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24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Gazi Rakayet’s "The Grave" to be released in Hollywood
Gazi Rakayet's "The Grave", the first-ever English film from Bangladesh, is set to release commercially in Hollywood on May 14, informs the director himself. The film is a government-granted project which carries the Bangla title, "Gor". It was originally released in December 2020 in both English and Bangla, locally.
7 May 2021, 11:15 AM
Shironamhin releases music video of `Kashfuler Shohor Dekha’
Popular rock band Shironamhin released the music video of their newest song earlier today, on their YouTube channel. The song, “Kashfuler Shohor Dekha” is penned by the band’s frontman Ziaur Rahman, and composed by the band’s drummer Kazy Ahmad Shafin. The video is directed by Naimul Banin.
7 May 2021, 09:16 AM
“I act in front of the mirror every day” – Sunerah Binte Kamal
Sunerah Binte Kamal made a memorable film debut with ‘No Dorai’, having already made her mark in the industry after winning a National Award for her maiden film. The talented actor has signed her second film, the Dipankar Dipan directorial ‘Antorjal’. The film, which also features seasoned actors Bidya Sinha Mim and ABM Shumon, is set to be the first cyber-thriller in Bangladesh. We talk to Sunerah on her thoughts, experience and ambitions.
7 May 2021, 06:08 AM
Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Anup Bhattacharya no more
Freedom fighter and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Anup Bhattacharya passed away today at the capital’s Asgor Ali Medical College Hospital 7:30 pm today. He was 77 years old, and was suffering from various old age ailments.
6 May 2021, 15:25 PM
Alamgir tests negative for Covid-19, discharged from hospital
Noted actor Alamgir was discharged from the hospital earlier today, after testing negative for Covid-19. His daughter, singer Akhi Alamgir, confirmed that he has returned home, after being hospitalised for 16 days. He had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 18.
5 May 2021, 13:34 PM
Uncertainty looms over Eid film releases
No new films were released across the country during Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Azha, last year. Film directors and producers are facing difficulties this year as well.
5 May 2021, 07:55 AM
Deepika Padukone contracts Covid-19 after her family
Deepika Padukone has joined the long list of celebrities who have tested positive for Covid-19 amidst India's lethal second wave.
5 May 2021, 05:27 AM
Poster for “Omanush” revealed
The poster for Anonno Mamun’s much anticipated film, “Omanush”, has been revealed.
4 May 2021, 16:00 PM
Poster for “Omanush” revealed
The poster for Anonno Mamun’s much anticipated film, “Omanush”, has been revealed.
4 May 2021, 16:00 PM
Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account suspended
Actor Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account has been suspended after a series of controversial tweets. The account was suspended on Tuesday, after she posted a series of tweets in reaction to the recent West Bengal election results. According to Twitter, she has been found to repeatedly violate the platform's rules.
4 May 2021, 08:50 AM
Kangana’s Twitter account suspended after calling for President’s Rule in West Bengal
Twitter has permanently suspended Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s account for “repeated violations” of rules, specifically its hateful conduct and abusive behaviour policy, the microblogging site said today.
4 May 2021, 07:45 AM
The ‘Action King’ of Bangla cinema
It is believed that our film industry took a new turn with the movie 'Laraku'. Even though action scenes had always existed in other movies, it is through “Laraku” that the actions scenes incorporating martial arts like kung fu and karate became popular. Masum Parvez Rubel, popularly known as Rubel, made his debut in the 1986 movie directed by Shahidul Islam Khokon.
4 May 2021, 07:19 AM
Does Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ strike a chord?
For any popular book to screen adaptation with an already existing fanbase, there is always a risk of either enraging or disappointing fans of the original source material or confusing new viewers. Netflix’s new fantasy series, Shadow and Bone, takes that risk and takes it a step further by having Leigh Burdugo, the author of the bestselling “Grisha” trilogy and “Six of Crows” duology, upon which the show is based, as an executive producer. Burdugo, along with show developer Eric Heisserer, took this already enriched fantasy world filled with magic and mayhem and brought it to life for the audience brilliantly.
3 May 2021, 11:34 AM
Stars contesting West Bengal assembly polls: How have they fared?
In the West Bengal assembly polls, the three major political forces nominated stars from the film industry as party candidates. Even before the All India Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, it was able to attract stars from the entertainment industry as their party representatives. However, with time, the All India Trinamool Congress failed to keep up with the trend. Subsequently, many stars became detached from the activities.
2 May 2021, 14:12 PM
Grammys scrap 'secret' nomination committees after criticism
The organizers of the Grammys said Friday they were scrapping the "secret" committees that select which acts get nominated for the prestigious music awards following criticism from artists and allegations of rigging.
2 May 2021, 07:34 AM
Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89
Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her performance as a sardonic, middle-aged mother who advises her headstrong daughter on matters of love in the 1987 romantic film comedy “Moonstruck,” died on Saturday at age 89.
2 May 2021, 04:38 AM
A heart to heart with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on his birthday
Today marks the birthday of celebrated filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the internationally acclaimed filmmaker shares some of his special memories of his previous birthdays, and talks about his upcoming projects.
2 May 2021, 04:29 AM
Babita looks back on working with Satyajit Ray
Seven-time National Film Award-winning actor Babita has garnered her career with powerful performances. She shares her memories of working with eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray, on the maestro’s birth centenary.
2 May 2021, 04:08 AM
Alamgir tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time
National Award winning actor Alamgir has tested positive for Covid 19 for the second time.
2 May 2021, 03:19 AM
Into the world of children through Satyajit Ray’s eyes
Today marks the birth centenary of Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest filmmakers and authors of all time. He was known for portraying the struggles and realities of ordinary individuals on the silver screen. Through his literature and films, Ray portrayed both adults and children in a relatable manner.
1 May 2021, 18:42 PM