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Emi is annoyed with rumors about marriage. Few days ago rumors emerged in the media that this international class ramp model secretly married her boy friend. She is really annoyed and furious with various questions from media about this matter. She said, I am the one who married but it is you guys who get the news before me!

You do not just give news but also talk about finding out wedding date, kazi office with marriage papers. I have a question instead, if you people know everything about my marriage then why do you ask ‘We heard you got married?’ this is the situation. I got really disappointed hearing these bizarre stories of yours.

What I am saying is, a girl like me will marry but whoever I marry I am not a girl to keep that a secret. In that sense I am not focus of media. And I have never done anything announcing to the world. I am in this media for almost 10 years.

I am trying to take our country’s identity and prove our talent in international market. So I did not like this much of raucous about marriage. That is why I got annoyed and stayed away from media for last few months. Where there is no value of my word why should I be there? This is my pain.

Does it mean you did not marry? Emi got annoyed again. She said, God I have been trying to make you understand this for all this time. Drop the marriage topic, talk about work. What are you doing now? Emi said, I am mainly doing one thing, ramp modeling. I have already done some international standard shows in Dhaka and outside.

What is the news about dramas-ads? I don’t have time and opportunity to do dramas. I don’t want to every drama. However I am worked in a drama after long time with Richi, Shojol, Tisha, Bindu. Director is Tutul. I cannot really remember the name of the drama. In this drama I played a character of a pop singer. I had fun working here.

And I haven’t done any ad after Nescafe. Nowadays movies are created everywhere, good movies; so what are you thinking about movies? Emi showed quite an interest in this question. She told with a bit of frustration, I have been talking with filmmakers for last few years, but no work is done. I really want to do movies.

However, I cannot dance in a movie. Now movies of international quality are made over here. That is why I think, I want to do something of that quality. I do not know whether I will get my desired opportunity. But I will be waiting.

Granddaughters of legendary screen diva Suchitra Sen, Riya and Raima Sen, will be seen sharing screen space together for the first time in Rituparno Ghosh's "Noukadubi."

Apparently, Rituparno had approached Riya and Raima for the film at the same time and both of them even received the script together. They were offered two very diverse roles and both of them had no qualms playing the characters. According to sources, Riya initially thought Raima's character had a lot more prominence and had much more scope and dimension to it as compared to hers.

But being a thorough professional and a doting sister, Riya chose to go ahead with the role she was offered, as it was extremely challenging. What's interesting about the entire episode is that both the actresses are playing roles very contrary to their public image. While Riya Sen will be seen in a complete de-glam avatar, Raima will be playing a sophisticated woman.

"Noukadubi" is an adaptation of a Rabindranath Tagore novel with the same title. The tale of mistaken identities revolves around a newly-married couple separated when their boat capsizes and a storm tosses them into the river. The groom wakes up to find himself and a young bride on the shore. He returns home with the girl only to learn later that she is someone else's wife.

Apart from Raima and Riya Sen, the film also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore. Riya plays Kamala and Raima is Hemnalini. "Noukadubi" follows Anjan Dutt's failed attempt to cast the Sen sisters in "The Bong Connection"; Riya was later replaced by Peeya Rai Chowdhuri.

According to Raima, "Both Riya and I have long wanted to act in a film together. But we were not getting the right project. Rituda is the best person to pull off such a cast, as he can make his female characters seem very flesh-and-blood."

About the film, Rituparno said, "The idea of making a film on 'Noukadubi' germinated while we were shooting for 'Abohoman.' I would discuss with Titoda (Dipankar De) if there's any place for Bengali literature in popular cinema because there's a tendency to classify any literature-based film as an art film.

"I felt 'Noukadubi' has all the ingredients of a mainstream, rather popular, film. A couple is separated and there's a lot of melodrama. 'Noukadubi' won't have the complicated narrative of Chokher Bali." "I am setting the film in 1925. But it would be visually different from 'Chokher Bali.' Tagore seldom specifies the period in his stories but I'm bringing it a little forward.

"I decided against setting 'Noukadubi' in the contemporary period as I felt it won't remain the same story anymore. 'Noukadubi' has to be seen from the point of that period's conventional morality. Chastity plays a major role in the film. Morality is very important. It's a bit surprising coming from Tagore and that too after he had written 'Streer Patra' and 'Chokher Bali.' I want to question this idea," added the director.

It was the early 1990s. Three music lovers and friends -- Shuvashish, Rony and Jacob -- wanted to form a band. They were later joined by fellow music enthusiast Mamun. Thus the band 'Commence' launched its musical voyage.

Till 2002 the band was in full gear and had several concerts in Dhaka. After 2002, the band went on a hiatus as two of its members went overseas for higher studies. However, Shuvashish and Jacob -- vocalist and bass guitarist respectively -- didn't give up. They decided to continue with a new line-up. New members are: Lalon (lead guitar), Paris (drums) and Kayum (keyboard).

At present the band's debut album is in the pipeline. Songs expected to be featured in the new album include "Bashanto kokil" and "Koshto amar". The songs have been aired on several TV channels.

About the new album, Shuvashish said, "Basically, we like mellow rock. Most of the songs in the album follow this sub- genre."

