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Nandita Das with her film Manto at DLF-2018

  Nandita Das with her film Manto at DLF-2018 Bidhan Chandra Das        On November 8th (Thursday) Nandita Das, an Indian filmmaker film Manto screened at the 8th edition of Dhaka Literary Festival (DLF) at 16:15 AKSB auditorium of Bangla Academy. Photo: Bidhan Chandra Das Bangla Academy premises, bringing some of the biggest contemporary literary minds from across the world. When I reached there I saw a huge crowd outside of the auditorium. I waited one and a half hours at the entrance. It was difficult for me to grab a seat over there. But finally I managed to watch her Manto. Basically Manto portrays the life of Sadat Hasan Manto that has become noticeable. It is seen in the middle of Manto's life and part of the story of "cold meat". Inspired by the life and writings of the Indian-Pakistani writer of the 20th century, the film has been well-received at both festivals and theatres. It is the second feature film by Das, who is known for her well-ske...
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Young Filmmaker's Journey.

Arif Arman Badol was a student of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) from the media studies and journalism department. In his university life, he was involved with different co-curricular activities. One of them was "CinemaScope" .  It's a film-oriented organization where people, who are much enthusiastic about the creation and aesthetics of film production. On ULAB this program is called the Film Apprenticeship Program, and is boldly known as “CinemaScope”. However, this is basically a platform for those who want to practice advanced elements of film production. With the aim of watching, reading, analyzing, and making films, a group of students enroll in ULAB Film Apprenticeship Program - CinemaScope. The program is monitored by the Department of Media Studies and Journalism. CinemaScope arranges regular events like Film Reading, Master Class, Study Circle, Seminar, Workshops, Meet the Director, etc. Besides, CinemaScope's mouthpiece “Cinepe...
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Rituparna Ghosh represent Tagore on frame.

Rituparno Ghosh was one of the most acclaimed film directors of India, and was himself an admirer of Satyajit Ray. He was one of fascinated director on Tagore ever. He started with the great novel 'Choker Bali' to portray Rabindronath. On Other side he also used Tagore's song, story, drama dance, poetry on various way. His other some remarkable work were 'Noukadubi' which on from another noble of Tagore. One of great drama dance 'Chithrangada' visualized different social issues. In Tagore’s dance drama, which follows the myth from Mahabharata closely, Chitrangada is a princess of Manipur. Her father, the king, raises her as a son, training her in politics and warfare. “She is conditioned to be a man,” Rudra explains to Kasturi (Raima Sen), a dancer in his troupe. When Chitrangada meets Arjun, she falls in love with him, and seeks the help of Madan or Kamdev, the Hindi god of love, to transform her into a desirable woman, with whom Arjun falls in love. F...
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Growing up with Satyajit Ray's film.

Satyajit Ray renowned Indian filmmaker create various fictional character on his film. Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne, two fictional characters of Upendrakishor Roy Chowdhury, came alive in the movies of Satyajit Ray. This two guys were left out from their village and the got three promises from the king of ghost. Their life changed and they became a king's son in low. Director showed a excellent music skill on his whole film.  From these characteristics director made another sequel named Hirak Rajar Deshe . Though an apparent children movie, it was full interesting messages which are still relevant. The true picture of politics and social power struggle could not be portrayed any better than this movie.  According to storyline, Goopy and Bagha were invited to the court of the Hirak Raja, for their musical skills. They had to perform at the kingdom's celebrations. The musical was one of akind where the king talks in rhyming word and so does the crazy scientist who invents th...
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