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Entertainment
HUGH GRANT ‘delighted
Friday, October 10, 2014
Eid specials on TV
not to be a part of Hollywood’
Counter Attack
A single episode drama titled “Counter Attack” will be aired on Banglavision at 11:55pm. Written by Faruqe Hossain, the drama has been directed by Zahid Hasan. Zahid Hasan, Tarin, Aliraaz and Tofa Hossain have been cast in the lead roles. The story of the drama revolves around Pasha, who creates terror in a locality under the shelter
from a godfather. Pasha has everything in life except for a child. One day, he comes to know that there is nothing wrong with his and his wife’s physical ability to bear children, and subsequently, his wife confesses that she intentionally hasn’t bourne children as she believes that their child may suffer a cursed fate because of Pasha’s plentiful sins. Pasha swears that he will leave everything behind for the sake of a child. Pasha informs the godfather about his decision to leave. The godfather becomes mad at him, and in that very night, police arrests Pasha. Next day, the godfather rescues him from prison and convinces him that the incident will happen again if he refuses to work with him. After the meeting with the godfather, Pasha secretly remains involved with the godfather’s vicious businesses and pretends to his wife that he has no relation with the evil path anymore. One day, Pasha gets captured by police while his wife suffers goes into labour at home and has to be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.
Sagorer Opare
n Entertainment Desk Actor Hugh Grant, who became the poster boy for the charming British fop in romantic comedies such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Notting Hill,” is delighted not to be part of Hollywood anymore. Grant channels his feelings in his latest film, “The Rewrite,” as Keith, a washed up screenwriter who moves to a small New York town to give a college course on the sometimes cynical and occasionally realistic perils of Hollywood. The film released in UK theaters on Wednesday. In an interview with Reuters, Grant, 54, talked about how the character Keith and his. “This character still actually loves Hollywood and wants to be part of it, and he’s just sad that he’s not and that he can’t get a job. I’m not quite like that in that I’m delighted not to be a part of it anymore, apart from occasional dippings of my toe. That doesn’t make me a better person. That’s just my taste.”
Explaining why he does not want to be part of it, Grant said: “I never really was crazy to be out there acting, performing, promoting, all that kind of stuff. It’s fun once in a while, but for some people it’s their lifeblood. I’ve never felt like that. I’ve felt that there were other things in life that were equally or more interesting.” Grant has also been active since 2011 in the Hacked Off campaign, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the victims of press abuse. He gave evidence at the Leveson inquiry into the culture and ethics of the British media and accused several British tabloid newspapers of intruding into his personal life and hacking his telephone. “What I campaign about is nothing to do with celebrities. I think there’s always going to be a tension between the amount of intrusion that a person in show business wants and the amount that they get and that’s never been different throughout this time shift,” said Grant. l
Natyakendra to celebrate eventful 24 years n Entertainment Desk A leading theatre troupe in the country Natyakendra, which began its journey back in 1990, is all set to celebrate the eventful 24 years through a two-day festival from today. The theatre fraternity recognised Natyakendra as a very promising troupe as it began its journey with the production “Bichchu.” Founded by Tariq Anam Khan, Natyakendra has till date brought out a number of acclaimed productions such as “Tughlak,” “Sukh,” “Jera,” “Protisoron,” “Projapoti,” “Dalim Kumar,” “Mrito Manusher Chhaya” and “Dui Je Chhilo Ek Chakor.” Natyakendra houses talented actors like Jhuna Chowdhury, Touqir Ahmed, Zahid Hasan, Mosharaf Karim and some others who are also very popular in the small screen.