Apart from the new album, the band is also involved in stage shows. Commence also performs as 'opening acts' for leading/seasoned bands.

"We want to offer the listeners a distinct, fresh sound," said Shuvashish. Shuvashish and his band mates often play and rehearse with renowned musicians of the country including Piaru Khan, Fuad Naser Babu and Labu Rahman.

Rumana is now completely safe. First day success of her solo acted movie ‘Biyebari’ has freed her from danger. Although success of her first commercial film ‘Ek Takar Bou’ established her journey as movie actress. But still since Shabnur was in that movie many were excited to see Rumana’s success as solo actress.

But Shahin-Shumon directed ‘Biyebari’ ended all anxieties and doubts. Tremendous success as a single heroine opposite to Shakib Khan established Rumana in film industry and also Shakib Khan now has more heroines. Audience really accepted a beautiful and sensible glamour girl Rumana opposite to Shakib Khan.

Irritated to see Apu with Shakib Khan repeatedly, for audience Rumana was a fresh rain in the time of arid weather. Rumana is really happy with this success. This shining star of small screen was really tensed. She invited her own films’ producers, directors and reporters to dinner and asked for their blessing.

Rumana’s wish is fulfilled. First day success of ‘Biyebari’ created a solid base under Rumana’s feet. Now it is her turn to stand strongly. The movies that Rumana is busy with at the moment are- F.I. Manik’s ‘Chirodin Ami Tomar’, P.A. Kajol’s ‘Shami Shtrir Wada’, Shahadat Hossain Liton’s ‘Preme Porechi’, Rakibul Alam Rakib’s ‘Premik Purush’ and Zakir Hossain Raju’s ‘Bhalobhashlei Ghor Badha Hoina’.

‘Shami Shtrir Wada’ will be released on 20th July. This movie with Shabnur and Shakib is already talked about.

Everybody knows that two regents of music Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury are sisters. After long time two sisters are going to work in same album.

Even though two sisters have been singing for three decades they do not have any duet album. Perhaps they did few duet songs until now. This time, fans will get these two widely renowned artists in one album.

Why after so long? Answering to this question Fahmida Nabi said, ‘maybe because no production company took any initiative for so long. So this time we two sisters are going to bring out album by ourselves. Besides I was abroad for many years, for this reason also we have not worked in any album together.’

It came to knowledge this album is financed by world music, an audio production company owned by Samina Chowdhury’s husband, Ejaj Khan Swapan. Samina Chowdury said, I have been thinking of making such album for some time. The main thing is that at last the dream will be fulfilled.

Tune and music direction is taken care by Prince Mahmud and Bappa Majumdar. There is no need to introduce either Prince or Bappa. By now both of them managed to create original trend in the country. That is why it will not be a mistake to call this album great in advance. In total there will be 12 songs. Among those 6 songs, 3 each in Samina’ and Fahmida’s voice, will be original. Rest of the songs will be popular songs sang by two sisters in different times.

These old songs will be made with new music arrangements, informed Samina. These songs broadcasted in BTV are ‘Amaar Shob Shukhe Bubu’, Tomari Naam Shuvro’, ‘Chikichita’ etc.

Daughters of talented artist Mahmudunnabi, Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury are two among the artists, who presently practice genuine singing. Not only that, both of them played leading roles in enriching Bangla music. Right now both of them are at the peak of popularity.

Fahmida Nabi informed that work on music tracks of this untitled album is ongoing. After the work of music track is done, voice recording will start. It is assumed that if the work is completed within specified time then in coming Ramadan Eid this album will be marketed under the banner of production company world music.

Movie star Purnima is acting as Laily and Apurbo as Mojnu in world popular love story and ancient romantic folk story ‘Laily Mojnu’.

Besides writing the screenplay Aranna Anwar will also make it. According to director, by now talks have been finalized with Purnima and Apurbo.

Both of them agreed. Now the work on screenplay is going on. Keeping in line with schedule of Apurbo and Purnima shooting should start from first week of coming August. Creator’s sources also informed, although previously two Bangla movies were made on Laily-Mojnu this is the first time it is being created in shape of a drama or telefilm.

However 7-8 years ago a drama was announced to be made with Kayes Chowdhury Joy and Kusum Sikder but it was never made. On the matter of Laily Mojnu Aranna Anwar says, it is a strange matter. Not a single TV drama had been made on Laily-Mojnu. Several dramas could have been made in different ways.

So I want to make this out of that thought. I will try to make Laily Mojnu with modern touch. The story will be same just presentation will be changed. You can say we want to gift Laily-Mojnu of this generation and this city through Purnima and Apurba. And it will be created in movie style. Hopefully TV viewers will enjoy it freshly.

About acting in Majfuj Aich Jacky produced Laily Mojnu Purnima said, if this character could have been done in movie then it would have been even better. But from what I can understand this telefilm will be created with shadow of movie. And Laily is such a character that there is nothing new to say about it.

It is such a romantic story that it will last for centuries, I am really happy to be a small part of a this kind of history making. And acting in role of Mojnu, Apurbo said, what can I say. It’s Mojnu after all. Who does not want to be Mojnu? And if that’s an opportunity comes to be real Mojnu then there is no doubt. Let me finish work first. Hopefully after that I will be known as Mojnu.