08-02-2021

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Jaya in new web series
'Chalchitro'
TBT RepoRT
Jaya Ahsan, a Bangladeshi actress and producer. Starting her career as a
model and, later, as a television actress, she currently works mostly in
Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali films.
She is going to set foot in the web series. She will be seen acting in
the web series 'Chalchitro' which will be broadcasted on Hippix, a
new streaming zone of Bangladesh's OTT platform.
The series, directed by Chitravanu Basu, is going to be based on
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's story 'Bipod' written in the
context of Ponchaser Monontor (Bengal Famine of 1943).
The main character in this story is a girl named Haju, who starts
stealing food out of hunger. Jaya will be seen in this role.
Besides, Sabyasachi Chakraborty will be seen in this
web series.
However, it is not known when the shooting of this
series will start or when it will be streaming. The
'Hippix' web platform was launched on January 30.
Jaya Ahsan and Rituparna Sengupta were present at
the ceremony.
The original series of 'Hippix's 'Symphonic Siblings' with
two brilliant talents is coming soon. More new series will also be
seen on this new OTT platform. It remains to be seen how much this
Hippix will be able to compete with other OTT platforms, including
Hoichoi.
Jaya Ahsan won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress
four times for her performance
in the films Guerrilla
(2011), Chorabali (2012),
Zero Degree (2015) and
Debi (2018). At the
Madrid International
Film Festival 2020, she
won the Best Female
Actor award in the
Foreign Films category for
her role in the film
Robibaar (2019).
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Popular actor Omar Sunny has
been elected as president of
'Bangladesh Film Club Limited'
Noble lends
for 2021. The polls held at
Bangladesh Film Development
Corporation (BFDC) on
Saturday (February 6).
He was announced as the
voice in drama
'Parbo Na Bhulte
Tomakay'
Omar Sunny
elected as BFCL
president
winner after getting 278 votes
while his rival candidate Atiqur
Rahman Liton got 158 votes.
Apart from Omar Sunny, his
full panel has won. Mahmudul
Haque Palash, Nazrul Raj,
Syed Rafiuddin Selim,
Engineer MA Jahan, Shri Ajit
Roy Nandi, and Md. Abdullah
Zeyad, Zahid Hossain,
Mozaharul Islam Obaid, MA
Kamal and Jahangir Alam
Jahangir have been elected as
executive members from
Omar Sunny's panel.
Newly elected President Omar
Sunny said he was grateful to
the honorable members of the
Film Club.
Voting begins at 2pm on
Saturday after the club's
annual general meeting is held
at 11am and continue till 6 pm.
Actress Rozina, Mausumi,
Shilpi, Sangeeta, Zeba, Ratna,
Polly, Nijhum Rubina, Raha
Tanha Khan, Subah, and
many others came to cast their
votes at this time. However,
many voters were absent this
time due to the coronavirus
pandemic.
Salman Khan
Music is one thing that
will never die
Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan, who has been
roped in as brand ambassador of the music reality
show Indian Pro Music League, says music is
something that will continue to entertain the
audience, no matter what.
Salman has recorded several film songs in a
career of over three decades, and he released three
special songs - Pyaar Corona, Tere bina and Bhai
bhai - last year during lockdown. Asked if he would
sing on the upcoming show, he replied: "You
(audience) will see it. When you watch the show,
you will realise what is there in it. It is a unique
music league where we will try to present different
forms of music to the audience."
"During lockdown, the only thing which was
there was music. Everyone was creating music
during that period, including me. I made three
songs and we uploaded these on my YouTube
channel, which have been appreciated by people.
Music is one such thing which will never die off,"
said the Bollywood superstar.
The league will comprise six teams led by
celebrities from Bollywood, cricket, and the music
world. These include Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha
Kapoor, Govinda, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia
Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, and Suresh Raina.
Big names from the music world such as Asees
Kaur, Mika Singh, Akriti Kakar, Shaan, Neha
Bhasin, composer Sajid, Shilpa Rao, Kailash Kher,
Bhoomi Trivedi, Javed Ali, Payal Dev, and Ankit
Tiwari will be the captains of these teams.
The show will go on air in February. It will air on
Zee TV and Zee5.
On the film front, Salman will next be seen in
Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick 2 with Jacqueline
Fernandez and Mahesh Manjrekar's Antim: The
Final Truth. His line-up also includes Tiger 3 with
Katrina Kaif and Pathan with Shah Rukh Khan,
John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, besides
Farhad Samji's Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali with Pooja
Hegde, and Prabhu Deva's Radhe: Your Most
Wanted Bhai with Disha Patani.
Source: The Hindu
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Featured musician Mainul
Ahsan Noble who made his
debut in the music industry
through the competition of
India's ZeeBangla's reality
show ' Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2019'.
He covered songs sung by
others in this show which
helps him gain popularity in a
very short time. Noble became
embroiled in controversy early
in his music career.
Noble has left everything
behind and focused on basic
songs. This time he sang a
song of the drama. Ahmed
Rizvi has written the lyrics of
this song with the title
'Osohay'. Ahmed Humayun
composed the melody and
music. Not only that, Noble
will appear as a singer in a part
of the drama called 'Parbo Na
Bhulte Tomakay'. The drama
is composed and directed by
Zakaria Soukhin.
Noble said, I tried to sing the
song with my best. The lyrics
have been great. Hopefully,
the listeners will like the song.
The recording of this song
was completed at the end of
last month. The shooting of
the song is currently going on.