The festival at Bangladesh Shilpkala Academy will feature two shows of its recent and well-acclaimed production “Dui Je Chhilo Ek Chakor,” an adaptation of “Servant of Two Masters” by Italian playwright Carlo Goldini. The production has already been staged 27 times in home abroad and has become one of the most popular offerings of the troupe. Adapted, scripted and directed by Tariq Anam Khan, the comedy is about a desperate man who takes two jobs at a time to meet his needs. The story proceeds with twists and turns as he tries to keep both the jobs. Moreover, the troupe has invited a circus troupe from tangail to perform at the festival. A discussion session will also be held at the festival where members of the troupe and guest theatre activists will reminisce the journey of the troupe. l
A scene from Natyakendra’s production ‘Dui Je Chhilo Ek Chakor’
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A special telefilm titled “Sagorer Opare” will be aired on Channel 9 at 3pm. Written and directed by Aronno Anwar, the telefilm’s cast includes Riaz, Munira Yusuf Memi, Tania Hossain, Elin, Shahadat, Shahed Ali Sujon among others. The story of the telefilm revolves around a man who wanders at a beach asking everyone he meets how he can go to the other side of the sea. Everyone becomes dumbfounded by his strange question, but he seems serious on his quest. He believes his wife, Suranjana, lives on the other side of the sea, and he has to go there to save his wife anyhow. He stays at a fancy hotel by the sea, and the manager of the hotel seems quite friendly with the man. But when he asks the same question to the manger, the situation changes. The manager speculates that something is wrong with the man, and asks for the due payments. But man refuses to pay-up; he replies that he would pay as soon as he gets to meet his wife as she has taken the purse with her. The manager throws the man out of the hotel. Subsequently his sister and brother-in-law comes to the town in search of him.
Shob Pakhi
ATN Bangla will air telefilm “Shob Pakhi” at 7:45pm today. The telefilm features Sajal, Bijori Barkatullah, Ishana, Abdullah Rana, Piyal Anil and many others. The plot of the story revolves around a girl Choncholla who witnesses a murder case. The killer sees Choncholla and starts searching for her. Choncholla seeks refuge in her dancing school. She was under the shelter of teacher, Bithi. Her teacher is in love with Sajal. Choncholla faces Sajal, and figures out that Sajal is none other than the killer.
Osamapto Tribhuj
A special drama titled “Osamapto Tribhuj” will be aired on NTV at 8:05pm sans commercial breaks. Written by Shyamol Shisir, the drama has been directed by Shakhawat Manik. Mou, Apurbo and Tanvir play the leading characters of the drama. The story of the drama revolves around a couple – Zara and Ronok – who have been married for three years. Zara is a busy actress while Ronok is a member of a band of musicians. In the race of establishing themselves, Zara moves ahead of Ronok. Depression captures Ronok while he pants to accept the behavioural changes of Zara. Meanwhile, Zara develops a bond with her friend-fromcollege – Emon, who has a growing a reputation as a young, aspiring tv-drama-maker. Zara decides to leave Ronok and starts living with Emon.
Chaad Mukh
Shorto Projojya
A single episode drama titled “Shorto Projojya” will be aired on Maasranga at 10:30pm. Written by Zakaria Soukhin and directed by Shakhawat Manik, the lead roles of the drama have been played by Shokh and Nirob. The story of the drama revolves around Mithun and Munia whose personalities are as alike as chalk and cheese. Their families arrange to get them married, but before the wedding takes place, the bride and the groom decide to meet as they both feel that selecting a life partner through knowing each other is very necessary. One day, they meet to figure out what they have in common between them. Munia comes up with her not-to-do lists pre and post wedding, while Mithun draws his set of activities. The dissimilarities in the list hangs the marriage in a balance, and the Mithun and Munia decide that they are not compatible, hence they should not marry each other. When they inform their families of the break-up of the engagement, the folks advise that they meet again to try reach a compromise. Mithun and Munia meet again with the intention to reach a compromise and save the match-up.
