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Kishwar reachesTop 5 of Master
Chef Australia
TBT RepoRT
Song of Farooki's web series "Ladies
and Gentleman" released
TBT RepoRT
"Porojibi Shohorer Gaan", a
song for internationally
acclaimed director Mostofa
Sarwar Farooki's debut web
series, "Ladies and
Gentleman", was released
recently, under the banner of
ZEE5.
Popular film-maker Mostofa
Sarwar Farooki has written the
lyrics for a song from his debut
web-series "Ladies and
Gentleman."
The song titled 'Porojibi
Shohorer Gaan' is written by
Farooki, composed by Pavel
Areen, and voiced by Masha
Islam.
Directed by Farooki and
edited by Momin Biswas, the
music video features the
protagonist TasniaFarin,
Maria Nur and others.
The web series Ladies &
Gentlemen revolves around
the life of an ordinary girl, her
emotional journey to become
the voice of each and every
working woman in
Bangladesh.
National Film Awardwinning
actor Nusrat Imrose
Tisha is a producer on "Ladies
and Gentlemen". Alongside
Tasnia Farin and Maria Nur,
the series features Pavel Areen,
Tanvir Hossain, Mamunur
Rashid, Hasan Masood, Partha
Barua, Alexey Kosorukov, and
Iresh Zaker, among others. It
will premiere on ZEE5 on July
9 globally. Bangladeshi
audiences can watch the series
free of cost upon its release.
Farooki is also looking
forward to his forthcoming
film "No Land's Man",
featuring celebrated Indian
actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui
and Bangladeshi singer and
actor Tahsan Khan, among
others.
Bangladesh's Kishwar safely made it to the top 5 of MasterChef
Australia.The top six contestants from the latest season of
MasterChef Australia competed in Martin Benn's Society Service
Challenge on Monday, July 5.
The challenge was followed by a surprise elimination. However,
Bangladesh's Kishwar was declared safe at the end of the round, and
she made it to the top 5 of the 13th season of MasterChef Australia.
The four other contestants are Linda Dalrymple, Pete Camobell,
Justin Narayan and Elise.
A 38-year old Bangladeshi from Melbourne, Kishwar brought
classic local dishes-including "Kala bhuna," "Fuchka-
Chotpoti,""Macher-Jhol" and other delicacies, all the way to
MasterChef kitchen. Kishwar, the mother of two, wants to write a
Bangladeshi cookbook to keep the legacy of her family alive.
In a recent conversation, Kishwar said that she learnt a lot from her
experience in Masterchef's kitchen. "I grasped a better
understanding of my food and saw its significance through the eyes
of all the guest chefs and judges. Also learnt about the value of
seasonal and local ingredients. "My goal right now is to write my
cookbook and be in a professional kitchen," she said.
Raba's two new songs released
TBT RepoRT
The comedian and social media personality, Raba Khan, is now trying her luck at
singing and expanding her influence across new platforms.
Raba, who made a name for herself owing to her hilarious and witty social media
videos, was selected as one of the honorees for Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia Class of
2020. She is known for her satirical videos which attempt to address entrenched
social issues and stereotypes in Bangladesh through comedy. Her controversial
best-seller book Bandhobi caused quite a stir after release because of its casual and
lax use of Bangla language, which has been deemed insensitive by many.
Now, she is demonstrating her singing talents and fans could not be any happier.
Raba has released two new songs, "Moharani" and "Domka Hawa"-in
collaboration with musician Arafat Mohsin.
The YouTuber expressed her hopes of releasing a full album soon. Her new
singles will be available in the coming months on her official channel, "The
Jhakanaka Project" which currently has 281k subscribers.
Raba served as a UNICEF Youth Ambassador to advocate for children's rights in
2018. She started her YouTube channel "The Jhakanaka Project," with her
brother, in 2014.
Kataluna becomes first transgender woman
to compete Miss USA pageant
Kataluna Enriquez made history
when she was crowned Miss
Nevada USA as the first openly
transgender contestant in Las
Vegas.
Last weekend, the 27-year-old
won the hearts of the audience
and judges with her breathe
taking rainbow sequin gown
which she designed to honour
the pride month.
"My win is our win," she
posted afterward on her
Instagram in a message to the
LGBTQ community. "We just
made history. Happy pride."
Her win will allow her to
compete in the upcoming Miss
USA pageant this autumn.
Enriquez, who came in on the
top after going against 21 other
contestants, will represent the
Silver State at the 2021 Miss
USA which will be held on 29
November in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
If crowned Miss USA,
VidyaBalan, Ekta Kapoor, and Shobha
Kapoor are among the 395 film industry
personalities who've been invited to join the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences, the governing body behind the
Oscars.
VidyaBalan was recognised for her
performances in 'Tumhari Sulu' and
'Kahaani'. Ekta Kapoor has been recognised
for 'Dream Girl' and 'Once Upon a Time in
Mumbaai', while her mother Shobha has
been recognised for 'Udta Punjab' and 'The
Dirty Picture'.
Other actors who've been invited to join
Enriquez will become the
second trans contestant to
compete for Miss Universe, after
Angela Ponce, who represented
Spain in the 2018 Miss Universe
pageant. The pageant began
allowing transgender
contestants in 2012, reports
Houston Public Media.
