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Event: Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha’s musical programme ends: To mark Tagore’s death anniversary

Artistes of Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi
Sangstha performing at Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the
Public Library.

Entertainment Report

The two-day musical programme organised by Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha was ended at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Public Library on Thursday to mark the 67 the death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

The programnme was inaugurated by veteran Tagore artiste Kalim Sharafi, President of the Shilpi Sangstha, on August 6.

The inauguration of the two-day programme with a performance of the National Anthem by the artistes of the Shilpi Sangstha. It was followed by a chorus of the song 'Aguner poroshmoni chhoao praaney.'

Artiste Kalim Sharafi said, "Rabindranath is very much present in our hearts, thoughts and in our lifestyle. As we are experiencing a cultural unrest now, we can delve deeper into Tagore's words to find the strength to counter it."

Tapan Mahmud, General Secretary of the Shilpi Sangstha, in his opening speech said, "Efforts have been made to remove Tagore from our national life several times, but they did not succeed as Tagore is an integral part of the Bengali life. As long as the nation exists, Tagore will continue to shape our mind."

Then artiste Lily Islam rendered 'Bandhu roho roho shathey,' followed by Neelotpaul Sadhya's performance of 'Jibon moroner shimana chharaye.'

Artistes Mahiuzzaman Chowdhury, Iffat Ara Dewan, Hashi Biswas, Aniket Acharya, Sumaiya Farah Khan, Bishnu Mandal, Seema Sarker and other artistes also performed at the programme.

Artistes of Tagore musical organisations - Geetanjali, Surer Dhara, Rabi Raag and Baitalik - presented chorus songs at function.

Rtv aired the programme of the first day on live.

Aynar Samne on ATN Bangla

Sijil Mirza in Aynar Samne

Entertainment Desk

Popular fashion and beauty related programme 'Aynar Samne' to be aired on ATN Bangla at 6:20pm on Saturday.

Viewers participate in the show on live. They can communicate with phone call. Beauty experts reply their answers in the show. Rumana Afroze has directed the programme moderated by Sijil Mirza.

Viewers can easily know about their beauty tips from experts through the programme and they can call in the following numbers: 01199-809444/ 555/666/777.

Event: Chand Sultana Literacy Award given

Entertainment Report

The 'Chand Sultana Literacy Award' giving ceremony organised by Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) was held at its premises in the city recently.

This year Parul Begum of Rangpur received the award.

Dr MR Khan and Matiur Rahman, Editor of daily Prothom Alo, were present as guests in the award giving ceremony, while Kazi Rafiqul Alam, President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM), chaired the function.

Speakers appreciated the initiative of the DAM to award the people who made contribution in increasing literacy in the country.

They said that they should recognise common people's contribution in promoting literacy.

Parul Begum, wife of a landless farmer in Rangpur, has been running a school for young children in her house since 2001. She received a cheque of Taka 30,000, a crest and certificate.

The organisers informed the media that they are encouraging people who are working to eradicate illiteracy from the country by giving the award.

They have introduced the award after the name of their deceased colleague Chand Sultana who developed some modules on literacy. Chand Sultana died from cancer.

Documentary: Film on poet Shamsur Rahman screened

Entertainment Desk

A documentary film on poet Shamsur Rahman titled 'Shamsur Rahman: A Pen Against the Gun' was screened at the Alliance Francaise in the capital Thursday evening.

Amirul Arham has directed the film. The event was organised by the Alliance Francaise, Dhaka.

Eminent poet Nirmalendu Goon was present as chief guest and inaugurated the occasion.

Speakers discussed on the life and works of poet Shamsur Rahman at the function.

Speakers said that the poet Shamsur Rahman is the voice of Bangladesh. A poet, journalist, philosopher, humanist, he is also the voice of freedom. He belongs to a generation of young poets claiming the legacy of Tagore. His poems evoke the history of the country, the suffering of Bangladeshis and of the world.

His (Shamsur Rahman) great friendship with the director allows us to discover their intimacy in Bangladesh and in Paris where he was invited to the House of Poetry in 2000. The premier show of the film was held at the auditorium of Guimet Museum in Paris and in Bangladesh it is shown for the first time, said the organisers.

Filmmaker Amirul Arham was born in Bangladesh and now lives and works in France. He directs films and documentaries there.

Bollywood: Kareena-the most wanted girl

Karina Kapoor

Agency

Sensuous-sexy-sultry Kareena Kapoor and her stardom are beyond limits. After the super success of Jab We Met and her super-glam look in Tashan, Kareena has become hot property for both Bollywood and Hollywood.

There was a buzz couple of days back about Kareena signing a Hollywood project but Kareena's spokesperson denied stories about her doing a Hollywood film.

Apparently, during the shoot of Kambakht Ishq, Kareena was in talks with Hollywood production houses.

"It is true that Kareena was offered a role in Chamera which is to be directed by Daniel Silverman but she has not signed on the dotted lines, " said her spokesperson.

So is Kareena doing any Hollywood film at all? "Kareena is busy for the next one and a half year with her commitments in Bollywood. Until then she isn't doing any international film. Besides Chamera, Kareena was also offered two other Hollywood films which I cannot divulge much into."

Kareena is definitely the most wanted actress currently. Surely, her lucky streak is on. Way to go Kareena!