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Film Gossip: Shabnur with Popy

Popy and Shabnur

Entertainment Report

Country's two leading film actresses Shabnur and Popy earlier decided to work together in a film titled 'Valobeshe bau anbo' of promising director Chandan Chowdhury. However, after one day of the shooting Popy left the shooting spot due to unavoidable circumstances. Then director of the film replaced promising actress Sahara instead of Popy. The shooting of film began in Cox's Bazar on November 14.

While asking Popy why left the shooting spot she replied, "There are two heroines in the film. One is Hema and other is Raina. I was casting in the character of 'Hema.' However, after passing one day of the shooting Shabnur wanted to perform in the character of 'Hema.' Then I have decided to quit the movie."

Meanwhile, production house of the film Sadia Sohan's executive producer Mostaque Ahmed said, "When Popy quit to perform in the film we became helpless. Then we were trying to find alternative heroine for that character. At last, we have taken Sahara for the role."

"Popy was our first film's heroine. Nevertheless, we could not understand why she had done this thing. Despite we have to release the movie during Eid-ul-Azha we have agreed the change for the greater interest of the film," said Mostaque.

While replying to a question to Shabnur she said, "I am very sorry for that reason.

I have wished to work together with Popy. Unfortunately, I could not. I cannot understand why heroines do not want to work with me."

Satellite News: BTV brings dimension in programmes

Entertainment Desk

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has brought new dimension in its programmes now. The authority has introduced new programmes for its viewers. At present new set is being using instead of old one along with the digital print. Therefore, latest technologies including lighting, modern set are being using in the programmes. Using of titles has made mandatory through animation and graphics of all programmes of the BTV. Quality has improved from the previous time. For the last one year a Croma studio with high-tech technology has introduced for BTV. A foreign movie is being airing on BTV every Thursday night. Besides, two films are also being airing on Friday and Saturday. Licence and advertisement sections have transferred to Rampura centre from Shahbagh. As a result, activities of BTV have increased.

According to the BTV, for the 2007-08 fiscal year BTV earned more than 13 crore and 30 lakh taka, which means income has increased about 9.5 crore taka. According to the profile of BTV, when BTV was established in 1964, it coved 0.77 per cent of the total population. Now it covers about 98 per cent of the total population by using terrestrial system. Now outdoor shooting for the weekly dramas of BTV is done Gazipur, Mawna, Pubail, Savar and Ashulia. There is a new dimension in BTV World airing programmes. It is trying its level best to improve its programmes, said an official of the BTV.

TV Watch: Sobar Jonno on 100-episode tonight

Entertainment Report

The 100-episode of entertainment based magazine show 'Sobar Jonno' to be aired on ATN Bangla at 6:20pm today. Aslam Sikdar has directed the fortnightly programme, while Rezauddin Stalin has moderated the show. The programme is divided into different parts like 'Nari Ghore-Bayre,' 'Samprotik Bhabna,' Shuvo Janmadin,' 'Natyangsha' and segment of music and dance.

A special episode will be aired tonight on the occasion of 100-episode. About 80 singers who perform well but not familiar in the society will get opportunity to perform in the show. Besides, reminiscence of the previous 99 episodes will take place on this episode.

Event: Ananya Sahitya Puraskar given

Entertainment Report

Like previous years, Ananya Sahitya Puraskar 2008 (Literature Award) was given at a function at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum in the city on November 16.

This year Litterateur Jharna Das Purakayashta got the award.

National Professor Kabir Chowdhury was present as chief guest at the award giving ceremony. Eminent litterateur Selina Hossain chaired the function. Jharna Das received the award along with a crest and Tk 50,000 cash.

Kabir Chowdhury in his speech urged all to come forward to raise hands for the development of literature practice in the country. He also urged to come forward against militancy.

TV Show: Samudrajol on Banglavision

Bonya Mirza and Shahriar Nazim Joy in drama serial
Samudrajol

Entertainment Report

Drama serial 'Samudrajol' to be aired on Banglavision at 8:25pm today. Mohan Khan and Sohel Arman have jointly scripted and directed the drama serial.

Gazi Rakayet, Lutfar Rahman George, Shahed Sharif Khan, Shahriar Nazim Joy, Sohel Arman, Litu Anam, Arman Parvez Murad, Bonya Mirza, Chandni, Tanima Hamid, Sharmin Shila, Ria, Nisho, Sajal, Rashed Khan, Rahi, Tania, among others, performed in the serial.

Story of Samudrajol:

Rusho and Odhora married silently. They went to Cox's Bazar for honeymoon. After passing some days, their collection of money was end. Then he took permission from his wife and return to Dhaka. As a result, Rusho's wife became lonely. In one hand, while returning Dhaka Rusho faced an accident. Then he lost his memories. On the other hand, Odhora was waiting for Rusho in Cox's Bazar. The story went on.

Bollywood: Sherlyn Chopra’s big break

Sherlyn Chopra

Sherlyn Chopra seems to be on seventh heaven these days. The news is that the sultry temptress is now all set to act in Yash Raj's next film.

The actress is rejoicing her big break and is happy with the appreciation bagged by her co actors. The yet untitled film cast's Rani Mukherjee and Shahid Kapur in the lead. The interesting part is that the item queen of Bollywood- Rakhi Sawant too plays a significant role in the movie.

Known for her bold attitude, Sherlyn has earlier acted in B grade films.

However, when her acting career did no wonders, she befriended controversies to stay in the news.

Apart from that, the sexy lady also tried her hand at singing with her recent album- 'Dard- E- Sherlyn', which gave her nothing but failure. Now, it's for us to see if Yash Raj banner can save her dicey career.

Agency

Drama: Ghor Songsar on Rtv

Sharmin Shila (Right) and co-artiste in drama serial
Ghor Songsar

Entertainment Report

Drama serial 'Ghor Songsar' to be aired on Rtv at 9:10pm today. Nurul Islam BSC has written the story of the drama, while Moin Khan Rupee has directed the serial.

Khairul Alam Sabuj, Abul Kashem, Chitralekha Guha, Shirin Bakul, Bonya Mirza, Sharmin Shila, Arman Parvez Murad, Ahsan Habib Nasim, Runa Khan, Syed Shuvro, among others, performed in the serial.

Story of Ghor Songsar:

Mr Khalil has build up his livelihood bit by bit. He along with his wife and children has been passing days in a planned way. Once it was found that his son felt on love with the daughter of the house owner. As a result, complexity found in the family for the first time. His daughter was killed in a road mishap. Then family conflicts rose. Then members of the family became normal. But head of family is no more.