The shooting of the drama
'Parbo Na Bhulte Tomakay'
has also been completed. The
drama has been shot in
different places in Uttara.
Mushfiq R.Farhan and Keya
Stacy Osei-Kuffour to
write Marvel's Blade
starring Mahershala Ali
Playwright Stacy Osei-
Kuffour has been tapped to
pen Disney and Marvel's
Blade reboot. Two-time
Oscar-winning actor
Mahershala Ali is playing the
titular half-vampire, halfmortal
superhero.
According to Variety, the
deal makes Osei-Kuffour,
best known for writing
HBO's Watchmen, Amazon's
Hunters, and the Hulu series
Pen15, the first Black woman
Payel have played the lead
roles. Also starring Joynal
Jack, Tanzim Hasan Anik and
others.
The song and drama will be
released on Soundtech's
YouTube channel on
Valentine's Day.
to pen a Marvel Studios
project.
Created by writer Marv
Wolfman, Blade first made
an appearance in the 1973
comic book The Tomb of
Dracula #10 as a supporting
character.
He is a vampire hunterhalf-mortal,
half-immortalwho
tries to free the world
from vampires as a way of
avenging his mother, who
was killed by a vampire as
she gave birth to him.
Diversity behind the scenes
is the focus of Marvel's Phase
Four, under which
filmmaker Nia DaCosta has
been roped in to direct
Captain Marvel 2, becoming
the first Black woman to
helm a Marvel Cinematic
Universe movie.
No director is attached
with Blade reboot yet.
Source: Wion
H o R o s c o p e
ARIes
(March 21 - April 20) : Have you been
thinking about attending a seminar of some
kind, Aries, perhaps business related? You
and a partner might go together. This is a
good time to do this, as your thinking is particularly clear
and retentive and you find it easier than usual to
concentrate. Discussions with your partner afterward
could be the icing on the cake. Tomorrow you will feel like
you can take the world by storm.
TAURUs
(April 21 - May 21) : Your dreams might
be especially intense now, and some could
even be prophetic. You may have recently
dreamed of an old friend you haven't seen
for a while. Don't be surprised if you suddenly hear from
this person, Taurus. You might also come up with some
previously unknown ideas for advancing yourself
professionally. Don't let the unorthodox source of these
insights stop you from using them.
GeMINI
(May 22 - June 21) : Social events involving
both old and new friends could prove especially
satisfying at this time, Gemini. You will be able
to catch up with those you haven't seen for a
while. You might also be introduced to new people who prove
valuable business contacts in the future. Expect good news,
stimulating conversation, and a lot of reminiscing about the
past with warm and congenial companions.
cANceR
(June 22 - July 23) : Today you might
decide to get some annoying but
necessary chores done, Cancer. You
have the energy and stamina to finish
them and probably will, although you may go crazy
from boredom in the meantime. Your mind should
be especially active, so don't be surprised if during
the course of doing your chores you find the
answers to questions you've been asking yourself
for a long time.
Leo
(July 24 - Aug. 23): Some information
that you've been seeking for a long time
might finally be unEarthed today through
your diligent efforts, Leo. This is going to
increase your ability to take on whatever challenges
you're planning to address. Your already sharp business
acumen is likely to be enhanced by whatever you
discover. Be prepared for a lot of hard work and
continued success over the next few months.
VIRGo
(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): Virgo, some volatile
emotional matters that may have reared their
heads over the past few days could finally be
settled to the satisfaction of all involved. The
subject of money may come up. Happiness reigns in the
home, as all the members of your household are basically
pleased with the way their lives are going. The appearance of
some well-loved visitors may add to the contentment.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): Some solid, honest
communication between you and those
you love is likely to clear up some
confusion. Roles are more clearly defined,
emotional problems clarified, and chores are more
fairly allotted. This is going to make a big difference in
your daily life. The removal of relationship issues will
guarantee that the atmosphere is more harmonious
from now on.
scoRpIo
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) : You might need to do
some of the less exciting chores involved
with creative or artistic projects today,
Sagittarius. You're in the right frame of
mind to get them done. Your efficiency is at a peak. A
practical, no-nonsense manner marks all your
interactions. By day's end you should feel more than
satisfied with what you've done. You're apt to be
prepared for the next phase of the project.
sAGITTARIUs
(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): You might need to do
some of the less exciting chores involved with
creative or artistic projects today, Sagittarius.
You're in the right frame of mind to get them
done. Your efficiency is at a peak. A practical, no-nonsense
manner marks all your interactions. By day's end you should
feel more than satisfied with what you've done. You're apt to be
prepared for the next phase of the project.
cApRIcoRN
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): You may have let
household tasks and chores go for a
few days, Capricorn, so today you
might decide to get them all done at
once. You have the energy and the stamina to do
it. However, take care not to get too caught up in
little details that only you tend to notice. This can
keep you from getting the most important chores
done.
AQUARIUs
(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) : Some letters and
calls that you may have agreed to do for
a group you're affiliated with might
have to be taken care of today,
Aquarius. Don't be surprised if you spend a lot of
your time on the phone. It might take a little
persistence, as some of the people you need to reach
may not be in. But you're likely to get everything
done. Your determination is strong.
pIsces
(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) : You may need to take
care of paperwork related to financial
matters today, Pisces. You will pay bills,
make deposits, or balance checkbooks.
Whatever you need to handle, you will get it done, and
done well. You might even find that you're better off
financially than you thought you were. In the evening, go
to a movie and forget about money for a while.