Hello Kitty
A telefilm “Hello Kitty” will air at 7:30pm on Gtv. Featuring Bijori, Shoshi, Tusti, Atoshi and Irfan Sazzad. The story is about four friends who rediscover the meaning of friendship. Orpi, Nondini, Trina, and Oishee, people from differing age groups, become dependent on one another. The telefilm opens in a resort on Oishee’s birthday. She is disheartened after breaking up with her boyfriend. Orpi, Nondini, and Trina try their best to cheer-up Oishee who is the youngest among all. They all stay in the resort, and remember several incidents. The four best friends come across a man named Abir. Three of them play pranks with Abir, and convince Abir to choose Oishee as his life partner.
A telfilm “Chaad Mukh” will air at 2:35pm on Channel i. Starring Moushumi, Mir Sabbir, Ripon and others. The plot of he story revolves around Momen as Mir Sabbir and Nargis as Moushumi. Mir Sabbir, diagnosed with cancer, is admitted to a private hospital. Sabbir becomes popular among other cancer patients. The story takes place when an NGO employee comes to him and tells Momen that their project includes working for cancer patients and fulfiling their last wishes. The employee asks for Momen’s last wish, and Momen says that he would like to spend a day with a beautiful actress. His wish comes true when Nargis, a beautiful actress, agrees to meet him. They both spend a day and finds the difference between a real and a reel life story.
Shutki Kinlay Natok Free
A humorous drama “Shutki Kinle Natok Free” will air at 7:45pm on Desh Tv featuring Swagota, Abdul Rana, Shamol and Raib. Kutub Ali, a dry fish seller, urges to become a producer of a TV play. Coming across many hindrances, he finds his Tv play’s director, actress and script writer. On the shooting day, the actress of the play refuses to shoot a scene that involves being immersed in a pond. He looses his temper and fires his director. Kutub Ali becomes penniless after spending his savings while producing the TV play. He sends his production to several TV stations for airing. However, he becomes a laughing stock when preview committee members joke that this Tv play should be in a museum. Being hopeless, Kutub Ali starts selling dry fish with which, a TV play comes free.
Critics’ favourite ‘Haider’ Katrina wants to do dance-based film stumbles in box office n Entertainment Desk
n Entertainment Desk Vishal Bharadwaj’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” “Haider” which was released on October 2 all over India, has grossed Rs 30.25 crore over the week. The film has been made on a relatively small budget of Rs 37 crore, with Rs 22 crore spent on production and the remaining Rs 15 crore on publicity. Given the rave reviews by critics, “Haider” was expected to do decent business despite the relatively serious story. However, if the box office numbers are any indication, the film’s earnings have been of tragic. While the makers might have hoped for the critical appreciation the film has received, and Shahid Kapoor (who plays the titular role) can keep his fingers crossed for a National Award, the cast as well as the filmmaker had also anticipated a box office debacle. Although Haider’s subject as well as the treatment of the film is contrary to any mainstream Bollywood “masala” film, a possible
reason for the film failing to set the cash registers ringing was Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer, “Bang Bang!” that released on the same day. A battle for screens was fought between Fox Studios (makers of Bang Bang!) and UTV Motions Pictures before the release of the films, but in the end after a lot of arm-twisting and haggling with theatre owers, “Bang Bang!” ended up with 4500 screens while “Haider” got only 1,200. l
Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif has proven her dancing skills in numbers like “Sheila ki jawaani,” “Chikni Chameli,” “Kamli” and more recently, “Tu meri.” Now, Katrina Kaif says she won’t mind doing a fullfledged dance-based movie, provided the script is as good as Hollywood entertainer “Step Up.” Fresh from the success of “Bang Bang!” Katrina said: “I am extremely passionate about dance, so if that came together with a great script, and if there’s a good script like ‘Step Up,’ I would like to do it.” She has praised her “Bang Bang!” costar Hrithik Roshan’s “amazing dance moves,” but Katrina’s performance in the movie has received some criticism. She said: “My philosophy in life is live and let live. If you like my films, please come and watch them, and if you don’t like it, please don’t watch it. No one is forcing you to come and watch it.” l