28-10-2022

FRIdAY, OcTOBER 28, 2022
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Keya Payel embarks
on new mission
TBT REPORT
Keya Akter Payel better
known as Keya Payel is a
Bangladeshi television actress,
movie actress and model. She
is mostly popular for her
works in Bangladeshi dramas.
She has worked in a movie
Indubala as a lead actress.
The movie was released in
theatre in 2019.
Recently, her acting in
several dramas on television
and YouTube channels has
received good response.
Theater lovers see her as the
most promising actress of the
future.
This popular actress worked
in an advertisement. Its
shooting has been completed
recently.
It is known that Kaya Payal
will appear as a model in the
promotion of a product of
Jamuna Group. It was
directed by Mahadi Hasan
Shawon. He has worked
with a huge team. National
Film Award winner
Mahabub Rahman Manik
was in charge of makeup
with him. The ad was
made with set constructed
at BFDC. The scene was
shot on October 21. The ad
will be aired in various
media soon.
Regarding working in it,
Kaya Payal said, 'The fun
of working in advertising
is that there is regular
contact with the
audience.
I did so with great
interest. Apart from
that, the team of
Mahadi Hasan
Shawon is very active
and talented. We
worked with
sincerity. We hope
that the TVC will get
a good response.
Dune HBO Max announces
five new roles to its cast
The Sisterhood announces five new
additions to its cast, including The
Colony's Sarah-Sofie Boussnina and
Foundation's Chloe Lea.
The Sisterhood has cast five more
characters for HBO Max's upcoming
Dune prequel television series. Based
on Brian Herbert and Kevin J.
Anderson's novel Sisterhood of Dune,
Dune: The Sisterhood follows the
Harkonnen Sisters 10,000 years
before the events of Denis Villeneuve's
2021 film. Played by Emily Watson
and Shirley Henderson, the Sisters,
Valya and Tula Harkonnen, are
tasked with stopping threatening
forces in the Known Universe. Their
story acts as a prominent look at the
Dune series' ancient and influential
Bene Gesserit sect.
In the Dune universe, the Bene
Gesserit are a group of women with
unique abilities that influence the
events of the universe from the
shadows, acting in roles from
scientists to royalty. Dune establishes
that Jessica Atreides, mother of
protagonist Paul Atreides, is a Bene
Gesserit that sought to train her son as
the Kwisatz Haderach, a prophesied
chosen one with prescient abilities
and the only male Bene Gesserit.
Dune: The Sisterhood will be using an
ipressve cast to document the origins
of the shadowy organization,
including Game of Thrones star
Indria Varma, who will be portraying
the calculating Empress Natalya.
According to Deadline, Dune: The
Sisterhood has cast five more actors in
prominent roles for the show. Sarah-
Sofie Boussnina, Shalom Bruce-
Franklin, Faoileann Cunningham,
Aoife Hinds, and Chloe Lea were
announced as oncoming cast
members for the series, complete with
character descriptions for each of
their roles. Boussinina will portray
Princess Ynez, heir to the Golden Lion
throne, while Bruce-Franklin will play
Fremen woman Mikaela.
Cunningham, Hinds, and Lea will be
playing Sister Jen, Sister Emeline, and
Lila respectively, each character
associated with the Sisterhood School.
With Dune: Part Two still filming,
aiming for a November 3, 2023 release
date, it's likely that Dune: The Sisterhood
won't see the small screen until Frank
Herbert's original novel has been fully
adapted. While this does open the door
for possible references to the Dune films,
the story's place 10,000 years prior to
Paul's story on Arrakis means there's a
chance viewers will get a far-removed,
unique experience out of the show. Given
the expanding cast, it's likely that
audiences will catch more glimpses of the
Dune universe from perspectives that will
go unseen in the films.
Source: Collider
4th Bangladesh Film Festival
in Kolkata from 29 October
As many as 37 Bangladeshi
popular films including four
documentaries and eight short
films would be featured during
the five-day long 4th Bangladesh
Film Festival begins in Kolkata,
West Bengal, on Saturday
(October 29), reports BSS.
The four documentaries are-
Hasina-A Daughter's tale,
Badhya Bhumete Ekdin, Ekti
Desher Jonno Gaan (Song for a
country) and Modhumoti Parer
Manushti Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman.
Most of the films, which were
released in Bangladesh recently
would be screened during the
festival being organized by the
Bangladesh Deputy High
Commission, Kolkata with the
support of the ministry of
Information and Broadcasting of
the government of Bangladesh,
the Deputy high Commission
sources told BSS.
