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Published October 12, 2013

Star-studded Gala Night of Celebrating Life 2013

Khan Nahida Moushumi

After a great series of run-up events, with participation by a huge number of contestants from April to June this year, 'Celebrating Life 2013' honoured and celebrated all participants who have exceeded all expectations to make this year's contest one of the best that the Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank have ever seen. Khan Nahida Moushumi reviews this year's performances at the Gala Night of 'Celebrating Life 2013'. The Winning Lyricist – Rayhana Parveen This year's theme chosen for 'Celebrating Life ...

A Grand Celebration of Life

Sadia Khalid

Every year the winners of Standard Chartered-The Daily Star ‘Celebrating Life’ Contests are awarded at the grand Gala Night. After last two year's extravaganza with international artistes, we are proud to have hosted an equally spectacular show with all local artistes this time around. Upholding the central theme 'Empowerment of Women', photography, lyrics and film contest winners of ‘Celebrating Life 2013’ share their gratification with Sadia Khalid. Anwar Hossain, Actor Popularly known as 'Nawab' in the world of celluloid, he has given ...

Television of a Lifetime Faridur Reza Sagor

Continued from Vol 01 Issue 09 It was not easy with only two cameras to record program announcement, live shows and news. Right after the program announcement, cameras had to be relocated towards the studio set. It is quite hard to imagine how thick camera cables were back in those days. There was no room to keep the spotlights installed in the DIT building. In 1964; on the second day of telecast, ...

Photography Contest Winners

Winner: Shabbir Ferdous He evolved from a painter to a photographer in 1989. In his winning photograph, he captured a woman taking measurement of a religious man at a tailor's shop. About this year's theme 'Women ...

Lyrics Contest Winners

Winner Rayhana Parveen This year's winning lyricist Rayhana Parveen, completed her master's degree in Bengali Literature from National University of Noakhali. She developed a knack for lyrics writing since 1990 and her first book which was a ...

Film Honourable Mention

Fazle Hasan Shishir He is a sophomore who started making short films from 2009. Now he is working as a cinematographer for independent projects besides his studies. He loves to take photographs. Among his many inspirations, he regards Victor Kossakovsky's 10 Rules of Filmmaking as a principal guide. He plans to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional film-maker after finishing his Bachelor's in English Literature. “My short film is called ...

LIVING WITH THE STARS

Hosts of 'Celebrating Life Gala 2013' Iffat Ara Nawaz and Tropa Majumdar

Bangladeshis often complain that whilst battling the impediments in our daily life, we often forget to take a breather, live a little and forget to cherish and cultivate the talent and creativity that live within ...

Elita’s first solo album

Elita will be launching her much-anticipated first solo album sometime after Eid-Ul-Azha this year. She has worked with various artists (Shaker from Shunno, Shandhi from Mohakal, Polash and so on) for this album. Elita has ...

MISS UNIVERSE OLIVIA CULPO

Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, currently in India wants to try her luck in Hindi movies. She has been seen taking a keen interest in Bollywood when she met Salman Khan. "I like Bollywood. The dance moves and ...

PENTAGON Turns 20

In 1993, Mohammad Ali Sumon, Shouquat Ali Imon, Ranjan, Shelly and Babu formed Pentagon. Over the years, a lot of well-known musicians joined and left this band, namely Balam, Tipu (Warfaze), Shams (Warfaze), Kazi Faisal ...

SEAN SAYS HE’S NOT READY FOR MARRIAGE

Sean "Diddy" Combs hopes to marry one day, but insists he is not ready to make the big commitment yet. The hip-hop hit maker has five children with three different former partners and he famously ...

NA HONG-JIN

NA Hong-jin a film director and screenwriter, scored box office success in Korea, advancement to the Cannes Film Festival, and recognition of his work by the international film circuit in one fell swoop with his ...

Songs we do not forget

There are songs that you always remember, melodies that you associate with particular phases of your life. Syed Abdul Hadi once sang a rather spiritual number, doyal tor bhoroshae amar buuk baindha / ei maajh ...

‘Celebrating Life Gala 2013′

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JOHN STALKED BY MALE FOLLOWER

A male stalker is bothering John Abraham who filed a complaint at the Bandra police station. The unidentified person has said nothing objectionable but is keen to meet John. The man first contacted John a ...

THE LUNCHBOX

Director: Ritesh Batra Writer: Ritesh Batra Cast: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Length: 104 min Strength: Story, narration and casting Weakness: Music Showbiz Rating: 4 out of 5 Plot: Set in Mumbai, Saajan (Irfan Khan) is a widower and works as ...

DEHOROKKHI

Directed by: Iftakar Chowdhury Written by: Abdullah Johir Babu Cast: Eamin Haque Bobby, Kazi Maruf, Anisur Rahman Milon, Probir Mitro Length: 167 minutes Strength: Camerawork & Music Weakness: Acting by the leading roles Star Showbiz Rating: 3 out of 5 Plot: An underworld ...

NOW YOU SEE ME

Director: Louis Leterrier Writers: Edward Ricourt Boaz Yakin, Ed Solomon Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine Length: 115 min Strength: Witty dialogues, cast Weakness: Unconvincing plot Star Showbiz Rating: 3.5 Plot: A quartet ...

Tasmeena Katrina Crorie

Date of Birth: August 18 Height: 5’4” Skills: Acting, Fashion Designing, Anchor, Host, Writer, Poet, Singer Credentials: A fashion and Law Graduate. An accomplished singer. Mastery on Indian classical and western dance forms. Lead role in a feature ...