Today marks the birthday of Purnima, who  started her film career in 1998, with director Zakir Hossain Raju’s “E Jibon Tomar Amar.” Since then, she has gone from strength to strength, mesmerising audiences with her versatility on the silver screen. The National Film Award-winning artiste gave a standout performance as the protagonist in Chashi Nazrul Islam’s “Shubha”, opposite Shakib Khan. The film is based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore.

The team of 'Rehana Maryam Noor' walked the red carpet at the 74th Cannes Film Festival yesterday. The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial is the first Bangladeshi film in history to be officially selected for the Cannes Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section. The film is rightfully receiving one honour after another from the appreciative Cannes audience.

Born to Monu Meah Shordar and Ambia Khatun, Nasir Uddin Khan’s interest in acting had started from his school days, initially at St Mary’s School and later at Ispahani Public School and College. He started his journey with theatre and slowly made his way first into television followed by films and finally managed to earn positive criticisms for his role in web series “Taqdeer”.

As Eid-Ul-Azha is just around the corner, TV buffs and families are planning to spend the Eid holidays all curled up in front of the television.

Sumaiya Shimu, a well-known television actor and model, has been involved in acting for more than two decades. She has captivated the mass audience with her charming acting prowess. After a break of almost three years, the television star recently made a comeback in the acting world. On a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor shares her recent plans.

All our favourite Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters are back in animated form—plus a few more new players—in the first trailer for “What If...?”, a forthcoming series on Disney+ in which key events in the main timeline play out differently, creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities.  It is a part of the MCU's Phase Four, in which this multiverse will play a pivotal role.

Internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's debut web series, "Ladies & Gentlemen" will be released in 190 countries, including Bangladesh, India, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, tomorrow, on Zee5 Global. All eight episodes of the show will be available in Bangladesh at 12 midnight. Viewers in Bangladesh can stream the series for free.

As the world woke up to the news of legendary actor Dilip Kumar passing away yesterday (July 7), an era in Bollywood came to a sudden end. In a career span of nearly six decades, the star gave several unforgettable movies and moments that have been forever etched in the minds of his fans.

"Rehana Maryam Noor", the first-ever Bangladesehi film to feature in the Un Certain Regard section of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, premiered yesterday. The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial the received a standing ovation from the audience after the screening. Ecstatic about this experience, the film's lead actor Azmeri Haque Badhon shares her thoughts on a phone call with The Daily Star, from France.

Kishwar Chowdhury, a non-resident Bangladesh who currently lives in Melbourne, has secured a place in the top four of MasterChef Australia season 13. The other contestants are Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan and Elise.

"Rehana Maryam Noor" premiered today at 11: 15 am in the 74th Cannes Film Festival (3:15 pm Bangladeshi time), in France.

Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, passed away on this day, one year ago. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.

MasterChef Australia contestant Kishwar Chowdhury has made it to the Top 5, getting closer to clinching the title. Week after week on the renowned cooking show, Kishwar has leaned into her proud Bangladeshi heritage to bring Bengali delicacies to the world. The other contestants who made it to the Top 5 are Linda Dalrymple, Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan, and Elise.

One of India's leading production houses, T-Series, has acquired the rights to produce celebrated choreographer Saroj Khan's biopic.

Film Valley, one of the largest private film cities in the country, was inaugurated recently. Located in Dhamrai, Savar, this shooting location extends on three and a half acres of land. It is built in honour of showbiz legends loved by audiences in Bangladesh.

Film Valley, one of the largest private film cities in the country, was inaugurated recently. Located in Dhamrai, Savar, this shooting location extends on three and a half acres of land. It is built in honour of showbiz legends loved by audiences in Bangladesh.

Noted lyricist Fazal-e-Khuda, best known for the legendary song, "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", passed away at today in the capital’s Sohrawardy Hospital at 4 am in the morning. He was previously diagnosed with Covid-19.

24-year-old Tahira Resalat is a British Bangladeshi, living in London. She is pursuing an MA/MSc in Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. She completed her undergraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering from The University of Sheffield, following which she did a year-long internship at Dyson Technology as an upstream research engineer. She is now pursuing a more creative field in engineering, which explores human-centric designs.

Popularly known as RJ Apu, Zahidul Haque Apu recently stirred social media with his concept fan art series, "Tintin in Bangladesh", inspired by "The Adventures of Tintin", a series of 24 comic books created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé.

In compliance with the rules for the seven-day lockdown, no shooting will be allowed at the premises of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), starting from tomorrow, July 1.