The Tokyo International Film Festival is considered to be one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia. Nuhash Humayun's debut directorial film, “Moving Bangladesh'', is one of the 14 full-fledged feature films selected this year, in the Tokyo Gap Financing Market (TGFM) section. It is the only film from Bangladesh to feature in the festival this year.

Afran Nisho is one of the most celebrated names in the showbiz industry. The multi-talented actor has become popular among the audiences over the years, for his accurate portrayal of diverse characters on the television screen. Recently, the “Chirokal Aaj” actor has also become prominent in the world of OTT, with his breakthrough performances.

Commemorating revered artist Sheikh Mohammed Sultan’s legacy, Bengal Shilpalay has organised the exhibition, “Imaginary of the Common: 50 years of Sultan’s Oeuvre”. The exhibition, which began on September 10, features a wide variety of works, starting from the maestro’s earliest charcoal drawings to his most famous paintings on watercolour and oil. 

Nima Rahman is known for her acting prowess and charming voice, becoming a popular face in showbiz over the years. She has also earned accolades as a director. She is set to make her comeback after eight years through the second season of the hit mega serial, “Gulshan Avenue".

“Shopnovuk” (The Dream Eater) the second production by repertory theatre group Up Stage, will premiere today at 7 pm at the Nilima Ibrahim Milonayoton, Bangladesh Mahila Samity. Based on Syed Shamsul Haque’s novel “Janak o Kalokofi” the production is directed by Saif Shumon.

Priyanka Chopra, who was listed as one of the hosts of the forthcoming series “The Activist”, issued an apology for her participation in the show.

Jane Powell, the bright-eyed, operatic-voiced star of Hollywood’s golden age musicals who sang with Howard Keel in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and danced with Fred Astaire in “Royal Wedding,” has died. She was 92. Powell died Thursday at her Wilton, Connecticut, home, longtime friend Susan Granger said. Granger said Powell died of natural causes.

Fairuz Saffra Ayub, the daughter of legendary musician Ayub Bachchu, is set to appear in the 78th episode of Tanvit Tarek’s show “Jibon Jekhane Jemon”. This is the first time Fairuz will be seen in a live show.

After a closure of one and a half years, Madhumita Cinema Hall is set to open for moviegoers, on October 8, 2021.  However, the hall will not be reopening with any Bangladeshi film. Rather, its reopening will be marked with the Kolkata-based film, “Baazi”.

Prominent actress Bobby joined the film industry with the movie “Khoj—The Search”. She produced and acted in “Bizli”, the very first superhero film of Bangladesh. Additionally, her films include “Nolok”, “Hero: The Superstar”, and “Dehorokkhi”. She is currently shooting for a television commercial. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she talked about her upcoming ventures, and more.

Celebrated singer Nazmun Munira Nancy tied the knot with lyricist Mohsin Mehedi through a lavish wedding reception.

 Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Mohammad Rabby Mridha's "Paayer Tolai Mati Nai" has been selected for the 26th Busan International Film Festival, held in South Korea. The film will be screened on October 7, 8, and 13 in the A Window on Asian Cinema section of the festival.

Popular film actress Pori Moni declared an open challenge for her detractors with another cryptic ‘message in mehedi’ on her palm.

Once considered the ‘queen’ of Dhallywood, Shabnur ruled silver screens for more than a decade. She secured her place in the hearts of people, presenting many hit films over the years, pairing with actors like Salman Shah, Omar Sani, Riaz, and Shakib Khan among many others.

“Bagher Bachcha”, the new installment of the television famed short film series “Dakatia Bashi”, is set to release on Chorki tomorrow. Directed by Goutam Koiri, the film features noted actor Shahiduzzaman Selim and Khairul Basar in lead.

The 24th edition of National Art Exhibition is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Dhaka. Along with the competition zone, this year, BSA introduced a curated section in Gallery 6 of Jatiya Chitrashala, for the first time. Curators Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Kamruzzaman Shadhin, Joydeb Roaja, and Zihan Karim are involved in the project.

Popular actress and model Anika Kabir Shokh and her husband Rahman Jon are expecting their first child together. The news was confirmed by the actress herself in her Facebook account.

Popular actress Moushumi has been keeping away from the silver screen since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The actor is set to come back with the government-funded project “Bhangon”.

“Munshigiri”, the second film featuring popular television actress Sabnam Faria, is set to release on online streaming platform Chorki. The poster of the film came out on September 8, giving way to expectations and promises from both the audience and the critics.

National Award winning director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has decided to return the government grant he had received for his project "Pencile Aka Pori" provided for the fiscal year of 2020-2021.