Today my mother
has been shifted to the
hospital room from the ICU,
From radio jockey, Nowshin gained fame by acting and
modeling since 2007. She has acted in many films. Among
his notable films are Prarthona, Mukhosh Manush, Hello
Amit, Dudu Mia, Shua chan Pakhi. She has worked in FM
Radio Radio Today, Radio Furti, Dhaka FM.
Kim Kardashian to divorce
Kanye West?
Socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian is getting ready to
divorce her musician husband Kanye West, reported
People.com. Kim and Kanye had tied the knot in 2014.
If sources are to be believed, the rapper already knows of
Kim's intentions and is bracing for it. "He (Kanye West) knows
that she's (Kim Kardashian) done. She has had enough, and she
told him that she wants some space to figure out her future,"
People quoted a source as saying.
"He's okay. He's sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will
happen, and he knows that it's coming soon," the source added.
The couple had an unsettling summer with Kanye West
declaring he has decided to run for presidential elections and
revealing details about his personal life via Twitter. Kim
Kardashian had asked for compassion from people at the time
as it was believed that the rapper was struggling with bipolar
disorder then. However, when in September 2020, Kanye once
again said some things on Twitter about the family, Kim
reportedly decided she didn't want to continue with the
relationship any longer. "It's the same thing over and over and
over again. He's on very thin ice with her right now, and she's
truly trying to decide what to do to protect the kids, but also her
Zinnat Barkatullah's
health condition
improves
after her life support was
pulled off two days ago due to
her improving conditions,"
Bijori wrote on her post.
"Although my mother's
conditions are improving, she
is going through unbearable
pain which is nightmarish to
witness for me as her child.
However, Alhamdulillah and
all thanks to the almighty that
the 15 days-long ICU battle
has come to an end, and my
heartiest gratitude goes to all
who prayed for my mother,"
she added.
Zinnat has recently been
physically unwell and
shifted to ICU ventilation
with a critical condition at
Anower Khan Modern
Hospital in the capital. She
was cured of COVID-19
which she got infected with
back in August. Her
husband and renowned
producer at the Bangladesh
Television Md Barkatullah
lost his battle with COVID-
19 on August 3.
As an accomplished dancer,
Zinnat is trained in Kathak,
Bharatnatyam, Manipuri and
Folk dance format. Also being
a renowned television actor,
she has acted in more than 80
drama for various television
channels.
own sanity. The whole thing is discouraging and difficult for
her," a source revealed to People.com.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have four children from
their marriage of seven years - North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Source: ndtv.com
H o r o s c o p e
ArIes
(March 21 - April 20) : Close
relationships should grow closer today,
and new relationships become close
ones. You're likely to feel extremely warm
and loving toward most of the people you know, and
they should reciprocate that feeling. Romantic
relationships, especially, could grow more intimate
and physical. You like the way you feel, Aries, but want
to express it outwardly through gifts or intimacy.
TAUrUs
(April 21 - May 21) : Relations with
family or other members of your
household should be especially warm
now. Mutual goals and shared wins and
losses are likely to bring you closer. Communication
with friends and other acquaintances should be open
and honest without being blunt, Taurus, providing you
with a rewarding day. You probably won't spend much
of your day alone. Make the most of it.
GeMINI
(May 22 - June 21) : You should feel loving
today toward just about anyone you like and
respect. Clear communication with friends, lovers,
and children could enhance your understanding
of them, and vice versa. The bonds in these relationships will be
strengthened, perpetuating the good feelings you've felt all year.
Current bonds grow more devoted, while new ones become close.
Keep the lines of communication open.
cANcer
(June 22 - July 23) : Powerful feelings of
love well up today, particularly toward
family members. Communication between
you and those you love is likely to be
heightened, Cancer, as you learn to speak your mind while
not being too blunt. Romantic matters could thrive now,
as you will be in the mood to physically express your
feelings. Old friends form stronger bonds, while you
discover common interests with new friends.
Leo
(July 24 - Aug. 23): Messages from
close friends expressing their love and
admiration for you may seem to arrive
out of the blue. Your accomplishments
over the past few weeks may have caused them to see
you in a new light. Today you will experience the full
force of their feelings. The doors of communication are
open for you. You could decide to spend the day
getting to know your friends all over again.
VIrGo
(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): You're always one
to face things logically, Virgo, and today you
turn that logic, along with your intuition,
toward reassessing some of your values.
Your judgment is especially acute, so any decisions you
make or any new avenues you want to explore are likely to
be just what you need now. Relations with friends, lovers,
and family should be warm, loving, and close.
LIBrA
(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): You're likely to feel
especially friendly and outgoing today,
Libra. People you meet, particularly
through groups, are likely to be
strongly attracted to you. Friendships,
partnerships, and romantic relationships should
continue to grow closer, enhanced by your high
level of communication. In the evening, go out with
those you love. Your bond will be stronger for it.
scorpIo
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22): You should be in a
warm and romantic mood today,
Scorpio. You will want to schedule an
intimate evening with your partner,
but you probably won't feel like staying in. You
desire an evening out, perhaps to a restaurant,
concert, or play. Regardless of how you usually feel,
tonight you won't have any reservations about
showing affection in public. Enjoy your evening.
sAGITTArIUs
(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): The mutual exploration of
spiritual and intellectual ideas could bring
you closer to friends and lovers. Fascinating
discussions open new horizons to all
participants. You may be overcome by the strong feeling of
unity. By day's end, you could experience a strong spiritual
longing to study whatever the topic of conversation was.
Don't hesitate. It can only help you grow.
cAprIcorN
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): You feel especially sexy
right now. A powerful feeling of love
and a need to physically express it could
be with you all day. If you're involved,
you want to spend a romantic evening with your
lover. If you aren't, you could channel the energy into
creative activities. Romantic novels and movies are
poor substitutes for the real thing, Capricorn, but if
they're all that's available, go for it.
AQUArIUs
(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) : Close relationships
could lead to a feeling of spiritual unity
today. In fact, Aquarius, you might feel as
if those who share your interests are
actually your family now. If you're involved, expect to
experience warm and passionate feelings toward your
partner. If not, don't be surprised if someone new
comes on the scene. Shared intellectual interests might
be what bring you together.
pIsces
(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) : Love, sex, and romance
are on your mind today, Pisces, so you will
want to spend as much time as possible with
your lover. You could also grow closer to
your friends, resulting in a powerful feeling of unity. Right
now you have the gift of being able to exercise good
judgment when it comes to values in life. If decisions need
to be made along this line, this is the time to make them.