Information and Broadcasting
Minister Dr Hasan Mamud, MP,
will open the festival at Rabindra
Sadan at 4:00 pm on October 29
as the chief guest. Babul Supriyo,
Minister for Information
Technology, electronics and
tourism, will attend the function
as the guest of honour while
eminent film Director Gautam
Ghosh as special guest.
Eminent film artistes Jaya
Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury
and Mosharrof Karim, among
others, will join the opening
ceremony from Bangladesh film
industry, sources said.
Apart from the documentaries
and short films, 25 full-length
recently released feature films,
which have earned huge
acclamations would be screened
in Nandan-1,2,3 halls in
Rabindra Sadan till October 2.
The 25 feature films include-
Gunin, Hridita, Beauty Circus,
Hawa, Paran, Payer Tolay Mati
Nei, Paap Punno, Kalbela,
Chironjeeb Mujib, Rehana
Morium Noor, Nona Jaler
Kabbo, Raat Jaga Phool, Lal
Moroger Jhuti, Goor, Golui,
Gondi, Bishwa Sundari, Rupsha
Nadir Banke, Shuttle Train,
Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na,
Na-Dorai, Komla Rocket, Gohin,
Baluchar and Unpanchat Batas.
The eight short films are-
Dhor, Moyna, Tarnsit, Kothai
Pabo Tare, Fera, Nari Jibon,
Kagoj Khela and Aarong.
The Bangladesh film festival,
which the organisers said that it
brought people of two countries
much closer, is being held during
the four years. As many as 32
popular films from Bangladesh
were screened at the festival last
year at Nandan-1.
‘A Father's Diary’ at Asian Film Fest Barcelona
TBT REPORT
Award-winning Bangladeshi-Canadian
director Golam Mustofa's film 'A Father's
Diary' will be screened at the Asian Film
Festival Barcelona. The 10th edition of
the festival will take place at Cinemas
Girona, Phenomena, Caixa Forum and
Zumzeig in Spain from October 26 to
November 6.
'A Father's Diary' will compete under
the Official Panorama Section.
The film 'A Father's Diary' drew the
attention of int’l critics and audiences
when it had its world premiere at the
20th Dhaka Int’l Film Festival and UK
premiere at the 5th London Bengali Film
Festival. The film is based on the story of
a South Asian father who finds difficulties
when dealing with the choices of his
daughter and wife.
The film has won several awards in its
preliminary run with festivals in Canada,
USA, Singapore, and India, including the
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
(2021) and Accolade Global Film
Competition (2021) and received an
honorable mention at the Mumbai Int’l
Film Festival. The film was also
nominated for Best Feature Film by the
2022 Wales Int’l Film Festival and
Canadian Int’l Faith and Family Film
Festival. 'A Father's Diary' is a production
of Canadian-based Banzai Multimedia
Raveena Tandon ‘punched rowdies'
who 'acted fresh' with her
Raveena Tandon was one of the most popular
Bollywood actors in the 1990s, but she had to
fight her own battles, sometimes literally. In a
2002 interview with Simi Garewal, the actor
recalled an incident when she had to "punch"
a few "rowdy men" who were acting "fresh
with her" at an award function.
Simi recalled that this was her first memory
of Raveena. Simi that they were both judges
at the MTV Awards and after the function,
Raveena was walking towards her car all
alone. "You went all alone to your car when
the function was over and these rowdies, they
came and acted fresh with you. And you beat
them up single handedly," Simi recalled.
Raveena instantly said that she "did not
beat them up" but handled the situation.
Simi insisted that the Andaz Apna Apna
actor "bashed them up." Raveena shared
that she was "in a state of shock" when the
incident happened and her instant reaction
was to punch those men. "I punched him
back. I guess self defence comes in as a
reflex, very instantly.
I had to do that," she said. Simi
remembered Raveena as the "gutsy and
unafraid" woman who was ready
to spring into action if she felt
threatened in any way.
Raveena had recently
shared on Twitter that she
was "physically harassed"
when she used travel in local
trains before she became
successful. She had written,
"Uptil 1991, I travelled like
this. And being a girl also got
physically harassed by
nameless trolls like you. Before
I started working, saw success
and earned my first car."
Raveena Tandon achieved peak
success in the 1990s with films such as
Mohra, Dilwale, Laadla, Dulhe Raja,
Aatish among many others. Raveena
made the most recent of her many
comebacks as a lead actor with the
2021 Netflix series Aranyak. She was
recently seen in KGF: Chapter 2, the
most successful Indian film of 2022.