Enriquez began her journey in
pageantry in 2015 and has faced
discrimination in all corners
since then. Upon receiving the
news of her being transgender,
she was not allowed a roommate
and a doctor was brought in to
The Academy include Robert Pattinson,
Laverne Cox, Vanessa Kirby, Steven Yeun,
and others. The directors who've been
invited include Cathy Yan, Jonathan Glazer,
Emerald Fennell and more.
The Academy has been in the midst of
sweeping change, mostly around inclusivity
and diversity. The changes were introduced
after harsh criticism that most of the
Academy's voting body is Caucasian, causing
an internal bias in the voting process for the
Oscars.
Source: Indian Express
verify her claims of being a
woman.
But Enriquez told NPR's
Weekend All Things Considered
that her determination to make
history was what motivated her
to keep competing.
"I had a purpose and I had a
dream," she said. "I wanted to
compete on the Miss USA stage.
When I was young, I always
wanted to see someone on the
Miss USA stage - someone like
me. And it just happened to be
that I was the person that I
needed to make history."
As she prepares for the Miss
USA pageant, Enriquez said she
plans to advocate for equality
and mental health.
"My win is not just a win for
the trans community," she said.
"It's a win for all women to be
represented."
Source: Times Of India
Vidya,
Ekta
among
new
invitees at
Oscars
eligible to
vote
H o Roscope
Aries
Your flexible nature may get you
in trouble today, Aries.
Personalities may clash when no
one is willing to lead. Be aggressive
without being manipulative. Keep it light. Don't
try to pin anyone down. Your nature is open and
expansive. Give other people the freedom they
want. Unexpected events may dramatically
change the course of the day, so don't be upset if
things don't go as planned.
Taurus
Things will flow smoothly for you,
Taurus. There's barely a reason for
you to lift a finger. You have the
good fortune of enjoying this day
with very little effort on your part. Keep in mind
that if you decide to get something done, you will
be extremely successful and able to accomplish
quite a bit. You're in sync with today's energy.
Gemini
People aren't going to want to be
quite as intense as you require
today, Gemini. Things are light
and airy. You may find that no one
is in the mood to delve as deeply
as you want to go. Use the day to relax and
release control for a while. Take deep breaths
and long walks. Go for a bike ride or short road
trip. Crazy, unexpected events may crop up
throughout the day. Be prepared for surprises.
cancer
It may be hard for you to make a
decision about anything today,
Cancer. Things may seem wishywashy
and unclear. Don't worry
about it. There is plenty of air to fuel your fire. Be
aware that people may pop up from the past and
unexpected events may disrupt the flow
throughout the day. Best-laid plans are apt to be
broken. Don't sweat it. Just go with the flow.
Leo
Things probably aren't going to go
exactly as you planned today, Leo.
Realize that people may act in
erratic, powerful bursts, especially
when it comes to emotional issues. Your feelings
may be a bit distant, and you may find it hard to
get in touch with what's really going on inside
you. Do your best to maintain a positive attitude.
That's all anyone can ask.
Virgo
Today is an excellent day for you,
Virgo. Events will flow quite
smoothly. The only thing to be aware
of is that your emotions may seem
rather erratic and unwieldy. There's a great deal of
power behind your words and people are sure to
listen. They would be smart to do so. What you have
to say will be right on target with today's energy.
Libra
You may be indecisive today,
Libra. You may not be able to find
solutions you can live with. You
don't need to finalize anything
now. Use this day to lay low and gather data.
People may seem rather insensitive and erratic.
Go with the flow. You have a great deal of
warmth and passion to share. You may find that
a strong, unpredictable force is affecting your
emotions.
scorpio
There is plenty of air to fuel your
fire today, Scorpio. You're able to
get quite a bit done. Multitasking
is key to accomplishing what you
want to do. An element of the unexpected is
likely to add a surprising dimension to the day.
You're able to communicate freely, and you will
likely be on the same page with the people you
meet.
sagittarius
You may need to make some
slight adjustments in order to get
through to people today,
Sagittarius. The pace may be a bit
faster than you'd like. Remember that people
aren't mind readers. They won't be sensitive
enough to pick up on your subtle messages. If
you want to get something across, state it clearly
and succinctly. Feel free to explore the
unconventional and bizarre.
capricorn
Today is an excellent day for you,
Capricorn. You will receive some
bursts of unexpected energy that
help you accomplish whatever it is
you wish to do. You should enjoy a favorable
mood and good relations with others all day.
Enjoy yourself and feel free to indulge in things
that make you happy. Spend time with your
family and let them share in your positive
energy flow.
Aquarius
Things may be moving a bit too
quickly today for you to grab hold
of anything, Aquarius. There's an
element of the unexpected
entering into the equation. Be prepared. The
mood of the day is especially light and perhaps a
bit superficial. People may not be entirely
reliable. If there's something you absolutely
need to do, consider doing it by yourself.
pisces
Enjoy the day today, Pisces. Take
control of the situation and make the
most of whatever comes your way. Do
it with a smile. There's a great deal of
fun-loving, excited energy ready for you to draw upon.
Get your ideas out to others. Communicate your
thoughts. Attend a party or two. You're the epitome of
the social butterfly. Make sure to wear your best attire.