Kiriti Shaha is a contemporary artist who expresses himself through multidisciplinary work. He completed his Bachelor’s in Painting from the Fine Arts Department of Chittagong University, and is now pursuing his Master’s, while experimenting with new mediums of art. He exhibited his work at the 22nd Young Artists Art Exhibition, Chobi Mela Shunno, Miniature Art Exhibition, as well as Talpatachitra and Pata Chitra Exhibition, among other events. He also participated in the Shannidhya Artist Residency programme at Kala Kendra in 2021. Following his recent exhibition titled, “Mapping Ideas” at EMK Center, he talks about his journey into the art world in a conversation with The Daily Star.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Sohel Rahman's “The Ice Cream Sellers (75")” will be screened at the 16th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, according to a press release.  A total of 87 films from different countries of South Asia have been selected for the festival to be held in Seattle from October 1 to 24, 2021.

Bangladeshi photographer Shahriar Amin Fahim was the excellence award winner at the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021 in Japan, under the next generation category. He won the award for his photo, “Karwaan Bazar”.

Roger Michell, the British stage, television, and film director whose movies include the indelibly popular romcom “Notting Hill,” has died, his family said Thursday. He was 65.

Bollywood’s livewire star Ranveer Singh, who has been constantly working towards raising the issues faced by the deaf community, has appealed to the youth to create an inclusive space for the deaf community on International Day of Sign Languages 2021.

Talented director Nuhash Humayun is searching for fresh new faces for his upcoming debut feature film "Moving Bangladesh".

Nobody is safe from so-called "cancel culture," movie star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday at the San Sebastian Film Festival where he was due to receive the event's top award for his nearly 40-year career on screen.

Bangladesh’s first animated film “Mujib Amar Pita” was announced amidst much enthusiasm. Based on the book, “Sheikh Mujib Amar Pita”, dedicated to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and authored by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the full-fledged 2D film is directed by Sohel Mohammad Rana.

A cultural event showcasing the relationship between India and Bangladesh during the latter’s Liberation War in 1971 will be organised by the Indian Army’s Eastern Command in Kolkata from September 26 to 29.

Rumours about Puja Cherry and Shakib Khan pairing up for the government-granted film, “Golui”, directed by S A Haque Olike, were circulating for a while. Now, the “Poraman 2” actress has confirmed the news.

National Film Awardee Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a popular name on the silver screen and television for decades. Half a dozen of his movies are currently awaiting release. Recently, the actor spoke to The Daily Star about his upcoming projects, and more.

Every now and then, certain Bollywood songs are not completely featured in their films, as they are shown during promotions. One such song was “Jabra Fan” from Shah Rukh Khan’s 2016 movie, “Fan”. Recently, a woman in India named Afreen Fatima Zaidi – who is a teacher by profession – filed a complaint against Yash Raj Films, the production banner behind the film.

To mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a special two-day art camp was inaugurated at the National Art Gallery plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) Wednesday.

An attorney for Britney Spears on Wednesday asked a Los Angeles judge to terminate the 13-year-old conservatorship that oversees her personal life and finances by the fall.

Renowned Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has stirred up trouble after comparing RSS, the Indian right-wing organisation, to the Taliban.

Afzal Hossain is one of the most celebrated actors in the industry. Throughout the golden period of television, the multifaceted actor garnered widespread appreciation and popularity for his diverse and memorable characters.

Renowned bassist and frontman of rock band Aurthohin Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon— known better among his fans by his stage name Bassbaba Sumon — is set to release his new single, “Boyosh Holo Amar”, in collaboration with fingerstyle guitarist Mahaan Fahim, today.

18 Bangladeshi film organisations had a meeting at Bangladesh Film Directors Association in BFDC to discuss the formation of Film Federation for the development of the film industry.

The play, “A New Testament of Romeo and Juliet”, produced by the theatre troupe, Empty Space, will be staged at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) today. The story is written Saymon Zakaria, with a critical lens towards William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet".

Popular singer and music director Habib Wahid will lend his voice in a film, after a noticeable absence. He lent his voice to the title track of the government granted film, “Golui”. The song is a duet, in which singer Jerin will receive the opportunity to sing with Habib.