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House of the Dragon revives Game of Thrones franchise with a standout first season

The showrunners lived up to expectations, delivering a brilliant storyline in House of the Dragon.
24 October 2022, 14:00 PM

The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play

I once thought it was impossible to present the magnitude of the novel on stage.
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM

Midnights: Taylor Swift's darkest album to date

On October 21 2022, Swifties worldwide rejoiced as American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift finally released her tenth studio album, Midnights.
22 October 2022, 14:57 PM

SHOUTxDS Books presents ‘Slam Poetry Nights’ — Episode 2

The poems varied from mental health issues to individual freedom of expression and every musing in between.
21 October 2022, 16:38 PM

Has the media's obsession with Shakib Khan gone too far?

Recently, there has been a surge in coverage of the actor Shakib Khan and his personal life.
19 October 2022, 15:00 PM

“There is nothing more I could ask for in life”

Renowned veteran actor and screenplay writer Masum Aziz breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at Square hospital in the Capital.
17 October 2022, 12:30 PM

Hulu’s ‘Rosaline’ is a witty, predictable parody of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

The movie tells the classic love story from the perspective of Juliet's cousin Rosaline, who happens to be Romeo's recent ex-girlfriend. Crushed when Romeo meets Juliet and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and reclaim her man.
17 October 2022, 12:16 PM

Chanchal Chowdhury leaving for the US

Having started his career with theatre, Chanchal Chowdhury has won over both the television and film industries with his charming presence. After his tremendous performance in Monpura, there was no looking back for the actor. Recently, his brilliant performances in “Hawa” and “Karagar” took the country by storm. 
15 October 2022, 07:03 AM

8 successful films in the last 12 years

There was a period when Bangladeshi cinema seemed hopeless, both as an art form and as an industry but in recent times, the Bangladeshi film industry is experiencing a new wave as most of the films that are being released are doing well at the box office commercially. Let us look at the films that did commercially well in the theatres from 2010 to 2022.
13 October 2022, 03:02 AM

They cursed me in 'Poran', they will clap for me in 'Damal': Mim   

Popular actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim starrer sports drama film “Damal” is awaiting its release on October 28. She has already created waves with her brilliant performance in “Poran” which is still running in theatres for 3 months.  In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the talented actress talked about “Damal”, and her upcoming ventures.
12 October 2022, 13:06 PM

Prattay Barua’s ‘Purono Sokal’ released

"Purono Sokal”, the semi-classical song with heartfelt lyrics, is Prattay Barua’s latest single.
10 October 2022, 07:03 AM

Plus means positive

Tasnova Tabassum Parisa has proven that body types do not define beauty – it comes from the soul. The talented young woman won the title of “Miss & Mrs Plus Bangladesh”. This plus size beauty pageant challenges the stereotypes of beauty standards and raises awareness against the culture of body-shaming. In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Parisa talks about her journey as a plus size woman and more.
8 October 2022, 08:21 AM

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A chance encounter, and the rest is history

The memoir provides a good primer to Nusrat's life as a musician and the legacy he left.
5 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Glad to be a part of history: Bubly

Bubly and Symon Sadik are acting as leads in Raju Raj directorial film ‘Chador’. They have been shooting for the past 14 days, in different locations in Dhaka.
29 September 2022, 07:20 AM

'Bangladesh is divided along cultural fault lines', Professor Mohammad Azam discusses at Gyantaposh Abdur Razzak Foundation

The culture and traditions of the country have been colonised. Thoughts which originate in Kolkata are being accepted in Dhaka’s society without due consideration. 
25 September 2022, 09:37 AM

Alia stuns as Keya in first look for ‘Heart of Stone’

The first look for the upcoming Hollywood action thriller, “Heart of Stone”, featuring Alia Bhatt and Gal Gadot was unveiled by Netflix today. The video was revealed at Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event, which was streamed on Netflix’s YouTube channel.
25 September 2022, 09:18 AM

‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution

‘Nil Chhaya' connects the Indigo Revolt to the oppressions faced by present day garment factory workers in Bangladesh.
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM

Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall trilogy, no more

Hilary Mantel, British author of the Tudor series of books known as the Wolf Hall trilogy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, Reuters reports. The twice Booker Prize-winning author was 70. 
23 September 2022, 17:01 PM

Of diverse princesses and demigods: Is racebending in fantasy adaptations enough?

Progress is underway, but some studios are still hiding behind the curtain of racebending as if it will solve all of the problems of race innate to cinema itself. Nonetheless, all of it matters—Ariel and Annabeth being portrayed by young Black women—because what we read and watch feeds our imagination.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Books must make you see things differently': Sunandini Banerjee of Seagull Books on the art of book cover design

The process of designing a book is a combination of the practical and the creative.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM