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Alongside seasoned writers, celebrities from the entertainment arena are also drawing the attention of book lovers at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Books by celebrities remained a regular phenomenon in the previous book fairs. And this year’s fair has not been any different.
Several such books have been published in this year’s book fair. Readers who have an interest in this genre are trying to collect books with the author’s autograph.
Compared to last year, the number of books in the entertainment genre is a bit less at this year’s fair.
Ekushey Padak winning actor Abul Hayat has brought storybook ‘Ashare’ at the book fair published by Priyo Bangla Prakashan. The book contains three stories about the relationship of people in contemporary society. Abul Hayat is not a writer by profession but a writer because of his hobby. The veteran actor has been associated with Ekushey book fair for many years and tries to publish something new every year.
Singer, composer and writer Joy Shahriar has written a biographical book titled ‘Ebong Bishwajit’ depicting the life and work of noted singer Kumar Bishwajit, which is available at the book fair.
It’s not unknown that singer Sajia Sultana Putul is expecting a baby soon. Yet she has spent a lot of time at the book fair. Her books have been published in regular book fairs since 2016. This year, her book of poems ‘Megh Chute Chute Pahar Beye Uthte Thaki Amra Khoshe Porbo Bole’ was published by Kavita Prakashani. So far, Putul has published four novels and three volumes of poems.
Veteran singer Syed Abdul Hadi has penned his autobiography titled ‘Jiboner Gan’ which is available at this year’s book fair, published by Prothoma Prakashani.
Shobha Prokash has published director Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu’s book ‘Priyo Manusher Gondho’ in this book fair. The book can be collected from Shobha Prokash. Shantanu said, “The book was published on 13th February. The book has already made room on the bestseller list of Rokomari. This book is also the most selling book in Shobha Prokash Pavilion. Of course, as a writer, this is a great feeling for me.”
At Prothoma stall, Matiur Rahman’s book based on his interview with actress Sarah Begum Kabari and singer Runa Layla is going like hotcakes. Chandrabindu Prakashan has published a book based on selected writings, special interviews, and memorabilia of filmmaker Tareq Masood and his dream, written by producer Prasoon Rahman. Nobojug o Hatekhori published two novels ‘Dukkhobilash’ and ‘Keu Bhalobashe Ni’ written by SD Rubel. Actress Shanarei Devi Shanu’s psychological thriller ‘Ghunmanush’ has come out from Ananya. On the other hand lyricist Latiful Islam Shibli’s novel ‘Antim’ has been published by Nalanda in this year’s book fair.