Source : Hindustan Times
and is shot in three continents and
capturing locations in Canada, the USA,
Australia, and Bangladesh.
The principal cast of the film includes
veteran actors Afroz Khan (Bollywood),
Carmine Lacono (Canada), Nidhi Dhara
(Bollywood), Brittany Clough (Canada),
and Deepa Khandakar (Bangladesh).
H O R O s c O P E
ARIEs
Some close friends could turn you on to a new
interest or perhaps a group you might want to join.
Intellectual stimulation through those closest to
you could open the way to new plans and
innovations. You might want to try combining artistic interests
with technology, Aries, perhaps expanding your knowledge of
photography, computer graphics, or filmmaking. Success and good
fortune through such activities are strongly indicated.
TAURUs
Sudden, unexpected news could arrive
today, perhaps by mail or phone. You
could host a virtual group meeting of
some kind. A lot of exciting information
and stimulating conversation could take
place, Taurus, bringing fresh ideas that spark new
interests. Expect a very busy but productive day,
looking ahead toward the future rather than back
toward the past.
GEMINI
Short journeys in your neighborhood,
perhaps connected with a group you're
associated with, could take up a lot of
your time today, Gemini. Fascinating
and stimulating emails or calls could
arrive. Books and magazine articles could provide
information that sends you in a new direction in
some way. Write down your ideas! You will want to
remember them all.
cANcER
Technology could pave the way for you to
greatly increase your income, possibly
through new skills or investments. This is
likely to be a very positive development,
setting the stage for future financial success. Some
unusual, interesting dreams could come your way,
bringing unexpected revelations about you and your past
- and possibly your future. Write them down! They could
hold important messages for you from your higher self.
LEO
A surprising revelation, either from
within or from sources like books, the
Internet, or communications from others
could set you in an entirely new direction.
You will have an increased sense of freedom, as well as
a clearer and more progressive outlook. You might
consider some pretty heavy changes in your life, Leo,
but don't make any final decisions or arrangements
today. Wait before putting your ideas into action.
VIRGO
Discoveries made through occult sciences
such as astrology or numerology could
see you embrace some rather
revolutionary ideas about yourself, the
world, and life. You could become involved with a
group associated with metaphysical studies or take an
online class or workshop of some kind. This could
mean a new direction for you in some way, Virgo. It
might greatly enhance your life and thinking.
LIBRA
Sudden lucky breaks could come your
way today, Libra, possibly through
friends or groups with which you're
involved. A long-term goal you've been
working toward might bring unexpected but
wonderful results. Virtual group activities,
particularly those involving social or political issues,
could take up a lot of your time. This promises to be
a busy, productive day. Expect the unexpected!
scORPIO
Today you might feel the desire to break
free from your daily routine, Scorpio,
particularly regarding career matters.
You might consider developing a
business of your own, one that would give you a lot
more freedom than you currently have. This is a good
day to start looking into it. You might find that there are
more possibilities out there than you expected.
sAGITTARIUs
A sudden and unexpected opportunity
to take a journey by air could come your
way today, Sagittarius. This might be
something you've wanted for a long
time finally manifesting. Certainly, adventure is in the
air, although it might be mental adventure as much as
physical. Some information could come your way that
catapults you into a new and exciting field of interest.
This promises to be a thoroughly stimulating day.
cAPRIcORN
Technology could pave the way for you to
greatly increase your income, possibly
through new skills or investments. This is
likely to be a very positive development,
setting the stage for future financial success. Some
unusual, interesting dreams could come your way,
bringing unexpected revelations about you and your past
- and possibly your future. Write them down! They could
hold important messages for you from your higher self.
AQUARIUs
The unexpected need to take a journey
by air or spend a lot of time working
could bring about an inconvenient
separation from your partner. While the
reasons for this situation and the projected outcome
are very positive, it can cause a temporary upset in
your relationship. Don't worry about it. The upset will
pass, particularly when the desired results are
attained. Concentrate on the matter at hand.
PIscEs
Is your workplace upgrading its
equipment? Are you in the process of
increasing your technology skills?
Today's planets show that success and advancement
through technology are definitely in the offing for
you, Pisces. If you've been thinking about purchasing
a computer, do it today if you can. Whatever your
goals, you can harness current innovations to help
them along. Give it some thought!