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TV Watch: 200-episode of Aynar Samne tonight

Sijil Mirza in live TV show Aynar Samne on ATN
Bangla

Entertainment Report

The 200-episode of popular fashion and beauty related programme 'Aynar Samne' to be aired on ATN Bangla at 6:20pm on Saturday.

On the occasion of 200-episode of the live show, a special programme will be tonight. Beauty expert Kaniz Almas Khan, fashion designers Emdad Haque and Biplob Saha will be present at today's episode.

They will reminiscence the previous shows and will reply to questions from the audience through telephone.

Rumana Afroze has directed the programme moderated by Sijil Mirza.

Drama: Rtv airs Dahan tonight

Shahed Sharif Khan and Srabosti Dutta Tinni in drama
serial Dahan

Entertainment Report

Drama serial 'Dahan' to be aired on Rtv today at 11:30pm. Ferdous Hasan, Ashraful Alam Ripon and Sabuj Rahman have jointly scripted and directed the serial.

Sharmily Ahmed, Dilara Zaman, Afroza Banu, Saleh Ahmed, Khalequzzaman, Rakhi Momtaz, Litu Anam, Sumaiya Shimu, Shahed, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, Lutfar Rahman George, Munira Yusuf Memy, Tinni, Meem, Nupur, Kajal, Kumkum, Protik, Jyoti, Liza, Lopa, Alisha, among others, performed in the serial.

Story of Dahan:

Story of the drama serial is based on conflict of the relationship between mother and son for the traditional values of a high-class family. Besides, corporate culture, activities of the underworld, love, affair, misunderstanding at the university life are the main themes of the drama serial.

Event: Shotoborsher Bangla Gaan at National Museum

Entertainment Report

Recently Arshinagor Foundation organised a musical evening titled 'Shotoborsher Bangla Gaan' at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum in the city recently. Poet Fazal Shahabuddin, eminent journalist and Executive Editor of daily Ittefaq Syed Tosharraf Ali, lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar, artistes Khurshid Alam, Indramohan Rajbangshi, poet and director Shahin Reza, among others, were present at the function. Noted artiste and researcher Mostafa Zaman Abbasi inaugurated the programme, while Chairman of Arshinagor Foundation and artiste Pothik Sabuj chaired the event.

After a discussion meeting, artistes Mostafa Zaman Abbasi, Khurshid Alam, Indramohan Rajbangshi, Shelly Reza, Pothik Sabuj, Munkir Khan, Kamal Hossain Tushan, M Ruhul Amin, Khondaker Mokarram Ali, Noheli Mirza Anonya, Maliha Mahjabin, Mahmudul Hasan Sagor, Anjana, Tina, Tonu, Beauty, Usha, Baby, among others, performed in the function.

Ustad Azizul Islam’s flute performance

Entertainment Report

A discussion meeting and flute recital organised by Dhaka Officers Club was held at the Club Auditorium at Bailey Road in the city recently on the occasion of 'Elders' Day.'

Titled of the discussion was 'Elders Role in Development of Tourism,' which was followed by classical flute recital by master flute artiste Ustad Captain Azizul Islam.

His performance charmed the audiences with delightful aura of 'Ragas' for nearly an hour at the auditorium.

The program started at 7:00pm. Ustad Aziz gave a short description on different 'Raaga' before his solo recital that began with his self-styled 'gaut' (notes) on raaga 'Yaman' in setarkhani taal.

Then he delivered raaga 'Darbari Kanada' in 'Bilambit ektal' and 'Druta teentaal,' raaga 'Hanswadhoni' in teentaal, 'Kirwani' in daadra and a 'dhun' on 'Mishra Pilu.' He concluded, as usually with a 'Bhatiyali Dhun.' He was accompanied by pundit Bizon Choudhury (in tabla) and Md Jahangir Alam (Tanpura).

TV Show: Ekusher Dupur on 575-episode

Entertainment Report

The 575-episode of regular television show 'Ekusher Dupur' to be aired on ETV at 12:00 noon today. Former parliament member and son of martyred Tajuddin Ahmed Tanjim Ahmed Sohel will be present as today's guest at the show. Kazi Rawshan Ara Saki, Saima Wahab Hiya, Mitua Talukder Hema and Masuma Shormi have moderated the show and Masudul Hasan Rony has produced the programme.

TV Serial: Ntv airs Brishtir jonno tonight

Opi Karim

Entertainment Report

Ntv airs drama serial 'Brishtir jonno' at 9:45pm. Pantha Shah-riar has scripted and Amlan Biswas has directed the drama serial.

Aupi Karim, Abul Hayat, Ferdousi Majumder, Tropa Majumder, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Shams Sumon, Shatabdi Wadud, Intekhab Dinar, Raunak Hasan, among others, performed in the serial.

Story of Brishtir jonno:

Brishti is a simple-minded person in the Dhaka city. Only job can help her to solve many problems in her family. Because her family depends on her. The story of the drama serial based on the struggle of a family for surviving in the city.

Bollywood: Vidya Balan’s walk in the clouds

Away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, Vidya Balan is communing with nature on the sets of Vishal Bharadwaj's next. Unlike most actors who prefer to shoot in the city, Vidya is having a wonderful time shooting in Wai.

While most actresses who like to remain holed up in their vans in between shoots, Vidya prefers the outdoors. And since she is shooting in picture pretty Wai, the actress prefers to spend time breathing in the fresh air. A unit member revealed, "Vidya loves to be in a natural environment. She enjoys nature walks in between shots. She'd rather sit in the greenery and soak in its beauty than be stuck in the van. Vidya finds the entire experience to be meditative and absolutely soothing."

Even when not shooting, Vidya doesn't idle away her time! "Vidya goes for these long walks on the roads of Wai. So if you spot someone in tracksuits with an ipod and speakers hooked into her ears, walking away briskly, you know who it is," laughs the unit member. Viday's staff does accompany for her brisk walks. "We cannot take any risks. - Agency

Hollywood: Sarah Brightman 'crazy’ ahead of new album, tour

Reuters, Detroit

Sarah Brightman says life is "completely crazy at the moment," and with a new holiday album, a tour and her debut film role, who's going to doubt her?

The British singer kicks off a seven-week tour of Mexico, the United States and Canada on November 4 in Monterrey, Mexico.

The repertoire will include "lots of new songs" from her January release "Symphony" and the holiday album "A Winter Symphony," which also comes out November 4 -- as well as "all the songs that I'm known for, so people will be getting all the old things that they love and all the new as well." More striking, however, is the technology Brightman will employ on the tour, which includes virtual and holographic stage elements depicting gardens, balloons, aquariums and other ethereal scenery.